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Back to School Gift Guide

The Best Madison Back-to-School Gift

For the teachers, coaches, and sitters who get your kids through the year — and for the household starting the routine over. One Madison Public Market, 0 local businesses to choose from. Delivered by email.

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Why a Madison Public Market Card Works for Back to School

There are two lists this time of year — the crew who gets your kids through the year, and the household gearing up for a new one. A Madison Public Market covers both.

Thank the Crew

Teachers, coaches, tutors, bus drivers, sitters, daycare staff — a local card they can spend on themselves.

They Choose

0 local businesses — coffee, lunch, books, supplies, a treat. Their pick, not your guess.

No Shipping, No Wrapping

Delivered by email. Dollars go straight to local Madison businesses.

Set It Up Now, Deliver on the First Day

The first week of school books itself solid. Schedule delivery for the date you want — the morning of day one, the end of orientation week, or the Friday the new routine finally sticks.

Pick the delivery date during checkout. Delivered by email on the day you choose.

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How to Send a Madison Public Market Card for Back to School

1

Choose an Amount

Pick an amount between $5 and $500.

2

Add a Personal Note

Thank a teacher by name, or send a kid off with a word of encouragement.

3

Send It Off

Delivered by email — no shipping, no wrapping.

Back to School Madison Public Market Card FAQ

What makes a Madison Public Market Card a good back-to-school gift?

A Madison Public Market lets the person you’re thanking choose what they actually want from 0 local Madison businesses — coffee, lunch, books, a spa break. No more mugs or desk trinkets. It also supports local businesses and never expires.

Who is a back-to-school Madison Public Market Card for?

Two lists, one card. The crew who gets kids through the year — teachers, coaches, tutors, bus drivers, sitters, daycare staff — and the household starting a new routine, including a busy-parent friend or a college kid heading back.

Where can they use the Madison Public Market Card?

The Madison Public Market is accepted at 0 local businesses in Madison, including coffee shops, restaurants, bookstores, boutiques, salons, and more. They pick where and when.

How do I send a Madison Public Market Card for back to school?

Visit our purchase page, choose an amount ($5–$500), add a personal message, and send it by email — or print it for hand delivery on the first day. No shipping needed.

Can I schedule it for the first day of school?

Yes. During checkout you can pick the delivery date, whether that is the first day of school or the end of orientation week. Set it up early and skip the last-minute scramble.

Does the Madison Public Market Card expire?

No, the Madison Public Market does not expire. They can use it whenever they’re ready — there’s no rush to spend it during the first week.

Start the Year Off Right

A Madison Public Market for the teacher, the coach, or the parent holding it together — good at 0 local Madison businesses. Delivered by email — no wrapping required.

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