When students have the tools they need to succeed in school, it can make a huge difference in their grades and academic achievement.The United Way of Hall County has teamed with Publix Super Markets to bring school supplies to Hall County and Gainesville schools with the School Tools for Cool Kids program.The drive began in July and will end Sunday.The supplies are distributed to all 41 schools in the county to be passed out to students in need.The United Way Young Leaders Society collected the donations and packed them in boxes earlier this week. A total of 82 boxes were distributed in time for the first day of school, which starts today.“We wanted to make sure our students were prepared and ready for school. We know that they’ll be more successful,” said Joy Griffin, vice president of resource development for United Way of Hall County.Those wishing to donate can drop off any school supplies they’ve purchased from Publix or another retailer at any of the six Hall County Publix stores or at the United Way building on Oak Street in Gainesville.All of the grocery stores have a School Tools for Cool Kids display near the front.The display also has prepackaged supplies for elementary, middle or high school students with prices ranging from $5 to $10.