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Good morning to you Darien! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Darien school board to weigh test scores, prom calendar shift, Nashville trip
  • Thirty Darien High seniors earn National Merit commendation honors
  • Can Darien's Blue Wave keep their scoring surge going Thursday?

Also on today's calendar: Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy; cloudy, then some sun, temps: high: 66, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Darien School Board To Review Student Assessment Results, Budget Transfers, And More (patch.com) — Darien residents can tune in Tuesday night as the Board of Education reviews detailed 2025-26 student assessment results and 2024-25 state accountability data, with potential action on the findings. The meeting also covers budget transfers, a Darien High School calendar change tied to junior prom, a proposed Nashville music trip, and acceptance of several athletic equipment gifts.
   

2. Darien Seniors Named 'Commended Students' In 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program (patch.com) — Darien families have plenty to celebrate as 30 Darien High School seniors are honored as Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, receiving letters from school leaders. Two Darien residents attending Brunswick School in Greenwich also earned commendation, underscoring strong academic achievement across the community.
   

3. Soccer Preview: Ludlowe Looking to Get the Offense Going Against Darien (maxpreps.com) — Darien's Blue Wave boys soccer team heads to Ludlowe on Thursday at 5 p.m., riding a strong 4–0 win over Danbury and three blowout victories this season. With Darien now 3–2 and Ludlowe struggling to score, local fans can expect an important early-season test on the road.
   

4. Famous ZIP Myths vs. the Data (wordpress.com) — Darien's 06820 ZIP code appears among the nation's highest-income areas, hitting the top-coded $250,001 bracket in federal data, but the article argues such "richest ZIP" lists can be misleading. It explains how population size, housing mix, and data quirks can distort perceptions of places like Darien, Beverly Hills, and Manhattan neighborhoods.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Join Kim Scala for hypnotherapy at the Salt Cave on Wednesday, September 23rd celebrating the Autumn Equinox.
    The change of season is a natural time to check in. How are you feeling? What is working? What isn't? What could use a little more attention? Join… (Nextdoor Brookside Prospect)
  • Sound Healing for The Soul with Samer Ghadry, Thursday, September 24th, 6:30-7:45pm.
    In this immersive sound bath experience, practitioner Samer Ghadry weaves together the resonant voice of gongs and a carefully chosen blend of… (Nextdoor Brookside Prospect)
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Stamford. Apply here.
  • Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Stamford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.

Ok Darien! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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