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🌱 See how Middleton High School stacks up in new state rankings

Also, don't miss Willy St. Co-op (Kids) Cooking Class: Savory Pies on the Middleton Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • See how Middleton High School stacks up in new state rankings
  • Why Middleton's 53562 ZIP is booming for new home construction

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 66, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wisconsin's Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis (patch.com) — Middleton families can celebrate that Middleton High School ranks among Wisconsin's very best public high schools in Niche's new 2027 ratings, earning an A+ grade. The statewide analysis also highlights top private options nearby and explains how Niche blends data and reviews so parents can better compare schools' academics, diversity, arts, and college prep strengths.
   

• The 10 best U.S. cities to buy a newly built home in 2026, ranked (qz.com) — Middleton's 53562 ZIP code stands out as one of the Madison area's hottest spots for new-home construction, with a large share of the region's new listings clustered there. A national Realtor.com analysis ranks Madison among the top 10 U.S. markets where buying new construction is relatively practical, despite higher prices, giving local buyers more options in nearby suburbs like Middleton and Waunakee.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LOST CAT!
    i was babysitting a cat and he ran away. His name is JJ, he's about 4 years old. He's healthy and is mostly gray mixed with black. Last seen on… (Nextdoor Lakeview)
  • Smoothie King posted a job opening for Team Member in Middleton. Apply here.
  • sweetgreen posted a job opening for Hilldale - Core Team Member in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middleton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Madison

  • DNR's Madison Service Center will close Sept. 30 (ibmadison.com)
  • UW-Madison homecoming parade kicks off Friday with live coverage (wmtv15news.com)
  • Dinner Comes With Original Bank Details At This One-Of-A-Kind Wisconsin Restaurant (takingthekids.com)

Waunakee

  • Timeless Design Meets Nature at 4607 Sumac Road – A Fox Bluff Gem (madison.com)

Ok Middleton! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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