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🌱 Patch AM: How did Batavia High School stack up in Illinois rankings?

Also, don't miss Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing on the Batavia Patch calendar

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What's up Batavia! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Batavia High School stack up in Illinois rankings?
  • How Fermilab's new AI project could reshape particle accelerators

Also on today's calendar: Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• See How Batavia High School Ranks In 2026-27: U.S. News (patch.com) — Batavia High School has been ranked 83rd in Illinois on U.S. News & World Report's 2026–27 Best High Schools list, highlighting strong graduation and assessment results. The report details AP participation, proficiency scores, and college readiness, giving Batavia families a clear snapshot of how their local high school stacks up statewide.
   

• DOE selects Fermilab-led AI initiative to advance particle accelerator performance (fnal.gov) — Fermilab, just outside Batavia, is leading a major Department of Energy Genesis Mission project to use artificial intelligence to fine‑tune particle accelerators and cut operating costs. The effort will improve the performance of facilities like Fermilab's PIP‑II accelerator, strengthen U.S. leadership in accelerator technology, and build a specialized workforce in AI-driven scientific engineering.
   

📸 Around Batavia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Batavia

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Vanguard Gifted Academy Student Featured in National Art Publication —Amy R Trujillo Read on Patch
  • Fermilab posted a job opening for Instrument Machinist in Batavia. Apply here.
  • General Mills, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Worker in Geneva. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Batavia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Geneva

  • Core Wellness Chiropractic & Anti-Aging Centre Highlights Whole-System Approach to Back Pain Care in Kane County, IL (commercialappeal.com)
  • Reamer: Geneva Chamber's Festival of the Vine returns Sept. 11 (shawlocal.com)

North Aurora

  • Diabetes Club members hear from Dr. Kinsley Jin; 'Meet & Greet' at Aurora Farmers Market, Aug. 29 (thevoice.us)

St. Charles

  • Kane Co. Man Charged With 44 Counts Of Child Sexual Abuse Material (patch.com)

Ok Batavia! 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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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