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![People dancing at a concert with the text: think this energy in formal wear.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730914502/leyden212org/pnod0wldnn66znxsyqvb/Gala2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730914502/leyden212org/pnod0wldnn66znxsyqvb/Gala2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730914502/leyden212org/pnod0wldnn66znxsyqvb/Gala2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730914502/leyden212org/pnod0wldnn66znxsyqvb/Gala2.png","width":869}])
All proceeds benefit student scholarships. On Saturday, February 8, Leyden High School District 212 hosts a once-in-a-lifetime gala in honor of its 100th anniversary. The evening includes dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, raffles, and special treats. Auction items include a Jonathan Cain (Songwriter/Keyboardist of the band Journey) signed guitar, paintings by Leyden alumni and artist Tom Lynch, vacation packages and themed baskets.
![The team and coaches pose after the state win!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732548754/leyden212org/gdgslgvxdjbhcer9vw97/Esport2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732548754/leyden212org/gdgslgvxdjbhcer9vw97/Esport2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732548754/leyden212org/gdgslgvxdjbhcer9vw97/Esport2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732548754/leyden212org/gdgslgvxdjbhcer9vw97/Esport2024.jpg","width":1162}])
On Saturday, November 23, Leyden High School’s Rocket League team won the Illinois High School Esports Association (IHSEA) state championship. The team, consisting of West seniors Rodrigo Diaz and Jonathan Rosas, East junior Isaac Merino, and East freshman Ian Giron, competed in the online tournament against more than 100 schools throughout Illinois. They went into the competition ranked 2nd, going into the double elimination round in the 3A division.
![Outside of Board Room with the text: Truth in Taxation Notice]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731446087/leyden212org/wbcyirx8h9so5uomub2y/Taxes.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731446087/leyden212org/wbcyirx8h9so5uomub2y/Taxes.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731446087/leyden212org/wbcyirx8h9so5uomub2y/Taxes.png","width":714}])
This notice fulfills the legal requirement for public notice and a public hearing during a taxing body's annual levy process.
![Half day schedules - start at 7:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731520831/leyden212org/a0eosfdthijyl70jyav2/HalfDaySchedule.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731520831/leyden212org/a0eosfdthijyl70jyav2/HalfDaySchedule.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731520831/leyden212org/a0eosfdthijyl70jyav2/HalfDaySchedule.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731520831/leyden212org/a0eosfdthijyl70jyav2/HalfDaySchedule.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731520831/leyden212org/a0eosfdthijyl70jyav2/HalfDaySchedule.png","width":1380}])
Students attend two half-days as part of Leyden’s end of semester schedule.
![Two Leyden nutcrackers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732206493/leyden212org/xhgstq4em3hat7heffvj/Screenshot2024-11-21at102356AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732206493/leyden212org/xhgstq4em3hat7heffvj/Screenshot2024-11-21at102356AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732206493/leyden212org/xhgstq4em3hat7heffvj/Screenshot2024-11-21at102356AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732206493/leyden212org/xhgstq4em3hat7heffvj/Screenshot2024-11-21at102356AM.png","width":809}])
The Village of Rosemont hosted its second annual display of nutcrackers, featuring two Leyden art pieces! The students at West Leyden were asked to design one for Representative Brad Stephens, for the state of Illinois, and in turn, Stephens also sponsored a nutcracker in honor of Leyden’s 100th anniversary.
![The Jaffray brothers and their mom sit for an interview]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731635786/leyden212org/svfnopyfrpad9qdegcsc/OAS-JaffrayFamily2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731635786/leyden212org/svfnopyfrpad9qdegcsc/OAS-JaffrayFamily2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731635786/leyden212org/svfnopyfrpad9qdegcsc/OAS-JaffrayFamily2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731635786/leyden212org/svfnopyfrpad9qdegcsc/OAS-JaffrayFamily2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1731635786/leyden212org/svfnopyfrpad9qdegcsc/OAS-JaffrayFamily2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1731635786/leyden212org/svfnopyfrpad9qdegcsc/OAS-JaffrayFamily2.png","width":2200}])
This One Amazing Story continues with our 100th anniversary themes, and looks deep into the story of West Leyden senior Aidan Jaffray.
![Two students clean up the outdoors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730143700/leyden212org/e5petxh6mc66rqww4wt3/MADD.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730143700/leyden212org/e5petxh6mc66rqww4wt3/MADD.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730143700/leyden212org/e5petxh6mc66rqww4wt3/MADD.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730143700/leyden212org/e5petxh6mc66rqww4wt3/MADD.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730143700/leyden212org/e5petxh6mc66rqww4wt3/MADD.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730143700/leyden212org/e5petxh6mc66rqww4wt3/MADD.jpg","width":1858}])
On Saturday, October 26, more than 400 students, faculty and staff participated in Make A Difference Day.
![CBS crew interview Leyden band student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730143439/leyden212org/biubck9wmshxbsyd8zuk/CBS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730143439/leyden212org/biubck9wmshxbsyd8zuk/CBS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730143439/leyden212org/biubck9wmshxbsyd8zuk/CBS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730143439/leyden212org/biubck9wmshxbsyd8zuk/CBS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730143439/leyden212org/biubck9wmshxbsyd8zuk/CBS.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1730143439/leyden212org/biubck9wmshxbsyd8zuk/CBS.jpg","width":2200}])
On Friday, October 25, CBS News Chicago spent the morning at East Leyden and the afternoon at West Leyden filming live segments featuring students and staff. This is just one of the many exciting things happening at Leyden this year in celebration of our 100 year anniversary.