{"id":3253,"date":"2023-01-09T11:17:09","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T11:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/?p=3253"},"modified":"2025-06-16T10:57:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T10:57:23","slug":"best-elementary-school-spirit-wear-ideas-for-fundraising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/blog\/best-elementary-school-spirit-wear-ideas-for-fundraising\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Elementary School Spirit Wear Ideas for Fundraising"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/elementary-school-fundraising\" rel=\"noopener\">elementary school fundraising<\/a>\u00a0opportunities or ways to spruce up your school\u2018s spirit wear options, there are tons of amazing elementary school spirit wear ideas for you to consider.<\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0this blog, you\u2019ll learn more about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/blog\/best-elementary-school-spirit-wear-ideas-for-fundraising#why\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Your School Should Offer Spirit Wear<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/blog\/best-elementary-school-spirit-wear-ideas-for-fundraising#types\" rel=\"noopener\">What Types of Spirit Wear is Best for You<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/blog\/best-elementary-school-spirit-wear-ideas-for-fundraising#booster\" rel=\"noopener\">How Booster Can Help with Your Fundraiser<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unfamiliar with the concept of spirit wear, we&#8217;ll first dive into what it is and what makes it a good fundraising opportunity.\u00a0Then, we\u2019ll highlight some of the best spirit wear options for your elementary school.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is Spirit Wear?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, spirit wear is customized clothing (such as T-shirts with your school\u2019s name, logo or mascot) that helps\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/gear\/schools\">build a sense of community for your school<\/a>. However, these items don\u2019t have to be wearable in the same sense as T-shirts. For example, school-branded water bottles, tote bags and pins can also be spirit wear for your school.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why is Spirit Wear a Good Fundraising Opportunity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/blog\/spirit-gear-with-care-the-booster-spirit-gear-story\">Spirit wear<\/a>\u00a0is a great way to boost school spirit and build enthusiasm for your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/elementary-school-fundraising\" rel=\"noopener\">elementary school events<\/a>\u00a0and activities.\u00a0Spirit wear items are relatively inexpensive and can be sold at multiple events to give supporters plenty of opportunities to purchase items that show their school spirit.\u00a0This\u00a0fosters<a href=\"http:\/\/cas.casciac.org\/?p=4692#:~:text=Students%20with%20school%20spirit%20do,tied%20to%20high%20student%20achievement.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a>an<a href=\"http:\/\/cas.casciac.org\/?p=4692#:~:text=Students%20with%20school%20spirit%20do,tied%20to%20high%20student%20achievement.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a>incredible<a href=\"http:\/\/cas.casciac.org\/?p=4692#:~:text=Students%20with%20school%20spirit%20do,tied%20to%20high%20student%20achievement.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a>community<a href=\"http:\/\/cas.casciac.org\/?p=4692#:~:text=Students%20with%20school%20spirit%20do,tied%20to%20high%20student%20achievement.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a>and<a href=\"http:\/\/cas.casciac.org\/?p=4692#:~:text=Students%20with%20school%20spirit%20do,tied%20to%20high%20student%20achievement.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a>inclusion\u00a0that other, more expensive fundraising options do not.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best Elementary School Spirit Wear Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now, without further ado, here are some great elementary school spirit wear ideas for your upcoming school fundraiser.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Shirts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>School-branded T-shirts are the go-to for most school spirit wear options and for good reason. They can be worn in many different seasons and are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/blog\/3-easy-ways-to-gather-t-shirt-sizing-for-your-order\">easy for parents and kids to put on<\/a>\u00a0for a fundraising event, such as a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/school-fitness-fundraisers\" rel=\"noopener\">fitness fundraiser<\/a>. But you don\u2019t have to be limited to a simple T-shirt; you can offer long-sleeved shirts, polos, tank tops or baseball tees .<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sweatpants<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest, most people don\u2019t want to wear dress pants or no-stretch jeans when they\u2019re relaxing or working from home. Spirit wear can help with this! If you have school-branded sweatpants, your donors can be comfortable and highlight your merchandise simultaneously!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hoodies and Zip-Up Sweaters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These are both also great ways to show school spirit without sacrificing comfort. Especially if you\u2019re doing your fundraiser near the beginning or middle of the school year when it\u2019s cooler, hoodies and sweaters can be a great way to showcase your merchandise comfortably.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Winter Staples<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Winter supplies \u2014 like hats, scarves and gloves \u2014 are excellent spirit wear options if you are fundraising in the late fall or early winter. These essential pieces help protect your children from the cold and are a great and easy way to show off some school spirit. Try boosting your students\u2019 morale on colder days with some school-branded winter essentials!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hats<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether beanies or baseball caps, hats are incredibly effective in showing school spirit. They can go on top of any everyday outfit, and if your fundraising helpers sit down, they\u2019ll often be the first thing people see when they approach them. Hats make an excellent sale item because people don\u2019t have to change to wear them \u2014 they can show their support immediately.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bags<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Tote bags and sports sacks are excellent spirit wear options as they don\u2019t have to be worn by your fundraising team or the individuals who purchase them to show support. Like hats, they\u2019re ready to go as soon as they\u2019re purchased, but they have the added benefit of helping people carry items at events and stores. Imagine all the great places your spirit bags could go!<\/p>\n<h3>Water Bottles<\/h3>\n<p>Water bottles are another accessory you don\u2019t want to overlook. Hydration is key to keeping your energy levels up, and children need to stay hydrated throughout the day in class. School-branded water bottles can be a great option because it allows them to keep hydrated (without buying plastic water bottles all the time) and shows school spirit during the day and at events like football games!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pins, Patches and Stickers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Like water bottles and bags, these items fall more into the accessories category of spirit wear but don\u2019t underestimate the effectiveness of these small accessories. Some people may want to show school spirit, but items like T-shirts, hoodies or sweatpants are too much for them. Maybe they\u2019re not particularly a fan of the school colors, or they simply would rather show their school spirit year-round without purchasing an entire closet of school-branded items.<\/p>\n<p>Pins and patches allow them to customize their school support and place them on their backpacks, bags or jackets. Students can also use stickers to decorate water bottles, folders, notebooks, binders and computers!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get Into the Spirit With Spirit Wear<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In summary, there are many elementary school spirit wear ideas you can use. Whether you decide to opt for the classics and only offer a few options, or offer\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/blog\/five-reasons-your-school-needs-a-spirit-gear-store\">a range of possibilities<\/a>, spirit wear is an essential fundraising tool for many\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/elementary-school-fundraising\" rel=\"noopener\">elementary school fundraisers<\/a>\u00a0today. Not only does it help raise funds for your events, but it also helps create a stronger sense of community and involvement in your students and parents.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you are ready to spruce up your spirit wear options, check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperturn-view.com\/booster-spirit-wear\/booster-catalog?pid=MTA100126&amp;p=15&amp;v=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booster Gear Catalog<\/a>\u00a0or contact a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/gear\/contact?__hstc=82123465.1347dc9372b4eaf0088b696c72770e06.1668563138690.1668607642290.1668610177168.4&amp;__hssc=82123465.4.1668610177168&amp;__hsfp=1954153&amp;hsCtaTracking=1be1f9fb-3780-49b5-8a11-e009963ea212%7C2d27e2b4-3901-4f1f-bee4-4279cb9f3e5f\">Booster Gear Consultant<\/a>\u00a0to find everything you need for some fantastic elementary school fundraising!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for new\u00a0elementary school fundraising\u00a0opportunities or ways to spruce up your school\u2018s spirit wear options, there are tons of amazing elementary school spirit wear ideas for you to consider. In\u00a0this blog, you\u2019ll learn more about: Why Your School Should Offer Spirit Wear What Types of Spirit Wear is Best for You How Booster [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3255,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fundraising-ideas"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3253","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3253"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3253\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3280,"href":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3253\/revisions\/3280"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}