--- title: Heartland School Solutions | Connections (2) description: (2) --- [![Heartland-AGPC-logo-main](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Heartland_May2018/images/Heartland-AGPC-logo-main.png?width=168&height=31&name=Heartland-AGPC-logo-main.png)](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en) ![Heartland](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Heartland_May2018/images/aglobalpaymentscompany_identifier_grey.png) - [Back to Main Site](https://www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com/) - [Back to Main Site](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/) - Products - [Nutrition Technology](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/nutrition-technology) - [Payment Solutions](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/payment-solutions) - Support - [Support Central](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/support-central) - [Technical Consulting](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/consulting) - Events - [Training Events](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/training-events) - [Shows and Conferences](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/shows-and-conferences) - [Connect 2026](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/connect) - About - [Our Story](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/about/our-story) - [Partnerships](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/integrations) - [Careers](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/about/careers) - Resources - [Webinars](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/webinars-nutrition) - [Guides & Templates](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/resources/guides-templates) - [Blog](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com) # ![Connections Blog](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/LP_Templates/Connections-Blog/Connections-Blog-Logo-2024.svg) Fresh insights for school leaders ## [Looking Ahead to the 2025-2026 School Year: A Message from the new leader of Heartland School Solutions](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/looking-ahead-to-the-school-year-2025) By [Rosemary Orliss](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/rosemary-orliss) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Rosemary%20back%20to%20school%20blog%20header-1.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/looking-ahead-to-the-school-year-2025) As we kick off another school year filled with promise and challenges, I’m honored to introduce myself, Rosemary Orliss, as the new leader of Heartland School Solutions. While this role is new to me, Heartland is not—I’ve been part of this incredible company for 21 years, wearing many hats (and yes, even a few hairnets!) across Marketing, Sales, Account Management, Partnerships, Payments, and Product. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/looking-ahead-to-the-school-year-2025) ## [\[Webinar Series Recap\] Hear from experts on
top payment needs in 2025 & beyond](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/take-a-look-at-our-latest-webinar-series-and-access-recordings) By [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/emily-schoeneck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/webinar%20recap%20header.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/take-a-look-at-our-latest-webinar-series-and-access-recordings) Over the last couple of months our team hosted three webinar sessions discussing the top payment needs in 2025 & beyond. If you weren't able to attend the webinar's live be sure to take a look below to get access to recordings.  [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/take-a-look-at-our-latest-webinar-series-and-access-recordings) ## [Here's what you might have missed at Connect 2025](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/heres-what-you-might-have-missed-at-connect-2025) By [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/emily-schoeneck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Connect%20Recap%2025%20header.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/heres-what-you-might-have-missed-at-connect-2025) Over 140 attendees from across the country traveled to Phoenix, AZ to attend Connect 2025. It was a time filled with education and connection - let's take a look at some of the highlights of the week!  [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/heres-what-you-might-have-missed-at-connect-2025) ## [Victoria ISD scores big: Leveraging MySchoolBucks for seamless game-day ticket sales](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/victoria-isd-scores-big-leveraging-myschoolbucks-for-seamless-game-day-ticket-sales) By [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/emily-schoeneck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Victoria%20ISD%20blog%20header-1.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/victoria-isd-scores-big-leveraging-myschoolbucks-for-seamless-game-day-ticket-sales) Victoria ISD in Victoria, TX, home to 13,000 students, is a recent customer of MySchoolBucks using MSB Tickets to assist with managing their big games and events. When we heard they had a big game coming up, a group of MySchoolBucks team members journeyed to Texas to support the district during the event. The school sold 2,723 for the big game, and over a thousand of those tickets were sold in-person with MSB Tickets on game day.  [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/victoria-isd-scores-big-leveraging-myschoolbucks-for-seamless-game-day-ticket-sales) ## [Get a sneak peek at the Connect 2025 agenda!](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/get-a-sneak-peek-at-the-connect-2025-agenda) By [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/emily-schoeneck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Connect%20registration%2025%20header-1.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/get-a-sneak-peek-at-the-connect-2025-agenda) The [Connect 2025 session agenda](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/connect25-agenda-msb) is now available! Join us at Connect on March 19-20th in Phoenix, AZ. This year there are over 50 sessions designed to help you get the most out of our products. Whether you use Mosaic, MCS, or MySchoolBucks, there’s something for everyone.  [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/get-a-sneak-peek-at-the-connect-2025-agenda) ## [Happy holidays 🌟 (+Our top 5 blogs of the year)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-holidays-our-most-popular-posts-of-2024) By [Melissa Colopietro](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/melissa-colopietro) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/HSS%20Holiday%20-%20Blog%20Header.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-holidays-our-most-popular-posts-of-2024) As we approach the end of another year, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your partnership and wish you a holiday season filled with magical moments and joy. Before we hit the ground running in 2025, let's take a look back at our most popular articles from this year: [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-holidays-our-most-popular-posts-of-2024) ## [Help spread kindness this year on GivingTuesday](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/help-spread-kindness-this-year-on-givingtuesday) By [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/emily-schoeneck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Giving%20Tuesday%2024%20-%20Blog%20Header.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/help-spread-kindness-this-year-on-givingtuesday) [GivingTuesday](https://www.givingtuesday.org/) is around the corner! Since 2012, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been a day of Global Giving, with GivingTuesday. This year, on December 3rd, join in on the fun and give back by getting involved and supporting organizations that play an essential role in your community. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/help-spread-kindness-this-year-on-givingtuesday) ## [A Collaborative Approach: Yorkville CUSD’s path to unified school payments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/a-collaborative-approach-yorkville-cusds-path-to-unified-school-payments) By [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/emily-schoeneck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Yorkville%20testimonial%20header.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/a-collaborative-approach-yorkville-cusds-path-to-unified-school-payments) Recently, I had the chance to meet with Cathy Anderson, Superintendent Administrator for Yorkville Community Unit School District. In search of a new payment provider, Cathy discovered MySchoolBucks through her district’s use of Synergy for their Student Information System. Their district is a new MySchoolBucks customer and we were excited to hear from her about the experience so far.    [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/a-collaborative-approach-yorkville-cusds-path-to-unified-school-payments) ## [Registration is open for Connect 2025!](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/registration-is-open-for-connect-2025) By [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/emily-schoeneck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Connect%20registration%2025%20header.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/registration-is-open-for-connect-2025) The news is out - [registration is now open for Connect 2025](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/connect)! Join us from March 19th to 20th in Phoenix, Arizona, to learn from our industry experts how to get the most out of your Heartland products.  [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/registration-is-open-for-connect-2025) ## [The 4 Biggest Challenges Facing School Dietitians and How To Overcome Them](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/the-biggest-challenges-facing-school-dietitians-and-how-to-overcome-them-1) By [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/emily-schoeneck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/dietitian%20header-2.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/the-biggest-challenges-facing-school-dietitians-and-how-to-overcome-them-1) As schools aim to provide a healthy and balanced diet for their students, dietitians play a crucial role in ensuring the school lunch program runs smoothly while keeping up with the changing trends and regulations. With so many students to manage, there are a number of common challenges that may be faced along the way. 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