Stamford, CT|News|
450 Backpacks Donated To Stamford Students Before New School Year
Optimum and Warner Bros. Discovery hosted a back-to-school backpack program last week.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Back To School
Back to school marks the annual return of students and educators to the classroom, signifying the end of summer break and the beginning of a new academic year.
Guilford, CT|News|
Guilford High School Among Top 40 In CT: U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report evaluated thousands of public high schools nationwide as part of its annual rankings.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Cheshire, CT|News|
Back To School: Cheshire 2026-27 School Calendar
Summer is coming to a close, and here are some important dates to get on the calendar for the 2026-27 school year.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington's School Calendar For 2026-27: What You Need To Know
The summer of 2026 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2026-27 school year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington's School Calendar For 2026-27: What You Need To Know
The summer of 2026 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2026-27 school year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury's School Calendar For 2026-27: What You Need To Know
The summer of 2026 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2026-27 school year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|News|
Construction Projects Wrapping Up As Central Bucks Preps For Grade Realignment
Much of the construction work will be completed by the start of the new school year, with work continuing on a new addition at South.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
Back To School: Wallingford 2026-27 School Calendar
Summer is coming to a close, and here are some important dates to get on the calendar for the 2026-27 school year.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Back To School: Hamden 2026-27 School Calendar
Summer is coming to a close, and here are some important dates to get on the calendar for the 2026-27 school year.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|News|
Southampton Police Host 'Shop With A Cop,' Event, Ensure Kids Have New School Supplies
The annual event took place Thursday at Walmart in Riverhead, and included a barbecue at Southampton police headquarters.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|News|
West Alabama High School Football Scoreboard: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at the games we were following during opening week.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Rockville High School Girls Lacrosse Coach, NCCC Girls Programs Again Team Up On A Trek To Fight Hunger
The RHS girls lacrosse coach Friday toured the NCCC on a bicycle to fight food insecurity.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Oak Lawn Community High School Dist. 229 Taps Kelli Evans To Fill Board Vacancy
Keill Evans has been appointed to serve a seat left vacant by Kenneth Yerkes through the April 2027 election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain, PA|News|
Wissahickon Ranked Among America's Best High Schools: See Full List
Wissahickon shot up the national rankings in the 2026-27 list. See how it compared to the rest of the state.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
East Windsor, NJ|News|
Here's How Hightstown High School Ranks Among NJ's Best, New Report Shows
U.S. News placed the school 191st statewide in its 2026-27 Best High Schools report.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|News|
Passing Stopped School Bus Can Bring Big Fine For Howard County Drivers
As kids head back to school, Howard Co. drivers are reminded of the fines associated with passing a stopped school bus, speeding in zones.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
Community Picnic & Backpack Giveaway Unites Local Community
The annual event aims to ensure local kids and families have access to resources and support as they prepare for the new school year.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Back To School: Bernards Township 2026-27 School Calendar
The Bernards Township School District calendar was updated on Aug. 7 for the upcoming school year.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
Morris School District's $158.4M Referendum: What To Know
Learn what the referendum will do, how it will affect taxpayers, and how to vote on it:
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
School Zone Speed Cameras Returning In Alexandria: What Drivers Should Know
Drivers could face fines of up to $100 when Alexandria resumes speed camera enforcement Monday for the start of the school year.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Library Workshop To Help Parents Navigate Back-To-School Anxiety
A Farmington Library workshop will offer parents strategies for helping children manage anxiety as they return to school.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
South Brunswick, NJ|News|
Here’s How South Brunswick High School Ranks Among NJ’s Best, New Report Shows
U.S. News ranked the school 54th in NJ, up from 82nd last year.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
New London, CT|News|
New London Schools Seek Teachers, Staff To Fill Open Roles
Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|News|
School Lane Charter School To Begin New Year
The Bensalem Township-based school begins classes for the 2026-2027 year on Monday.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|News|
Here's How Princeton High School Ranks Among NJ's Best In New Report
U.S. News placed the school 37th statewide and No. 616 nationally.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
St. Alphonsus, St. Patrick School Welcomes Students Back To School
SASP welcomed its community back to school, with a theme of "Together, We Rise," for the upcoming year.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|News|
Edison Has One Of The Top Public High Schools In The Country, News Report Says
The school was the second-highest-ranked in New Jersey in the 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
CT's Top 100 High Schools: See How E.O. Smith Stacks Up
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|News|
CT's Top 100 High Schools: See How Region 19 Stacks Up
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Vernon School Board To Consider School Projects, Welcome New Staff At Aug. 24 Meeting
The Vernon Board of Education is set to meet next week.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
CT's Top 100 High Schools: See How Glastonbury Stacks Up
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|News|
CT's Top 100 High Schools: See How Tolland Stacks Up
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
This Naperville High School Ranks Among Illinois’ Top 25: U.S. News & World Report
One Naperville high school ranked 12th in Illinois in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|News|
Middletown Public Schools Offering Free Breakfast And Lunch to All Students
It's going to be a free (food) for all at schools in Middletown this year.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody To Host E-Bike, Scooter, Dirt Bike Safety Forum
The Sept. 24 event at Higgins Middle School will focus on safety, laws and legal consequences for riders.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
George Mason Soccer Match, Fireworks To Bring Traffic, Road Closure Near Fairfax City
A soccer match and fireworks will bring increased traffic and a temporary road closure near Fairfax City.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford's School Calendar For 2026-27: What You Need To Know
The summer of 2026 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2026-27 school year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
Back To School: Guilford 2026-27 School Calendar
The first day of school in Guilford is rapidly approaching.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
White Plains, NY|News|
Westchester County Receives $4M Grant To Expand Student Mental Health Supports: County
Westchester County received a $4 million grant to expand access to mental health support among students and minors, the county says.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Reston KidsFest 2026 To Bring Free Family Fun To Town Center
Reston Town Center’s free KidsFest will feature music, science, crafts, characters and games.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
