Leyden Pride
Oct 13 - No School, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oct 20 - No School, Institute Day
Oct 21 - No School, Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov 26, 27, 28 - No School , Thanksgiving Break
Future Focus is a series of events that the team at Leyden created as a way to highlight many of the options available to students after high school. These post secondary pathways are broken down into four main categories: Military, Triton College (two-year colleges), the Trades, and Four-Year College. Each of the pathways will receive one dedicated week during the school year where students will learn about the options and engage in activities that further help them prepare for their futures.
This week’s Future Focus Pathway will focus on the Military. Military recruiters will be at school during lunch periods, military personnel will come visit and meet with students, and students will also have the opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.
Link: Military Video
On Saturday, October 4, the Leyden Student Summit will offer four workshops for area 7th and 8th grade students including:
Education Pathway: Teacher the Teacher Challenge
Engineering & Metals: Minted at Leyden
Fashion Design: Cardboard Loom Weaving
Technology: Cybersecurity & Drones
Participants may select up to three sessions, which run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. 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 October 1. The fee is $10. Spots are limited and will sell out!
Link: Register
Watch: Student Summit Video
On Saturday, October 4, gamers from across the area will compete at Leyden in a Super Smash Bros e-sports tournament. Remember Mario, Zelda and Pokemon? Super Smash Bros brings characters from old-school Nintendo games back into the mix for a fighting video game that is sure to be as fun to watch as it is to play. Everyone is welcome at this event, which will be held at 10:00 a.m, in the East Leyden cafeteria, with featured games being displayed on the big screen.
Leyden will host a financial aid application workshop for families on Tuesday, October 7, at East Leyden and Thursday, October 9, at West Leyden. Both workshops start at 6 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. Leyden families can attend this hands-on workshop at whichever campus and date is more convenient.
Financial Aid Application Workshops are an opportunity for families to receive assistance completing the financial aid application. Financial aid may be used to help pay for colleges, trade school, vocational training, and applying for it is a graduation requirement in Illinois. All seniors are required to either submit the FAFSA, alternative application for financial aid or an opt-out form to fulfill the graduation financial aid requirement.
Important Information:
FSA IDs (both student and guardian should complete before event)
One Amazing Story: Student Board Members
To kick off our One Amazing Story series for the new school year, we start with the incredible impact of student voice through the experiences of our two student board members Jonathan Guerrero and Zuzanna Karyta. These leaders bring unique perspectives, fresh ideas, and authentic insights that help shape decisions affecting every student in our schools. We also get to know Noelle Lowther, one of the first two students who joined the Leyden Board. She shares in their vision of listening to students to help improve the high school experience for everyone.
Link: Watch Video
West Ecology Club expands prairie outside of school
The West Leyden Ecology Club is making great strides in expanding the prairie planting project outside of the school. Already a thriving habitat for native species like monarch caterpillars, the students are now working to increase biodiversity by adding more native plants to attract and support even more butterflies and birds. This inspiring effort has been driven by the passion and dedication of students Javier Gomez and Wiktor Mindowicz since their freshman year. A recent photo captures a monarch butterfly laying eggs on one of their milkweed plants, right by the greenhouse, showcasing the real impact of their work
Band performs in marching band festival
On Saturday, September 13, the Leyden Marching Band lit up the field at the Chicagoland Marching Band Festival, hosted by Wheeling High School. With bold music and sharp choreography, they delivered a performance to remember.
UChicago Medicine / Advent Health hosts free clinic
Lyons Township will once again host the UChicago Medicine/AdventHealth free medical clinic on Saturday, September 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This free event is open to all, regardless of insurance status, documentation, or appointment. Attendees will have access to a wide range of medical services, including dental exams and cleanings, flu shots, vision screenings, orthopedic evaluations, pediatric physicals (excluding immunizations), physical therapy, and lab screenings. Basic medications may also be provided based on the onsite evaluation.
Link: Health Clinic Flyer
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