Leyden Pride
November 20, 2023
Mar 3 - No School - Casimir Pulaski Day
Mar 31 - Apr 4 - No School - Spring Break
May 20 - West Graduation
May 21 - East Graduation
May 23 - Last day of school
Through the Illinois State Board of Education, parents have an opportunity to share their thoughts on the important elements of Leyden’s school effectiveness in a state survey called 5Essentials. (Students and staff will have an opportunity to take the survey at a designated time.) The input provides Leyden administrators with important information that helps to better understand our parents, students and staff. We encourage parents to please share feelings, insights, and perspective with us via this survey, which will open tomorrow and remain open through March 28.
Link: Take Survey
In order to remain compliant with this state requirement, Leyden needs a minimum of 20-percent participation from parents, students and staff. Input is kept confidential and helps us understand our families and as we make decisions moving forward.
Leyden Fine Arts proudly presents Matilda the Musical, the heartwarming and witty adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved story, March 6-8 at 7 p.m. and a matinee Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m. The musical features a dazzling score by Tim Minchin and a book by Dennis Kelly, this Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical brings to life the inspiring tale of a brilliant little girl with an extraordinary mind and the courage to stand up for what is right. The show takes place in the West Leyden auditorium, 1000 North Wolf Road.
Link: Purchase tickets
On Tuesday, February 25, Duncan Kirkword - Live Life Well Week presents on zoom and in person at Glenbard West High School Library, “The Critical Skills to Unleash Perseverance, Passion and Purpose.”
Link: Information
On Thursday, February 27, Sarah Ward and Dr. Jessica Minahan present, in person at Glenbard South and on Zoom, “Practical Strategies for Reducing Anxiety and Increasing Executive Function Skills (Organization, Time Management and Task Completion).”
Link: Information
Leyden’s very own, Mr. Víctor Gómez, has been named 2025 Cook County Co-Regional Teacher of the Year and is one of 13 finalists for the 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year. The Illinois State Board of Education selected Gómez, a bilingual science teacher at East and West Leyden, through a highly competitive annual process that recognizes the best in the teaching profession in the state.
Gómez was surprised with this honor on Friday, February 14, when invited to a mystery virtual call with colleagues. When he signed on, he was greeted by State Superintendent Tony Sanders, Board President Greg Ignoffo, Superintendent Dr. Polyak and East Principal Dr. Lam, who shared the good news.
“Receiving this recognition is simply a reflection of what I’ve experienced in my many years at Leyden,” said Gómez. “An educator does not just accomplish things alone- he needs students who inspire him, colleagues who support him, a district that uplifts him, and his family who does all that and more. In short, it takes a pueblo.”
Link: Full Story
Senior earns prestigious National Merit Finalist distinction
East Leyden senior James Quesada has advanced in the National Merit Scholarship Program and has been named a finalist. He is one of 15,000 students across the country who has an approximately 50/50 chance of earning a scholarship in the final round of competition.
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Location: 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, IL, USA
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