So happy to represent the Leyden Archives at the American Historical Association's national conference this past month in NYC! So great to talk about the amazing work our students are doing, please continue supporting Leyden History initiatives! #LeydenPride
Please welcome the Leyden Archives two newest archivists Leanna and Grace! These two seniors are excited about Leyden history and are ready to make their mark! https://t.co/j4Bz8L2DKM #Leydenpride
So happy to have presented about Leyden History at my first Latinx Studies Association conference in Phoenix! Thankful to always get the opportunity to learn and share my work with scholars from around the nation. #LeydenPride
Some pictures from our Latin American Studies field trip! Kids created a bus tour of important sites on Latino history around the community. We had a blast! #LeydenPride
Leyden takes Springfield! Our kids had a great time presenting and debating their original ideas in our capitol and being a part of the democratic process firsthand. #YouthandGovernment#LeydenPride
Uncle Sams 250th bday on July 4 2026 calls for more than ice cream Im on a bill 2 bury a time capsule w items abt our nations history 2 celebrate We wld seal it until the 500th anniv of our founding Hint ppl in yr2276: check the west lawn of the Capitol #realhistorychannel
Some pictures from this week's Latin American Studies field trip. Students chose Hispanic sites in the Leyden area, researched their history, and created a bus tour highlighting important places in their community! #leydenpride
Creating an internship program at his high school allowed @Chaidez212 to get students involved in local history programs. He explains this public history project in his second summer column for #AHAPerspectives. https://t.co/2LzoLlq2by
In a few short years, @Chaidez212 went from a brand new teacher to his high school’s historian. Read his first summer column in #AHAPerspectives on how that journey began. https://t.co/t7W6RCOXfC
The Leyden Archives are happy to present our very first student exhibit, "How We Look" by senior Brandon Salguero. He spent months working on this exhibit detailing demographic change at West Leyden. Make sure to stop by the auditorium lobby at West to take a look! #LeydenPride
Youth and Government supporting our club President Marko Sanchez as he gives a speech at the opening of Norma Hernandez and Chuy Garcia's joint offices in Melrose Park! #LeydenPride
Today, I am an incredibly proud teacher. Senior Marko Sanchez, was asked by IL Representative Norma Hernandez @n_hndez_ to give his very first political speech representing the youth of our community. He's amazing and will continue to inspire! #LeydenPride