🌱 Patch AM: Daniel Hand High School Among Top 20 In CT: U.S. News & World Report

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In today's newsletter:

• Daniel Hand earns spot among Connecticut's top high schools
• Plan your year with Madison's 2026–27 school calendar
• What Madison police say to do if you spot this neighborhood bear

Also on today's calendar: Nurse Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Fog in the morning and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Daniel Hand High School Among Top 20 In CT: U.S. News & World Report (patch.com) — Madison residents can take pride in Daniel Hand High School being ranked 17th in Connecticut and 828th nationally in the latest U.S. News & World Report list. The ranking highlights strong state test proficiency and college readiness, along with performance of underserved students and participation in advanced coursework.
   

• Back To School: Madison 2026-27 School Calendar (patch.com) — Families in Madison can now map out the entire 2026–27 school year, with key dates like the Aug. 27 first day, holidays, conferences, and recess periods clearly laid out. The calendar also explains how snow make-up days could extend the year or reduce April break, helping parents plan ahead.
   

• Bear Sighting Reported In Madison: Police (patch.com) — A recent bear sighting near Kelsey Springs Drive has Madison police urging residents to stay alert, keep pets close, and supervise children outdoors. Officials say bear encounters are becoming more common statewide and are asking locals to secure trash, pet food, and bird feeders, avoid approaching the animal, and call 911 immediately if a bear appears threatening.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Nurse Open House →
  Gentiva Hospice Branford Branch, 500 E Main St, Branford
  8:00 am
Saturday August 22
• 8th Annual Bluegrass Festival →
  St. John's Episcopal Church, 129 Ledge Hill Rd, Guilford
  3:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords →
  St Francis of Assisi Church, 10 Elm St, Middletown
  6:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Italian Festival 2026 →
  St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Vista Graduation Ceremony 2026 →
  Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St, Old Saybrook
  1:00 pm
• 8 Takes on Realism at Susan Powell Fine Art →
  679 Boston Post Rd, Madison
  5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Open Sing →
  6:15 pm
• Silk n Sounds →
  6:15 pm
Saturday August 29
• DHHS Class of 1986 & 1987 Reunion →
  Surf Club Park, Madison Beach and Rec, 87 Surf Club Rd, Madison
  6:30 pm
Monday August 31
• The Little Mermaid Jr. Auditions →
  The Madison Arts Barn, 8 Campus Dr, Madison
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• The Little Mermaid →
  The Barn, 8 Campus Dr, Madison
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• The Caregiver Support Group Series →
  Women & Family Life Center, 96 Fair St, Guilford, CT, 06437
  10:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• REBOOT with Chris Stefanick Coming to Madison —St Margaret Church Confirmation Program Read on Patch

• Just wow!
  I was walking down Horse Pond near Skytop. The town had just gone through cutting the brush on the sides of the road-I could see them up ahead… (Nextdoor South Madison)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Guilford. Apply here.
• Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

🗞 Nearby News

Guilford

• EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001104659-26-097972 (sec.gov)
• Seeking cost stability, Middletown manufacturer pays $3.5M for previously leased property (hartfordbusiness.com)
• FY2026 EPS Estimates for Quantum-Si Lifted by HC Wainwright (marketbeat.com)

Branford

• Branford Fire Department's Annual Report For FY 2025-2026 Released, Shows 7,367 Calls For Service (patch.com)
• 16 Highland Avenue, Branford, CT 06405 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
• Triple Cherry Lattice Pie (newengland.com)

Ok Madison! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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