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🌱 Patch AM: New Ranking Of NH's Public High Schools Released By U.S. News; Winnacunnet Makes Top 25

You won't want to miss Hampton Child Care Center Open House on the Hampton Patch calendar

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Greetings Hampton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Winnacunnet stacks up in New Hampshire's newest high school rankings
  • What the YMCA's new CEO means for Hampton childcare this fall
  • How are Winnacunnet and Seacoast teams gearing up for fall sports?

Also on today's calendar: Hampton Child Care Center Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Ranking Of NH's Public High Schools Released By U.S. News; Winnacunnet Makes Top 25 (patch.com) — Families in Hampton will be pleased to see Winnacunnet High School ranked among New Hampshire's top 25 public high schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report list. The rankings, based on 2023-2024 performance data, compare graduation rates, test scores, and college readiness across 27,000 schools nationwide, highlighting how Granite State schools stack up regionally and nationally.
   

• Southern District YMCA names Reid van Keulen as new CEO (seacoastonline.com) — Southern District YMCA's new CEO, Reid van Keulen, helped secure and expand the YMCA Hampton Center Childcare Services, preserving school-age care and launching a preschool program for local families this fall. His promotion signals continued investment in Hampton's childcare options as the organization rolls out its next strategic plan and grows programs across the region.
   

• What we learned on Day 1 of fall sports practices in the Seacoast (seacoastonline.com) — Winnacunnet's girls soccer and field hockey teams in Hampton kicked off fall practices with high energy as defending contenders aiming for deep playoff runs. Coaches across Hampton, Exeter, Portsmouth, Dover, and nearby Maine schools describe strong senior leadership, big freshman classes, and a "Christmas morning" excitement as Seacoast athletes return to the fields for the new season.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Hampton Beach

  • Carly Pearce Says the 'Bar Has Officially Been Set' After Fan's Stunning Onstage Duet (country1025.com)
  • Curfews, drones, and criminal charges: Cities differ on approaches to 'teen takeovers' (abc17news.com)
  • Hampton Beach business owners experience slower traffic, leaving some customers happy (wmur.com)

North Hampton

  • This Secret New Hampshire Fabric Boutique Features Endless Options For Creative Sewists (myfamilytravels.com)

Ok Hampton! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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