Leyden Pride
April 3, 2023
Important dates
April 7 - No School
May 23 - West Graduation
May 24 - East Graduation
Reminder - District Wide Testing April 12 & 13
District Wide Testing April 12-13
District-wide testing will be held on Wednesday, April 12, and Thursday, April 13. On April 12, juniors will take the SAT, sophomores the PSAT, and seniors who still need to take the SAT as a graduation requirement will also sit for this test. Freshmen who do not require 2-day accommodations will attend only Thursday. Students testing with certain accommodations will need to attend both days; specific information will be sent to these students. For students who are not required to take the SAT or PSAT, April 12 and April 13 will be non-attendance days. Additional information on testing days, student arrival times, and departure times will be sent to students and families in the coming weeks. Students who require a two-day testing accommodation will attend both days. Students who participate in the LIFE High School and Transition Programs will not attend school on these days.
End of Semester Schedule
Virtual Talent Show
LINK: Upload your video
Important Senior Information - Cap and Gown Pickup
West Leyden - April 6 in the West Commons from 10:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
East Leyden - April 18 in the East Student Cafeteria from 10:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m
Leyden Little Eagle Academy Registration
Little Eagle Academy Preschool Registration has begun for the 23-24 school year! Open to all 3-5 year olds, Little Eagle Academy is unique in that it is not only run by our professionally trained instructors, but assisted by Leyden students on the Education path. Little Eagle Academy is available at East or West Leyden, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
For more information or questions, email Jen Maldonado (JMaldonado@leyden212.org) regarding East and Dana Jeske (djeske@leyden212.org) regarding West.
LINK to Register for East
LINK to Register for WestLeyden Parent University
Join us Saturday, April 15 , from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at West Leyden for Parent University. Parent University is a morning of sessions aimed at helping parents of high school students! These sessions include: opportunities here at Leyden, early college credit, understanding the college admissions process, and even the basics on financial aid! Parent University sessions give you the tools to succeed in helping your children succeed.
Parents who join will also have the opportunity to win $500 and $1000 scholarships for their child! Lunch will also be provided following the conference sessions.
For more information and registration, check out our website here: https://sites.google.com/leyden212.org/lpu/home
Ask The Expert Day
Leyden District 212 is hosting “Ask the Expert Days” this week, April 3 - 6. What is more authentic or relevant than having a working professional related to your subject visit your classroom to speak about their career?
A variety of professionals from various career areas are speaking with students regarding their educational background, day-to-day work, successes, and rewards. Classes will have the opportunity to interact with the professionals and get first-hand information on careers they are interested in pursuing.
AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
East Leyden has earned the College Board AP* Computer Science Female Diversity Award for the 2021-2022 school year. This award recognizes the work our schools are doing to close the gender gap in Computer Science. There are only 1,105 schools being recognized for their work in creating equitable access to computer sciences which will prepare young women for high-paying, in-demand jobs. East Leyden is one of only 209 schools to be recognized for this award. Congratulations to Bethany Trinka and Jeremy Babel for contributing to this great achievement.
35th Annual William H. Fern Awards
The Fern Award Ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2023. The Fern Award recognizes the academic and extra-curricular accomplishments of select students in the junior class and also recognizes select staff members for their service. Retired staff, current staff, administration and families of the recipients are invited to attend. The Fern award is one of the most prestigious honors a junior can receive.
Congratulations to the 2023 Fern Award recipients.
Guest Speaker, Chris Singleton visits Leyden
Access to local services
Illinois has an online database that is available to anyone looking for basic needs, crisis/mental health services, financial assistance, health care , support groups, etc. For assistance you can text (898211), call (888-865-9903), or website (www.findhelp 211.org)
2‑1‑1 is a free telephone number providing access to local community services. 2‑1‑1 is available in multiple languages, allowing those in need to access information and obtain referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions."
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