🌱 Patch AM: How did an Aberdeen elementary school nearly triple its regular attenders?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did an Aberdeen elementary school nearly triple its regular attenders?
• Which Aberdeen leaders just completed Maryland's top local governance training?

Also on today's calendar: Open House & Happy Hour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• School officials celebrate drop in chronic absenteeism, but are still shy of goal (newsfromthestates.com) — Hall's Cross Roads Elementary in Aberdeen has slashed chronic absenteeism from nearly 44% to under 15% in just two years, making it a statewide model. Maryland officials say family engagement, incentives, and stronger student-teacher connections are driving better attendance, even as overall absenteeism remains higher than pre-pandemic levels across many districts.
   

• Academy for Excellence Celebrates 2026 Graduates (mdcounties.org) — Two Aberdeen officials, William H. Montgomery III and Tandra A. Ridgley, were among 124 local leaders statewide honored as 2026 graduates of the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance. Their completion of intensive training on ethics, budgeting, and effective meetings means Aberdeen residents gain better-prepared representatives as they tackle local issues and long-term planning.
   

📸 Around Aberdeen

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aberdeen

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Open House & Happy Hour →
  Brightview Avondell, 128 W Ring Factory Rd, Bel Air
  3:00 pm
• Sing, Sip & Support: Oktoberfest 2026 →
  Das Bierhalle, 9527 Harford Rd, Parkville
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Maple Border Farm's Free Popcorn Weekend at the Corn Maze →
  Maple Border Farm, 3000 White Hall Rd, White Hall
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• 63rd Havre De Grace Art Show →
  Tydings & Concord Point Parks, 352 Commerce St, Havre De Grace
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Aberdeen, Maryland: Empower Your Finances →
  Aberdeen, Aberdeen
  1:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Glow In The Dark Nights At The Corn Maze →
  Maple Border Farm, 3000 White Hall Rd, White Hall
  5:00 pm
• VoH Harford Volunteer Orientation — Voices of Hope →
  Voices of Hope - Harford, 7 Aberdeen Shopping Plz, Aberdeen
  6:00 pm
• VoH Harford Volunteer Orientation →
  Voices of Hope, 7 Aberdeen Shopping Plaza, Aberdeen
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Fall Festival →
  219 E Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen
  1:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Pumpkin Painting →
  Maple Border Farm, 3000 White Hall Rd, White Hall
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Upper Shore Decoy Show →
  Minker Banquet Hall, 920 Principio Furnace Rd, Perryville
  9:00 am
• Harford Helps Community Giving Day →
  1824 Mountain Rd, Joppatowne
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Food Preparation Specialist in Aberdeen. Apply here.
• Bob Evans Restaurants posted a job opening for Server in Aberdeen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aberdeen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Havre de Grace

• Marcello Sets Program Record With Third NEC Defensive Player of the Week Honor (wagnerathletics.com)

Aberdeen Proving Ground

• Ameresco to Field Nuclear Plants at US Army Bases (thedefensepost.com)
• Heaviside Industries Awarded $99M IDIQ Contract to Provide MOTH Spectrum Analyzers to U.S. Army (lasvegassun.com)
• Defense Unicorns Lands $350M Army Software Delivery Contract (govconwire.com)

Edgewood

• Ice Cream Shop Closing In Edgewood (patch.com)
• Perryville shuts out Edgewood to remain unbeaten (somdnews.com)

Ok Aberdeen! 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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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