First student-run store now open for parents, scholars at Smilow Collegiate

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Smilow Collegiate students and parents now have a place to shop for all kinds of school essentials, and it’s right on school grounds.

The fourth graders help manage the Wildcat Store- sorting, organizing, and stocking merchandise.

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Students can also acquire items with points earned for displaying qualities such as leadership, behavior, including going above and beyond to help their fellow peers.

“My role in the store is to help stock merchandise and help with sales,” said Charli Perkins, fourth grader at Smilow Collegiate…

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