Leyden Pride

March 12: Parent Teacher Conferences (evening only)

March 25: Spring Break Starts

April 2: Class Resume

April 9: PSAT Testing for Freshman

April 16: SAT/PSAT Testing for Sophomores/Juniors

No school for Freshman, Seniors, LIFE and transition students

April 20: Leyden Parent University

May 24: Last Day of School

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Leyden High School District 212’s Board of Education announces the transition of Dr. Dominic Manola from East Leyden principal to assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, effective July 1.

Dr. Manola has 10 years of service at Leyden, including roles as principal, activities director, social studies teacher, and director of community outreach. He also worked at Lake Park High School as principal, assistant principal and director of student activities.

Link: Press Release

Leyden theatre presents The Music Man this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 7-9, at 7 p.m. in the West Leyden auditorium.

Leyden’s rendition of The Music Man is one of our largest musicals to date and will feature student performers from our partner middle schools. The Music Man also features retiring Band Director and music teacher of 30 years, Bryan Miller, at the helm of our instrumental pit for his last Leyden musical. Leyden Music Department Alumni are encouraged to attend Mr. Miller’s last musical at Leyden before he retires this May.

Tickets for The Music Man are $10 for adults and $8 for students.

Link: Purchase Tickets

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. Parents do not need to sign up in advance; arrive in the fieldhouse and visit with as many teachers as possible in the time allotted.

We need at least 300 more parents/guardians to participate in the state survey in order to remain compliant. Input is kept confidential and helps us understand our families and as we make decisions moving forward. The survey is offered in English and Spanish and will remain open through March 29.

Link: Take Survey

Students still have time to sign up for this free, potentially life-saving EKG screening. Young Hearts for Life® (YH4L) will be at West Leyden on Tuesday, March 5. These screenings are free and parent/guardian authorization will be required. Parents/Guardians must register their child in advance. We screened more than 600 students at East last week, and hope to surpass that number at West!

Link: Register

On April 9, grade 9 students will take the PSAT 8/9. All other students will attend classes on their regular schedules. On April 16, grade 10 students will take the PSAT 10 and grade 11 students will take the SAT tests. A grab and go lunch will be available, as will buses after the testing period. All other students will not have school that day.

Link: More Info

Leydenettes will be hosting spring dance clinics on Monday, March 11, and Tuesday, April 9, from 3:20 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the West Leyden auxiliary gym. All are welcome to attend and no experience is necessary. Come ready to learn how to best prepare for spring tryouts!

Registration for Leyden's driver education behind-the-wheel course opens April 2, and closes on April 30. The cost is $250.

In order to register for behind-the-wheel, students must:

• have completed and passed the Driver Education and Safety class or be currently enrolled and passing the Driver Education and Safety class

• have a learner’s permit in order to begin the behind-the-wheel instruction

The driver education behind-the-wheel course will run for four sessions at nine days per session. There will be no instruction on June 19, and July 1 to July 5. The driving session dates and times are as follows:

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

Register either through the MySchoolBucks website or mobile app. Questions regarding in-seat driver education classes taken during the school year can be directed to Department Chair Chris Cook ccook@leyden212.org and to Dean Dennis Byrne dbyrne@leyden212.org for the summer courses.

West Leyden Sophomore Daniel Chillis learned about dot drawing in his Art unit in World Readiness class. He went on to replicate his own version of artist Georges Seurat’s Island of La Grande Jatte. Daniel and his class then visited the Chicago Art Institute where he was able to bring and compare his replica.

Counselor Ms. Muldoon and Leyden's Emotional Support Animal Penny attended Elmwood Park High School’s Operation Snowball Lock-in on February 24. The Lock-in allows students to develop leadership skills and connect with their peers, all while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Bonuma exiting Leyden School District 212, Mahoney stepping into vacant role

District 212 Uses Apps, Online Tools to Expand Translations

Stadium Upgrades, Classroom Conversion Highlight Projects in Dist. 212

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