--- title: Heartland School Solutions | Connections | free downloads description: free downloads | --- [![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 ## [\[New Designs\] Free School Menu Templates For The 2026-27 School Year!](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/free-school-menu-templates) By [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/emily-schoeneck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Content_Offers/school%20menu%20template%20preview.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/free-school-menu-templates) Our school menu templates are now available for the 2026-27 school year. This year, we have a brand new set of designs, as well as an ADA-friendly format option. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/free-school-menu-templates) ## [We Surveyed over 90,000 Parents. Here's What We Learned About School Communication.](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/back-to-school-time-is-approaching) By [Nate Winans](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/nate-winans) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/BTS%20Blog%20Post%20Cover%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/back-to-school-time-is-approaching) Every year we offer free [MySchoolBucks](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home) materials so districts can share the benefits of online payments with parents. To make sure we're providing the best marketing resources to districts, we surveyed over 90,000 parents to learn more about how they receive school communications and used this information to grow our offerings!     [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/back-to-school-time-is-approaching) ## [How To Use Cafeteria Surveys to Grow Your Nutrition Program (+ FREE Survey Templates)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-to-use-cafeteria-surveys-to-grow-your-nutrition-program) By [Morgan Billings](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/morgan-billings) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/smiles.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-to-use-cafeteria-surveys-to-grow-your-nutrition-program) How great would it be if you only served foods that your students loved? Not only would it boost participation and sales, but it would also help [reduce food waste](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/simple-solutions-to-reduce-food-waste-in-schools). Although this is an admirable goal, figuring out what students like can be difficult. This is where cafeteria surveys can help. 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