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🌱 Patch AM: How Hinsdale Central stacks up on remedial classes and graduation rates

Spotted on the Hinsdale calendar: Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20)

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Hello Hinsdale! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Hinsdale Central stacks up on remedial classes and graduation rates

Also on today's calendar: Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 67, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 14.1% of Hinsdale Central graduates at Illinois community colleges enrolled in remedial courses in 2024-25 (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Hinsdale Central High School graduates heading to Illinois community colleges had a relatively low 14.1% remedial course rate in 2024–25, compared with 28.2% statewide, while maintaining a 95.5% graduation rate. Nearly 90% of its graduates enrolled in college within a year, and new state K–12 funding and tax credits may further support local families and schools.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Hinsdale! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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