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Leyden has compiled a list of more than 30 local scholarships that are available to East/West Leyden students. The deadline is Friday, February 16. Students are encouraged to view the available opportunities and apply utilizing the Common Local Scholarship Application.
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Butter, by Erin Jade Lange, serves as Leyden’s shared reading experience in this year’s One Book One Leyden program.
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This month's One Amazing Story features a new teacher, a new club, and students empowering themselves by facing fears and conquering physical challenges.
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The Chicago Bears selected Leyden Special Education Teacher/Vocational Coordinator Kevin Mitchell as this year’s Classroom Legend.
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Leyden is pleased to partner with Young Hearts for Life® (YH4L) to offer all Leyden High School students a free, potentially life-saving ECG screening, on Tuesday, February 13, at West and Tuesday, March 5, at East.
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Summer school will be held at East Leyden starting June 12 and will run through July 20, 2023. The schedule is as follows:
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Course selections start in January and there is a new policy in effect - no changes will be possible after February 15.
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Eight Leyden seniors were honored on Thursday, December 14, after successfully completing ten weeks of rigorous training with the Plumbers Local 130 UA.