🌱 Patch AM: How International Academy’s student body is changing this school year

What's up Bloomfield Hills! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How International Academy's student body is changing this school year
• See where Bloomfield Hills Marian ranks in Michigan cross country

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• International Academy enrolled 5 American Indian students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Bloomfield Hills families in the Oakland Schools District can see how International Academy's enrollment is changing, with five American Indian students among 1,370 total in 2024-25 and Asian students forming just over half the student body. The report also tracks a decade of demographic shifts and places the school's numbers in the context of statewide post-pandemic achievement gaps.
   

• Michigan statewide cross country coaches poll for the week of Sept. 15, 2026 (theoaklandpress.com) — Bloomfield Hills readers will notice Marian High School's girls cross country team ranked 11th in Division 2 statewide this week, reflecting a strong projected finish at the MHSAA Finals. The full coaches poll breaks down top boys and girls teams across all Michigan divisions, including several other Oakland County programs to watch this season.
   

📸 Around Bloomfield Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomfield Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Morning Prayer →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• IKE's World Changers 5K →
  Bloomfield Hills MI
• Morning Prayer →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  8:00 am
• 5 PM Saturday Service →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Parish Bake Sale: St. Hugo of the Hills – Bloomfield Hills →
  St. Hugo of the Hills Parish, 2215 Opdyke Rd, Bloomfield Hills
  8:00 am
• Morning Prayer →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  8:00 am
• 10 AM Sunday Service (Online & In-person) →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  10:00 am
• In Need of Prayers? →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  11:30 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

• My Doodle looks like a different dog after her appointments.
  Cost is on par with other groomers, but the service and care is outstanding! (Nextdoor Hugo of The Hills)

• Cedarbrook Senior Living posted a job opening for Activities Coordinator - Full-Time in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Birmingham

• Residents invited to participate in zoning ordinance updates (candgnews.com)
• Birmingham Community House Foundation calls on the community for help (candgnews.com)
• Lorient Opens New York Office, Expanding U.S. Footprint (natlawreview.com)

Troy

• CPAC Presents Women Warriors on the Road in Troy, Michigan on September 19 (cpac.org)

Rochester

• 3-Year-Old Boy Shot, Killed Inside Oakland County Home: Sheriff (patch.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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