Monsignor Edward Pace (PACE) celebrated some of its brightest students as the school’s annual National Honor Society (NHS) Induction Ceremony took place on December 4.The traditional induction ceremony and dinner took place in the school’s Spartan Center where students were joined by family members, Pace administration, faculty and staff. A thorough selection process took place to identify current students in grades 10-12 with a 3.5 grade...

Mater Academy senior Kevin Mendez recently won the University of Central Florida’s Peagasus Scholarships Award making him the first student from his high school to win the award.Pegasus Scholarships Programs are awarded to entering high school graduates by undergraduate admissions to recognize outstanding academic performance.Mendez qualifies for scholarship programs including the National Merit Scholarship, National Achievement Scholarship,...

Miami Lakes residents Perla Tabares Hantman has been re-elected as chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board for the 2018-2019 school year. It’s the 11th time she was elected to lead the nation’s fourth largest school district. Hantman, who represents District 4 which includes Miami Lakes and Hialeah, was originally elected to the School Board in 1996.She was the first Hispanic woman to serve as Chair, and has previously served from...

On November 16, members of the Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML) National Honor Society (NHS) participated in a team building field trip to the Ropes TRAC Course at Florida International University’s (FIU) Biscayne campus.The event was funded through a Miami Lakes Town Foundation mini-grant, which provides funds for local groups to support youth programs, beautification projects, and cultural events. The mini-grants awarded this year were provided...

On Saturday, October 27, The Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA) held its 46th annual South Florida Journalism Day convention at Florida International University (FIU).Schools from across the district came together to learn, collaborate and compete in all things media; from layout and design, to news stories, broadcasting and film.Miami Lakes Educational Center’s (MLEC) journalism students were in attendance, along with student...