🌱 Patch AM: How East Windsor, Windsor Locks Schools Fared In New Ranking

Hey there, Windsor Locks! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Windsor Locks schools scored in new statewide rankings

Also on today's calendar: South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 and 9 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: A brief afternoon shower, temps: high: 84, low: 54.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How East Windsor, Windsor Locks Schools Fared In New Ranking (patch.com) — Parents in Windsor Locks can now see how their school district stacks up in Niche's new 2027 rankings, which give the district a C-plus overall but highlight it as one of Connecticut's 25 most diverse. The report, based on updated state data plus student and parent feedback, contrasts Windsor Locks' results with neighboring East Windsor and top-ranked districts like Westport and Greenwich.
   

📸 Around Windsor Locks

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Windsor Locks

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 →
  75 Brookfield St, South Windsor
  9:00 am
• 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express →
  Torp Theater in Davidson Hall, CCSU, New Britain
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• St Joseph Church $4000 Cash Prize Bingo →
  St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• NSS Parent Information Night
  Windsor Locks School District Windsor Locks, CT 06096
  5:00 pm
• Next Level Youth Conditioning - Basketball Conditioning →
  Windsor Locks CT
  5:30 pm
• Rockville at Windsor Locks →
  Windsor Locks High School, 58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks
  5:45 pm
• LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
  7:00 pm
• Pick up ball - adults →
  Windsor Locks CT
  8:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Before & After School Programs - 26/27 Before School Program at North Street School →
  Windsor Locks CT
  7:15 am
• Innovation in History Educator Workshop →
  New England Air Museum, 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks
  8:45 am
Saturday October 3
• Fabric and Yarn Sale Funraiser at the Warehouse Point Library →
  Warehouse Point Library
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• The LOOK-Connecticut Fashion Event to Celebrate Breast Cancer Survivors Through Fashion- October 11 →
  New England Air Museum, 36 Perimeter Rd, Windsor Locks
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Paradies Lagardere - The Paradies Shops, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Replenisher $18/hr in Windsor Locks. Apply here.
• Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Line Cook in Windsor Locks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Windsor Locks here.

🗞 Nearby News

Windsor

• Aging Windsor Pool Plan Returns For Review (patch.com)
• Windsor Business Sheds Light On $13M Deal (patch.com)
• The Great Halloween Drive-Thru Returns to Windsor for Its Sixth Year (businesswest.com)

Suffield

• Fundraiser Helps Family Of Man Missing In Suffield (patch.com)
• Suffield Academy Students Take Leadership Lessons Outdoors (patch.com)

South Windsor

• South Windsor Sets Hearing On Removing Flock Cameras (patch.com)

Ok Windsor Locks! 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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