Mission Statement

At Dryden High School, a progressive learning centre for our town and our surrounding communities, we work responsively and collaboratively to prepare each of our students both intellectually and socially to become lifelong learners.
In this safe and supportive environment, we ensure innovative learning opportunities for all. We nurture confidence, cherish cultural and individual diversity and we develop the skills needed to succeed in our changing world.

About Dryden High School

We are a composite high school serving approximately 800 full and part-time students from the City of Dryden and the surrounding area. Our staff of 80 teachers and support staff promote a culture of high expectations for all students to achieve academically, socially and emotionally.

We at Dryden High School have a collective responsibility in helping to equip our students with the skills that they will need to be lifelong learners and productive members of our community upon graduation from DHS. We promote the development of good citizenship and character with our 7 Pillars of Friendship mantras, student leadership workshops and restorative practices. We are all about student success.

Dryden High School offers a wide variety of programming. We offer two Specialist High Skills Major programs in construction technology and transportation. Other programs offered are a small Advanced Placement Program (AP) as well as a French Immersion Program. This school year we have added a Parents at Secondary School classroom. Our Student Success area offers an alternative education program that meets a wide variety of student needs and situations. Our business program operates a school store called the Eagles Nest. Last year we offered a very successful grade 11 and 12 outdoor education program, which will be offered again this year. We also have an extensive cooperative education program and a variety of courses serving all destinations for students. Dryden High School has a long and proud history of academic excellence.

We have many students that participate in our Eagles sports program that is well known throughout the Province of Ontario. Non-traditional sports like wrestling, golf, Nordic skiing and cross country running are also offered. We have a very active Music Association, Drama Club, Art Club, a Thrive Youth Club and an International Travel Club. A large number of teaching staff and volunteer coaches from the community are committed to both our co and extracurricular programs for students.

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