Take Flight 🦅

Leyden celebrates learning another language! On Tuesday, February 25th, a total 19 Italian and 21 French students were inducted into their respective honor societies. This special event recognized students for their dedication, hard work, and passion for mastering a new language and culture.

Congratulations to sophomore Zoey Dodgers on her 5th place finish in the IHSA Girls Wrestling State Tournament in the 105 lb. weight class! The tournament took place in Bloomington over the weekend. Way to go, Zoey!

Leyden Fine Arts proudly presents Matilda the Musical, the heartwarming and witty adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved story. This vibrant production at West Leyden High School showcases the incredible talent of our students, from the memorable songs to the imaginative set designs that transform the stage into Matilda's world. In partnership with Vertigo, our company is soaring to new heights as we proudly celebrate 100 years of excellence at Leyden. Prepare to be transported into a story filled with humor, heart, and hope.

Performances: 🎶Thursday, March 6 @ 7:00pm 🎶 Friday, March 7 @ 7:00pm 🎶 Saturday, March 8 @ 2:00pm 🎶 Saturday, March 8 @ 7:00pm 🎶

Student tickets are free at the door with ID. Attending with friends? Make sure to arrive and reserve your seats together as there is assigned seating.

While spreading positivity, Snowball is also tackling the issue of vaping on campus to help reopen our bathrooms! Sick of long walks just to find a bathroom? Hate the crowded restrooms? You’re not alone! Many West Leyden students are feeling the impact of bathroom closures due to vaping. But there’s good news—we can change this!

West Leyden Snowball has partnered with the deans to launch the West Leyden Anonymous Vape Reporting Form—as a way to make our school a healthier place and help reopen our bathrooms. Have you seen vaping in the bathrooms? Use THIS LINK to anonymously report it—no risk to you! Want to quit? Get confidential help without getting in trouble. Text “ditchvape” to 88709 for FREE support anytime.

Scan the QR code posted in bathrooms or check your Minga ID to access the form (instructions are below). Let’s take back our bathrooms and make West Leyden a vape-free zone!

Leyden's "Strive for 95" campaign offers a lot of cool prizes for students who strive to maintain 90% or higher attendance:

• Monthly raffles to win Leyden clothing, free Prom tickets, Stanley drinking cups, Javaccino dollars, pizza parties for you & your friends, and much more.

For those soaring eagles who maintain 95% or higher attendance:

• $20 off Prom tickets (juniors & seniors only)

Click on the image above 👆 for more information!

We Are... Awards nominees can qualify to receive Javaccino (students) / Gold and Bold Café (staff members) gift cards. In addition, students may be recognized at Student of the Month breakfasts and staff members may be recognized at staff meetings.

To nominate a student or staff member, you need to fill out this We Are... Awards Google Form.