Leyden Pride

March 4: No School - Casimir Pulaski Day

March 12: Parent Teacher Conferences (evening only)

March 25: Spring Break Starts

April 2: Class Resume

April 20: Leyden Parent University

May 24: Last Day of School

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Future Focus is a series of events that Leyden created as a way to highlight many of the options available to students after high school. This week’s Future Focus pathway will focus on the skilled trades. Students will listen to skilled trades announcements, explore apprenticeship opportunities and have an opportunity to visit the district trades fair taking place on Thursday, February 22, at East Leyden during periods 1-3.

Choosing a career or skilled trade as a postsecondary plan offers practical advantages in today's job market. Vocational education and apprenticeships provide hands-on experiences, developing real-world skills that lead to quicker entry into the workforce. This approach not only enhances employability but also fosters a sense of accomplishment as individuals contribute directly to building and maintaining essential aspects of society. Opting for a career or skilled trade provides a quicker path to personal growth, financial stability, and community impact.

Link: Staff Trades Video

Leyden hosts Ask the Expert Day at West Leyden on Thursday, February 29, and East Leyden on Friday, March 1. Guest speakers from various career areas will talk with students regarding their educational background, day-to-day work, successes, and rewards. Classes will be able to interact with the professionals and get first-hand information on careers they are interested in pursuing.

Spring parent teacher conferences will be held on Tuesday, March 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will be live, in-person. Details will be shared directly with families via email in the coming weeks.

Leyden is offering a kids baseball camp during Spring Break. The camp will be held at the West Leyden Fieldhouse on March 26 and 27. The camp is open to kids in 1st grade through 8th grade. The cost is $40 and can be paid on the first day of camp.

Link: Register

Motivating the Next Generation to Lead Boldly and Achieve Their Dreams
On Thursday, February 22, inspirational speaker A’ric Jackson presents via zoom at 7 p.m. on the topic of motivation. This program is free, open to anyone, and offered in multiple languages.

Link: Join Zoom Presentation

Leyden High School District 212’s Board of Education announces the transition of Dr. Brian Mahoney from assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction to assistant superintendent of human resources. Mahoney has been with Leyden since 2020, and has also served as the assistant superintendent of student services.

Mahoney will begin his new role on July 1. He fills the vacancy left by Dr. Tatiana Bonuma, who has been with Leyden since 2007, and has accepted a superintendent’s position with Maine Township High School District 207.

Link: Press Release

Congratulations to varsity basketball player Drelyn Jones on surpassing 1,000 career points while playing Downers Grove South on Friday, February 9.

Students enrolled in West Leyden’s medical careers pathway got to witness three live surgeries at Gottlieb Hospital.

Boys Basketball: Leyden’s Jones, Hersey’s Hupp Join 1,000 point club

Girls Basketball Playoff Roundup: MW, Leyden Eliminated, 7 Journal Teams Earn Wins

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Location: 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, IL, USA
Phone: 847-451-3000
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