Nick Polyak

youtu.be/ND4_5Bh0jyA This month’s One Amazing Story has officially gone to the dogs - in the very best way! For the first time ever, we’re featuring a four-legged colleague: Penny, Leyden’s beloved support dog.

Thanks, @ilprincipals and @DrSueHomes for believing in us! @kwasnykate

Grateful and humbled to be named one of the “50 Essential U.S. Public Education To Follow”. Honored that the work happening in our district is being recognized all the way in Australia. 🌎 Full list: consultclarity.org/post/50-essent… #EducationLeadership #PublicEducation #Grateful

Congratulations to @Kelsall2, superintendent of Ridgewood High School District 234 (Ill.), on being named AASA’s 2026–27 President-Elect! Read more: aasa.org/news-media/new… #AASA #PresidentElect

Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Kelsall of Ridgewood CHSD 234 on being elected AASA president-elect! Illinois is proud to have one of our own leading on the national stage. Well deserved! #NCE2026

I really enjoyed the conversation! youtu.be/Vht4fKn67Eg @npolyak @GoogleEd @Google @EdElements

Make sure you check your inbox for an IASA Capitol Watch Call to Action on legislation that will help schools lower energy costs

youtu.be/krBHsQsk5-c Proud to see the success of our Billings community reflected in our public schools. Are we excellent yet? Perhaps not. But every day, thousands of teachers, staff, and community members work together to move us closer to the goal.

Unsigned Senior G/F Ernesto Sanchez (@ErnestoV1279) had an elite season & led our team to 20 wins! Best player on both ends of the floor, high IQ, great athleticism, highly efficient 3-level scorer + passing Averages: 20 points, 6 reb, 5 ast (52% eFG, 60% 2FG, 35% 3FG, 82% FT)

The Leyden Eagles finished the season with a 20-10 record! 🔵Program's 4th 20-win season in the last 40 years (2023, 1994, 1887) 🟡2nd Place in Conference with an 8-4 record (last achieved in 1994) Thank you to our Seniors for an incredible 4 years! You will be truly missed

Congratulations to Zoey Dodgers on her 2nd place finish at the IHSA state meet! #leydenpride

Wrestler Zoey Dodgers wins her semi-final match at the IHSA State Meet! She’s headed to the finals to wrestle for the state championship! #leydenpride

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Wrestler Zoey Dodgers wins her 2nd match at State to advance to the Semis tomorrow! #leydenpride

Huge congrats to Rogelio Herrera as he signs his letter of intent to play soccer at Drake University! We are very proud of you and look forward to our continued academic and athletic successes!

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Reminder that voting for AASA president-elect is still open. If you are an AASA member and haven't voted yet, check your email inbox for the electronic ballot.

I see you @brodyusa4 - Let's bring home another gold at the @Paralympics this year. We're cheering for you! @leydenpride212 @Leydenathletics #leydenpride

Make sure to check out the newest book by @GlennGRobbins - Practical wisdom married with historical perspectives. It's a fun and powerful read. Well done sir!!

We bet you might not know we have a former National Basketball Association (NBA) athlete working here at Leyden! youtu.be/477iO93ek7A #leydenpride