Over 70 volunteers came together on Simple Service Saturday, a community service outreach partnership between Winton Woods City Schools and Messiah Lutheran Church, to serve senior citizens living in Greenhills and its surrounding communities. “April 28 started out to be a rainy day, but we were able to finish all our tasks,” said June Tessin of Messiah Lutheran.

Students from the Academy of Global Studies @ Winton Woods High School, WWHS Key Club members, and volunteers from Messiah Lutheran helped nine residents with yard work that included cleaning out flower beds, mulching, and planting flowers. “The day was a huge success, and we plan on helping our residents again in the fall,” said Tessin.

To be considered for future Simple Service Saturday events, please contact Tessin at Messiah Lutheran  at www.messiahgrh.org. 

Winton Woods City Schools received the Association of School Business Officials International’s (ASBO) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award for having met or exceeded the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability. The district was recognized for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending 2011. 

The Certificate of Excellence (COE) award confirms the school business office’s commitment to financial accountability and transparency. Recognition through the COE program can help strengthen a district’s presentation for bond issuance statements and promotes a high level of financial reporting. The award is sponsored by VALIC, a long time supporter of school business and a leading retirement plan provider.

Join sponsors Macy’s, SC Ministry Foundation, Rudemiller Family Medicine, Hart Pharmacy, The Kroger Co., Cincinnati Sports Medicine, Mercy Health HealthPlex, Cincinnati Federal Savings and Loan, Judy Harmony, Warsaw Federal Savings and Loan, The Model Group, Price Hill Chili, Hofmeyer and Sons, PepsiAmerica and Skally’s Old World Bakery in “Hoofin’ it Up the Hill!”  The seventh annual Price Hill Pacer 5K Run/Walk benefiting the community programs of Santa Maria Community Services and Price Hill Will takes place on Saturday, June 9 at 9 a.m.

The 5K (3.1 mile) course begins at Elder High School’s Schaeper Center at Vincent Avenue and runs through the surrounding neighborhoods.  New this year is the Hart 1 mile walk, sponsored by Hart Pharmacy, for those individuals wanting a less strenuous course.  Rewind 94.9 will get the party started with MC Steve Mann and Zumba warm up and cool down exercises will be led by Mercy Health Healthplex.