🌱 How Poquoson schools are preparing for Superintendent Tillett’s 2027 retirement

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In today's newsletter:

• How Poquoson schools are preparing for Superintendent Tillett’s 2027 retirement

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Poquoson City Public Schools superintendent announces retirement (wavy.com) — Poquoson families will see a major leadership change as Superintendent Arty Tillett plans to retire sometime between January and June 2027, after six years leading Poquoson City Public Schools. The School Board says it will conduct a thorough search for his successor, promises regular updates, and aims for a smooth transition that maintains stability for students, staff, and the community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Poquoson

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Monday August 24

• City Council Meeting - Canceled →
  Poquoson, VA Calendar, 500 City Hall Avenue City Council Chambers, Poquoson
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23

• Lamb's Artillery Demonstration
  Colonial National Park P.O. Box 210, Yorktown, VA 23690
  1:00 pm

Monday August 24

• First Day of School
  Norfolk , VA 23510
• Staff Professional Learning & Work Days
  Isle of Wight County Smithfield, VA 23430
• Report Date for 10 Month Employees
  Isle of Wight County Smithfield, VA 23430
• Town Council Committee Meetings →
  Smithfield, VA Calendar, 220 North Main Street, Smithfield
  3:00 pm
• Architectural Review Board →
  Norfolk, VA Calendar, 810 Union Street City Hall - 11th Floor Conference Room, Norfolk
  4:00 pm
• Churchland Lions Club →
  Portsmouth Public Library - Adults Coleman Meeting Room - Churchland Branch - 4934 High Street West Portsmouth VA 23703
  5:00 pm
• Orientation Day - Vera Stark
  Little Theatre of Norfolk Little Theatre Of Norfolk 801 Claremont Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 25

• Bookworm Discoveries at Windsor Castle Park (Smithfield) →
  Windsor Castle Park, 705 Cedar St, Smithfield
  2:00 pm
• Laser Cutter Group Orientation →
  Norfolk, VA Calendar, 215 E. Plume Street, Norfolk
  5:00 pm
• Alberto Lombardi - Solo Acoustic Electric | with Matt Thomas →
  Victorian Station “The Big Pink”, 36 N Mallory St, Hampton
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Poquoson City Schools in Poquoson. Apply here.
• TE Connectivity posted a job opening for ASSEMBLY OPERATOR III 2nd shift in Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poquoson here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hampton

• African Landing Day kicks off week of events honoring 1619 arrival of enslaved Africans in Hampton (wtkr.com)
• Hampton Roads man who wore ‘Camp Auschwitz' sweatshirt at Capitol riot arrested (wavy.com)
• Hampton leaders cool to limited Army Corps flood solutions – Mountain Media, LLC (salemtimes-register.com)

Newport News

• Fire shuts down Newport News Walmart for the day — and maybe longer (pilotonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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