Honor Society members Branley Borrego, Isabella Garcia and Giuliana Ladeira were among Miami Lakes K-8 Center students who brought more than 100 Halloween costumes toBranches Community Center in North Miami on Oct. 22. The students made new friends and played games with the kids at the center that serves low income families. It was the sixth year Miami Lakes K-8 Center honor society students hosted the costume drive, the school said.Photo:...

A “free throw and soccer championship” for boys and girls is set for Saturday, Nov. 9 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School.The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring the free event from 9 a.m. - noon at 6600 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes.Kids ages 9 - 14 maycompete. Lunch will be served and prizes will be awarded.The Knights of Columbus is a service organization and fraternity of Catholic men who support charity, unity, and patriotism.Their...

Threats made against schools, employees or students are increasing, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools says it will not tolerate such acts.Parents should be aware that threats – whether spoken, made over social media or even written on a bathroom wall – can be prosecuted as a felony offense at the state and federal levels.And for a child who is arrested, that can meanexpulsion from school and even a 21 day sentence in a juvenile...

Kids camps are available for teacher planning days, part of a town partnership with the YMCA.
On Oct. 25, Nov. 4, Nov. 11 and Nov. 27, there will be sports, health and wellness programs, games, arts and crafts and tutoring offered.
To register a child to attend sessions at the Roberto
Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87 Ave. in Miami Lakes, go to https://bit.ly/32K8bpT or call 786-370-7315.

Lawton Chiles Middle School is celebrating the value of respect during the month of October.Teachers recognized six students for excelling at their schoolwork, for having great attitudes in class and for showing leadership and respect toward their teachers and classmates.Principal Stephanie Tudor is shown with, from left,Caitlynne Edwards, Víctor Navarro; Jeancrist Bello;Bryan Pietrojimenez; Sophia Garcia and EsosaIghodaro.The school is at...