Leyden Pride
November 20, 2023
September 23, 2024
Important dates
Oct 4 - 100th Concert - Rosemont Dome
Oct 5 - Homecoming Dance, 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
Leyden’s 100th anniversary documentary: Service & Giving Back
The third installment of Leyden’s 100th anniversary docu-series explores the stories of three notable Leyden alumni (Tom Brimie, Brad Stephens, David Guerin) who are now leaders and organizers in our local communities, highlighting the importance of service and giving back.
Homecoming Events
Spirit Days - Starting September 30
Monday - Lights, Camera, Action
Tuesday - Seeing into the Future
Wednesday - Men in Black
Thursday - Decades/TimeWarp
Freshman: 70’s
Sophomores - 80’s
Juniors - 90’s
Seniors - 2000’s
Friday - Candyland/Sweet Dreams
Leyden PEP Rally
Monday, September 30, at 6:00 p.m.
West Leyden Field House
100th Anniversary Concert
Friday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m.
Rosemont Dome
Varsity Football Game
Saturday, October 5, at 1:00 p.m.
West Leyden Football Field
Under the Big Top Homecoming Dance
Saturday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
West Leyden Field House
Homecoming Dance Ticket Information
Don’t miss a night under the big top! Homecoming tickets will be sold starting Monday, Sept 30, through Thursday, October 3, during all lunch periods in the Student Activities Office (D201) at East and outside the Student Activities Office (Room 125) at West. Tickets will NOT be sold on Friday, Oct 4.
Tickets are $20 each and students will need their Leyden ID to purchase. Students can not purchase tickets for other students unless they are a non-Leyden guest. Students who want to bring a guest from another school must get a Guest Form from the Dean’s office, complete it and return it to the Dean’s office by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2. Once the Guest Form has been signed by a Dean, a guest ticket can be purchased during normal sale times.
Leyden offers virtual parent series
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 Thursday, September 24, Dr. Andrew Solomon will present, Far From the Tree: The Many
ways of Unconditional Love and Acceptance.
Link: Info on author and Zoom links
On Monday, September 30, Dr. Edward Hallowell will present, Drive to Distraction: The New Science to Shift from Deficits to Strengths - ADHD & More
Link: Info on author and Zoom links
Missed a presentation that you're interested in?
Operation SnowBall
East Leyden Operation Snowball participated in the Pave the Way Virtual 5K on Saturday, September 14. This group continues to create positive impacts in our community and encourages students to make sound decisions and positively influence others. Keep it up Eagles!
East teacher earns national recognition
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) recognition East teacher Brian Burcham as a 2024-25 Outstanding PLTW Teacher. Burcham is one of 103 teachers honored, across the U.S.
Every day, PLTW teachers rise to the occasion, actively engage and support their students, colleagues, and communities. This nomination speaks volumes of Burcham's unwavering commitment to empowering students to thrive.
In the News
In the Community
Fall Fest Parade
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy floats, marching bands, local schools, and more as they celebrate the spirit of Franklin Park.
Click here to view the map route: https://www.fpparks.org/.../46th-annual-eddie-biondo-fall...
Are you a business or organization that wants to participate in the parade? Visit the Community Center to receive a parade entry form.
Pumpkin Fest
Kick off the fall season with us at Pumpkin Fest after the Eddie Biondo Fall Fest parade! Enjoy an afternoon filled with family fun, including inflatables, face painting, pumpkin picking and decorating, photo booths, and much more!
Connect with us:
Email: pr@leyden212.org
Website: www.leyden212.org
Location: 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, IL, USA
Phone: 847-451-3000
Facebook: leydenpride212
Twitter: @leydenpride212
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