🌱 Patch AM: Why did Wellesley High tumble in rankings—and what happens next?

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• Why did Wellesley High tumble in rankings—and what happens next?

Also on today's calendar: Gymnastics Clinic-Back Walkovers and Kickovers and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
• Thursday: A couple of showers, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wellesley High School drops to #35 in latest U.S. News rankings: What the numbers mean & how the community is reacting (theswellesleyreport.com) — Wellesley High School has slipped to #35 in Massachusetts in the latest U.S. News rankings, sparking community frustration and renewed scrutiny of Superintendent Lussier's leadership. Residents and parents are weighing the importance of these rankings against strong local performance data and programs school officials highlight, while the School Committee continues contract discussions that could shape the district's direction.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wellesley

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Wednesday August 26
• Modern Communication with Technology In-Person/Online
  Wellesley Free Library Jackie's Room, Main Library
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead
  Wellesley Free Library Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library
  10:00 am
Friday August 28
• Off to School Celebration
  Wellesley Free Library Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library
  3:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Big Blue Blocks
  Wellesley Free Library Tootsie-Roll Storytime Room, Main Library
  9:00 am
Monday August 31
• Gymnastics Clinic-Back Walkovers and Kickovers →
  My Gym Wellesley, 34 Central St, Wellesley
  1:30 pm
• Out of the Box Rehearsal
  Art Barn United Parish in Brookline, 15 Marion St, Brookline, MA 02446
  3:00 pm
• Creative Collage
  Wellesley Free Library Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library
  3:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Storytime at MAIN
  Wellesley Free Library Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library
  10:30 am
• Snuggle-Up Storytime at HILLS
  Wellesley Free Library Hills- Full Branch, Hills Branch
  10:30 am
Wednesday September 9
• The Familiar Reimagined: Artwork by Eddie Bruckner Solo Exhibition at the Wellesley Free Library →
  Wellesley Free Library -- Main Branch, 530 Washington St, Wellesley
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Fall Open House →
  My Gym Wellesley, 34 Central St, Wellesley
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Natick CSC: September–October 2026 Program Registration for Non-Residents →
  Natick, MA Calendar Natick, MA 01760
  9:00 am
• Tree Advisory Group →
  Weston, MA Calendar Weston, MA 02493
  9:00 am
• Bookmobile: Primrose School
  Morse Institute Library Bookmobile Visit
  10:00 am
• All Together: Preschool Storytime
  Bacon Free Library , 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
  10:00 am

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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