What is PaySchools Central?

PaySchools Central is an easy-to-use online payment portal designed for Otsego families. With it, you can manage and pay for student lunches, fees (like extracurriculars, field trips, or other school charges), and more — all in one place. It works from your computer or smartphone, and offers convenience features like setting up automatic payments, reviewing purchase history, and receiving alerts when balances are low.

Key Features & Benefits for Parents

• Add money to your child’s lunch account quickly and securely. 
• Pay required or optional school fees in the same system. 
• Auto-Replenishment: you can set a threshold so your child’s lunch account refills automatically when it drops below a set amount. 
• View transaction history to see what students have bought, what fees you’ve paid, etc. 
• Manage multiple students in one account, even across different grade levels. 
• Set meal restrictions (if desired), payment methods, and receive notifications (balance alerts, deadlines).