The town’s two public high schools are competing to see which school can collect the most canned goods – which will then be donated to the West Hartford Food Pantry.

By Anthony Hubbard

Let the competition begin! Hall and Conard High Schools have partnered to kick off a friendly yet impactful canned goods collection competition, benefiting the local community. This initiative not only fosters school spirit but also provides essential support to those in need.

The collection began on Monday, March 31, and through Friday, April 11 students, staff, and families can contribute by dropping off canned goods and non-perishable food items at designated collection areas near the main office and cafeterias in both schools. Every donation counts, and as the competition heats up, both schools will push to outdo one another in a fun rivalry that makes a real difference.

To add even more excitement, a Bonus Points Day will take place next week, allowing students to earn extra points for their school by donating high-demand items such as peanut butter, canned beans, and other protein-rich foods. This special day will be announced soon, so keep an eye out for updates!

At the end of the competition, the school that collects the most donations will earn a special prize—but more importantly, the true reward lies in helping families in need. So, gather your canned goods, rally your classmates, and let’s work together to make this drive a success.

May the best school win – but more importantly, may our community thrive!

SPRING CAN COMPETITION: HALL VS. CONARD

Battle of the Schools! Hall High School and Conard High School will compete to collect the most non-perishable food donations to support our community. Which school will come out on top?

Collection Points

Each school will have designated drop-off locations (e.g., main lobby, cafeteria, gym entrance, or specific classrooms).

Tracking System

Daily or weekly tally updates will be announced over the intercom, posted on social media, or displayed on a scoreboard to encourage participation.

The Winning School

The school that collects the most donations wins bragging rights and a Prizes!

RULESET

✅ Only non-perishable, unexpired food items count toward the competition.

✅ Each canned item = 1 point, but bonus points may be awarded for high-need items (e.g., peanut butter = 5 points).

✅ Donations must be turned in under the correct school’s name—no mixing of points between schools.

✅ A designated teacher or student council member will tally donations daily to ensure fairness.

✅ Competition ends at 2:15 april 11th—no late donations will be counted.

✅ Donations must be turned in at official drop-off locations to be counted.

Duration

March 31st-April 11th

Prize:

• School Spirit Trophy: A big, shiny, customized trophy that gets displayed prominently at the winning school until the next competition.
• Victory Banner: Hang a huge banner at the losing school declaring the winner’s victory!
• School Merch Swap: similar to the football game losing principal has to wear opposing school merch for a day

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