--- title: Heartland School Solutions | Connections (13) description: (13) --- [![Heartland-AGPC-logo-main](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Heartland_May2018/images/Heartland-AGPC-logo-main.png?width=168&height=31&name=Heartland-AGPC-logo-main.png)](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en) ![Heartland](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Heartland_May2018/images/aglobalpaymentscompany_identifier_grey.png) - [Back to Main Site](https://www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com/) - [Back to Main Site](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/) - Products - [Nutrition Technology](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/nutrition-technology) - [Payment Solutions](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/payment-solutions) - Support - [Support Central](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/support-central) - [Technical Consulting](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/consulting) - Events - [Training Events](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/training-events) - [Shows and Conferences](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/shows-and-conferences) - [Connect 2026](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/connect) - About - [Our Story](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/about/our-story) - [Partnerships](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/integrations) - [Careers](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/about/careers) - Resources - [Webinars](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/webinars-nutrition) - [Guides & Templates](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/resources/guides-templates) - [Blog](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com) # ![Connections Blog](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/LP_Templates/Connections-Blog/Connections-Blog-Logo-2024.svg) Fresh insights for school leaders ## [See Us at SNA Virtual Expo 2018](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/see-us-at-sna-virtual-expo-2018) By [Mary Ryan](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/mary-ryan) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/sna-virtual-expo-2018.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/see-us-at-sna-virtual-expo-2018) Stop by and say hi at [SNA's second annual Virtual Expo](https://schoolnutrition.org/meetings/virtual-expo/2018/)!  This is your chance to earn CEUs, connect with your peers, and visit 30+ industry representatives (including us) all from the comfort of your home or office! [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/see-us-at-sna-virtual-expo-2018) ## [Happy Holidays (+ 2017 Most Popular Blog Posts)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-holidays-2017) By [Claire Turner](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/2017-happy-holidays-01-01.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-holidays-2017) **From all of us at Heartland, we'd like to wish you a happy holiday season and a joyful new year!** [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-holidays-2017) ## [Join us in Nashville for our Heartland Training Conference!](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/join-us-in-nashville-for-our-heartland-training-conference) By [Claire Turner](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/blog-htc.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/join-us-in-nashville-for-our-heartland-training-conference) [Registration is open](http://www.regonline.com/htc-2018) for next year's [Heartland Training Conference](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/htc-2018) in Nashville, TN! Join us on April 10-12 for extensive software training, guest speakers, open forum discussions, and amazing content. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/join-us-in-nashville-for-our-heartland-training-conference) ## [Lower Your Risk: Five Ways to Help Keep Your School Data Secure](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/lower-your-risk-five-ways-you-can-help-keep-your-school-data-secure) By [Renee Pisaturo](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/renee-pisaturo) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/blog-security.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/lower-your-risk-five-ways-you-can-help-keep-your-school-data-secure) We’ve all heard recent news coverage around the latest hacks, security breaches, and the like. In a world where electronic information is the new norm, a school environment can be at risk of exposing sensitive information involving students, parents, and staff. Cybersecurity is at the forefront of many industries, including the K-12 space, and can be a challenge to address. Here are some reminders to help ensure your school data is secure:   [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/lower-your-risk-five-ways-you-can-help-keep-your-school-data-secure) ## [Congratulations to the MySchoolBucks Growth Grant Recipients!](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/congratulations-to-the-myschoolbucks-growth-grant-recipients) By [Renee Pisaturo](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/renee-pisaturo) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/growth-grant-blog.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/congratulations-to-the-myschoolbucks-growth-grant-recipients) Earlier this year, in an effort to help promote student participation in lunchrooms, the [**MySchoolBucks Growth Grant Program**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/myschoolbucks-is-here-to-help-fund-your-school-nutrition-program) offered additional funding to school nutrition programs nationwide. We wanted to help get students pumped up about school lunch in ways that were specific to each of your lunch programs and the ideas came pouring in. Out of 225 applications, we were thrilled to award 86 school districts with Growth Grants for the 2017-18 school year!  **Take a look at how some of the funds were used:** --- [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/congratulations-to-the-myschoolbucks-growth-grant-recipients) ## [How to Plan the Perfect Thanksgiving Feast](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-to-plan-the-perfect-thanksgiving-feast) By [Morgan Billings](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/morgan-billings) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/November_2017/school-lunch-program-tips-for-thanksgiving.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-to-plan-the-perfect-thanksgiving-feast) Thanksgiving is around the corner and we know that you are always looking for fun and creative ways to celebrate in your schools! What better of a way to celebrate than by serving a Thanksgiving themed meal to your students. **Here's some ideas to help you get ready!** [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-to-plan-the-perfect-thanksgiving-feast) ## [Getting Started with Farm to School](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/getting-started-with-farm-to-school) By [Aaron Thein](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/aaron-thein) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/October_2017/getting-started-with-farm-to-school.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/getting-started-with-farm-to-school) I'm sure no one will be shocked to hear that Farm to School has been growing in popularity over the last few years.  So much so, that a recent national Farm to School Census conducted by the USDA, showed that [roughly 42% of all districts surveyed participate in farm to school activities](https://farmtoschoolcensus.fns.usda.gov/overview-farm-school-census-2015).   These programs include serving local foods in school meals, holding taste tests and food demonstrations showcasing local foods, and planning student field trips to farms or orchards.  Another 16% of school districts surveyed plan to start farm to school activities in the future. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/getting-started-with-farm-to-school) ## [See How Schools Celebrated National School Lunch Week 2017](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-schools-celebrated-national-school-lunch-week-2017) By [Claire Turner](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/Blog_Header_Template-nslw17.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-schools-celebrated-national-school-lunch-week-2017) [National School Lunch Week](http://schoolnutrition.org/Meetings/Events/NSLW/2017/) is a week long celebration of all the wonderful work school nutrition programs do on the daily! This year's theme, School Lunch: Recipes For Success, encouraged schools nationwide to share how their own unique, *secret ingredients* that help make their program's shine. **We're excited to share some of the fun celebrations schools *cooked* up this year:** [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-schools-celebrated-national-school-lunch-week-2017) ## [MySchoolBucks now integrates with SchoolFunds Online by TRA](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/myschoolbucks-now-integrates-with-schoolfunds-online-by-tra) By [Renee Pisaturo](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/renee-pisaturo) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/Blog_Header_Template-TRA.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/myschoolbucks-now-integrates-with-schoolfunds-online-by-tra) We've recently established a new partnership with **SchoolFunds Online by TRA** - and we couldn’t be more psyched about it! Developed for and by school bookkeepers, SchoolFunds Online is a comprehensive accounting system engineered to meet the needs of a dynamic school environment to automate funds management. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/myschoolbucks-now-integrates-with-schoolfunds-online-by-tra) ## [Heartland Welcomes MealViewer](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/mealviewer-joins-heartland) By [Erica Prismantas](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/erica-prismantas) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/blog-header-mealviewer.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/mealviewer-joins-heartland) We’re thrilled to announce that MealViewer has joined the Heartland family!  [**MealViewer**](https://www.mealviewer.com/directors-home/) is a communication tool for parents, students, and schools that can help boost participation and grow your program. 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