🌱 Patch AM: How East Hills’ changing demographics compare with other Bloomfield Hills schools

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In today's newsletter:

• How East Hills' changing demographics compare with other Bloomfield Hills schools
• How a Bloomfield Hills native just secured his Chicago Bears roster spot

Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 2 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Humid with a shower, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: A stray t-storm; very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
• Wednesday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Hills Middle School had 53 Asian students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Families in Bloomfield Hills Schools may notice shifting demographics at East Hills Middle School, where Asian enrollment dipped to 53 students, or 8.9% of the student body, in 2024-25. The district office in Bloomfield Hills oversees eight schools, with Bloomfield Hills High School enrolling the most Asian students, while statewide data show persistent post-pandemic achievement gaps.
   

• Former Spartan OL earns spot on Chicago Bears active roster (usatoday.com) — A Bloomfield Hills native, offensive lineman Luke Newman has earned a spot on the Chicago Bears' 53-man active roster and will compete for a starting guard job this season. The former Holy Cross standout joined Michigan State in 2024 and quickly became one of the Spartans' top linemen before heading to the NFL.
   

📸 Around Bloomfield Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomfield Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Julie Haven →
  Eddie Merlot's, 37000 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• City Hall closed for Labor Day →
  Bloomfield Hills, MI Calendar Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Tuesday September 8
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Bloomfield Hills, MI Calendar Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
  4:00 pm
• City Commission Meeting →
  Bloomfield Hills, MI Calendar, 45 E. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills
  7:30 pm
Friday September 11
• RedCross Blood Drive →
  1730 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 31
• 1/2 Day Dismissal at 11:50AM
  Greenfield Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
  8:50 am
• State of Beverly Address
  Beverly Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
  5:30 pm
• ESL Conversation Group
  Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, US
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• ROYAL Networking
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce 200 S. Washington Ave. Royal Oak, MI 48067 Parking across the street at the Center Street deck is free for the first two hours. Please do not park in the Chamber parking lot next to the building.
  8:00 am
• Toddler Classes - Little Eagles
  Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Eagle Creek Academy 3739 Kern Road Lake Orion, 48363
  9:30 am
• Curriculum Night
  Deerfield Elementary School Auburn Hills, MI 48326
  5:00 pm
• Gathering Place - ROMS - Cheer
  Royal Oak Middle School Royal Oak, MI 48067
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  A cat who went missing in Bloomfield Hills, MI, has been safely reunited with their family after 15 hours, 14 minutes. Message from Finder: "This… (Nextdoor Gilbert Lake)
• My husband is looking for help lifting a piece of equipment he rented from Home Depot back onto a pick up truck tomorrow morning.
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• Plum Market posted a job opening for Production Cooks - Plum Market Food Service Acad. Sacred Heart in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here.
• Molly Maid posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Birmingham

• Birmingham City Council To Ban British And St George's Flags 'to Protect Public Safety' (nybreaking.com)
• 'Dibu' Martínez signs with Chelsea: The Argentine World Cup-winning goalkeeper leaves Aston Villa (voz.us)
• 50+ FREE Library Events for KIDS in Metro Detroit (littleguidedetroit.com)

Troy

• Pontiac men face additional charges in Macomb County home break-in (theoaklandpress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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