Leyden Pride

May 16: Seniors Last Day

May 17: Prom

May 21: East Graduation

May 22: West Graduation

May 24: Last Day of School

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As we quickly approach the end of the school year, please refer to the information below regarding material returns, student fines, student Chromebooks and Google accounts. Please note, the bookstore is not accepting any material returns until the last week of school.

Freshman, Sophomore, Juniors:

Students will be able to return their school-issued belongings during Independent Seminar, lunch, and/or after school before 3:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, May 20-22. On Thursday, May 23, returns are only acceptable during Independent Seminar. On Friday, returns are accepted after school only, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Yearbooks will be distributed during Eagle Time/Advisory at West on May 20 - 21, and at East on May 23. Students who are absent or have an independent seminar, can pick up yearbooks in the bookstore.

Seniors:

Senior Checkout and Yearbook Distribution will take place on Friday, May 17, at East from 7:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the auditorium, and at West from 7:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. in the Aux Gym.

• Bring Leyden ID and final fine statement

• Chromebook must be returned at this event (if not purchased)

• Yearbooks will be distributed to seniors with no outstanding fines/fees/obligations

The cost to purchase a chromebook is $40. All fines must be paid prior to purchasing a chromebook.

Failure to return the following equipment will result in a fine in the amount of:

• Chromebook $250

• Charger $25

• Hotspot $100

• Calculator (ti36xpro $18; ti-nspire cx $160; ti-nspire cx cas $185)

If students normally take the bus, they are allowed to take their normal bus run to get to the event. Buses will be running during/after the event to take students home.

Student fines

Please be sure to make payment for any outstanding student fines prior to the end of the school year. Fines can be paid through the MySchoolBucks website or at the bookstore.

Note: We recognize that materials that are still being used for the remainder of the school year might be listed on the statement. If this is the case, we understand that students will still be utilizing the materials and will be returning them at the end of the semester. At that time, any fines associated with those materials will be removed/updated.

Chromebooks & Google Accounts

Registration is open for Leyden summer recreation sports camps, Leyden Sports Academy for incoming freshmen and Leyden’s “Learn to Swim” program for ages 3 to 12. All camps are available to in-district Leyden students.

Link: Registration

East Leyden

Tuesday, May 21
6:30 p.m.
Link: https://youtube.com/live/m4BnAKbOQyI?feature=share

West Leyden

Wednesday, May 22
6:30 p.m.
Link: https://youtube.com/live/tg7d_3VSpiU?feature=share

To keep the reading love alive, the English department is hosting a summer reading program. Students who wish to participate select from a list of award-winning books, secure the book from a local library, read it over the summer, and come prepared to school in the fall ready to discuss it with peers and teachers. This program is a great way for students to maintain academic skills, build empathy and understanding, and continue to cultivate a love for reading.

Book List 1

Book List 2

On the days that summer school is in session, free breakfast will be provided for any child 18 years or younger, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at West Leyden, Entrance #5b. Kids don’t need to be attending summer school or be current Leyden students. Anyone 18 years old and younger are welcome to enjoy free breakfast as part of our community program. Summer school runs June 10 - July 25, generally Monday through Thursday at West Leyden.

Link: Summer School Schedule

May 16 - Last Day for Seniors

May 17 - Prom - Allegra Banquets - 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 -p.m.

May 20 - Senior Send Off - Dave & Busters - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

May 21 - Graduation Practice - Rosemont Theatre - 9:00 a.m.

May 21 - Graduation Ceremony - Rosemont Theatre - 6:30 p.m.

East Graduation Practice and Ceremony

Mandatory graduation practice will be held on Tuesday, May 21, at 9:00 a.m. at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. A bus is available to take students to and from practice leaving promptly at 8:30 a.m. from Entrance 18. The bus will return to West Leyden after practice. Students who do not attend practice, will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony. Each student will receive eight (8) graduation tickets which will be distributed at graduation practice. All guests (including children) attending graduation must have a ticket. Replacement graduation tickets will not be available if lost.

The East Leyden Class of 2024 will graduate on Tuesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Rosemont Theatre. All graduating seniors must meet in the designated area at 5:30 p.m. for final instructions. Students who arrive late will not be allowed to participate. We will also have a bus to take students to and from the graduation ceremony. All students who are planning to take the bus to the ceremony must report to Entrance 2 by 5:00 p.m. No balloons, flowers, or other gifts are permitted inside the theatre.

May 16 - Last Day for Seniors

May 17 - Prom - Empress Banquets - 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 -p.m.

May 21 - Senior Send Off - Dave & Busters - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

May 22 - Graduation Practice - Rosemont Theatre - 9:00 a.m.

May 22 - Graduation Ceremony - Rosemont Theatre - 6:30 p.m.

West Graduation practice and ceremony

Mandatory graduation practice will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at 9:00 a.m. at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. A bus is available to take students to and from practice leaving promptly at 8:30 a.m. from Entrance 11. The bus will return to West Leyden after practice. Students who do not attend practice, will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony. Each student will receive eight (8) graduation tickets which will be distributed at graduation practice. All guests (including children) attending graduation must have a ticket. Replacement graduation tickets will not be available if lost.

The West Leyden Class of 2024 will graduate Wednesday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Rosemont Theatre. All graduating seniors must meet in the designated area at 5:30 p.m. for final instructions. Students who arrive late will not be allowed to participate. We will also have a bus to take students to and from the graduation ceremony. All students who are planning to take the bus to the ceremony must report to Entrance 2 by 5:00 p.m. No balloons, flowers, or other gifts are permitted inside the theatre.

Freshman wrestler Zoey Dodgers earned second place at the freestyle state wrestling tournament this past weekend, qualifying for a spot at the US Marine Corps National Championship. She will travel to Fargo this summer to compete in what is the US High School wrestling style, freestyle, which is also an internationally recognized style and used in the Olympics. Check out the One Amazing Story about Zoey from earlier this year:

Link: Video

Leyden’s Operation Snowball received the Outstanding OS Team Award for the 2023-24 school year at a special banquet and ceremony last week.

The following East seniors have earned an Art Award and National Art Honor Society (NAHS) cord distinction: Ola Holubowicz, Michelle Castillo, Julia Dabek, Natalia Hernandez, Isabella Ortiz Tania Meza Quintero, Gabi Lenczewski, Julia Romanek, Yanna Marie Flor, Soraya Cervantez and Jaidee Lane.

The 4X800m varsity relay team won the West Conference meet, and NaJawa Jackson (long jump) and Julia Radziszewski (shot put) both earned second place finishes.

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