--- title: MySchoolBucks | Spotlight | Patricia Barrios --- - 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/patricia-barrios#home) - [Communication Tools](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/patricia-barrios#news) - [Spotlight Blog](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/patricia-barrios#contact) - [Log In](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/patricia-barrios#about) # MySchoolBucks Spotlight # Spotlight | Grow with MySchoolBucks ## Patricia Barrios ### Recent Posts ## [\[Power Hour Recap\] Preparing for Spring Fees & Events](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-hour-recap-preparing-for-spring-fees-events) Posted by [Patricia Barrios](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/patricia-barrios) on Jan 29, 2026 3:39:21 PM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Power%20Hour%20Recap-1.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-hour-recap-preparing-for-spring-fees-events) January's Power Hour was all about getting ready for the busy spring semester. The team, led by Senior Account Manager, Anthony Piazza, and MSB Activities expert, Ed Joiner, shared valuable insights on streamlining payments for spring fees and events. From AP exams to in-person payments, they covered a wide range of tools to help your district prepare. We've gathered the key takeaways below, and you can [watch the full replay here](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-power-hour-jan-21-2026). [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-hour-recap-preparing-for-spring-fees-events) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-hour-recap-preparing-for-spring-fees-events#comments-listing) Topics: [MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/myschoolbucks), [Webinar](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/webinar), [invoicing](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/invoicing), [Power Hour](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/power-hour), [Integrations](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/integrations) ## [\[Power Hour Recap\] Collecting Online Donations](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-hour-recap-collecting-online-donations) Posted by [Patricia Barrios](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/patricia-barrios) on Jan 7, 2026 3:37:22 PM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Power%20Hour%20Recap-1.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-hour-recap-collecting-online-donations) November's Power Hour was all about making online donations simple and effective. The MySchoolBucks team, along with a special guest from Follett, covered everything from new integrations to practical tips for creating and promoting your fundraising campaigns. We've gathered the key takeaways below, and you can watch the full replay at the end. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-hour-recap-collecting-online-donations) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-hour-recap-collecting-online-donations#comments-listing) Topics: [MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/myschoolbucks), [Webinar](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/webinar), [invoicing](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/invoicing), [Power Hour](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/power-hour), [Integrations](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/integrations) ## [\[Power Hour Recap\] Invoicing 201: Student Billing Programs](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-hour-recap-invoicing-201-student-billing-programs) Posted by [Patricia Barrios](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/patricia-barrios) on Nov 3, 2025 4:36:46 PM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Power%20Hour%20Recap-1.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/power-hour-recap-invoicing-201-student-billing-programs) October's Power Hour dug into advanced student program billing while the team fielded a live Q&A session. A segment on MSB Activities also showed how registration and attendance tie directly to invoicing. Catch the key takeaways below—and watch the full replay at the end. 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