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In the spring of 2013, Tallahassee Community College is expanding its offerings to include a Water Quality Technician Certificate and an Environmental Science Technology A.S. Degree.

The new programs represent the first phase of TCC’s Wakulla Environmental Institute, with the goal of preparing the next generation of environmental professionals.

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On Saturday, Oct. 6, the day was warm, sunny and truly perfect for Shadeville’s 29th Fall Festival.

From the giant slide, face painting, pumpkin decorating, sand treasures all around to the super soaker the games were full of fanciful fun.

Many thanks to the school’s faithful PTO members, business partners, CVFD volunteer firefighters, school resource officer, faculty and staff, as well as the terrific classroom volunteers who put in hours and hours ensuring the event would be a huge success.

Tallahassee Community College’s Office of Financial Aid is hosting its annual Scholarship Fair on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

The Scholarship Fair provides current and prospective TCC students with the chance to meet one-on-one with scholarship administrators, who will be available to provide information regarding the college’s many scholarship opportunities.

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October Teachers of the Month are Medart Elementary School’s Ginger Pooser and Wakulla Middle School’s Kathy Spivey. Wakulla High School’s Employee of the Month is paraprofessional Patricia Broadway.

Superintendent David Miller and the Wakulla County School Board applaud the dependability and dedication these employees bring to the District, as well as the positive attitude they display on behalf of the students, schools, the profession of education and communities they serve.