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đ± Patch AM: Whatâs changing inside Wilmington schools this fall, from leaders to phones?
Coming up on the Wilmington Patch calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Hi there, Wilmington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's changing inside Wilmington schools this fall, from leaders to phones?
- Wilmington football stays undefeated with another blowout win.
Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, with a high of 60 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Cool with rain, temps: high: 60, low: 55.
- Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• School Committee introduces new members of administrative team at most recent meeting (homenewshere.com) — Wilmington parents and staff are seeing big changes this fall, with new district administrators in place and a phone-limiting Doorman app rolling out at the middle and high schools. The superintendent also honored long-serving Wilmington educators and addressed dust concerns near North Intermediate, outlining health precautions coordinated with state public health officials.
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• High school roundup/scores: Wilmington storms past Arlington Catholic, 42-7 (bostonherald.com) — Wilmington High football fans can celebrate a dominant 42-7 win over Arlington Catholic, with the Wildcats now 3-0 and allowing just seven points all season. Strong rushing, efficient passing, and multiple defensive takeaways powered the victory, while the roundup also notes standout performances from several other regional school teams in football, soccer, and volleyball.
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📸 Around Wilmington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington
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★ Featured events ★
- Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
American Legion Post 221, 357 Great Rd, Bedford
7:00 pm - Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
10:00 am - Mah Jongg Madness at Temple Emanuel →
7 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover
12:30 pm - Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
10:00 am
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Costume Craze Collection Ends
Wilmington Memorial Library - - Wilmington Community Playgroup
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
10:00 am - Tech Help Drop-in
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
2:00 pm - Ready, Set, STEAM!
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
6:00 pm - Andover Choral Society Kicks Off New Season →
Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
7:20 pm - Boston Roller Derby Home Team CHAMPS! 10/3/26 →
Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Rd, Wilmington
9:00 am - Andover Choral Society Kicks Off New Season →
Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
7:20 pm - Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Massachusetts Branch 6th Anniversary Concert →
Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
6:00 pm
Monday September 28
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Reading
- 🛒 Trader Joe's Is Hiring for Its Reading Store, With Opening Set for Mid-October (readingrecap.com)
- 🏞️ Conservation Commission 9-23-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)
- Project-Based, Competency-Based Teacher Professional Development: Learning, Motivation, and Transfer in the DEJIE Program (ku.edu)
Burlington
- Where to eat with kids: fall frenzy edition (bostonglobe.com)
Ok Wilmington! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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