Welcome to the Dryden Middle School website.
The 5th grade moving up/orientation night scheduled for April 26th has been changed to May 17th from 7pm to 8:30pm.
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Cyber Life and Cyber Safety: How to Keep our Children Safe in the Digital Age?
How much do you know about the cyber life of your child? What do we need to know in order
to keep your child safe and help them make healthy choices while online? School social worker,
Celia Clement, will present an overview for parents, grandparents, and caregivers on ways to
support and guide their children as they move into the technology world. We’ll look at cyber life
in a broad range of areas: social networking, cyber bullying, “netiquette”, sexting, pop-ups,
scams, and chain email, predators Parents of students in grades four through nine will find this
presentation very useful for understanding the world of technology our children are entering. This
presentation will include an opportunity for discussion and sharing of ideas. Thursday, April 26th
Dryden High School Library 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Snacks and refreshments will be provided
Child care will be available for families. Please RSVP if you will need child care by contacting
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Dryden Schools promote academic achievement and youth development,
preparing students for lives of productive employment, sound
relationships, and responsible citizenship in our community and the world.
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DANCES ARE BACK!
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March 10, 2012 (revised from March 5th)
Dear Parent/Guardian;
In late fall, it was announced that the remaining Middle School dances were cancelled because of safety and security of our students. Soon after this announcement was made, a dance committee was formulated to establish procedures to assure that all students would be safe before, during, and after each dance. Also during this time, I asked the Middle School Site-Based team for their input as well and because of the hard work and assistance of all involved, I am very pleased to inform everyone that with the changes in our dance procedures listed below, dances will resume at the middle school. I speak for both committees when I say to all of you that with these changes, we are confident that your student(s) will be safe and have a wonderful time.
Please consider the following and please take note of the addenda bulleted in red:
- The new and ONLY location for entrance to dance(s) will be located on the west-side of the building (1st entrance near loading dock). Students will not be able to enter through the front doors.
- All dances will start at 6:30pm.
- Check out times are as follows:
6th grade 8:10pm
7th grade 8:20pm
8th grade 8:30pm
- A welcoming table will be set up just inside the building entrance for the convenience of signing in and out. Each grade level will have a teacher assigned.
- If arrangements are made for alternative transportation with another adult, a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian must be submitted to the appropriate grade level teacher before entering the dance. Students will not be released to other adults (including brothers or sisters) without a permission slip on file at the sign-out area. No phone calls granting permission will be accepted.
- Guests from other schools or high school students are not allowed entrance to the dance
- Students will be required to sign-in and pay fee upon entering the dance.
- Two volunteers will be stationed outside to ensure students go into the building.
However, If you have any concerns regarding your student(s) not following through to sign – in at our check-point, you are welcome to come into the dance with them to sign them in.
- Students will not be allowed to leave dance at any time until an adult arrives to sign them out.
- Parents (or other designated adult) must enter the building to pick up their child. Designated pick up area for parents and students will be the large cafeteria.
- Any Students not picked up by 8:45pm will be prohibited from attending the next
Dance.
- All other dance rules in regard to conduct while at the dance will continue to be in
effect.
Remember parents/guardians, you are not required to sign your student(s) into the dance, but you must enter the building, go to the pickup area, and sign your student(s) out.
Yours in Education,
Lawrence Hinkle
Middle School Principal
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Anti-Bullying Pledge
“I pledge to remain bully free;
I will not commit or support any bullying in my school or community
I will demonstrate respect for others and myself
I will follow our school rules and expectations
I will be a role model for others
I will come to the aid of anyone I see being bullied
I will tell them to seek adult help
I will examine my own actions
And I will do my best to be kind to everyone.”
If you are being bullied, please fill out the form below.
ATTENTION: Students and Parents – Changes to Entering the MS/HS Buildings
The middle school main entrance will unlock at 7:25 a.m. for student entry.
The high school and auditorium doors, and cafeteria side entrances, will unlock at 7:25 a.m. for student entry.
All doors will relock at 7:48 a.m.
All students entering the building before 7:25 a.m. are expected to report directly to the cafeteria.
If you drop your student off at the middle school entrance after 7:15 a.m., you may not be able to leave the parking lot until after the busses have exited the bus loop.
Students arriving after 7:48 a.m. will need to use the intercom to be ‘buzzed in’ at their respective school entrance.
The high school main entrance will be unlocked for both morning and afternoon returning BOCES Students.
Anyone wishing to enter a building when the doors are locked will need to use the intercom to be ‘buzzed in’.
These adjustments in our security measures are in the best interest of our students and their continued safety.
Thank you for your support and patience.
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Click this link to review the Dryden Middle School 2012-2013 Strategic Plan.
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New York State Assessment Tests (past exams)
Parents/guardians are encouraged to access the above listed link to view or print NYS subject area assessment tests that have been administered to students in the past (during school years 2006-09). This will be a great opportunity for parents/guardians to assist their child in preparing for their subject area state tests in the Spring.
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We hope you will find the information you are seeking.
Our middle school serves approximately 392 students in grades 6, 7 and 8.
Please note the links available on the left side of the webpage. Each will take you to a
different page that focuses on the topic indicated on the link button.
On the right side of this page, you will find a list of upcoming events, and general school
information that is helpful to many families.
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Safety reminder: Lockdowns occur when there is an awareness of a situation requiring investigation in the building. Once the investigation is completed, the lockdown is lifted and classes resume. The purpose of any lockdown is to assure student and staff safety. |
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Please contact the Registrar at 607-844-8694 X1449, for an appointment to register your child in the Dryden Middle School
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