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Students pitch 'The Mill,' a student‑run store, at North Scott board meeting
Summary
North Scott high students presented 'The Mill,' a student‑run store to sell student-made goods and seasonal products; administration endorsed adult oversight, Square point‑of‑sale, and a pilot launch March–April 2026 with full operation later in 2026.
A group of North Scott students presented "The Mill," a student‑run, school‑based enterprise designed to give students real‑world business experience and return revenue to student programs.
Presenters included Evan Kepi (senior, vice president of Growing Leaders), Owen Klinkenberg (senior, treasurer), Amelia Bunts (junior) and Kelsey Hilsenbeck (junior, Trapper Reporter). They explained The Mill will operate during high‑traffic pickup times and at school events, sell seasonal products such as frozen desserts, produce and student projects, and follow district activity fund and cash‑handling guidelines. Students said adult supervision will be present during operating hours and that Square will be used as the point‑of‑sale system for card and mobile payments.
The class reported survey research identifying primary and secondary customer segments and noted partnerships or consultations with local groups including Iowa State Extension and a local farmers market. The presentation included a planning timeline: readiness work in January–February 2026, a soft launch/pilot in March–April 2026, expansion in May 2026 and full operation later in 2026.
Board members and administrators commended the students for entrepreneurship and asked operational questions about staffing during summer and product safety; students said they will coordinate with vocational programs (welding, greenhouse, art) so product revenue flows to the producing program while providing hands‑on work experience.
