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April 21, 2009 6:52 pm

An Orcas Elementary student picking up garbage off the school grounds.

On Tuesday, April 21, Orcas Elementary kids got into the spirit of Earth Day, which is on Wednesday. They swept, picked up litter, and helped tidy up the school grounds.

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