--- title: Happy holidays from MySchoolBucks ⭐️ (+Our top 10 blogs of the year) description: From the MySchoolBucks family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season! Take a look at our 5 most popular posts this year. image: https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/MSB%20happy%20holidays%20blog%20header.jpg --- - 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/happy-holidays-from-myschoolbucks-2024#home) - [Communication Tools](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/happy-holidays-from-myschoolbucks-2024#news) - [Spotlight Blog](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/happy-holidays-from-myschoolbucks-2024#contact) - [Log In](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/happy-holidays-from-myschoolbucks-2024#about) # MySchoolBucks Spotlight # Spotlight | Grow with MySchoolBucks # Happy holidays from MySchoolBucks ⭐️ (+Our top 10 blogs of the year) Posted by [Melissa Amidon](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/melissa-amidon) on Dec 12, 2024 1:02:59 PM ![MSB happy holidays blog header 2024](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MSB%20happy%20holidays%20blog%20header%202024.jpg?width=750&height=324&name=MSB%20happy%20holidays%20blog%20header%202024.jpg)   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:   ![end of year checklist header-1](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/end%20of%20year%20checklist%20header-1.png?width=683&height=296&name=end%20of%20year%20checklist%20header-1.png)   # [Your End-of-Year Checklist: 4 tasks to complete before summer to make next year easier](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/take-a-look-at-this-end-of-year-checklist-with-myschoolbucks) The end of the school year goes by quickly! We've put together a few steps you can take to ensure MySchoolBucks is up-to-date and ready for the new year.   [![Read here](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/434266/a124ea74-cb7d-4460-a36d-84f8b00eadff.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/434266/a124ea74-cb7d-4460-a36d-84f8b00eadff)   ---   ![spring fees blog header-1](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/spring%20fees%20blog%20header-1.png?width=681&height=295&name=spring%20fees%20blog%20header-1.png)   # [Don't forget to collect these 5 school fees this spring](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/dont-forget-to-collect-these-5-school-fees-this-spring) Spring is approaching, and it's time to plan for your district's fees. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or school staff, we've got you covered. Here are five key fees to remember as you prepare for the season ahead.   [![Read here](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/434266/af320c0e-9f30-4b08-8843-3c76ae195373.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/434266/af320c0e-9f30-4b08-8843-3c76ae195373)     ---   ![msb tool guide header-1](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/msb%20tool%20guide%20header-1.png?width=690&height=299&name=msb%20tool%20guide%20header-1.png)   # [Get the word out: A guide to using our free parent communication tools](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/get-the-word-out-a-guide-to-using-our-free-parent-communication-tools) # Ensuring families stay informed on important student information is a priority for all schools, especially at the beginning of the year. Here's your guide to the key resources you should be using to keep parents informed.   [![Read here](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/434266/4d2748a9-c453-4263-a184-05bf2b6d34c4.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/434266/4d2748a9-c453-4263-a184-05bf2b6d34c4)     ---   ![outstanding invoices blog header-1](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/outstanding%20invoices%20blog%20header-1.png?width=690&height=299&name=outstanding%20invoices%20blog%20header-1.png)   # [How to manage outstanding fees with invoicing](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-to-manage-outstanding-fees-with-invoicing) # School districts often need to collect unpaid fees from students and parents before the academic year ends. Here's how you can easily manage outstanding fees using MySchoolBucks.   [![Read here](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/434266/0d412f01-a2d5-4024-999a-c6035aad421d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/434266/0d412f01-a2d5-4024-999a-c6035aad421d)     ---   ![account manager header-1](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/account%20manager%20header-1.png?width=690&height=310&name=account%20manager%20header-1.png)   # [Here to Help: Prepare for the school year with your Account Manager](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/prepare-for-the-2024-2025-school-year-with-help-from-your-account-manager) Your Account Manager is there to support your school and help you succeed. They can assist with answering questions, exploring new features, improving payment collection, and expanding your school store. Learn more about how our Account Managers can support you and meet the team. [![Read here](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/434266/c78fc8ca-c38d-4d0f-b8b9-fa4bdaec815e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/434266/c78fc8ca-c38d-4d0f-b8b9-fa4bdaec815e)     ---   ![new-features](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new-features.png?width=690&height=300&name=new-features.png)   # [In case you missed it: Check out these new MSB features from 2024](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/in-case-you-missed-it-check-out-these-new-msb-features-from-2024) It's been a jam-packed year already with new features to MySchoolBucks! In case you missed it, here’s a look at just a few of those exciting updates, including customizing and mass-editing invoice reminders. [![Read here](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/434266/ea32367b-e57d-4b73-9187-246a48737c17.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/434266/ea32367b-e57d-4b73-9187-246a48737c17)     ---   ![Blog Header - MSB Email Feature-1](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20-%20MSB%20Email%20Feature-1.png?width=690&height=299&name=Blog%20Header%20-%20MSB%20Email%20Feature-1.png)   # [\[New Feature\] Easily send invites to welcome new parents to MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/new-feature-easily-send-invites-to-welcome-new-parents-to-myschoolbucks) One of our most popular new features is the parent Email Invite. Whether you want to send a single invite to a specific parent or invite parents associated with a whole student group, you can get emails out right when you need to. [![Read here](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/434266/49b58dec-d6d5-4ad6-a0f6-589b238e7d7a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/434266/49b58dec-d6d5-4ad6-a0f6-589b238e7d7a)     ---   ![back to school header-1](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/back%20to%20school%20header-1.png?width=690&height=299&name=back%20to%20school%20header-1.png)   # [Your to-do list to getting ahead for back-to-school](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/review-this-to-do-list-while-planning-for-back-to-school) We love helping our customers make the start of school more simple. Check out our to-do list to get ahead for back-to-school.   [![Read here](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/434266/e7e19488-f708-438e-bc97-84eb9041a656.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/434266/e7e19488-f708-438e-bc97-84eb9041a656)     ---   ![tap-to-pay](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tap-to-pay.png?width=690&height=299&name=tap-to-pay.png)   # [Tap your way to more payments with MSB Anywhere](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/tap-your-way-to-more-payments-with-msb-anywhere-bogo-sale-on-new-card-readers) MSB Anywhere can now accept tap-to-pay transactions with Apple Pay®, Google Pay™, and contactless chip cards (EMV)!  [![Read here](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/434266/85d0dba3-e4f5-4fba-b703-2613e7201a0a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/434266/85d0dba3-e4f5-4fba-b703-2613e7201a0a)     ---   ![leeds](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/leeds.png?width=690&height=299&name=leeds.png)   # [How one centralized payments platform helped Leeds City School District](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-one-centralized-payments-platform-helped-leeds-city-school-district) # I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Ryan Miller, who serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Leeds City Schools in Alabama. 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