Kindness is Contagious
At Dryden, we we model kindness, share kindness, and watch kindness spread throughout our school community every day.

Who We Are at Dryden
Dryden Elementary School is a place for learning, a place for friendship, a place for community and a place for our students to discover their passions. ALL are welcome at Dryden! At Dryden, we believe in empowering our students to learn. Our students are given the support needed to take ownership of their education and explore their curiosities within the parameters of a rigorous curriculum. Students and staff are encouraged to explore beyond our classroom walls - within our community and at a global level. What are we doing to help make the world a better place? This question is something we often reflect on as we learn and grow in our empathy and global perspective. We have so much pride, here, at Dryden. We have pride in our learning, pride in ourselves, pride in our relationships and pride in our community. #DrydenRocks and we believe it! Enjoy this page as it gives a great snapshot of who we are at Dryden. If you have any feedback, comments or questions, don't hesitate to contact us!
Contact Us
722 South Dryden Place
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Main Line:
(847) 398-4280
Fax #:
(847) 394-6946
Twitter:
@DrydenSchool
Instagram:
@ahsd25Social
Facebook:
@ahsd25
School Facts
School Mascot:
Dolphin
School Colors:
Red, Sky Blue, Dark Blue, & Grey-Blue
School Motto:
Kindness is Contagious.
Principal
Jessica Martinsen
Assistant Principal
Dr. Beth Glass
School Hours
Kindergarten - Grade 5:
9:05 am - 3:35 pm
Lunch::
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
After Fifth Grade
Students in the Dryden boundaries typically attend South Middle School for grades 6-8.
School Supply Lists

Upcoming Events
D25 By The Numbers
73%
Teachers with Master's Degree or Higher
17:1
Student to Teacher Ratio
93%
Teacher Retention Rate
9/9 Schools
Exemplary or Commendable Summative Designation
as given by the Illinois School Report Card.
32 years
Awarded a Certificate of Excellence of Financial Reporting
by the Association of School Business Officials International (IASBO).
Aaa Bond Rating
1 of 91 districts nationwide
Having a Aaa rating means lower borrowing costs for the District.





