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Nov 26, 27, 28 - No School , Thanksgiving Break

Dec 22 - Jan 5 - No School, Winter Break

Jan 6 - No School, Institute Day

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As part of our strategic planning process, Leyden is asking families to share their insights through the submission of a two-question survey. Your valuable input is crucial in helping us plan for the future of Leyden students and families. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts prior to November 1.

LINK: Share Insights

On Saturday, November 8, the Leyden Student Summit will offer five workshops for area 7th and 8th grade students including:

Art - Lego Brick Printmaking

Education - Teach the Teacher Challenge

Engineering & Metals - Minted at Leyden

Fashion Design - Design It & Wear It

Theatre - Learning Theatre Improv: Think Fast, Have Fun

Participants may select up to two sessions, which run from 8:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. at East Leyden. All workshops are led by expert Leyden teachers and involve interactive learning.

These workshops are a new extension of the summer Student Summit called the “Saturday Series,” and are open to all area partner school students. The summit will take place at East Leyden and advanced registration is required and available until November 3. The fee is $10 per session. Spots are limited and will sell out!

Link: Register

Watch: Student Summit Video

This month’s One Amazing Story features Gabby Bienkowska, Leyden alum and a proud new graduate of Illinois State University’s Construction Management program. Gabby is now putting her skills to work with International Contractors, Inc. — and her very first project brought her right back to Leyden. She’s part of the team leading our current renovation projects, making her return especially meaningful. Don’t be surprised if you spot her in the halls, helping shape the future of the school she once called home!

Link: Watch Video

Leyden High School is proud to announce the following five outstanding students who were selected to participate in the 2025 Illinois American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) All-State Show Choir: Jade Gil (East Leyden, Senior Soprano); Yurem Mesa (East Leyden, Senior Tenor); Sonya Morales (East Leyden, Senior Soprano – 2-year member); Nathan Pera (West Leyden, Senior Bass – 3-year member); and Emmanuel Rios (West Leyden, Senior Bass).

These talented students joined 45 other top show choir performers from across the state for a weekend of intensive singing and dancing rehearsals, which culminated in a high-energy performance on October 19.

Link: Full Story

Advanced culinary students from East and West Leyden earned 1st place (West) and 2nd place (East) at the annual West Suburban Conference Cupcake Wars hosted at York High School.

Leyden school board Sandra Boehm remembered

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