--- title: Heartland School Solutions | Connections | School Payments (2) description: School Payments | (2) --- [![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 ## [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) ## [Unpaid Meal Charges Got You Down? We Can Help!](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/help-recoup-negative-meal-balances-with-the-new-myschoolbucks-feature) By [Renee Piazza](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/renee-piazza) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/unpaid-meal-charges-got-you-down.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/help-recoup-negative-meal-balances-with-the-new-myschoolbucks-feature) School cafeterias serve millions of meals to students each day. And as the end of the school year approaches, so does the uneasy task of collecting unpaid student meal balances. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/help-recoup-negative-meal-balances-with-the-new-myschoolbucks-feature) ## [Happy Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! Here Are Some Fun Ways To Celebrate](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-afterschool-professionals-appreciation-week-here-are-some-fun-ways-to-celebrate) By [Nate Winans](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/nate-winans) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/SocialGraphic-General4.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-afterschool-professionals-appreciation-week-here-are-some-fun-ways-to-celebrate) [This week](https://naaweb.org/naa-events/afterschool-professionals-appreciation-week) schools and programs nationwide are celebrating all that afterschool professionals do each day! It's a time to recognize those who work with students during out-of-school hours, including community partners, afterschool program staff, and youth and child care workers.  [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-afterschool-professionals-appreciation-week-here-are-some-fun-ways-to-celebrate) ## [7 Things to Consider When Evaluating Before or After School Management Software](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/7-things-to-consider-when-evaluating-before-after-school-management-software) By [Renee Piazza](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/renee-piazza) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Before%20and%20After%20Care.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/7-things-to-consider-when-evaluating-before-after-school-management-software) As a childcare director, one of your main goals is to deliver successful and engaging programs for students. That means managing registration, taking payments, and communicating with parents are all vital and equally important.  [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/7-things-to-consider-when-evaluating-before-after-school-management-software) ## [How Mobile Shopping Trends Are Shaping the Way Districts Collect Fees](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-mobile-shopping-trends-are-shaping-the-way-districts-collect-fees) By [Aaron Thein](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/aaron-thein) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Smiling%20family%20in%20car%20with%20phone-1.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-mobile-shopping-trends-are-shaping-the-way-districts-collect-fees) In 2018 mobile commerce sales in the U.S. [reached a record $208 billion](https://retail.emarketer.com/article/exploring-mobile-shopping-habits-of-us-consumers/5c05abfdb979f106fcc37580), representing over 39% of all ecommerce sales. This year, that figure is expected to grow to over $270 billion. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-mobile-shopping-trends-are-shaping-the-way-districts-collect-fees) ## [Heartland Announces a New Partnership with PowerSchool](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/heartland-announces-new-partnership-with-powerschool) By [Erica Prismantas](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/erica-prismantas) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog_Header_PS.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/heartland-announces-new-partnership-with-powerschool) Having been a part of the K-12 industry for decades, we know that your student information system is like the central control room for your school district. It’s how schools keep track of all student data, from grading and test scores, tracking student attendance, building class schedules, and everything in between. So when data can flow easily – and securely – between your SIS and other programs in your district, it can really save time and bring added efficiencies for school administrators, parents, and students. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/heartland-announces-new-partnership-with-powerschool) ## [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) ## [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) ## [MySchoolBucks Wants to Help Grow Your School Nutrition Program!](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/myschoolbucks-is-here-to-help-fund-your-school-nutrition-program) By [Christoph Grosse](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/christoph-grosse) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/blog-growth-grants.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/myschoolbucks-is-here-to-help-fund-your-school-nutrition-program) The 2017-18 school year is almost here! You and your staff are ready to start another year of serving students healthy meals everyday. What if you had more funds to promote your program and boost participation? **[MySchoolBucks](https://www.myschoolbucks.com) and [Heartland School Solutions](https://www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com/school-solutions) are excited to offer [Growth Grants](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-grant) for the start of the 2017-18 school year!** [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/myschoolbucks-is-here-to-help-fund-your-school-nutrition-program) ## [Tips to Help with Student Lunch Debt for the New School Year](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/tips-to-help-with-student-lunch-debt-for-the-new-school-year) By [Renee Pisaturo](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/renee-pisaturo) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/June_2017/school-lunch-debt.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/tips-to-help-with-student-lunch-debt-for-the-new-school-year) Recently, much media attention has been focused on school cafeterias and the (seemingly) controversial methods used when students cannot pay for their meal. Cafeteria staff have an obligation to balance feeding hungry kids, maintaining financial stability, and following district guidelines. 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