Your school spirit store, fully managed at no cost to your school
We build, host, and run a custom-branded online store for your school community. Parents shop, students wear their colours with pride, and your school earns from every sale. You don't spend a dollar to get started.
A turnkey online store your school doesn't pay for
We know your budget has better places to go than technology fees. That is exactly why our school spirit store program has no setup costs, no hosting fees, and no minimum orders. We handle the entire operation so your staff can focus on what matters most: your students.
We create a custom-branded online store for your school. Parents, students, and staff visit the store, browse spirit wear and merchandise, and place orders directly. We decorate each item on demand, ship it straight to the purchaser's door, and handle all customer service inquiries.
Your school never touches inventory, never processes a payment, and never fields a shipping question. The store can stay open year-round or run during specific ordering windows like back to school, holiday season, graduation, or any timeframe that works for your calendar.
Everything your school store needs, right out of the box
| Feature | What you get |
|---|---|
| Custom branding | Your school name, logo, and colours displayed throughout the store |
| Product catalogue | Curated spirit wear selection including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and more, all featuring your school branding |
| On-demand decoration | Each item decorated to order using embroidery, heat transfer, or screen printing |
| Payment processing | Secure checkout with Visa and Mastercard, so parents can pay with confidence |
| Mobile responsive design | Parents can browse and buy from any phone, tablet, or computer |
| Order tracking | Purchasers receive tracking information and can check their order status online |
| Bilingual support | Store interface and customer service available in both English and French |
| Access control | Restrict store access to your school community with shareable links or access codes |
| Customer service | We handle all order inquiries, exchanges, and questions so your office staff never gets involved |
| Year-round or seasonal | Keep the store open all year, or run it during defined ordering windows |
You don't need to source products, negotiate with suppliers, manage inventory, or learn any new software. We bring the full operation to you, ready to go.
A fundraising channel that runs itself
Every purchase made through your school's hosted store generates revenue for your school. We return a percentage of net sales directly to you, turning spirit wear into a passive fundraising stream.
There are no quotas, no thresholds, and no complicated formulas. Whether your store generates twenty orders or two hundred, your school earns its share.
Because we handle production, shipping, and customer service, there is no volunteer time required to earn this revenue. Your PTA or parent council can promote the store through newsletters and social media, and the orders take care of themselves.
Where schools typically see the most activity
- Back to school, when new families outfit students with school gear
- Spirit week, with a burst of orders around school-wide events
- Holiday gifting, as grandparents and extended family buy spirit wear as gifts
- Graduation, with commemorative items for graduating students and their families
- New kindergarten intake, welcoming JK and SK families with branded apparel
Custom uniforms for school athletics
When your teams take the field, court, or ice, they should look as sharp as they play. We produce fully custom sports uniforms with edge-to-edge designs that never crack, peel, or fade — even after a full season of competition and washing.
From hockey jerseys to soccer kits, basketball uniforms to track singlets, we work with your athletic director to create a cohesive look across every program.
- Hockey, soccer, baseball, basketball, and track uniforms
- Full-colour designs with names, numbers, and logos
- Durable sublimation printing that lasts season after season
- No minimum order — outfit a full roster or a single team
- Design your own using our interactive configurator
Beyond spirit wear
Your hosted store covers ongoing spirit wear needs, but schools also need custom products for specific occasions. We supply those too, on an ad-hoc basis outside of the store program.
- Welcome kits for new students or incoming kindergarten families
- Graduation gifts like custom water bottles, tote bags, or keychains for the graduating class
- Fun day and field day giveaways including branded pencils, rulers, stickers, and wristbands
- Staff appreciation items like custom mugs, notebooks, or apparel for teacher appreciation week
- Fundraiser merchandise, including special-edition items for school fundraising events
- Awards and recognition: trophies, medals, or custom items for academic and athletic achievements
These orders are handled separately from your hosted store and can be quoted individually based on your quantities and timeline. Request a quote for your next school event →
Bilingual support for Ontario schools
For schools operating in bilingual communities or French-language school boards, our platform and service are designed to work in both official languages.
We work with English-language and French-language school boards across Ontario, and we understand the importance of providing an experience that reflects your community's language needs. Whether your school serves a primarily Francophone community, an Anglophone one, or a mix of both, we make sure every family feels at home in your store.
- Bilingual store interface so parents can browse and shop in English or French
- Bilingual packing slips and order confirmations that respect language preferences
- French-language customer service for parents who prefer to communicate in French
- Bilingual product descriptions with item details available in both languages
Six steps from first conversation to live store
You don't need to prepare anything technical. We guide you through every step.
| Step | What happens | Who does it |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Discovery | We learn about your school: your logo, colours, mascot, and what products your community would love | A quick conversation with you |
| 2. Product selection | We recommend a curated product lineup based on your school's needs, budget expectations, and student demographics | We present options; you choose |
| 3. Store configuration | We build your branded store with your logo, colour scheme, product catalogue, and access settings | We handle it entirely |
| 4. Review and approval | You review the store before it goes live, request any changes, and give us the green light | You review; we revise |
| 5. Launch | Your store goes live and we provide shareable links and promotional materials for your community | We launch; you share |
| 6. Ongoing management | We manage orders, fulfillment, customer service, and reporting for as long as the store is active | We run it; you earn |
Most school stores are live within two to four weeks of our first conversation. There is no minimum-term contract, and if the program is not working for your school, you can close the store at any time.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost our school to set up a store?
Nothing. There are no setup fees, no hosting charges, and no monthly costs. We earn our revenue from product sales, so we are invested in making your store successful.
Do we need to manage inventory or ship orders?
No. Every item is decorated on demand when an order is placed. We handle production, packing, shipping, and customer service. Your school staff are never involved in order fulfillment.
Can parents pay with credit cards?
Yes. The store accepts Visa and Mastercard through a secure payment gateway. Parents receive an order confirmation and tracking information by email after every purchase.
Can we control when the store is open?
Absolutely. You can keep the store open year-round for anytime purchases, or set specific ordering windows (for example, a two-week window in September and another in January). We configure the schedule based on your preferences, and you can change it at any time.
What if we want to add or change products?
Just let us know. We can add new items, retire old ones, or refresh your product lineup at any time. Many schools update their catalogue seasonally to keep things fresh for returning families.
What schools are saying
“We were sceptical that it could really be free to set up, but Ladybug Designs delivered exactly what they promised. Our parents love the convenience of ordering online, and the funds we have earned have gone straight back into our reading program. We wish we had done this years ago.”
— Principal, Eastern Ontario elementary school