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🌱 What a six-period schedule could mean for students at Aptos High

Aptos, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Aptos! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a six-period schedule could mean for students at Aptos High
  • Can Aptos’ flag football defense keep its shutout streak alive?

Also on today's calendar: Santa Cruz Film Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Low clouds breaking, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pajaro Valley school board approves agreement with teachers union (santacruzsentinel.com) — Families in Aptos should know that Pajaro Valley Unified’s new three-year agreement with teachers includes a plan to restructure Aptos High’s schedule from seven to six periods starting in 2027-28, aligning staffing with other district high schools. The deal also boosts salaries modestly, restores classroom supply stipends, adds kindergarten aide time, and leaves health benefit caps off the table for now.
   

• Sophia Forbus scores twice as Harbor flag football avenges loss to Soquel (santacruzsentinel.com) — Aptos sports fans can celebrate another shutout as the Mariners’ flag football team blanked Santa Cruz 14-0, with multiple interceptions and a pick-six, and now gears up for a Saturday doubleheader including a home game. Local readers also get a rundown of Aptos-hosted water polo tournament action and other nearby high school and Cabrillo College results.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Does anyone need any help this Friday, I have 20+ years of experience building things.
    I have all the basic tools. I can get a helper too if needed. We can move or build anything you need. 8313272727 (Nextdoor Above Trout Gulch - APTOS)
  • Does anyone know a good installer for automatic or electric driveway gates, especially for rural or ranch properties around Aromas or Las Lomas?
    I'm looking for someone who has experience with ranch entrances, gate openers, and keypad or remote access systems. If you've had a gate installed… (Nextdoor Aptos Hills)
  • Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2 in Capitola. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Capitola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aptos here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Aptos! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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