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 Leyden Board of Education is made up of seven, unpaid, elected officials and two Leyden student board members who represent the voice of our communities and serve in the interests of students. Current Board members include President Greg Ignoffo, Vice President Gloria Murawska, Secretary Jim Lima, Lisa Anthony, Cesar Garcia and Joe Trevino, along with our student board members, Zuzanna Karyta and Jonathan Guerrero.
In order to recognize the outstanding efforts of nearly 6,000 elected school board officials, the state of Illinois has designed November 15, as “School Board Members Day.” According to the state, this is an opportunity to build community awareness and understanding about the essential role locally elected board of education members assume in a representative democracy.
We would like to thank the school board members for all they do for our district, our students and our community.
The Taste of West will be held on Tuesday, December 2, and the Taste of East will be held Wednesday, December 3. Both events run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This is the first event in a student’s career at Leyden High School and offers families and students a glimpse into the curriculum and many activities that are offered throughout the school year. A postcard will be mailed out with additional information. Please contact the main office at West Leyden at 847-451-3122 or East Leyden at 847-451-3023 with any questions.
Leyden Music Department presents its annual Veterans Day Concert on November 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the East Leyden High School Auditorium. This special event features performances by the Leyden bands, choirs, orchestra, and colorguard, and is free and open to the public.
Leyden Theatre proudly presents "And Hilarity Ensued (Pursued by a Bear)," on November 20 and 21, at 7:00 p.m. and on November 22, at 2:00 p.m. in the West Leyden Auditorium, located at 1000 North Wolf Road.
The show is a fast-paced comedy packed with quick wit, quirky characters, and unforgettable moments. From bath toys experiencing an existential crisis to a film noir-styled elementary school playground, this collection promises a diverse range of comedic scenarios. Audiences will delight in the antics of zombie shoppers, gamers locked in an epic battle, and a high school track team with a very unusual pursuer, a bear. Prepare for a night of rapid-fire laughs and theatrical absurdity.
Link: Purchase tickets
Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors:
Underclassmen yearbook photos will be taken on Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, in the Fieldhouse during P.E. classes. Students who do not have a P.E. class can see the photographer after school until 3:30 p.m. All students must bring their ID. Emails will be sent prior to the date as a reminder with additional details. Order online at hrimaging.com or look for order forms in the cafeteria.
Seniors:
Senior yearbook photos will be taken Monday, January 12, and Tuesday, 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. Emails will be sent prior to the date as a reminder with additional details. Order online at hrimaging.com or look for order forms in the cafeteria. Please contact vgiordano@leyden212.org with any questions.
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.
November Calendar of Events:
Nov 12: What teens want you to know and conversation to have now
Nov 13: B-Pac in Gujarati: The power of positive parenting
Nov 18: Nourishing the Modern Brain: The food-mood connection
Nov 20: In-Person B-Pac in Spanish: Motivational strategies for school success
Nov 24: The school-parent partnership: Tackling tough topics - attendance, slipping grades, behavior and more
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
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Location: 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, IL, USA
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