--- title: MySchoolBucks | Spotlight | Andrew Larotonda --- - Help - [FAQ](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/help/gethelp) - [How-To Videos](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/help/gethelpvideos) - [Contact Us](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/etc/getcontacts) [![MSB-Logo-2022-200x106](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LP_Images/MSB/Marketing%20Central/MySchoolBucks/Meals/MSB-Logo-2022-200x106.png?width=116&name=MSB-Logo-2022-200x106.png)](https://www.myschoolbucks.com) - [Home](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-resource-central) - Communication Tools - [Meal Payments](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/mc-msb-meals) - [School Store](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/mc-msb-store) - [MSB Activities](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/mc-msb-activities) - Learn & Grow - [Tutorials](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-learning-center) - [Power Hours](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/current-power-hour-schedule) - [Power Ups](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-power-ups-2026) - [Training Services](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-training-services) - [Spotlight Blog](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight) - Support - [Support Central](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/support-central) - [Contact Us](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/support-central#help) - [Log In](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getlogin) [![MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/MySchoolBucks-June2017/Images/msb_logo.png)](https://www.myschoolbucks.com) - [Home](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda#home) - [Communication Tools](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda#news) - [Spotlight Blog](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda#contact) - [Log In](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda#about) # MySchoolBucks Spotlight # Spotlight | Grow with MySchoolBucks ## Andrew Larotonda ### Recent Posts ## [Check Out the New Smart Invoicing Tool](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/check-out-the-new-smart-invoicing-tool) Posted by [Andrew Larotonda](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda) on Sep 30, 2020 11:26:26 AM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/HeaderFor10.1-1.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/check-out-the-new-smart-invoicing-tool) Did you hear about our new Smart Invoicing tool? This exciting new feature works with your student rosters to make collecting contactless payments quick and easy for your schools. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/check-out-the-new-smart-invoicing-tool) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/check-out-the-new-smart-invoicing-tool#comments-listing) Topics: [School Store](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/school-store), [Resource Central](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/resource-central), [New Release](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/new-release) ## [12 Zoom Backgrounds to Make Virtual Learning More Fun](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/12-zoom-backgrounds-to-make-virtual-learning-more-fun) Posted by [Andrew Larotonda](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda) on Sep 30, 2020 11:25:41 AM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Email_Images/MSB/2020-Parent/BTS/MSB-BTS-2020-Zoom-Bkgds_03.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/12-zoom-backgrounds-to-make-virtual-learning-more-fun) Are your students learning from home? We've developed [12 downloadable Zoom backgrounds](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/12-zoom-backgrounds-to-make-virtual-learning-more-fun) for your students to choose from for virtual classes. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/12-zoom-backgrounds-to-make-virtual-learning-more-fun) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/12-zoom-backgrounds-to-make-virtual-learning-more-fun#comments-listing) Topics: [School Lunch](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/school-lunch), [School Store](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/school-store), [Cashless Campus](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/cashless-campus) ## [NEW! MySchoolBucks is Now OneRoster 1.1 Certified](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/weve-partnered-with-one-roster-to-simplify-student-payments) Posted by [Andrew Larotonda](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda) on Sep 30, 2020 11:25:05 AM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/MSB-1roster-Blog-Banner.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/weve-partnered-with-one-roster-to-simplify-student-payments) MySchoolBucks is officially [OneRoster 1.1](http://www.imsglobal.org/oneroster-11-introduction) REST API Certified, and is now listed in the product directory on the [IMS Global Website](https://site.imsglobal.org/certifications?refinementList%5Bstandards_lvlx%5D%5B0%5D=OneRoster%C2%AE). We've partnered with IMS Global to give schools the ability to easily transfer student rosters, course data, and class information from your Student Information System (SIS) into MySchoolBucks through this powerful, new integration. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/weve-partnered-with-one-roster-to-simplify-student-payments) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/weve-partnered-with-one-roster-to-simplify-student-payments#comments-listing) Topics: [Training](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/training), [New Features and Enhancements](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/new-features-and-enhancements), [New Features](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/new-features) ## [Are You Ready To Collect AP Exam Payments?](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/are-you-ready-to-collect-ap-exams-payments) Posted by [Andrew Larotonda](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda) on Sep 24, 2020 12:35:21 PM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/AP%20Exams.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/are-you-ready-to-collect-ap-exams-payments) Since your school district already uses [MySchoolBucks](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/collect-ap-exams-current) to manage student payments, you can easily leverage the same service parents know and trust to collect upcoming AP Exam registrations and fees!  [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/are-you-ready-to-collect-ap-exams-payments) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/are-you-ready-to-collect-ap-exams-payments#comments-listing) ## [Power Up this School Year with MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-up-this-school-year-with-myschoolbucks) Posted by [Andrew Larotonda](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda) on Sep 2, 2020 1:53:20 PM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/MSB-Power-Up-Intro_01.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-up-this-school-year-with-myschoolbucks) Schools nationwide are finding new and innovative ways to tackle the challenges of this unique school year. And while many of these plans are very complex, we’re here to help make sure collecting school payments stays simple. Last week, we launched our **[Power Up Email Series](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-power-ups#form)**, where we're sending helpful tips, training videos, and best practices directly to your inbox so you can maximize online payments this year. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-up-this-school-year-with-myschoolbucks) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-up-this-school-year-with-myschoolbucks#comments-listing) Topics: [Training](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/training), [New Features and Enhancements](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/new-features-and-enhancements), [New Features](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/new-features) ## [Starting this School Year with Remote Students? Here's An Easy Way to Manage Technology Rentals with MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/manage-technology-rentals-with-myschoolbucks) Posted by [Andrew Larotonda](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda) on Sep 2, 2020 1:51:56 PM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/invoiceforspotlightaug.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/manage-technology-rentals-with-myschoolbucks) We realize some of your students may be learning from home this school year. If your students are participating in hybrid or remote learning, chances are they are using a laptop or tablet issued from your school. If that's the case, we have a way to help you collect payments and manage those devices through MySchoolBucks. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/manage-technology-rentals-with-myschoolbucks) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/manage-technology-rentals-with-myschoolbucks#comments-listing) Topics: [School Store](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/school-store), [Resource Central](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/resource-central), [New Release](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/new-release) ## [\[Communication Checklist\] Encourage more online store payments this school year](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/encourage-more-online-store-payments-this-school-year-with-our-2020-21-communication-checklist) Posted by [Andrew Larotonda](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda) on Jul 17, 2020 11:50:16 AM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/BACKGROUNDFORSPOTLIGHT.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/encourage-more-online-store-payments-this-school-year-with-our-2020-21-communication-checklist) Help reduce cash handling this school year by making sure parents know how to pay for student fees online with MySchoolBucks. **Follow this checklist for guidance on how to use our new [School Store Communication Tools](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/mc-msb-store):** [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/encourage-more-online-store-payments-this-school-year-with-our-2020-21-communication-checklist) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/encourage-more-online-store-payments-this-school-year-with-our-2020-21-communication-checklist#comments-listing) Topics: [How to](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/how-to), [School Store](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/school-store), [Resource Central](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/resource-central) ## [\[Communication Checklist\] Encourage more online meal payments this school year](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/encourage-parents-to-pay-online-for-school-meals-with-our-2020-21-communication-checklist) Posted by [Andrew Larotonda](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda) on Jul 17, 2020 11:49:30 AM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/BACKGROUNDFORSPOTLIGHT.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/encourage-parents-to-pay-online-for-school-meals-with-our-2020-21-communication-checklist) Help reduce cash handling this school year and make sure parents know how to pay for school meals online with MySchoolBucks. **Follow this checklist for guidance on how to use our new communication tools:** [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/encourage-parents-to-pay-online-for-school-meals-with-our-2020-21-communication-checklist) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/encourage-parents-to-pay-online-for-school-meals-with-our-2020-21-communication-checklist#comments-listing) Topics: [How to](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/how-to), [School Store](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/school-store), [Resource Central](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/resource-central) ## [Introducing MySchoolBucks Resource Central](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/introducing-myschoolbucks-resource-central) Posted by [Andrew Larotonda](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda) on Jul 10, 2020 4:02:16 PM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/GettyImages-1095608518Spotlight.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/introducing-myschoolbucks-resource-central) We are excited to announce that **[MySchoolBucks Resource Central](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-resource-central) **is here! From communication tools to training videos and blog articles, *Resource Central* is a new space dedicated to helping you get the most from MySchoolBucks this school year. **Here's just some of what you'll find:** [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/introducing-myschoolbucks-resource-central) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/introducing-myschoolbucks-resource-central#comments-listing) Topics: [How to](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/how-to), [School Store](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/school-store), [Resource Central](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/resource-central) ## [How Can We Help With the New School Year?](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-can-we-help-with-the-new-school-year) Posted by [Andrew Larotonda](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda) on Jun 15, 2020 9:59:28 AM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/feedback%20header.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-can-we-help-with-the-new-school-year) With the new school year on the horizon, there are likely some unique challenges your district will need to face as you plan for start of school. As a valued MySchoolBucks partner, we want to know what we can do to help. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-can-we-help-with-the-new-school-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-can-we-help-with-the-new-school-year#comments-listing) Topics: [School Store](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/school-store), [back to school](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/back-to-school) [Next →](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/andrew-larotonda/page/2) [![Use our free tools to remind parents to pay online](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/msb-comm-tools-blog-sidenav-cta-spotlight.png "Use our free tools to remind parents to pay online")](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-resource-central#tools) ### Recent Articles ### Articles by Topic - [MySchoolBucks (51)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/tag/myschoolbucks) - [New Features and Enhancements (33)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/tag/new-features-and-enhancements) - 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