Leyden Pride
November 20, 2023
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
Leyden is excited to announce a new documentary series celebrating and showcasing the school community for its 100th anniversary! To kick things off, get to know Dolores, one of Leyden’s oldest living alumni who also worked at the District. She is from the class of 1944! Watch as she visits East Leyden after many years away and shares what life was like in the 1940’s as she interacts with students of today. Series debuts Thursdays on YouTube at 7:24 p.m.
Link: Watch Video
Leyden Theatre proudly presents the play Game of Tiaras, September 26, 27 and 28, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the West Leyden Auditorium.
When the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character), terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras, you win or you die. Adult tickets cost $5 and students $3, or free with ID.
Link: Purchase Tickets
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 11, Dr. Ali Mattu will present Anxiety and Stress Reduction Strategies for Teens and Adults.
Link: Info on author and Zoom links
On Thursday, September 12, Dr. Hector Montenegro will present B-PAC: Lecciones de Vida para Criar a un Adolescente del Siglo XXI / Life Lessons for Raising a 21st Century Teen.
Link: Info on author and Zoom links
Past Sessions
Link: Past Parent Series recordings
Leyden hosts 26 Italian Exchange Students
Leyden welcomed 26 Italian students at East and West last week, as part of our exchange program. The students, along with two teachers, will spend time over their 10-day visit attending classes, sightseeing, and staying alongside current students and families.
Service Club students poster the community
When tasked with helping to spread the word of Leyden’s 100th anniversary by asking local businesses to hang posters in the community, groups of students enthusiastically pounded the pavement. Keep your eyes peeled for event posters throughout the community, courtesy of Service Club.
University of Illinois visits Leyden
The University of Illinois visited Leyden last week as part of its fall tour in the hopes of boosting enrollment and recruiting from specific locations throughout the state. Top level executives from the University including the president, chancellors and directors met with students, visited classrooms and learned more about the unique career pathways offered at the district.
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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