--- title: MySchoolBucks | Spotlight | How to description: How to | --- - 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/tag/how-to/page/1#home) - [Communication Tools](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/tag/how-to/page/1#news) - [Spotlight Blog](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/tag/how-to/page/1#contact) - [Log In](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/tag/how-to/page/1#about) # MySchoolBucks Spotlight # Spotlight | Grow with MySchoolBucks ## [\[New Feature\] 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) Posted by [Melissa Colopietro](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/melissa-colopietro) on Jul 31, 2024 1:07:33 PM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20-%20MSB%20Email%20Feature.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/new-feature-easily-send-invites-to-welcome-new-parents-to-myschoolbucks) We are excited to share a new tool to help get parents signed up for a MySchoolBucks account! With our *Email Invites* feature, admins can now easily trigger a welcome email directly to a parent's email address. This email showcases all the information they need to know about MySchoolBucks and makes it easy to create their account in just a few clicks. 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 More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/new-feature-easily-send-invites-to-welcome-new-parents-to-myschoolbucks) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/new-feature-easily-send-invites-to-welcome-new-parents-to-myschoolbucks#comments-listing) Topics: [MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/myschoolbucks), [How to](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/how-to), [New Features and Enhancements](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/new-features-and-enhancements), [Communications](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/communications), [New Features](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/new-features) ## [Check Out Support Central for Around-the-Clock Help](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/check-out-support-central-for-around-the-clock-help) Posted by [Melissa Colopietro](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/melissa-colopietro) on Jun 10, 2022 10:50:13 AM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Heartland-Support-Central-091521.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/check-out-support-central-for-around-the-clock-help)     [Heartland Support Central](https://help.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/s/) is here to help your district run smoothly all year round! In addition to nutrition support, Support Central houses product guides, step-by-step instructions, and more for MySchoolBucks. Check out four of our most popular MySchoolBucks guides below: [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/check-out-support-central-for-around-the-clock-help) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/check-out-support-central-for-around-the-clock-help#comments-listing) Topics: [School Payments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/school-payments), [MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/myschoolbucks), [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) ## [Getting Ready For GivingTuesday](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/getting-ready-for-givingtuesday) Posted by [Melissa Colopietro](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/melissa-colopietro) on Oct 28, 2021 1:45:01 PM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/giving-tuesday-spotlight-banner-oct-2021.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/getting-ready-for-givingtuesday) GivingTuesday is just around the corner! Created in 2012 as a simple idea, [GivingTuesday](https://www.givingtuesday.org/) encourages people to do extra good during the holiday season. Over the past nine years, it has grown into a movement inspiring millions of people around the world to donate and volunteer. Help your community get involved and support the causes that matter most to your school district. Join the global movement on November 30th and learn how to quickly accept donations through MySchoolBucks.  [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/getting-ready-for-givingtuesday) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/getting-ready-for-givingtuesday#comments-listing) Topics: [School Fundraising](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/school-fundraising), [How to](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/how-to), [School Store](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/school-store) ## [5 Features That Make Paying Online Easy](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/5-features-that-make-paying-online-easy) Posted by [Melissa Colopietro](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/melissa-colopietro) on Sep 23, 2021 4:01:00 PM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/5-features-to-make-paying-online-easy-091621.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/5-features-that-make-paying-online-easy) The new school year is here and it's busier than ever! MySchoolBucks is continuously evolving to meet your growing needs. Here are five features you may not know about that make it easier for your parents to pay online: [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/5-features-that-make-paying-online-easy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/5-features-that-make-paying-online-easy#comments-listing) Topics: [How to](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/how-to) ## [5 Ways to Get the Most From Your New MySchoolBucks Parent Portal](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/5-ways-to-get-the-most-from-your-new-myschoolbucks-parent-portal) Posted by [Aaron Thein](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/aaron-thein) on Aug 10, 2021 11:47:41 AM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/msb-spotlight-parent-portal-5-ways-aug2021.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/5-ways-to-get-the-most-from-your-new-myschoolbucks-parent-portal) This school year, MySchoolBucks wants to make it even easier for you to communicate with parents. That's why we recently introduced our brand-new Parent Portal.  When parents log into the MySchoolBucks website or mobile app, they'll now see important announcements and links that you can customize based on your schools specific needs. There are countless ways to engage parents, but here are five ideas to help get you started: [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/5-ways-to-get-the-most-from-your-new-myschoolbucks-parent-portal) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/5-ways-to-get-the-most-from-your-new-myschoolbucks-parent-portal#comments-listing) Topics: [How to](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/how-to) ## [Here's Your 2021-22 MySchoolBucks Back To School Checklist](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/heres-your-2021-22-myschoolbucks-back-to-school-checklist) Posted by [Melissa Colopietro](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/melissa-colopietro) on Aug 10, 2021 11:43:48 AM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/msb-spotlight-checklist-aug2021.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/heres-your-2021-22-myschoolbucks-back-to-school-checklist) The new school year is almost here! Make sure your district is prepared with this easy to follow checklist: [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/heres-your-2021-22-myschoolbucks-back-to-school-checklist) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/heres-your-2021-22-myschoolbucks-back-to-school-checklist#comments-listing) Topics: [How to](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/how-to) ## [How to Set Up the New Parent Portal in MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-to-set-up-the-new-parent-portal-in-myschoolbucks) Posted by [Renee Piazza](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/renee-piazza) on Jan 29, 2021 8:58:54 AM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/parent-portal-msb-training-videos-spotlight-banner-jan-2021.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-to-set-up-the-new-parent-portal-in-myschoolbucks) The new Parent Portal gives you a better way to communicate with parents, while offering them an improved user experience and an easier way to make payments. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-to-set-up-the-new-parent-portal-in-myschoolbucks) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-to-set-up-the-new-parent-portal-in-myschoolbucks#comments-listing) Topics: [How to](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/how-to) ## [Updated Training Videos Now Available](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/updated-training-videos-now-available) Posted by [Aaron Thein](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/aaron-thein) on Jan 29, 2021 8:57:02 AM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/MSB/Product%20Spotlight/msb-training-videos-spotlight-banner-jan-2021.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/updated-training-videos-now-available) Get to know MySchoolBucks a little better this year with free access to dozens of fresh, [new training videos](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-learning-center) for you and your staff.  Learn how to understand the dashboard, navigate key features, view reports, reconcile payments, and more! [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/updated-training-videos-now-available) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/updated-training-videos-now-available#comments-listing) Topics: [How to](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/topic/how-to) ## [How to Collect Donations Through Your Online Store](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-to-collect-donations-through-your-online-store) Posted by [Aaron Thein](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/author/aaron-thein) on Nov 11, 2020 11:50:00 AM [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/msb-store-donations-spotlight-header-nov2020.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-to-collect-donations-through-your-online-store) Now, more than ever, schools are looking for ways to support their communities in this time of need.  With MySchoolBucks, you can safely and securely collect donation payments online right through your school store. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-to-collect-donations-through-your-online-store) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/how-to-collect-donations-through-your-online-store#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) ## [\[Communication Checklist\] 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) [Next →](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-spotlight/tag/how-to/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 - 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