Leyden Pride
April 17, 2023
Important dates
April 18 - Senior Scholarship Night
May 16 - Varsity Sports Awards
May 18 - Seniors Last Day
May 23 - West Graduation
May 24 - East Graduation
May 26 - Last Day of School
End of semester schedule (freshman, sophmores & juniors)
Testing scheduled for grade 11: April 20
Teatro Leyden presents Don Quixote
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Talented students display creativity at Leyden Art Show
The Leyden Spring Art Show begins Monday, April 17, with a special Artists’ Reception from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Then, the art will be on display in the libraries at both East and West Leyden, April 18-19, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This year’s show will feature drawings, paintings, photography, ceramics, graphic design, video and motion graphics from Leyden students and additional artwork from the area middle schools.
Educator workshop and signing day
Students who are interested in a career in education are invited to attend Leyden’s Educator Signing Day Ceremony and Workshop on Friday, May 5, in the East Cafeteria.
This event will include an exciting keynote from Dr. Jung Kim, Associate Professor, Reading and Literacy Lewis University, an educator signing ceremony for any student entering a teacher preparation program, and breakout sessions, including Making the Most of Your College Experience, How to Get Hired, and Q&As with Leyden Alumni who are now teachers. Refreshments and snacks will also be provided.
Participating students will be entered into a scholarship raffle for two $500 scholarships, courtesy of the Mary Sears Children's Academy. Additionally, Leyden is excited to continue our Golden Ticket initiative, which invites successful graduates to come back and teach at our high schools or the elementary school they attended. Leyden students are guaranteed an interview, and if hired full-time, receive a $5,000 signing bonus.
Senior information
April 18 - Senior Scholarship Awards Night
April 25 - Cap and Gown Pickup (Make-Up)
May 18 - Last Day for Seniors
May 19 - Prom
May 23 - Senior Brunch - Fountain Blue
May 24 - Graduation Practice - Rosemont Theatre - 9:00 a.m.
May 24 - Graduation Ceremony - Rosemont Theatre - 6:30 p.m.
Senior information
April 19 - Cap and Gown Pickup (Make-Up)
May 18 - Last Day for Seniors
May 19 - Prom
May 23 - Senior Luncheon - West Leyden High School
May 23 - Graduation Ceremony - Rosemont Theater - 6:30 p.m.
Leyden students to be honored at Senior Scholarship Awards Night
East and West Leyden will be honoring the Class of 2023 scholarship award recipients at the annual Leyden Senior Scholarship Awards Night. This ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 18, at East Leyden in the student cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Congratulations Class of 2023!
Two West Leyden students awarded scholarships
Osvaldo Leon-Carrera won the Chick Evans Scholarship, a full tuition and housing college scholarship for high-achieving caddies. Osvaldo will be attending Michigan State University. Natalia Mitka won the Questbridge scholarship, a full tuition and housing scholarship for students who have shown outstanding academic ability. Natalia will be attending Princeton.
East Senior Oscar Diaz receives 1st Place in IHSA competition
Congratulations to East senior Oscar Diaz for receiving a 1st place Exemplary Rating in the IHSA Short Film Competition!
Link: Oscar’s Video
Girl’s Water Polo win first match
Congratulations to Coach Bialecki, Coach Cook and the entire Girl’s Water Polo team on the first Water Polo win in Leyden history!
Leyden music students to perform at Symphony Hall
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American School Counseling Association honors East Leyden
Congratulations to the East Leyden Counseling Department for earning the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation. The RAMP designation recognizes schools committed to delivering a data-informed school counseling program in accordance with The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs. These schools will be honored during a special ceremony at the American School Counselor Association’s Annual Conference on Monday, July 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
In the Community
Leyden Community Health Fair
Leyden Township Community Health Fair will be held on Saturday, May 20, at Bradley A. Stephens Community Center, 2620 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, IL 60131. This event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is a free community event, open to all Township residents.
The National Alliance For Mental Illness - Metro Suburban (NAMI) offers support groups virtually and in-person. The groups are for those struggling with mental health conditions and for those who are supporting individuals who are struggling with a mental health condition. All support groups are free and safe. Groups are led by people who have had similar experiences and they are confidential places to talk things through with others who understand.
All group participants must register for groups in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link and call-in number to access the group. With questions about groups, contact our Helpline at 833-626-4244. For more information see the link below.
Connect with us:
Email: pr@leyden212.org
Website: www.leyden212.org
Location: 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, IL, USA
Phone: 847-451-3000
Facebook: facebook.com/leydenpride212
Twitter: @leydenpride212