The Compass School of Texas is excited to host its second annual Compass in Bloom: Farmers Market, a cornerstone school event that showcases student-grown produce and student-developed products. The event will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Compass School of Texas school campus and is open to the public. This annual event allows students to put their skills to the test in a real-world marketplace, where they sell handmade goods, market their creations, and engage with the community. Students have worked throughout the academic school year to develop the products that will be sold at this year’s market.

This annual event allows students to put their skills to the test in a real-world marketplace, where they sell handmade goods, market their creations, and engage with the community. Students have worked throughout the academic school year to develop the products that will be sold at this year’s market. In addition to showcasing their products, students take on leadership roles, from advertising and customer engagement to live entertainment, making it a dynamic and immersive entrepreneurial experience.

Rooted in the school’s ongoing commitment to holistic education, Compass’ Farm-to-Table Program integrates academic subjects with outdoor education and hands-on activities. The Farm-to-Table Program integrates essential Financial Literacy lessons, preparing students with real-world skills in pricing, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Students transform their harvests into sellable goods, which they sell to raise funds for class pets and classroom projects. To deepen their understanding of business fundamentals, students participate in a pitch competition, where they present their products to a panel of expert judges—simulating the experience of bringing a product to market. This hands-on approach fosters creativity, confidence, and critical thinking, giving students valuable insight into the connection between food, economics, and sustainability.

Each grade level will produce a variety of products, produce, and foods for guests to enjoy and take home. The student-made items are inspired by curiosity and rooted in purpose. Compass’ young entrepreneurs have been hard at work and putting their financial literacy skills to work. 3rd Grade students will lead the way with refreshing sparkling water, nutrient-packed dehydrated fruits and vegetables, energy-boosting healthy bars, and delicious homemade jams. 2nd Grade’s products are steeped in creativity with calming teas and ice teas, crispy crackers, zesty salad dressings, and nourishing healthy cereal. 1st Grade’s items dive into the wonders of fermentation and dairy with hand-burned butter, homemade cream cheese, probiotic-rice yogurt, and breads, including sourdough, seeded, and gluten-free options. Kindergarten will bring the spa to guests with handcrafted soap, fizzy bath pods, aromatic candles, exfoliating body scrubs, and naturally infused oils. Pre-K will keep things sweet and thoughtful with tail-wagging dog treats, yummy muffins, nourishing lip balm, and soothing hand cream.

The farmers market also welcomes local vendors for guests to enjoy and fosters a collaborative and educational environment that connects students with industry professionals. Students plant and harvest herbs and vegetables in the school garden and tend to the beloved campus chickens that produce fresh free-range eggs. Students will also have this produce available at this year’s market.

The Compass School of Texas is located at 5414 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220. Valet parking will be provided. If a business is interested in being a vendor at the Compass in Bloom Farmers Market to sell goods, please register here, or if interested in sponsoring the event to promote a business or support the mission of the Compass School of Texas, please contact the school or learn more here.

Families interested in learning more about the Compass School of Texas and the rolling admission process are encouraged to visit compassschooltx.org/admissions or contact the Office of Admissions directly by emailing info@compassschooltx.org.

Compass School of Texas to Host Farmers Market