Teachers from the Hialeah Gardens High School English department used their language and visual arts skills to share a message of love and support in a Twitter post on April 2 for their students who are learning from home during the pandemic. They are, left to right: Kia Allen; Doris Barrionuevo; Trina Cabrisas; Eric Cainas; Stacey Cardet; Elizabeth Ceballos; Brittany Cormier; Yusel Carballo; Tacoma Foster; Marisela Giler; Jessica Iglesias;...

When the Monsignor Edward Pace High School Class of 2009 gathered for their 10-year reunion last fall, the night was about more than who looked good or who became a success. The class decided to create a scholarship for a Pace student in honor of two classmates – Orlando Figueredo and Reynaldo Llanes -- who had died. The class raised $550 toward the effort, the school said. Pace Senior Sarah Celestin received the first scholarship. Shown...

For her volunteer work for more than two years on behalf of the poor and homeless, Sofia Inguanzo has won two awards: The Prudential 2020 Spirit of Community Awards certificate of excellence, which describes her as one of the top student volunteers in Florida, and The President’s Volunteer Service Award, which came with a letter from President Donald Trump. Sophia, of Miami Lakes, attends Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest...

St. Thomas University has waived the requirement that high school students must submit SAT and ACT test scores when they apply to attend the school in the fall semester. The coronavirus epidemic has led to the closing of testing sites across the country, the school said. Students who have yet to take the exams may still be considered for admission to the university that is in Miami Gardens. Applicants who have already taken either...

To welcome prospective fifth graders to Miami Lakes Middle School, students and staff hosted their very first color run. The purpose of the event held in February was to introduce future Warriors and their parents to the school, at 6425 Miami Lakeway North, as well as to its magnet program. Over 100 kids attended and they and their parents were part of the fun, the school said. Shown above, from left to right are: Jenel Romero, magnet lead...