Trep$ 2026: Young Entrepreneurs Shine at Mt. View Marketplace

On April 16, 2026, Mt. View Elementary School proudly hosted its annual Trep$ Marketplace, transforming the school into a vibrant hub of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Fifth-grade students took center stage as they launched their own student-run businesses, showcasing products they had carefully designed, developed, and marketed throughout the Trep$ program.

Trep$, an entrepreneurship program that introduces students to real-world business concepts, challenges participants to think critically about product development, pricing, marketing, and sales. Through hands-on workshops and guidance from educators and local business leaders, students gained valuable experience turning their ideas into tangible products while building essential skills such as problem-solving, communication, and financial literacy.

The marketplace was filled with energy as families, staff, and community members explored a wide variety of student-created goods. Booths featured an impressive selection of items, including candles, bracelets, bookmarks, squishies, travel activity bags, homemade hot/cold packs, and much more. Each product reflected the creativity, effort, and entrepreneurial spirit of its creator. Students confidently pitched their products, managed transactions, and engaged with customers, gaining firsthand experience in running a business.

Beyond the excitement of sales, the event highlighted the importance of perseverance, creativity, and collaboration. Trep$ 2026 was not just about selling products—it was about empowering students to believe in their ideas and bring them to life.

The evening was a tremendous success, leaving students inspired and proud of their accomplishments, and the community eager to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.