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š± Patch AM: Weston High Ranks Among CT's Top High Schools
You won't want to miss 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Weston Patch calendar

Greetings Weston! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Weston High earns top-three spot in Connecticut rankings
Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 67.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Weston High Ranks Among CT's Top High Schools (patch.com) — Weston families can take pride as Weston High School is ranked third in Connecticut and 235th in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's 2026–27 Best High Schools list. The recognition comes just as Weston students return to class on August 26, highlighting the district's strong academic performance compared with other Fairfield County communities.
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📸 Around Weston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Weston
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★ Featured events ★
- 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
Long Island Sound, - My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention →
Trumbull Town Green, Trumbull
6:00 pm - St Dimitrie's 46th Annual Festival →
St Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox, 504 Sport Hill Rd, Easton
5:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Open Hours: Explore our Exhibits at Weston History and Culture Center →
Weston History & Culture Center - Weston Historical Society, 104 Weston Rd, Weston
1:00 pm - Weston Board of Education Special Meeting
Weston High School Weston Middle School, Library Learning Common, 135 School Rd, W
7:00 pm - 65th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair →
37 Lonetown Rd, Redding
9:00 am - Open House German School of Connecticut →
Rippowam Middle School, 381 High Ridge Rd, Stamford
10:00 am - 65th Annual Mark Twain Library →
37 Lonetown Rd, Redding
10:00 am - 65th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair →
37 Lonetown Rd, Redding
10:00 am - First Folk Sunday: The Two Johns - Denver and Prine →
Saugatuck Rowing Club, 521 Riverside Ave, Westport
12:30 pm - 65th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair →
37 Lonetown Rd, Redding
9:00 am - 'Free' Introduction to Modern Square Dancing Lesson →
70 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton
7:30 pm
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Wednesday September 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Delicious and gorgeous cake!
Had TONS of moms ask me where it was from because it was both beautiful and delicious! Will be going back. (Nextdoor Weston) - Is this your house?
Package delivered to wrong house Saturday afternoon. A package from Nordstrom with granddaughter's sold out special pjs was delivered to this house… (Nextdoor Weston)
- Busy Bees North America posted a job opening for Child Care Lead Teacher Toddler in Redding. Apply here.
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associates in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Weston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wilton
- Wilton WPCA Sewer Vote Raises Transparency Questions (goodmorningwilton.com)
- Wilton BOE Reviews Major School Building Concepts (goodmorningwilton.com)
- Wilton Real Estate: 10 Homes Sell for $13.3M (goodmorningwilton.com)
Westport
- Saugatuck Elementary School Educator Named Westport Teacher Of The Year (patch.com)
- Westporter Carl Wistreich to launch Jewish survival novel next week (westportjournal.com)
Fairfield
- Swimming Area Closed In Fairfield: Health Department (patch.com)
Ok Weston! 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
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