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RePublic Misteltoe Marketplace

Get into the holiday spirit with festive shopping, sweet treats, and cozy vibes at RePublic Schools Mistletoe Marketplace.

What to Expect at RePublic Schools Mistletoe Marketplace

A Family Experience Rooted in Love, Achievement, and Belonging

Welcome to a Moment That Matters

When you arrive at RePublic High School on December 12, you're not just stepping into a holiday marketplace. You're walking into a celebration of what it means to belong, to a school, to a community, to a family that shows up for each other.

As you walk deeper into the marketplace, you encounter something you may have never seen before: young people standing proudly behind tables, selling what they created.

You might see:

A sophomore's jewelry line – handmade pieces crafted over months, each one unique and beautiful. She's nervous but glowing, watching families admire her work. When someone asks about her business, she lights up. For the first time, maybe, she's seeing herself as an entrepreneur.

A junior's baking table – brownies, cookies, and holiday treats packed in handmade boxes. His family stands with him, proud. A customer comes back a second time. "These are amazing," they say. He beams. He belongs here.

Art installations and creative projects – posters, paintings, digital art, photography. Each one tells a story. Each one represents a scholar who took a risk and said, "I have something to share with you."

Family vendors – parents and guardians selling their own crafts, products, and services. A mother who's been making candles for years finally has a stage. A father's carpentry work is on display. Their children see it. They understand: We are creators. We belong in this space.

Local small businesses – community vendors who've come to support RHS and show what's possible in our neighborhood. They're not just selling; they're modeling what entrepreneurship and community investment look like.

As you move through the marketplace, you're not just shopping. You're witnessing. You're celebrating. You're saying to each scholar and family vendor, "Your work matters. You matter. We see you."

Throughout the marketplace, you notice donation tables where families are bringing coats, blankets, and canned goods. But this isn't a transactional "drop your stuff here" experience. We're aiming to make an impact within our community.

For families considering RHS for next year, there's a dedicated space staffed by admissions representatives. But it doesn't feel like a hard sell.

Instead, you find:

Genuine conversations – Reps aren't pushing. They're inviting. "Tell us about your child. Tell us what matters to your family. Does this feel like a place where they could belong?"

Current students sharing their stories – RHS scholars talk about what it's like to be part of this community. They're authentic, excited, and real. No scripts. Just truth.

Questions answered – What does it mean to be part of RePublic? How do we support families? What does belonging look like? Every question is met with thoughtfulness.

Interest forms – Families who want to learn more fill out a simple form. But the real message has already been communicated: We see you. We want you here. You belong.

At its heart, RePublic Schools Mistletoe Marketplace is about this:

Love: A community that shows up for its neighbors, even in small ways. A school that celebrates its young people. Families that support families.

Achievement: Young people stepping into their power. Scholars discovering they have something valuable to offer. The message that you are capable becoming real and visible.

Belonging: Not just "you're allowed to be here," but "we want you here. We celebrate you. You matter." Every scholar vendor, every family, every community member leaves knowing they belong to something meaningful.

RePublic Schools Mistletoe Marketplace: December 12, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

RePublic High School

Bring a coat. Bring a donation. Bring your family.

Bring yourself. Everything else flows from there.

You belong here.