Leyden Pride
Leyden students are making a difference in their communities, building healthy habits, and planning for their futures. This week, we’re highlighting students giving back through community service, recognizing Red Ribbon Week, and sharing resources to help families prepare for course selection. Read on for the latest news and ways to stay connected with Leyden!
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is happening this week at Leyden! Hosted by Operation Snowball and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), this annual campaign is the nation’s longest-running drug and violence prevention awareness initiative. The goal is to educate young people about the dangers of illegal drugs, tobacco, and alcohol while encouraging healthy choices and a drug-free lifestyle.
Throughout the week, students can participate in activities during lunch, with each day featuring a themed spirit day. It’s a fun way to get involved while promoting healthy choices and a drug-free lifestyle!
Leyden Students Make a Difference in Our Communities
On Saturday, October 24, more than 300 students representing over 30 clubs from East and West Leyden participated in more than 20 service projects across seven communities in and around Leyden.
The day began with a pancake breakfast prepared by Food Services and District Administration, followed by a morning of community service and a pizza lunch. Thank you to our Eagles for giving their time to help others and make a positive impact in the community!
Friendly Faces at Fisher House
Members of Key Club volunteered at Fisher House, an organization that provides a place for military members, veterans, and their families to stay while a loved one receives hospital care. Students helped organize and clean, lending a hand to support families during challenging times
Feeding the Children with Spanish Club and Spanish Honor Society
Members of Spanish Club and Spanish Honor Society visited Feed My Starving Children, where they hand-packed meals for malnourished children around the world. Through this hands-on service experience, students helped support an organization working to provide nutritious meals to children in need.
Thank you to our Eagles for giving their time and making a difference in the community!
Course Selection Begins in November
An opportunity for families and students to plan for the future.
Beginning in November, school counselors will meet individually with students to review and discuss their course selections for the 2027–2028 school year. These conversations help students choose courses that reflect their academic interests, strengths, and future goals.
How Can Families Help?
Review student progress. Log in to the Home Access Center to check current grades, academic progress, and areas where additional support may be needed.
Talk about the future. Ask your student about their interests, career goals, and plans after high school. It’s okay if they don’t have everything figured out yet.
Explore course options together. Encourage your student to consider classes that match their interests, provide an appropriate challenge, and support their future goals.
Discuss alternate courses. Some electives may not be available because of scheduling. Help your student identify alternate courses they would also enjoy taking.
Review final selections. After meeting with their counselor, encourage your student to review their course selections with you.
A Few Questions to Ask Your Student:
What classes are you most excited about taking next year?
Are there any new subjects or career pathways you would like to explore?
How will these courses help you work toward your goals after high school?
Important Deadline: All course selections for the 2027–2028 school year must be finalized by December 18, 2026.
Family Input Requested on the TalkingPoints App
TalkingPoints, the two-way text messaging system Leyden uses to communicate with families, is seeking feedback to help improve the app experience and strengthen school communication.
Families who participate in a 30-minute virtual interview or focus group will receive a $25 gift card. Your input can help inform future improvements to the app and how schools communicate with families.
Gift cards are provided by TalkingPoints and are not affiliated with Leyden.
Mark Your Calendar
Oct 26 - Red Ribbon Week begins
Nov 3 - NO SCHOOL - Election Day
Nov 7 - Leyden Parent University
Nov 25 - 27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 18 - Course Selection Deadline (2027-28)
Dec 21 - Jan 4 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
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