Leyden Pride

November: 22, 23, & 24: No School - Thanksgiving

December 21: Half-day schedule (11:30 a.m. Dismissal)

December 22: Last day of classes for Semester 1

Half-day schedule (11:30 a.m. Dismissal)

January 9, 2024: 1st day of Semester 2

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Leyden is pleased to partner with Young Hearts for Life® (YH4L) to offer all Leyden High School students a free, potentially life-saving ECG screening, on Tuesday, February 13, at West and Tuesday, March 5, at East. These screenings are optional and parent/guardian authorization will be required. Parents/Guardians will receive information via email in early 2024 with the required authorization form.

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Leyden administrators will be visiting our local middle schools to help ease the transition to high school. All incoming Leyden freshmen families are encouraged to attend and learn about:

• The enrollment and course selection process

• Activities and athletics

• Opportunities such as CoLab and English Language Learners (EL)

• Student support services

Rhodes: 12.07, 6 p.m.
Lincoln: 12.06, 6 p.m.
Northlake: 12.06, 6:30 p.m.
Hester: 12.11, 6 p.m.
River Grove: 12.04, 6 p.m.
Mannheim: 11.29, 6 p.m.

Leyden hosted its first Spanish Exchange Program where 20 students from Begues, Spain (just outside of Barcelona, Spain) came to stay with our students and staff. Over the course of 12 days, our Spanish guests shadowed Leyden students in classes and saw the sights of Chicago including an architectural boat tour, museums, the Willis Tower, and Lincoln Park Zoo. They also enjoyed staying with host families and are looking forward to this spring, when Leyden students will venture to Spain as part of the exchange program. For more information about the program, contact Department Chair Mike Aldworth at maldworth@leyden212.org.

Band Director Bryan Miller has been at Leyden for 30 years and has a unique story that combines teaching with service in the United States Military. As an Officer in the United States Air Force and Illinois Air National Guard, Lieutenant Colonel Miller proudly serves his country as the Commander and Conductor of the 566th Air Force Band, The Air National GuardBand of the Midwest. His is a story of service - Bryan is a powerful bridge between the school and the community, helping to create what we know of as Leyden.

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Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society

Congratulations to the newest members of Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society!

Ecology Club and Recycling Club community project

West and East Ecology and Recycling Clubs enjoyed helping with habitat restoration projects today by collecting seeds at the Spring Creek Prairie / Thatcher Woods in Maywood.

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Website: www.leyden212.org
Location: 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, IL, USA
Phone: 847-451-3000
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