🌱 Patch AM: How did Bloomfield Hills private schools stack up in Michigan’s 2026 rankings?

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

In today's newsletter:

• How did Bloomfield Hills private schools stack up in Michigan's 2026 rankings?
• Which Metro Detroit petting farms are worth the drive this fall?

Also on today's calendar: TNR Community Cat Colony Certification Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sun mixing with clouds; nice, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 63.
• Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michigan's Best Private High Schools Ranked for 2026 (wearegrandrapids.com) — Bloomfield Hills families will see several hometown schools shine in Niche's 2026 rankings, with Cranbrook named Michigan's top private high school and Academy of the Sacred Heart and Roeper also in the top ten. The list compares tuition, academics, college prep, and activities statewide, helping parents weigh private options as they consider alternatives to public schools.
   

• 12 Best Petting Farms in Metro Detroit to Visit with Kids (2026) (littleguidedetroit.com) — Families in Bloomfield Hills can head to Bowers School Farm on East Square Lake Road for hands-on animal time, wagon rides, and crafts on weekends this fall. The roundup also highlights other Metro Detroit petting farms, with addresses, hours, and admission costs so you can plan kid-friendly outings across the region.
   

📸 Around Bloomfield Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomfield Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 15
• Morning Prayer →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Bloomfield Knee Pain Workshop →
  Bloomfield Center, 6400 Telegraph Rd. Suite 1300, Bloomfield Hills
  6:00 pm
• Men's Discussion Group →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Firm and Fade with 2ReviveYou →
  40950 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills
• Morning Prayer →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  8:00 am
• Women's Spirituality Group Fall Kick-Off Potluck →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Morning Prayer →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  8:00 am
• Bible Study - "The Gospel this Week" on Zoom →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  10:00 am
Thursday October 1
• TNR Community Cat Colony Certification Workshop →
  Macomb Community College, Hall Rd
  12:30 pm
• Community Disaster Planning LADDER Workshop →
  Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Rd
  1:00 pm
Friday October 2
• 2026 One Voice Michigan Pet Alliance Conference & Expo →
  Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Rd
  9:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Brahms and More! →
  Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi - does anyone recognize this pug?
  She was across the street from my house (on Hoit Tower Dr.) I couldn't catch her to see the collar, but it's a pearl collar. I'm in a neighborhood… (Nextdoor Broughton Farms)

• American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Troy. Apply here.
• Urban Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for Urban Outfitters Visual Merchandising Manager in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Birmingham

• Football Roundup: Rochester Adams bests West Bloomfield in OT (theoaklandpress.com)
• Top Things to do with KIDS in Metro Detroit this Week (September 14-20) (littleguidedetroit.com)

Troy

• Troy 2024: Nonprofits Ranked by Largest Year-over-Year Increase in Government Grant Revenue (seoaklandnews.com)

Pontiac

• 2026 Candidate Interview: Gill Garrett for Pontiac School Board (oaklandcounty115.com)
• Pontiac man gets life without parole for fatal Oakland County drive-by (clickondetroit.com)
• Deputies seize stolen equipment (sanduskyregister.com)

Ok Bloomfield Hills! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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