The beige, windowed hallway could soon be sprouting green.

A vertical vegetable garden is planned to be put up in the hallway next to the little theater. You wouldn’t know by looking at it, though, as all that has been installed so far is large silver backer paneling that will hold it.

The project was planned during the 2019-20 school year by the STEAM club, and was close to completion before the school's COVID closure.

STEAM club students were responsible for designing and building the structure, and planned to maintain it, though school maintenance personnel installed the large backer panels and guttering at their base.

According to Mrs. Misko, who sponsors the STEAM club, the students were given a project by the pharmaceutical company Covestro, whose US corporate offices are by Settlers Ridge, to find a way to construct something beneficial to their community. The project was based on the United Nations 17 sustainable development goals.

"Anything grown in the garden will be donated to local food banks and the NHS Backpack Program, as well as any profits," Mrs. Misko explained.

Generally, students believe this to be a good idea.

"It’s a cool idea, I’m just worried that students will spit on or steal the vegetables or something," lamented senior Ryan Appel since the garden is so accessible.

"I think it’d do a lot of good for the community," said junior Owen Eastman. However, he doubts that students will be tempted to steal the vegetables.

"I think you’re overestimating how much students really enjoy vegetables.”

Like so many things this year, Covid has disrupted the STEAM club’s plans. The club isn’t meeting this year, so they can’t estimate the garden’s completion date.