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Letter regarding tragic death of High School student |
Please click this link to view the letter and press release regarding the death of a High School student. There is information in the letter about services for the student. Counselors are available at school. If you need to speak with a mental health counselor after school hours, please
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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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February 3rd - Half-Day (11:00 AM) - Supt. Conference Day
December 28, 2011
Greetings everyone;
I sincerely hope that your holiday is going well for you and your family. I am writing to ask for your assistance. Before students left for the holiday break, I announced that students will no longer be able to wear hats during academic hours (7:48am to 2:19pm). The reason for this decision is that there were just too many disruptive incidents throughout the day involving hats. Hats were lost, stolen, thrown down the hallways and in bathrooms. They were also knocked off the owner’s head. In most cases, this is a result of bullying and in others, fights were caused. Even when typical goofing around occurred, it sometimes turned into a serious infraction because other students become involved.
Another area of concern that was not discussed with the students is stuffed animals. Also effective January 3rd, students will not be permitted to carry a stuffed animal during academic hours. Again, too many disruptive incidents such as throwing them while in classes and in the hallways have occurred. Stuffed animals also serve as a distraction between the student that has one in possession, and his/her classmates.
Again, I need your help. Please assist me in eliminating these distractions during the school day. All students will benefit from this. Every minute wasted in dealing with hats and stuffed animals – especially in the classrooms, is a minute of education taken from all students. Review these new middle school procedures with your student so that he/she understands why these rules are now in place.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Larry 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 2009-2010 school report card.
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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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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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