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🌱 How did every scored Accomack school manage to improve this year?
Accomac, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Accomac! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did every scored Accomack school manage to improve this year?
Also on today's calendar: Planning Commission Meeting and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: High clouds and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
- Sunday: Rain, with a high of 71 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Every Scored Accomack School Improves in State Performance Framework (shoredailynews.com) — Families in and around Accomac can celebrate as every Accomack County public school that received a score improved under Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework for 2025–26, with five schools earning the top “Distinguished” rating. Elementary, middle, and high schools across the division posted gains, and all schools remain fully accredited, giving local parents a clearer picture of academic progress. 
📸 Around Accomac
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Upcoming Events in
Accomac
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★ Featured events ★
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Arcadia at Nandua →
Nandua High School, 26350 Lankford Hwy, Onley
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
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Other local events
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Planning Commission Meeting →
Board Chambers, Accomac
7:00 pm -
Board of Supervisors Meeting: Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission Regular Meetings (3+ Supervisors Attending) →
ANPDC Enterprise Building, Accomac
7:00 pm -
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting →
Board Chambers, Accomac
5:30 pm -
Planning Commission Meeting Work Session →
Board Chambers, Accomac
7:00 pm -
TVFC's 100th Anniversary Dinner & Auction →
Elks Lodge, 22454 Front Street, Accomac
5:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
Monday October 19
Wednesday October 21
Tuesday October 27
Saturday November 7
📣 Accomac Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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VA250 Mobile Museum Experience Visiting Ker Place →
69 Market Street, Onancock
9:00 am -
Living History on the Lawn at Ker Place →
Ker Place, 69 Market Street, Onancock
10:00 am -
3D Printing Orientation and Training Session →
Eastern Shore Regional Library & Heritage Center, 24313 Bennett St, Parksley
12:00 pm -
Second Friday Art Stroll →
Town of Onancock, 15 North St., Onancock
4:00 pm -
Liberty or Death! An Evening with Patrick Henry →
Ker Place, 69 Market Street, Onancock
5:30 pm -
Give Me Liberty: Virginia and the Forging of a Nation →
69 Market Street, Onancock
6:00 pm
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Perdue Farms posted a job opening for Live Haul Driver in Accomac. Apply here.
- Riverside Health System posted a job opening for Nurse Supervisor - Labor Pool in Onancock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Accomac here.
🗞 Nearby News
Onancock
- D.C. food writer Emily Heil serves up a spooky new novel (axios.com)
- $615K Grants through Virginia Main Street (nrvnews.com)
Chincoteague
- Northampton, Nandua and Chincoteague win in Tuesday night volleyball action (shoredailynews.com)
- Saxis town council votes to limit short-term rentals (easternshorepost.com)
- October means big bucks, big bass, big colors (abc27.com)
Ok Accomac! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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