🌱 Patch AM: How did Sewickley Academy climb 231 spots in national rankings?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Sewickley Academy climb 231 spots in national rankings?
• Which Sewickley Academy teams are surging in this week's WPIAL action?

Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Fall Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 48.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sewickley Academy receives several Niche rankings (triblive.com) — Sewickley Academy just earned top Niche rankings, including No. 1 college-prep private high school in the Pittsburgh area and Allegheny County and No. 7 in Pennsylvania. Leaders credit strong college counseling, rigorous academics, and committed families for the school's rise, including a 231-spot national jump and high marks in STEM and overall private school quality.
   

• High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 5, 2026 (triblive.com) — Sewickley-area athletes were busy Monday, with Sewickley Academy golfers and soccer and volleyball teams appearing throughout the WPIAL scoreboards and standings. Local fans can also look ahead to several upcoming matches, including Sewickley Academy soccer hosting Neshannock and volleyball traveling to Eden Christian, plus a Class 2A girls golf team championship date at Cedarbrook Red.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sewickley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• 8th Annual Fall Fest →
  A&N Garden And Greenhouse, 2130 Reis Run Rd, Pittsburgh
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• 8th Annual Fall Fest →
  A&N Garden and Greenhouse, 2130 Reis Run Rd, Pittsburgh
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Sewickley Borough, PA Calendar Sewickley, PA 15143
  7:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled! →
  Sewickley Borough, PA Calendar Sewickley, PA 15143
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Sewickley Library's Lego Expo 2026 Drop Off →
  Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St, Sewickley
• Take a Wise Walk →
  Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St, Sewickley
  9:30 am
• Little Explorers Fall 2026 →
  Ohio Township Nature Center, 325 Nicholson Road, sewickley
  9:30 am
• Preschool Storytime →
  Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St, Sewickley
  10:00 am
• ES Open House and Book Fair
  Edgeworth Elementary
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• "Pursuing Light: The Bill Strickland Story" →
  The Lindsay Theater, 418 Walnut St, Sewickley
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• "Under the Lights" Special Showing →
  The Lindsay Theater, 418 Walnut St, Sewickley
  1:00 pm
• Azure Family Concerts: Monster Bash →
  The Lindsay Theater, 418 Walnut St, Sewickley
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Coraopolis

• BlackRock Reports 10.2% Ownership Stake in Dick's Sporting Goods via Amendment No. 4 (kalkinemedia.com)
• Session spotlight, free help with Medicare Open Enrollment & more (pahouse.com)

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• West Hills Weather Update: Crisp Morning, Sunny Afternoon Ahead (westhillsgazette.com)

Carnegie

• Congressman Chris Deluzio talks AI, data centers, Supreme Court and more at town hall (wtae.com)
• Business owners harassed as teens participate in online trend; mayor, police issue warning (wpxi.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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