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The district was also named 'Green Achievers,' the highest honor in the California Green Ribbon Schools recognition program

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The district was also named 'Green Achievers,' the highest honor in the California Green Ribbon Schools recognition program

The district was also named 'Green Achievers,' the highest honor in the California Green Ribbon Schools recognition program
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