
Spirit Box Tips & Tricks
We share ongoing updates, ideas and solutions from other Spirit Box school stores.

Back-to-School Buzz: How Spirit Box Drives Student Engagement in the First 30 Days
There’s nothing like the energy of a new school year. Students are finding their routines, reconnecting with friends, and adjusting to expectations. That makes the first month of school one of the most powerful times to introduce or relaunch your Spirit Box.

Top 10 Best‑Selling Items for School Store Vending Machines
To maximize your machine’s impact and profitability, you need the right product mix: trending, practical, and convenient. It's about curating a collection that resonates with student interests, supports their daily needs, and aligns with the school's overall culture.

Even the Boss Stocks the Snacks: What Spirit Box Teaches You About Real-World Leadership
When you picture a “boss,” what comes to mind? A suit and tie? A fancy office? Someone giving orders while sipping coffee behind a big desk?

Building a Successful PBIS Program: Funding Your School Store Vending Machine
Building a strong PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program takes more than just enthusiasm—it takes a plan, resources, and the right tools to create a positive and engaging school climate. But funding doesn’t have to stand in your way!

10 Ways to Fund Your Spirit Box School Store
Discover 10+ creative ways to fund your Spirit Box startup! From grants and sponsorships to old-school fundraisers, this guide has everything you need to launch your student-led vending machine business and jumpstart entrepreneurial learning.

Why Summer Is the Best Time to Launch Your Spirit Box
If you’re thinking about adding a Spirit Box school store vending machine next year, don’t wait for fall to get started. Spirit Box offers convenience for students and staff, a consistent revenue stream, and, most importantly, creates an incredible hands-on learning lab for entrepreneurial skills right within your school. Summer is the perfect time to prep, plan, and set your school store up for success.

5 Real-World Skills Students Learn with Spirit Box School Store Vending
At Spirit Box, we believe that school store vending should be more than just a fundraiser. That’s why we created a turnkey system that gives students the chance to run a fully functioning, cashless business right inside their school. It’s hands-on, student-led, and aligned with real business learning outcomes.

ICDC 2025 Highlights: How School Store Vending Prepares Students for the Real World
Spirit Box had an incredible showing at ICDC 2025! As proud sponsors of the DECA Sales Project and longtime DECA National Advisory Board members, we’re passionate about helping students gain real-world entrepreneurial experience through school store vending machines.

Why Schools Are Expanding Spirit Box Vending Operations – And Why Yours Should Too!
Schools across the country are expanding their Spirit Box vending operations—and seeing big results! From boosting fundraising revenue to providing more hands-on learning opportunities, adding additional school store vending machines helps schools maximize profits, increase convenience, and enhance student engagement.

Graduating Soon? Take Your Spirit Box School Store Experience Beyond High School
For both students and advisors, Spirit Box has been an incredible hands-on learning tool—teaching business fundamentals like inventory management, sales tracking, marketing, and pricing strategies. But what happens after high school?