Belleville School Opens Catty Shack

Throughout registration some of you may have had the opportunity to shop at the Catty Shack. The new school store debuted for families as they went through the stations to start the new school year. Under the supervision of Erik Farrar, the Catty Shack opens a door to students to discover, engage, and achieve in business practices.
Students involved in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club will run the day to day operations at the Catty Shack. FBLA students will discover what needs they must meet to succeed in business. These skills include evaluating products, determining labor needs and staffing, tracking sales and receipts, developing relationships with vendors and customers, among other things. Students can take what they learn from the Catty Shack and apply it to the next stages of their educational or professional careers.
The Catty Shack also allows students to engage in best business practices and with the community. FBLA students working at the store must immerse themselves in business thinking and practice.
Students work to create the strongest marketing strategies to ensure a successful business, they need to learn how to appropriately handle cash brought in from sales, and take what they learn to generate procedures for the store. The success of the store relies on the engagement of the student workers.
The achievements of the student workers will directly benefit their future. Aside from the personal satisfaction of accomplishment, students running the store will earn an income.
Also, many of the proceeds of the Catty Shack's sales will go toward scholarship money. These scholarships will allow our students to take what they learned to the next level. Revenue from the store may also be used to sponsor students who attend FBLA competitions and events.
Along with the other opportunities offered by the School District of Belleville, the 2015 – 2016 school year will certainly be an exciting year for both students and staff. As the school year progresses and you find yourself needing a cup of coffee to start your day, a snack to get you through, or a sweatshirt to keep you warm at Wildcat football games, please stop by the Catty Shack. With your support, our students will receive a unique opportunity to discover, engage, and achieve in best business practice.