Sailor Launch Coffee Service Fosters Skills and Entrepreneurship

Students in the iExcel program at SHS have launched a new service for high school teachers and staff, offering weekly Friday afternoon deliveries of coffee or tea, a bakery item, and candy for $10 per month. Each delivery also includes a fun “Sailor Launch’s Fact of the Week,” curated by the students. The program’s educational value is immense, as iExcel students, who have diverse cognitive, social, and academic needs, develop real-world skills like time management, customer service, money handling, and communication.

The project supports fundraising for their outdoor gardens and a 2025 trip to Walt Disney World, where students apply life skills they’ve been working on throughout their education, such as travel planning, self-help, and money management. This initiative provides students with authentic experiences that boost their adaptability, accountability, and confidence, while fostering relationships with teachers and staff in the school community.