student-led
SCHOOL STORE VENDING PROGRAM
Spirit Box is a hands-on, CTE-aligned learning program for students.
School-Branded Automated Kiosk
CTE-Aligned Curriculum
Training & Support
Cashless Sales
Fundraising Tool
Grant Eligible
Empower Future Business Leaders
By running this real business students learn problem-solving, finances, marketing, product development, customer service, and teamwork.
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A new way to get kids excited about learning
–Kimberly Pennycuff, Pickerington High School North
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Biggest perk? It provides the majority of funding for my program and DECA Chapter!
- Elisa Shoemaker, Clinton High School
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Easiest and most effective real world work based learning experience you can offer your students and community. Everyone wins with a Spirit Box!
-Keeley O'Grady, Olathe East High School
Experience is a great teacher
As our guiding principle, Spirit Box provides engaging, career-connected learning to equip the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
WAAAAY More Than Just a Vending Machine…
WAAAAY More Than Just a Vending Machine…
the Results speak for themselves
In just 6-8 weeks, you can have a school store vending machine up and running. Spirit Box provides an out-of-the-box business your school can plug into on day one without the risks and pains of a startup.
SNACK BOX
New York
Tappan Zee High School
SALES $47,007
2023-24
SPIRIT BOX
Kansas
Basehor-Linwood High School
SALES $36,893
2023-24
BEVERAGE BOX
New Mexico
Tappan Zee High School
SALES $39,278
2023-24
What’s in it for you?
Your student team will receive a school-themed automated retail vending machine, an initial inventory starter pack, virtual training, ongoing support, and educational materials.
SBE Certification Opportunities
CTE-Aligned Curriculum
Fundraising
Accept credit cards/smart payments without setting up a CC account
Qualifies for Carl B. Perkins Funds
Virtual Setup & Training
Year-Round Support
Timed events: disable certain items during certain times of day/day of week
Join the Spirit box nation
Since our first pilot program in 2009, we’ve grown to serve 100+ schools in 29+ states. And we keep growing. The results are in, and they’re pretty incredible.
Spirit Box is a Turn-key Business
Spirit Boxes are open 24/7, occupy a small amount of space and require no staffing or person-to-person financial transactions. This gives instructors and students more time to focus on other aspects of running a business, such as inventory management, product development, and overall business strategy.
Ongoing Training
We will meet with your team virtually and walk them through how to operate the machine, as well as how to restock and set prices.
Ongoing Support
You will have a dedicated account manager for customer support and a field technician for technical support.
Cashless Sales
Spirit Box accepts credit card and mobile payments like Google Wallet and Apple Pay, without setting up a credit card processing account!
Startup Inventory
Your investment includes an inventory starter pack to ensure your Spirit Box is fully stocked and ready to launch as soon as it’s delivered and plugged in.
DECA Certification
Spirit Box is designed to meet DECA's SBE Certification standards. Many DECA chapters using Spirit Box have already earned Gold Certification.
Spirit Box Academy
Our CTE-aligned curriculum covers market research and business growth strategies.
It offers hands-on experience through lesson plans, presentations, discussions and group activities.
Program Pricing
A small investment with huge potential returns.
CTE & Carl D. Perkins
Equipment and curriculum funds
Community sponsors
Secure start-up funds via various sources:
Your startup Investment of $13,750 includes:
State-of-the-art vending machine with custom graphics wrap delivered to your school
CTE-aligned curriculum - over 50 lessons
Inventory starter-pack
Virtual setup and ongoing training
Ongoing tools, resources and support
Online sales reporting & tracking
Onsite technical service as needed
Credit card processing and management
Machine warranty
Ongoing account management
Robust resource library
Optional renewal of our service/support program for just $925 per year, after year one.
Get REAL results
Camdenton High School (MO) generates $6000-$7,500/month in high margin sales with three Spirit Boxes.
With an enrollment of only 220 students, Tipton High School (MO) generates over $2,000/month in revenue with their Spirit Box.
Over 25% of Spirit Box schools have achieved DECA Gold Certification through DECA with their Spirit Box school store.
Rio Rancho High School (NM) generated $82,890 with three Spirit Boxes.
With a 78% Free/Reduced Lunch Rate, Liberal High School (KS) generated over $17,000 in Spirit Box sales in a single year.