Our 3rd Grade Girl Scout troop is excited to partner with the Duffy Cares Committee to host a Thanksgiving Food Drive in support of local families in our community! Donations will be accepted through November 12th, and a collection bin will be available in the front lobby of Duffy Elementary School.

All items on our collection list have been specifically identified by the West Hartford Food Bank as highly requested items to help prepare for Thanksgiving.  Once the drive is complete, our Brownies will work together to sort and deliver what we’ve collected for distribution to local families in need.

Requested Items:  Canned Corn, Canned Green Beans, Canned Hearty Soups, Chili, Boxed Pasta, Boxed Macaroni & Cheese, Boxed Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing Mix, Cornbread Mix, Cooking Oil, Hot Chocolate Packets, and Snacks (Crackers, Chips, Cookies, Etc.)

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference!  Thank you for supporting our Girl Scouts and helping us spread kindness and community spirit this holiday season!  

DUFFY DAY at UCONN FOOTBALL 🏈
Saturday, November 14th 2026 | 12:00PM

Join the Duffy community for a fun afternoon of college football as the UConn Huskies take on the James Madison Dukes!

Enjoy some fall football, connect with other Duffy families, and cheer on the Huskies together!

Tickets purchased through the Duffy link will be seated together in the same section.

Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Duffyelementary7

GO HUSKIES! 🐾🏈

The best way to spread holiday cheer?
Holiday cards that support Duffy all year! 

’Tis the season (already)! If your family sends out holiday cards, this promo code is for you! The Duffy PTO has partnered with Minted this year.

Use code FUNDRAISEDUFFYPTO to receive 20% off your total order, and 10% of your purchase will be donated back to Duffy Elementary School!

It’s an easy way to save while giving back to our Duffy community at the same time.

Please share the promo code with friends and family who send holiday cards, too. As always, thank you for supporting Duffy!

COFFEE TO SUPPORT DUFFY

Calling all coffee lovers! Duffy PTO has partnered with Mudd Grinds Coffee for a new fundraiser!

Shop coffee online and support Duffy with every purchase. A portion of each sale goes directly to the PTO to help support our school programs and activities.

Coffee is made to order and shipped directly to your home.

A great gift idea for the holidays, too!

Shop Duffy's Coffee Fundraiser!

DUFFY CLUBS

AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS
A new round of afterschool sports with Mr. Deveau starts soon! Registration is now open!

UPDATES FROM THE PTO

PTO MEETING
Thursday, November 12th at 2:15PM 
Duffy Cafeteria & Zoom Link

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8018651680?pwd=8g3JtO1JGab2gp6IaZFcFTDhRzXRpR.1&omn=84686005384

Meeting ID: 801 865 1680
Passcode: DuffyPTO

GET INVOLVED!
VOLUNTEER • JOIN A COMMITTEE • HELP WITH AN EVENT
Our events and programs happen because of our amazing parent and guardian volunteers. Join a committee, help with an event or simply come learn more. There’s a way for everyone to be part of the Duffy PTO.

EXPLORE ALL PTO COMMITTEES HERE

We are still looking for volunteers to help fill several PTO positions and committee roles for the 2026–2027 school year.

Whether you are interested in helping with events, supporting behind the scenes, or joining the PTO team, we would love to have you involved.

Fundraising Co-Chairs
Help support PTO fundraising efforts that benefit students, teachers, enrichment, and community events. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
Duffy Community Meeting

Monday, November 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Virtual Meeting

The Town of West Hartford and West Hartford Public Schools (WHPS) have launched a district-wide Safe Routes to School initiative to help make traveling to and from school safer for students.

The program reviews how students walk, bike, ride scooters and e-bikes, take the bus, or arrive by car, and identifies opportunities for safety improvements across all 16 WHPS schools.

Duffy Elementary will be one of the focus schools reviewed tomorrow, 
Monday, November 9!

NOTE: This meeting will cover five elementary schools: Braeburn, Charter Oak, Duffy, Webster Hill, and Wolcott.

Families will hear an overview of the program, initial findings, and have an opportunity to ask questions during a moderated Q&A.

All Duffy families are encouraged to attend and learn more about this important initiative!

Register for the Virtual Community Meeting

Can't attend live? Meetings will be streamed, recorded, and made available on the WHCI YouTube Channel and the Town's Safe Routes to School webpage.

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WEST HARTFORD-OPOLY!
Our West Hartford-Opoly game is officially available for presale! This has been a fun project, and we’re excited to share it with the West Hartford community.

Most of our West Hartford public schools are represented somewhere in the game, whether through a Chance card (renamed Rose Garden cards), mascot, or another special feature!

Pre-Sale ends November 15th!

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WEST HARTFORD HOLIDAY STROLL
Thursday, December 3, 2026
West Hartford Center & Blue Back Square
FREE & Family-Friendly!

Join the community for the 39th Annual Holiday Stroll! Enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday cheer, including:

• Visits with Santa
• Live music, performances & Victorian carolers
• Community Menorah Lighting
• Food and treats from local restaurants
• Fire trucks and fun activities for kids

Bring the whole family and celebrate the season at one of West Hartford’s favorite holiday traditions!

Learn More About the Holiday Stroll

GET CONNECTED!

DUFFY PTO: duffypto@gmail.com

Duffy Elementary School Calendar