Best Button Maker For Schools
The Best Button Maker for Schools
For over 20 years, teachers, student councils, and PTAs have used American Button Machines to make school-spirit buttons, name badges, fundraiser buttons, and classroom projects. Our machines are made in the USA, we're family-run in Plano, Texas, and we make it easy for schools to buy — online, by purchase order, or tax-exempt.
Shop School Button Kits See How Schools OrderMade in the USA · We accept school purchase orders · Tax-exempt orders welcome · Family-run in Plano, TX
Why Buttons Belong in Schools
A button maker is one of those rare tools that pays for itself across the whole building — the front office, the art room, the gym, the library, and every club and classroom in between. Once a school owns a machine, the only ongoing cost is inexpensive button supplies, so a single kit can serve students for years. Here are the ways schools put them to work:
Class Elections & Student Government
Campaign buttons for candidates and spirit buttons for the whole student body.
School Spirit & Mascot Buttons
Pep rallies, homecoming, game day — rally the school around your colors and mascot.
Name Badges
Reusable badges for staff, substitutes, open house, and parent-teacher nights.
Rewards & Recognition
Reading milestones, multiplication tables, good citizenship — a button kids are proud to wear.
Art Room & STEM Lessons
A hands-on arts & crafts activity and a perfect demonstration of simple machines at work.
Sports & Club Photo Buttons
Keepsake photo buttons for athletes, band, and clubs that families love to collect.
PTA & Club Fundraisers
Custom buttons and magnets are a low-cost, high-margin fundraiser for any group.
Real-World Business Lessons
Let students design, make, price, and sell their own buttons as a small-business exercise.
What Your School Can Make
The same machine makes far more than pinback buttons. With a quick change of parts you can turn out magnets, photo keepsakes, and more — all from the same simple two-step process.
Pinback Buttons
The classic. Spirit buttons, election buttons, name badges, and reward buttons in every size.
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Photo Buttons
Sharp, full-color keepsake buttons for athletes, band, and club photos that families collect.
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Fridge Magnets
Open-house giveaways and fundraiser favorites — school calendars, schedules, and team magnets.
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Campaign & Election Buttons
Everything student council needs for a real election season, with ready-made design sets.
Shop campaign kitsMost Popular With Schools: The School Series Kits
Our Professional School Series kits are complete button-making systems in a box — everything a school needs to start making buttons on day one. They come ready for classroom and program use, and every kit ships with free UPS ground shipping in the lower 48 states.
2.25" School Series Kit
The all-around favorite for schools. The 2.25" size is ideal for spirit buttons, name badges, election buttons, and reward buttons.
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3" School Series Kit
A bigger canvas for photo buttons, fundraiser buttons, and bold designs that stand out from across the gym.
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3.5" School Series Kit
Our largest popular size — the showstopper for photo keepsakes, fundraisers, and statement spirit buttons.
View the 3.5" KitEvery School Series Kit Includes
- A professional, all-metal button machine
- A matching professional punch cutter
- Your choice of 250, 500, or 1,000 button sets
- Free UPS ground shipping (lower 48)
- School, Sports & Fun and Artistic Creations design sets
- 3 months of free Build-a-Button Design Center access
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Designs Made Easy — No Design Skills Needed
You don't need to be a graphic designer to make great-looking school buttons. We give you several ways to design in minutes:
School Sports & Fun Designs
A ready-to-use set of school-themed button graphics — just add your text and print.
Get the design set
Build-a-Button Design Center
Design buttons right in your browser — no software to install. Kits include 3 months free.
Try the Design Center
Free Templates
Download free button-making templates and start your design in the software you already use.
Get free templates3 Easy Ways for Schools to Order
However your school handles purchasing, we've made it simple. Pick whichever works for your district.
Order Online
The fastest option. Add a kit or supplies to your cart and check out with any major credit card or PayPal. Your order ships right away — most in-stock items go out within one to two business days.
Shop School KitsPay by Purchase Order
We gladly accept POs from schools, districts, libraries, universities, and government buyers. Upload your PO and we'll confirm it within one business day. Net 30 terms are available for approved institutional accounts.
Submit a Purchase OrderOrder Tax-Exempt
If your organization is tax-exempt, submit your certificate once and we'll set your account to exempt. Sales tax comes off your current and future orders automatically — you only have to do it one time.
Set Up Tax ExemptionNeed a quote for your purchase order?
Email a list of what you need to [email protected] and we'll prepare a formal quote you can build a PO around — most quotes are turned around the same business day.
School Button Maker FAQ
Do you accept purchase orders from schools?
Yes. We welcome purchase orders from schools, districts, libraries, universities, and government agencies. Upload your PO on our Purchase Orders page and we'll confirm it within one business day. Net 30 terms are available for approved institutional accounts.
Is American Button Machines tax-exempt friendly?
Absolutely. Submit your exemption certificate once on our Sales Tax Exemption page and we'll set your account to tax-exempt. Sales tax then comes off your current and future orders automatically.
What button size is best for a school?
The 2.25" size is our most popular for schools — it's perfect for spirit buttons, name badges, and election buttons. Step up to the 3" or 3.5" size when you want more impact for photo buttons and fundraisers.
Do school kits include free shipping?
Yes. Every complete School Series button maker kit ships with free UPS ground shipping to addresses within the lower 48 states.
Can we get bulk pricing or a written quote?
Yes. Email what you need to [email protected] or call (972) 985-5074 and we'll put together a formal quote, usually the same business day.
How quickly do orders ship?
Most in-stock orders ship within one to two business days. If your program has a hard deadline — an election, a game, or an event — let us know and we'll confirm timing.
Questions Before You Order?
Our team is happy to recommend the right machine and size for your program, or build a quote for your purchase order. We're here Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central.
(972) 985-5074
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