Why Screen Printing Isn’t Always the Right Choice for School Merch
Screen printing is the default for most school merch—and for understandable reasons. It’s familiar, inexpensive, widely available, and easy for vendors to produce quickly. If you’re printing a hundred field-day shirts or outfitting a volunteer team, screen printing...
Best Custom Water Bottles for Schools: What to Know Before You Buy
Custom water bottles are one of the most practical, visible, and universally loved items in school merch. They show up in lunchboxes, backpacks, classroom desks, gym bags, and sports practices. And unlike most paper handouts or flimsy freebies, a good water bottle...
3 Simple Merch Touches That Elevate Any School Open House
Your open house isn’t just a tour. It isn’t just a slideshow. And it definitely isn’t just another date on the school calendar. For most families, it’s the moment they’re quietly asking themselves one big question: “Can I picture my child here?” That’s why small...
Top 5 Custom Hoodie Designs Students Actually Wear
Most school hoodies get worn once, tossed in a backpack, and rediscovered months later under a stack of worksheets - but it could be the thing they where every day it's clean (and some when it's not, because they're students, right?). If you want students to actually...
3 Easy Merch Drops to Align with Your Christian School Calendar
If you treat your merch store like a one-time fundraiser, it’ll feel like one. And families can tell. They’ll skim the email, glance at a few hoodies, and move on with their day. But if you shift from random merchandise pushes to intentional seasonal “drops,”...
Should You Let Students Design Your School’s Merch?
Letting students design your school’s merch can be a powerful way to boost engagement, increase buy-in, and create a sense of ownership—but it comes with a very real tension: fun vs. brand consistency. When handled well, student-designed merch creates energy. When...
Christian School Merch Ideas That Reinforce Your Mission
Merch is more than just swag—it’s a way to reinforce your school’s identity and values in everyday life. The right designs don’t just look good. They do cultural work. They reflect your mission, start conversations, and build belonging everywhere your families go. A...
How to Create a Christian School Spirit Store That Reflects Your Values
Most school spirit stores are an afterthought—filled with generic gear, outdated fonts, and clipart mascots. But for Christian schools, your merch is more than just apparel. It’s a chance to reflect your mission, share your values, and build real community. If your...
How to Launch a Custom Merch Store for Your School or Organization (Without Getting Overwhelmed)
Want to open a merch store for your school, nonprofit, or business—but overwhelmed by the logistics? You’re not alone. Every week we hear from principals, pastors, admins, PTO leaders, and small business teams who swear they’re going to “finally launch a store this...
What to Include in a Teacher Survival Kit
If you want to encourage your teachers without spending a fortune, a survival kit is one of the easiest wins you can pull off. It’s simple, personal, and surprisingly effective. Teachers are carrying the emotional weight of dozens of students, navigating chaos,...