Leyden Pride

Oct 4 - 100th Concert - Rosemont Dome

Oct 5 - Homecoming, 100th celebration at West Leyden

Oct 14 - No School, Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Oct 21 - No School, Institute Day

Nov 5 - No School, Election Day

Nov 27, 28, 29 - No School , Thanksgiving Break

Link: Subscribe to the Leyden calendar

Part 2 of the documentary series celebrating and showcasing the school community for its 100th anniversary continues with the Legends of Leyden: Coaches Leese, Goodman and Farina. Relive the state championships through the eyes of former athletic director Randy Conrad and Stephanie and Georgia Leese.

Leyden launches a new college and career readiness tool to help students and parents develop a personalized plan for the future, during and after high school.

Link: School Links Introduction Video

Future Focus week is a series of events that Leyden created as a way to highlight many of the options available to students after high school. The week of September 23 will be “future focused” on the skilled trades. Students will have the opportunity to sit in on panel discussions about barbering and cosmetology, plumbing, nursing, and advanced manufacturing.

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

Link: One Amazing Story: Rickardo Montero, union plumber straight out of high school

Leyden Student Services offers a virtual parent series through a partnership with Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) that provides free, public, day and evening sessions.

Upcoming Sessions

On Wednesday, September 18, Michelle Zauner with Kelly Corrigan will present: Community Read: Crying in H Mart: A Memoir

Leyden held their annual Little Eagles Cheer Clinic on Friday, September 6. There were 80 little eagles registered. The kindergarten through fourth graders performed a pre-game show with our JV squad. The fifth through eighth graders performed with the varsity squad during halftime.

Valeria Castro Gomez and Diego Torres participated in the Special Olympics Golf Regional tournament in July. They both placed first in their division, which qualified them for the state competition. The state tournament was held on September 7, in Decatur, Illinois, where the athletes who ranked top in their division competed against regions across the state. Val placed 3rd overall in state in her division and Diego placed 5th overall in his division.

Congrats to the Leyden Girls Swim/Dive team on their 2nd place finish in the Eagle Invite!

Soccer game preview: Leyden will face West Chicago

Northwest suburban ID: position player analysis

Leyden comeback upsets Niles North 14-6

The West Suburban Options Fair Consortium invites students with disabilities to a post-high school planning night at Glenbard North High School. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

The Options Fair was established to offer students with special needs an opportunity to meet with colleges and universities, trades/certification programs, as well as agencies that can provide services after high school. This program is free to the public.

More than 60 exhibitors will be in attendance virtually. The fair is divided into four clusters:

-College degree programs, with information regarding admissions and accommodations.

-College experience programs, for those interested in continuing their education formally after high school with a focus on developing vocational, social, independent living and academic skills for employment and beyond.

-Trades/certification programs, with information regarding admissions and training opportunities in trades such as automotive, skilled manufacturing, HVAC, welding and computer technology.

-Adult agencies/services that will provide insight about accessing state funding and services, obtaining government benefits, guardianship, long-term financial planning, day programs and more.

For more information, check out the Options Fair website at https://optionsfair.org.

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