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Mills Pond School Of St. James Raises Over $21K At Fun Run

The money was raised for the school's Cultural Arts program. Check out photos.

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Mills Pond PTA Fun Run was held on Oct. 19 and raised more than $21,000. (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)
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Mills Pond PTA Fun Run was held on Oct. 19 and raised more than $21,000. (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)
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Mills Pond PTA Fun Run was held on Oct. 19 and raised more than $21,000. (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)

ST. JAMES, NY — Mills Pond Elementary School students sprinted, laughed and partied at their annual PTA Fun Run fundraiser on Oct. 19, the Smithtown School District announced.

The fundraiser raised more than $21,000 for the school’s Cultural Arts program.

After marching out by class holding banners, the students ran laps on the field as family members cheered and took pictures.

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Because the fundraiser exceeded the $15,000 goal, Principal Ireen Westrack and teachers aide, Miss Lori, agreed to be "silly string" targets.

Principal Ireen Westrack (left) and teachers aide, Miss Lori, were "silly string" targets. (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)

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