Leyden Pride
Nov 26, 27, 28 - No School , Thanksgiving Break
Dec 22 - Jan 5 - No School, Winter Break
Jan 6 - No School, Institute Day
The Illinois State Board of Education honored Leyden High School District 212 with the distinction of “commendable” on the Illinois Report Card for the 2024-25 school year. This honor represents gains for both East and West Leyden, and reflects the district’s ongoing commitment to student achievement and attendance efforts.
Illinois is required by federal accountability law to assign each school a descriptor of how well it is meeting the needs of its students. This designation is based on several factors regarding academic performance including: English, math, and science proficiency, graduation and attendance rates and English language learners’ progress.
“The progress and strength we see across our schools reflect the unwavering commitment of our students, staff, families, and community partners,” said Superintendent Dr. Nick Polyak. “We remain focused on educating, enriching, and empowering every student, while continuing to deliver the best possible high school experience for our communities.”
Link: State Report Cards
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
Juniors and seniors who plan to take Consumer Education this summer must complete registration between November 3 and March 16. Space may be limited so early registration is encouraged. The course is worth a .50 credit and costs $95.
This course is offered in an online format, provided by a company called Apex. Students are required to attend class on-site daily at West Leyden, and there is a teacher present to assist with facilitation, however students move through the course at their own pace. The students no longer have to be on-site once the course is successfully completed.
Consumer Education is offered during both summer sessions:
Session 1: Monday, June 8 - Thursday, June 25*
Session 2: Monday, July 6 - Thursday, July 23
*No classes July 29 - July 3
To register, visit MySchoolBucks.com or in-person at the East or West bookstores. Full payment is due at the time of registration. Fees apply to all courses, even those audited without credit. Refunds will only be issued if a course is canceled due to low enrollment. Bookstores are open on school days, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and they accept cash, credit cards, debit cards and personal checks.
Link: Summer School Webpage
Three runners qualify for Sectionals
The Boys Cross Country team had an impressive performance at last week’s meet on October 27, with Josh Sandi, Athan Chiappetta, and David Ferrer qualifying for Sectionals.
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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