Ramon's Closet Wraps Up an Incredible Inaugural Year of Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What started as an idea has grown into one of Renton High School's most exciting career-connected learning experiences.

This year marked the inaugural launch of Ramon's Closet, Renton High School's student-run merchandise and apparel store led by Ms. Toone, where students don't just learn about business—they run one.

From designing apparel and building a brand to printing merchandise, managing finances, creating marketing campaigns, and serving clients, students are responsible for every step of the operation. Every product is designed, produced, and managed entirely in-house, giving students authentic real-world experience that prepares them for college, careers, and entrepreneurship.

Several students also took their learning a step further by earning the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Certification, an industry-recognized credential that demonstrates their readiness for future careers.

Ramon's Closet by the Numbers

• 91 students gained hands-on workplace experience.

• 11 students earned their Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Certification.

• 1,381 pieces of merchandise were designed and produced.

• 7 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and activities were supported.

• 16 client orders were successfully completed.

• 7 student designers from outside the class had their artwork featured on merchandise.

Building More Than Merchandise

As the first year comes to a close, one thing is clear: Ramon's Closet has already become much more than a merchandise store. It is a place where students turn classroom learning into real-world experience, gain industry skills, and leave prepared for whatever comes next.

This is only the beginning, and the future of Ramon's Closet is brighter than ever. If you want to support our student in this endeavor and order some merchandise check out our website:https://sites.google.com/g.rentonschools.us/ramonscloset/home Or follow along to see what our students are up to on instagram @ ramons_closet. 

Our second large group order came from our 9th grade success team. Spirit shirts for the the class of 2029