COMING UP AT DUFFY
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Friday, October 9th 2026 | 6:00–10:00 PM | New Park Brewery
- Admission is $35 per person and include pizza, salad, and dessert.
- Beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for purchase.
Grab some friends, meet some new ones, and enjoy a fun, casual night out with the Duffy community!
And get ready, the virtual auction is coming soon, featuring some amazing teacher experiences and other fun items you won’t want to miss!
MORE DETAILS HERE :: PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
VIRTUAL AUCTION COMING SOON!
Want to get involved?
Join the PNO Committee and help us plan the fun!
LYMAN ORCHARD PIE & COOKIES SALES 🥧
Coming Soon!
Stock up on delicious Lyman Orchards pies, cookie dough, and seasonal favorites while supporting programs and opportunities for Duffy students!
Paper order forms will be sent home with every student this week. Families can also order online and share their fundraising page with family and friends.
- Sales Open: October 1
- Order Deadline: October 19
- Pickup/Delivery: November 13
More details coming October 1! Full product selections, pricing, ordering instructions, and pickup details will be shared when the sale officially opens.
ONLINE ORDERING
Returning Families/Students
Participated in the Lyman Orchards Pie Sale before?
LOG IN HERE
New Families/Students
First time participating in the Lyman Orchards Pie Sale?
CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT HERE
ICHIRO NIGHT 🍣
Thursday, October 15th 2026
When you dine-in or take-out at the West Hartford location, 15% of all Duffy sales will be donated to Duffy PTO.
YOU MUST MENTION YOU ARE ORDERING FOR THE FUNDRAISER.
DUFFY FALL KIDS DANCE 🎃
Friday, October 23rd 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
MORE DETAILS HERE :: PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Want to get involved ?
Join the Fall Kids Dance Committee and help us plan the fun!
DUFFY DRAGON DASH 🏃♂️➡️ 🏃♀️
Saturday, November 7th 2026 | 9:30AM-11:30AM
We are excited to announce the return of The Duffy Dragon Dash!
Join us on the Duffy School Fields for a fun-filled morning celebrating our Duffy community! After the huge success of our inaugural event last year, we’re excited to bring the Dragon Dash back with bounce houses, DJ Red Supreme, participation bracelets for our runners, and so much more!
Best of all, EVERY Duffy student will receive a special Dragon Dash T-shirt FREE of charge to celebrate the day and help build our school community!
Support the Dragon Dash by sponsoring our T-shirts with a tax-deductible donation:
- $50 Family Sponsorship
Have your family’s name printed on the back of the Dragon Dash T-shirt. - $200 Business Sponsorship
Showcase your company’s logo on the back of the Dragon Dash T-shirt.
To participate as a sponsor, send your donation to the Duffy PTO via Venmo @DuffyPTO. For family sponsorships, please include in the Venmo note exactly how you would like your family’s name to appear on the T-shirt.
You may also mail a check to:
Duffy Elementary School
Attn: PTO Treasurer
95 Westminster Drive
West Hartford, CT 06107
Business sponsors: Please also send a high-resolution PDF of your business logo to DuffyPTOfundraiser@gmail.com.
This is a wonderful opportunity to show your school spirit while supporting the Duffy community. Thank you for your support, we can’t wait to see our Duffy Dragons run together on November 7!
DUFFY DAY at UCONN FOOTBALL 🏈
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field
East Hartford, Connecticut
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!
GO HUSKIES! 🐾🏈
DUFFY CLUBS
DUFFY SKI CLUB⛷️
📆 Mark Your Calendar: Duffy Ski Club Registration Opens October 7th
The Duffy Ski Club Wednesday program returns in January 2027! This popular parent-organized co-op program (not affiliated with Duffy School or the PTO) offers weekly skiing/snowboarding and bus transportation to and from Sundown for students in Grades 4 & 5 (Note: Bus seats are limited - register early!). Students in Grade 3 are eligible for discounted lesson/lift passes through Sundown, but parent transportation is required.
Program dates: January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th & February 3rd, 10th
Registration info will be sent to 4th & 5th grade families via Konstella on October 7th.
GET INVOLVED WITH THE DUFFY PTO
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.
Fall Events Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs
Help organize early fall events like the Welcome Coffee, Welcome Wagon/Ice Cream Social, and Curriculum Night.
Duffy Fall Dance Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs
Help plan one of Duffy’s favorite fall traditions and coordinate volunteers for the event.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Chairs/Co-Chairs
Help celebrate Duffy teachers and staff through appreciation events and recognition throughout the year.
Co-Volunteer Coordinator
Help connect Duffy families with volunteer opportunities, support committee sign-ups, and coordinate set-up room leads throughout the year. This role helps organize volunteer support and makes it easier for families to get involved in ways that fit their schedules.
Co-Treasurer
Support the Treasurers with PTO finances, reimbursements, deposits, and payments.
Parent Teacher Council Delegate
Represent Duffy at district-level PTC meetings and share updates with the PTO Board.
Fundraising Co-Chairs
Help support PTO fundraising efforts that benefit students, teachers, enrichment, and community events.
We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off a great year!
GET CONNECTED!
DUFFY PTO: duffypto@gmail.com