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🌱 Patch AM: Simsbury High Reports Gains In Rankings, AP Participation; But Also Absenteeism Issue

Be sure to catch 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express on the Simsbury Patch calendar

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Hi Simsbury! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Simsbury High climbs in rankings while targeting absenteeism and vaping
  • Why Talcott Mountain tops Connecticut's fall bucket list this year
  • See how Simsbury's high schools stack up in new 2027 rankings

Also on today's calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 84, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Simsbury High Reports Gains In Rankings, AP Participation; But Also Absenteeism Issue (patch.com) — Simsbury residents are hearing strong news about Simsbury High School, which has climbed in state and national rankings while boosting Advanced Placement participation and science test performance. Administrators told the Simsbury Board of Education they're also tackling chronic absenteeism, vaping concerns, and academic integrity, including how students use phones, smartwatches, and artificial intelligence, as key priorities for the 2026-27 school year.
   

• Your CT fall bucket list: 19 things to do, from leaf peeping to apple picking to state park hikes (ctpublic.org) — Simsbury residents get a special shout-out in this statewide fall guide, which spotlights hiking Talcott Mountain to Heublein Tower for foliage views right in town. Alongside that local gem, tourism experts share 18 more ideas across Connecticut, from orchards and state parks to ferries, haunted history stops, and cozy drive-ins, all aimed at making the most of autumn close to home.
   

• Top high schools in Connecticut ranked for 2027: LIST (wtnh.com) — Simsbury families can celebrate that both Simsbury High School and Westminster School earned top-20 spots in Niche's new 2027 rankings of Connecticut high schools. The statewide list weighs academics, culture, activities, and resources, putting Simsbury High at 15th among public schools and Westminster 12th among private schools, alongside many well-known districts across Connecticut.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Simsbury Board of Selectmen Meeting September 28, 2026 —Joan Coe Read on Patch
  • Cobb School Invites the Community to Its Annual Country Fair —Andrea Boden Read on Patch
  • Big Y Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Frozen Food/Dairy Clerk in Simsbury. Apply here.
  • Town of Simsbury, CT posted a job opening for Building Custodian II 2nd Shift (Part-Time) in Simsbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simsbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomfield

  • Bloomfield's Wintonbury Mall regains power after 12-day outage strains businesses (fox61.com)
  • Somers High School assistant principal resigns after past sermons surface, superintendent says (nhregister.com)

Avon

  • VIO Med Spa - Avon, CT Patch (patch.com)
  • 5 More Lawsuits Filed Against Former Avon Daycare Over Sex Abuse Allegations: Attorneys (patch.com)
  • Daily scoreboard: Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026 (collinsvillepress.com)

Granby

  • Lawsuit Blames Crowded Granby Pool For Teen's Death (patch.com)

Ok Simsbury! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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