Leyden High School Celebrates 100 Years

05/17/2025

Today is the day! Leyden's 100th Anniversary Picnic - the last event celebrating Leyden's 100 years and we hope you will join us! It is gonna be a beautiful day to be outside - come out and bring the family. We will have free hot dogs, activities for the kids, music, food trucks and more! Starts at 10:00 a.m. at East Leyden. Hope to see you there!

05/16/2025

Thanks for the wishes Daniel. We will be hosting our last 100th Anniversary event tomorrow at East Leyden, the 100th Anniversary community picnic - hope you can make it!

05/14/2025

Thanks Westdale Elementary School, hope to see you all at the Leyden 100th Anniversary picnic on Saturday at East Leyden! Starts at 10:00 a.m.

05/13/2025

Meet Nick Ganoa, Class of 2002, his advice to current Leyden students is "Use your time wisely and consider the habits and skills you are learning while in high school."

Thanks Nick - Once and Eagle, Always an Eagle!

04/30/2025

You are invited to the last event celebrating Leyden's 100th Anniversary. Join us for a free day of fun at East Leyden for the Leyden's 100th Anniversary Picnic!

Fun for the whole family - there will be performances from local middle school bands, craft stations, a cookout and food trucks. Fun for the whole family!

🗓️ Saturday, May 17th
⏰ 10 AM - 2 PM

Come for the music, stay for the memories! 🎉✨
Don't miss out on this historic celebration! 💯



👉 See you there!

04/11/2025

On Saturday, May 17, the yearlong celebration of Leyden High School District 212’s 100th Anniversary continues with its final event, a community picnic on the grounds of East Leyden. The entire community is invited to this free event featuring a cookout and plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the annex, across the street from the school behind the main parking lot. The event will be held rain or shine, with an indoor, onsite location if needed. Everyone is welcome.

03/20/2025

Doug Eden, Class of 1963 would like to share his advice for current Leyden students. "Leyden will prepare you well for whatever career path you choose. Make the most of these four years, it is not a dress rehearsal.”

03/13/2025

1965 high school sweethearts! Meet Dr. Lou Kurzeja, 2023 Leyden Wall of Fame recipient and her husband, Wayne.


Wayne Kurzeja

02/28/2025

Meet Victor Garcia, Class of 2018!

His says "Best Memory for my time at East Leyden would be when I was teaching freshman students in ACCESS classes during my Junior year, as I always wanted to be a mentor to the new students.”

02/24/2025

Meet Don Smarto, Class of 1964! Thank you Don for your message of congratulations and sharing your Leyden memories!

02/19/2025

https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/leyden-dist-212-celebrates-centennial/

Leyden Community High School Dist. 212 celebrated its 100-year anniversary with special guests, history and mascots last Saturday (Feb. 8) The gala was held at Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. According to the district, while they expected around 700 guests, an estimated 850 alumni...