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Hills Bank donates to area schools
Hills Bank, as part of its Classroom Cash program, announced it has donated more than $8,600 to area schools.
The bank announced the following donations:
Highland ($1,537.17)
Hillcrest Academy ($790.66)
Mid-Prairie ($4,542.43)
Washington ($1,748.59)
These funds will be used to support programs and services that enhance student educational experiences.
Since 2004, $34,677.81 has been donated to the Highland Community School District, $25,614.29 to Hillcrest Academy, $114,719.99 to the Mid-Prairie Community School District, and $18,663.14 to the Washington Community School District. Classroom Cash card holders have earned a total of over $1.2 million for participating area schools.
“With every swipe of their Hills Bank debit card, over 12,600 customers generate donations from Hills Bank to their designated public school district or private school in our local communities,” said a news release from the bank. “There is no charge to the school or to our customers; it’s just a great way to make a difference for area students.”
“A vital part of Hills Bank’s mission is to give back to our community,” said Dwight O. Seegmiller, President and CEO, Hills Bank. “This program allows our customers to help simply by swiping their Hills Bank debit card. The more they use their card, the more our community schools benefit.”
For more information about participating in Classroom Cash, visit www.HillsBank.com/ClassroomCash or any Hills Bank location.
Cindy Michel (left) from Hills Bank presents Highland Board President Nate Robinson with a Classroom Cash check for $1,537.17. (Photo submitted)
Jo Edgington (left) and Kris Burns (center) from Hills Bank present Mid-Prairie Superintendent Mark Schneider with a Classroom Cash check for $4,542.43. (Photo submitted)
Tyler Coblentz (left) and Kris Burns (right) from Hills Bank present Hillcrest AcademyPrincipal Dwight Gingerich (second from left) and Director of Advancement Jeremy Ours (second from right) with a Classroom Cash check for $790.66. (Photo submitted)
Angela Langstraat (left) and Becky Mougin (right) from Hills Bank present WashingtonSuperintendent Willie Stone with a Classroom Cash check for $1,748.59. (Photo submitted)
