Project-Based Learning in Action
Turn your classroom into a real-world business experience with a school store vending machine.
How Spirit Box Enhances Project-Based Learning
Spirit Box’s school store vending program gives students a hands-on learning opportunity where students can apply business concepts in real time, gaining entrepreneurial, financial, and operational skills they can use in their careers.
Why Schools Love Spirit Box for PBL
Student-Led & Teacher-Supported – Advisors provide guidance while students take ownership of the business.
Customizable & Scalable – Adapt Spirit Box to any subject, skill level, or class size.
No-Risk Learning Environment – Students gain real-world skills in a safe, structured setting.
Prepares Students for the Future – Builds critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership skills that translate to college and career success.
Project-Based Learning Opportunities with Spirit Box
Marketing & Branding
Design promotions, social media campaigns, and school-wide advertisements.
Financial Management
Track expenses, set pricing, and analyze profit margins.
Inventory & Operations
Manage restocking schedules, assess product performance, and improve efficiency.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Experiment with new product offerings, pricing models, and customer engagement strategies.
Leadership & Teamwork
Assign roles such as CEO, finance manager, and marketing director for a true business team experience.
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"Biggest perk? It provides the majority of funding for my program and DECA Chapter!"
- Elisa Shoemaker, Clinton High School
Data-Driven Decision Making
Using Spirit Box’s online sales reporting platform, students can analyze real-time sales data, track trends, and optimize operations just like professional business owners.
Cross-Curricular Learning
Integrate business concepts across math, marketing, economics, and technology for a well-rounded, immersive learning experience.
Real-World Business Experience
Students don’t just learn about business—they run one. From inventory management to pricing strategies, Spirit Box turns learning into action.
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Encourage creative problem-solving as students experiment with marketing, product selection, and customer engagement strategies to boost sales.
DECA Club’s One Machine Hits Record Sales
Park Tudor High School, Indiana
Students generated $49,000 in 2024, processing 21,500 transactions–quickly becoming the top-performing high school DECA club with only one Spirit Box snack machine.
Transforming School Store Vending
Camdenton High School, Missouri
Since their vending takeover in 2019, this student-led school store has seen impressive growth. In just the first year, sales skyrocketed from $7,176 to $16,253—a staggering 126% increase!
Students Take Over School’s Vending Business
Rio Rancho High School, New Mexico
Students launched two vending machines with $17,384 in sales. By year three, they added a beverage box, growing sales to $63,191– a 263% increase. By year four, they grew another 76% to hit $111,572 in total sales in 2022-23.