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![A group of new teacher pose in front of train in Franklin Park]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723837020/leyden212org/d00zjn8vsfk8hi1zgjuu/ScreenShot2024-08-16at23644PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723837020/leyden212org/d00zjn8vsfk8hi1zgjuu/ScreenShot2024-08-16at23644PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723837020/leyden212org/d00zjn8vsfk8hi1zgjuu/ScreenShot2024-08-16at23644PM.png","width":701}])
Leyden welcomes 23 new teachers for the 2024-25 school year! These new teachers have degrees from all over Illinois, Connecticut, Florida, Wisconsin and Vermont.
![Leyden class photo from archives]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718370582/leyden212org/yxksax1xa4iatelrdoee/ScreenShot2024-06-14at80424AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718370582/leyden212org/yxksax1xa4iatelrdoee/ScreenShot2024-06-14at80424AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718370582/leyden212org/yxksax1xa4iatelrdoee/ScreenShot2024-06-14at80424AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718370582/leyden212org/yxksax1xa4iatelrdoee/ScreenShot2024-06-14at80424AM.png","width":845}])
Leyden High School District 212 celebrates its 100th anniversary as a public education institution in the near west suburbs. Founded in 1924, the district is planning a variety of special events, sponsored by the Village of Rosemont, throughout the 2024-25 school year to commemorate the occasion.
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In honor of Leyden's 100th anniversary, the staff got together and celebrating dancing through the decades in a special video.
![Coach Schuett poses with team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723836642/leyden212org/cmjhjue4tqtemfwzfjbw/ScreenShot2024-08-16at22453PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723836642/leyden212org/cmjhjue4tqtemfwzfjbw/ScreenShot2024-08-16at22453PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723836642/leyden212org/cmjhjue4tqtemfwzfjbw/ScreenShot2024-08-16at22453PM.png","width":560}])
The Illinois Coaches Association (ICA) named Leyden Softball Coach Kurt Schuett, Softball Coach of the Year. This outstanding honor was voted upon by his peers. This accomplishment will be celebrated this winter at the annual ICA Softball Banquet.
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Get to know Dr. Julie Lam, the new East Leyden principal, is a special welcome video.
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Leyden High Schools, in cooperation with the Village of Rosemont, hosts a community concert at the Rosemont Dome Parkway Bank Sports Complex, on Friday, October 4, 2024, featuring alumni Jonathan Cain, songwriter and keyboardist of the band Journey and His Family Affair Concert.
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The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) is dedicated to supporting parents of multilingual learners. Its mission is to provide parents with resources, information, and support needed to help their students succeed academically. BPAC offers workshops, meetings, and events where parents can learn about educational programs, share experiences, and collaborate with our Leyden faculty.
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On June 21, the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) recognized Leyden with a 2024 Golden Achievement Award for their efforts around translations