What is the Current State of K-12 School Funding?

Funding for before & after-school programs in public schools in the United States presents unique challenges due to the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of K-12 school funding. These schools rely on a combination of local, state, and federal resources for funding. While nearly 87% of their budget comes from state and local dollars, federal contributions still represent a significant portion essential for schools to operate and thrive each year.

Our school menu templates are now available for the 2025-26 school year. This year, we have a brand new set of designs, as well as an ADA-friendly format option.

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. 

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! 

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. 

The Connect 2025 session agenda 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. 

GivingTuesday 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.

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. 

The news is out - registration is now open for Connect 2025! 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. 

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. We spoke with a dietitian to learn about some of the biggest challenges and a few ideas to help you overcome them.