Schools throughout the area celebrated Christmas last week prior to the winter break, with those at Hills Elementary School being no exception. In addition to concerts, Santa’s workshops and writing letters, pupils were treated to a visit from the Grinch, as he made a stop Dec. 17. Children were delighted to see the former “mean one,” who arrived at the school in a special sleigh provided by those at Eastern Construction and Excavating Inc., of Steubenville. Pupils wore green Grinch-themed attire for the occasion.

— Contributed