How to Boost School Spirit (& Fundraising) with Custom Merch
The UMass Cheer team wearing custom screen-printed shirts printed by Soundscape Merchandise.
Every school knows that nothing brings students, staff, and families together quite like school spirit. Custom merchandise is one of the easiest and most effective ways to build that pride — while also raising funds to support programs and events.
At Soundscape, we specialize in creating custom merch that schools love. Here’s how you can use it to boost school spirit and fundraising this year:
1. Seasonal Tees & Hoodies
From back-to-school to championship season, having fresh merch for every occasion keeps your community excited and engaged. Tees and hoodies are year-round staples that students and staff actually want to wear — not just during spirit week.
We help you roll out seasonal collections and large-scale spirit wear campaigns that keep your school’s brand strong and consistent. Whether it's outfitting the whole student body or stocking up for a major event, we’re here to scale with your needs.
2. Fun Accessories: Bucket Hats & Beanies
Accessories like embroidered bucket hats, beanies, and even custom socks add variety to your merch lineup — and they're perfect for larger orders during events, fundraisers, or giveaways.
These stylish add-ons are always a hit with students who want to express school pride in a more unique way. Plus, they pair well with apparel for bundled merch packages or class-wide distributions.
3. Fundraising Made Simple
Custom merch is a high-impact way to raise funds for school initiatives — and bigger orders mean bigger returns. Whether you're supporting the arts, athletics, or extracurriculars, bulk merch orders offer more room for profit and better pricing per item.
Prefer a more hands-off approach? Print on Demand stores give you the flexibility to offer your school logo across a catalog of 200+ products with absolutely no fees or overhead costs. It’s a simple, risk-free way to launch and run a fundraising campaign year-round.
👉 Learn more about our Print on Demand program (MOQ1) and how to get started.
4. Creative Projects That Engage Students
Merch can be more than just apparel — it can be part of the school experience. At Shutesbury Elementary, students turned black-and-white embroidered bucket hats into colorful masterpieces using fabric markers.
It’s a great way to get students involved in school identity while giving them a hands-on, memorable project. You can take this concept even further by running student design contests or classroom-based merch projects at scale.
5. Promote Your School Brand
Your merch is more than gear — it’s a mobile representation of your school’s pride and culture. When students, parents, and alumni wear your branding out in the world, it boosts visibility and builds community.
We focus on high-quality screen printing and embroidery so your logo looks sharp, lasts longer, and stands out across all product lines. Whether you’re ordering for an entire district or just the senior class, your school brand will be consistent and impactful. Every time someone wears your merch, it’s free advertising. Custom embroidery and high-quality printing ensure your school’s logo and colors stand out, whether at events, around town, or on social media.
Ready to build school spirit with merch that sells?
Contact Soundscape today for a free quote — let’s make this school year unforgettable!
