The Mustang Joe's Coffee Cart is run by the students in Manchester Township Middle School's small group instructional classes. For the last few years, Mustang Joe's has primarily provided coffee, hot chocolate, and treats on Thursday mornings for staff members around MTMS. They then began expanding their services to provide bus drivers with appreciation for their hard work during the school year during holidays or Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Most recently, their success has allowed them an additional business expansion! Now on Friday mornings, The Mustang Joe's Coffee Cart can be found visiting 8th-grade classrooms to spread good vibes and offer lemonade and mid-morning snacks.
This past Friday, the small group instructional classes were found working hard preparing multiple Mustang Joe's treat carts in anticipation of their visit to the 8th-grade wing of the middle school. Students prepared lemonade, filled more than 50 cups with ice, and then customized each cup with drink holders and straws. They had two additional carts to bring with them on this venture that ensured a backup supply of lemonade as well as a third cart with snacks for purchase. Students are learning not only the work that goes into preparing the supplies needed for sale but also thinking ahead to ensure they have enough supply for the demand.
Each student then sets out with a job for that day such as being the greeter, cashier, delivery specialist, server, and barista. It allows them to exercise their math, public speaking, socialization, culinary, life/skills, communication, teamwork and so much more.
Upon arrival to the 8th-grade hallway, they were met with excitement by staff members and students anticipating their arrival. The treats were available for purchase which helps to fund the success and operation of the Mustang Joe's initiative. Some classes were finishing up quizzes or exams, welcoming Mustang Joe's and their mid-morning treats!
Congratulations to the Mustang Joe's Team on the success and recent expansion!