"Working and learning together to help all our students succeed and develop a positive vision of their future."

Belief Statements

We are committed to the pursuit of academic excellence.
We believe students learn in a variety of ways.
We believe students learn best when provided with clearly articulated expectations and learning goals for success.
We believe character education comes from purposeful relationships and community building strategies.
We believe education is enhanced through a wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities.

About Dryden High School

Our School

• Dryden High School is proud to be a ommunity high school located in close proximity to the downtown area of the City of Dryden. We have a long standing tradition of excellence in academics, extra-curricular and athletic programs. Dryden High School’s foundation is its strong academic program built upon its core disciplines of English, Math, Science, and Canadian and World Studies. In addition, our school offers programs in Technology, Computer Studies, Humanities, Physical Education, Outdoor Education, French Immersion, Arts (Music, Drama, and Visual Arts), Native Studies, Native Language, Cooperative Education, and Alternative Education Programs. We also offer four Specialist High Skills programs - Construction, Manufactoring, Transportation, and Health and Wellness.
• In a safe and inviting environment our dedicated and energetic staff focus on preparing our students for university, college, apprenticeships and the workplace. We work hard as a team to help ensure the success of all students. We emphasize the importance of exploring pathways of interest to promote success for every student upon leaving Dryden High School.

Our Students

• Dryden High School serves students in grades 9 to 12. We serve approximately 575 students.  
• Students arrive to our school from within the City of Dryden, Vermilion Bay, Eagle Lake First Nations, Wabigoon Lake First Nations and from a variety of remote First Nations communities to pursue their education.

Our Staff

• The staff of Dryden High School is dedicated to the educational and personal advancement of all our students. Our team consists of teachers, educational assistants, office administrators, a library technician, vice-principals, guidance counselors, custodial staff, a maintenance person, a student counselor, a Four Directions Graduation Coach, a Four Directions Navigator, and a Mental Health and Addictions counselor.
• Teaching staff continue to be engaged in a wide variety of initiatives and professional learning to hone instructional practice and improve student achievement.
• In addition, the staff brings a variety of talents and interests to the school, as many of them are involved in community arts, band and theatre productions, as well as clubs and sporting groups.
• We currently have approximately 70 staff members at Dryden High School.

School Council

• Dryden High School has an active School Council. The School council meets four times during the school year. The Council has worked hard to improve communication and inform parents about secondary education. The Council is always supportive and assistive of school projects and new initiatives that provide opportunities for students and improve student achievement.

Community Partners

• Dryden High School is fortunate to have the support from a number of community partners. These community partners provide important services, support, and funding to our school and students, and include:
  • Firefly
  • Northwest Employment Works (NEW)
  • Northwestern Health Unit
  • Keewaytinook Okimakanak
  • William Creighton Youth Services