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🌱 Patch AM: How Clawson Middle School’s student makeup has shifted over the last decade
You won't want to miss NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate on the Clawson Patch calendar

Morning Clawson! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Clawson Middle School's student makeup has shifted over the last decade
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Clawson Middle School enrolled 14 multiracial students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Clawson families can see how their middle school is changing: Clawson Middle School enrolled 14 multiracial students out of 275 in 2024–25, about 5.1% of the student body. The report also tracks a decade of enrollment shifts and notes statewide per-pupil funding rose to $10,050, supporting programs that benefit Clawson students.
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📸 Around Clawson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson
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- NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate
Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:00 pm - Upton - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see notes)
Upton Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm - Addams Kdg/DK Curriculum Night/Meet and Greet
Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
📣 Clawson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Multi-Chamber Business Expo →
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills 39475 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
4:00 pm - Mahjong Wednesdays at Michigan by the Bottle
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak
5:30 pm - Echoes & Expressions (Where Voices Rise & Creativity Flows)
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Hotel Royal Oak 811 E 11 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48067 Home - Hotel Royal Oak
6:00 pm - Big Boy of Troy Cruise Night →
Big Boy, 200 W Maple Rd, Troy
5:00 pm - Summer Concert Series Presented by Henry Ford Health
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Centennial Commons Park 204 S. Troy C.C Park Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:30 pm - Member Appreciation Night at SCS
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Centennial Commons 204 S Troy St Royal Oak, MI 48067 (behind Henry Ford Health)
5:30 pm - The Den Open House & RIbbon Cutting for the Public
Berkley School District The Den
6:30 pm - Todd Rundgren →
Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak
6:30 pm - Madison Heights Music Trivia Night | Irish Tavern →
Irish Tavern Madison Heights, 29028 N Campbell Rd, Madison Heights
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Clawson. Apply here.
- Ace Hardware posted a job opening for FT Inventory Coordinator in Royal Oak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clawson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Royal Oak
- 815 Batavia Ave Unit 815, Royal Oak, MI 48067 - 3 beds/1 baths (redfin.com)
- North End Taproom in Royal Oak closing (detroitnews.com)
- Royal Oak Public Library bans shopping carts, large bags in response to bedbugs (cbsnews.com)
Troy
- How AAIRS Clinic & Troy Sleep Center Delivers Accredited Sleep And Respiratory Care In Southeast Michigan (hometownstation.com)
Ok Clawson! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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