Leyden Pride
Dec 22 - Jan 5 - No School, Winter Break
Jan 6 - No School, Institute Day
Jan 19 - No School, Martin Luther King Day
Feb 16 - No School, Presidents' Day
Leyden’s Winter Art Exhibit will take place Monday through Wednesday, December 8 – 11, in both the East and West Leyden Libraries. The show will highlight an impressive range of student work including drawings, paintings, prints, graphic design projects, photography, ceramics, and sculpture created by our student artists and those from our partner schools. Artwork will be on display from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. An evening reception will be held on Monday, December 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., providing an opportunity for artists and their families to view the exhibit together.
Leyden proudly presents its 31st Annual Yuletide Celebration on December 13, with performances at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The evening will feature the Leyden Chamber Singers alongside GraceNotes, Unresolved, and First Ending. Join our musicians for an evening of yuletide merriment, warm soups, and seasonal beverages in the East Leyden Commons. Enjoy festive carols as students guide you through a sparkling Winter Wonderland light display, then return to your seat for a special treat as the night concludes with our final musical selections. This joyful, family-friendly event is perfect for all ages and promises to leave you filled with holiday cheer. Tickets are $10 per person and must be purchased in advance.
Link: Purchase tickets
Seniors:
Senior yearbook photos will be taken January 12, and January 13, in the Eagle's Wing at West and on the Mezzanine at East, during English classes, and after school until 3:10 p.m. The make-up date for seniors will be January 20. Orders can be placed through hrimaging.com. Pre-order forms will be available in English class and student services. Please contact vgiordano@leyden212.org with any questions.
Freshman, sophomores and Juniors:
Underclassmen who need to make up or retake their photos can do so on Friday, January 9, and Tuesday, January 20, during lunch periods in the Mezzanine at East and the Eagle’s Wing at West, or after school on Tuesday, January 20, at the same locations. Visit hrimaging.com to place orders.
Leyden Student Services is excited to continue its partnership with the GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families. These free, public presentations feature a new award-winning author or expert every week, offering valuable guidance on topics ranging from relationships and mental health to college admissions and career planning.
December Calendar of Events:
Dec 2: Shift: Managing your emotions so they don't manage you
Dec 4: From Here to Higher Ed: Why college includes you
Dec 10: Dream School: Finding and getting into the college that's right for you
Dec 16: Mental Health 101: Supporting your teen's mental health journey in high school, college and beyond
Students team up for local conservation
East and West Ecology Club students took action on November 15, tackling invasive buckthorn at the John Mazur Arboretum in Franklin Park. Teaming up with Franklin Park, OpenLands, and the Cook County Forest Preserve, they helped give the local ecosystem a healthy boost.
Girls varsity basketball soars past Addison Trail
Our Leyden Eagles girls varsity basketball team claimed a thrilling victory over Addison Trail on Tuesday, December 2. With a little extra energy from our mascot Vega cheering from the stands, the team showed incredible skill and teamwork.
Connect with us:
Email: pr@leyden212.org
Website: www.leyden212.org
Location: 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, IL, USA
Phone: 847-451-3000
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