🌱 How did Sandy’s Beehive Academy become Utah’s top high school again?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Sandy’s Beehive Academy become Utah’s top high school again?
• Can RSL cool off red-hot Houston at home in Sandy tonight?
• Could a free water check cut your Sandy water bill?

Also on today's calendar: Sandy Amphitheatre - Sandy, UT and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 51 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 52 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. How this charter school is again ranked as Utah's top high school (ksl.com) — A Sandy-based charter school, Beehive Science and Technology Academy, has again been named Utah’s top high school by U.S. News & World Report, marking its fifth straight year at No. 1. Leaders credit the school’s STEM focus, diverse student body, and strong parent-community support, while state charter officials say its clear academic identity showcases the strengths of Utah’s charter system.
   

2. Real Salt Lake seek to end cold stretch vs. red-hot Houston (statenews.net) — Real Salt Lake host the in-form Houston Dynamo tonight in Sandy, giving local fans a chance to see if RSL can snap a rough 1-3-0 stretch. Houston arrive on a hot run despite defensive absences, while RSL look to sharpen their attack and may be missing defender Justen Glad.
   

3. Inside USU's Water Check Program: How you can save money and water (abc4.com) — Sandy residents share in a free Water Check Program run by Utah State University through the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy, helping households cut outdoor water use by about 30%. Experts visit properties to fine-tune irrigation, pair advice with smart controller rebates, and coordinate with other conservation programs so locals can save both water and money.
   

4. Virtual gondola tour imagines a '40-person bus' flying over Little Cottonwood Canyon (kpcw.org) — A proposed gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon would send 22 tall towers and gondola cars past neighborhoods in Cottonwood Heights, Granite, and Sandy, raising concerns about views, watershed risks, and wildlife disruption. Canyon Guard’s director argues the project mainly benefits ski resorts, won’t operate in summer, and may not meaningfully improve avalanche safety or traffic for canyon and Sandy-area residents.
   

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📸 Around Sandy

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sandy

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 23

• Totally Rad Vintage Fest →
  Mountain America Exposition Center, 9575 State St, Sandy
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Girls Lax State Tournament (2nd Round)
  Jordan High Sandy, UT 84070
  7:00 am
• Spring Dance Concert
  Union Middle Sandy, UT 84070
  7:00 pm
• Student-Directed One-Acts
  Jordan High Choir Room
  7:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Puertas Abiertas
  Jordan High TECH ATRIUM
  6:00 pm
• Spring Dance Concert
  Union Middle Sandy, UT 84070
  7:00 pm

Saturday May 30

• Sandy Amphitheatre - Sandy, UT →
  Sandy Amphitheater, 1245 E 9400 S, Sandy
  7:00 pm
• Tash Sultana - North American Tour 2026 →
  Sandy Amphitheater, 1245 E 9400 S, Sandy
  7:00 pm

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📣 Sandy Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• SCC (ACR) (AN)
  Hillcrest High Midvale, UT 84047
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball Banquet (Commons) (AN)
  Hillcrest High Midvale, UT 84047
  5:00 pm
• Dance Concert
  Eisenhower Jr High Auditorium
  6:00 pm
• Sr. Dinner Dance (Living Planet Aquarium)
  Alta High Sandy, UT 84094
  6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Driving in Utah — especially around Salt Lake — can sometimes feel like a gauntlet.
  Someone’s always driving too fast, too slow, merging poorly, tailgating, or getting in somebody else’s way. I’ve driven across the country several… (Nextdoor Willows)
• Looking for a loving trustworthy, independent pet sitter for my small multi Pooh when I travel occasionally I’d prefer a calm home environment rather than a large boarding facility.
  Ideally someone experience with small companion dogs who is at home much of the day and willing to do a meet and greet . (Nextdoor Cottonwood Heights)

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in Sandy. Apply here.
• Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Sandy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sandy here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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