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Feb 17 - No School - President's Day

Mar 3 - No School - Casimir Pulaski Day

Mar 31 - Apr 4 - No School - Spring Break

Apr 18 - No School - Good Friday

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Registration for summer school is currently open. It is a great time to secure a place in the courses needed to meet graduation requirements, as space is limited.

Registration for Consumer Education, both in-seat and online classes, is open through April 30 and

registration for credit recovery sessions I and II is open through May 31. Classes cost $95 per session.

Session I - Monday, June 9, 2025 to Thursday, June 26, 2025

8:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m.

*No classes Thursday, June 19

Session II - Monday, July 7, 2025 to Thursday, July 24, 2025

8:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m.

In person summer school classes are all held at East Leyden.

*Please note: Session I is intended for semester 1 courses, both credit recovery and enrichment.

Session II is intended for semester 2 courses, both credit recovery and enrichment.

The following credit recovery classes will be offered in both sessions in a classroom setting and are led by teachers: Algebra I, Biology, English I, Global Studies, and Physical Science. They are each worth .50 credit and cost $95. Daily attendance is required.

Leyden also utilizes an online curriculum format, provided by a company called Apex. Students are required to attend class on-site daily, and there is a teacher present to assist with facilitation, however students move through the course at their own pace. The students no longer have to be on-site once the course is successfully completed. The following classes are offered in this format for both sessions: Algebra II, Consumer Education, English II, III, IV, Geometry, Health, Physical Education and U/S History. They are each worth .50 credit and cost $95.

Registration
To register, visit MySchoolBucks.com or in-person at the East or West bookstores. Full payment is due at the time of registration. Fees apply to all courses, even those audited without credit. Refunds will only be issued if a course is canceled due to low enrollment. Bookstores are open on school days, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and they accept cash, credit cards, debit cards and personal checks.

Link: Summer School Webpage

On Saturday, February 1, the Leyden Student Summit will offer three workshops for area 7th and 8th grade students, including Valentine’s day Cookie Decorating, Coffee Drinks and Equipment, and Introduction to Animation. Participants may select two of the three sessions, which runs from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. All workshops are led by expert Leyden teachers and involve interactive learning.

These workshops are a new extension of the summer Student Summit and are open to all area 7th and 8th grade students. The summit will take place at East Leyden and advanced registration is required and available until January 29. The fee is $10. There are a few spots available and they will sell out!

Link: Registration

Wednesday, January 29

The Changing Landscape of the Drug Epidemic: Fentanyl Poisoning, Meth and More.

Link: Information

Thursday, January 30
Early Childhood Event - The Way of Play: Little Moments - Big Connections.

Link: Information

The following students have been selected to represent Leyden in the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) All-State competition: Sophia (Wren) Arguezo - Honors Chorus (E), Joshua Corral - Orchestra (W), Natalia Gabryel - Band (E), Edgar Garcia - All state Vocal Jazz (E), Liliana Montes - All State Vocal Jazz (E), Nathan Pera -Honors Vocal Jazz (W), Claudine Ricana - All State Chorus (E), Katya Solis -Honors Chorus (E) and Shaina Vasa - All State Vocal Jazz (E).

The following students have been selected to represent Leyden in the Illinois High School Theatre Festival All State production of “The Prom:" Wren Arguezo, Edgar Garcia, Sonya Morales, Claudine Ricana, Mari Ramirez and Jesus Rosa. In addition, alum Noah Pligge is serving as assistant vocal director and Stacy Cunningham is serving as vocal director.

The Leyden Life team took 2nd place at the Special Olympics regional basketball tournament this past weekend.

Leyden art teacher and artist Anna Reed will have her work Hyper/In Visible featured in the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. This prestigious exhibition, which is the longest continuously running showcase of Black artists in the United States, has been a cornerstone of the Museum for over 55 years. Reed’s work explores the intersection of technology and humanity, examining themes of hypervisibility and invisibility in digital systems. Through a combination of photography and interviews, her pieces invite viewers to reflect on these issues by activating the works with light. Hyper/In Visible will be on display from January 20 to April 27, with the museum also offering a special Black Creativity Family Day on the opening day, featuring hands-on art activities for visitors.

Link: Information

The office of Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) is excited to announce their upcoming financial aid workshop to assist high school seniors, college students, and their families with navigating the financial aid process. During the workshop, participants will receive one-on-one assistance with completing the FAFSA or the RISE Act/Alternative Application. This is an opportunity for students and families to ensure their applications are accurate and completed.

The workshop will take place at 125 N 19th Ave, Suite A, Melrose Park, IL from 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25. Registration is required.

Link: Register

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