🌱 Patch AM: Wayland School Among Top 15 Public High Schools In MA For 2026-27, New Ranking Says

Good day Wayland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Wayland High lands in top 15 public high schools statewide
• Wayland wins state funds to electrify vehicles and cut energy use
• Wayland day camp tragedy: what officials say happened at Camp Chickami

Also on today's calendar: Shabbat on the Beach at the Wayland Town Beach and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Warm; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
• Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 69 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wayland School Among Top 15 Public High Schools In MA For 2026-27, New Ranking Says (patch.com) — Wayland residents can celebrate as Wayland High School ranks 14th among all public high schools in Massachusetts and 358th nationwide in U.S. News & World Report's 2026–27 list. The ranking reflects strong performance on state tests, graduation rates, and college readiness, as well as how effectively the school serves underserved students and supports advanced coursework.
   

• Wayland Gets $100K State Grant For Energy Upgrades, Electric Vehicles (patch.com) — Wayland has secured a $100,475 state Green Communities grant to upgrade LED lighting in town buildings and help buy an electric work van and police vehicle. Local officials say the funding advances Wayland's Climate Action Mobilization Plan by cutting municipal energy use and accelerating the shift to electric vehicles.
   

• NBC 10 PM Flash Briefing: August 19, 2026 (turnto10.com) — Wayland police and fire say an 8-year-old Sudbury boy who was critically injured when a tree fell on him at Camp Chickami has now died, a tragedy that hits close to home for many local families. The same NBC10 briefing also covers a dramatic beach rescue on Cape Cod, a fatal fall at a Barrington nail salon, and testimony in the Clancy case.
   

📸 Around Wayland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wayland

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Shabbat on the Beach at the Wayland Town Beach →
  Wayland Town Beach, 25 Parkland Dr, Wayland
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• VFWA D18 MA Special Olympics Fun-raiser →
  Mini-Golf on the Village Green, 315 Worcester St, Natick
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Cookbook Club
  Wayland Free Public Library Raytheon Room , 5 Concord Rd., Waylan
  5:30 pm
Friday August 21
• Puzzle Swap →
  Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd, Wayland
  12:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Knit & Crochet Club →
  Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd, Wayland
  2:30 pm
• Knit & Crochet Club
  Wayland Free Public Library North Wing , 5 Concord Rd., Wayland
  2:30 pm
• School Committee Meeting
  The Children's Way Wayland, MA 01778
  6:00 pm
• Game Group →
  Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd, Wayland
  6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Room is Booked
  Wayland Free Public Library Raytheon Room , 5 Concord Rd., Waylan
  10:00 am
• Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Haley
  Wayland Free Public Library Children's Room , 5 Concord Rd.\
  10:30 am
• Mithila Art of India →
  Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd, Wayland
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Tap N Tunes →
  Wayland Town Center, 4 Elissa Ave, Wayland
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LOST CAT ALERT!
  Have you seen this pet? Bibi was lost on August 13, 2026 and was last seen near Wayland, MA If you have information on their location, please reach… (Nextdoor Cochituate)

• Hallmark posted a job opening for Hallmark Field Merchandiser (part-time) Wayland, MA 01778 in Wayland. Apply here.
• Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Porter - Front End - 2700 in Wayland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wayland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Weston

• Sudbury boy, 8, injured by falling tree in Wayland, has died (wickedlocal.com)
• My Town Hosted A Tomato Festival — Of Course, I Had To Go (spoonuniversity.com)

Sudbury

• Sudbury Home Sales Climbed As Prices Fell In July (patch.com)

Ok Wayland! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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