The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) High School Scholars Research Program at the University of Miami (UM) is a prestigious program designed for students interested in science. This program allows students to get hands-on experience by conducting seven weeks worth of biomedical research during the summer. Charles Lee Martinez, a junior at Barbara Goleman Senior High (BGHS), was recently accepted into this well-known research...

  HIALEAH MIAMI LAKES (HML) Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) members Stephany Sanchez (left) and Fiorela Serrano (right) qualified to compete at the DECA International Competition held at Atlanta on April 22 and 23. Both Sanchez and Serrano competed in the sports entertainment promotion event. They currently hold the position of vice president of the HML DECA chapter. This year, HML DECA staffed and managed the annual...

  The Monsignor Pace High School community gathered together on April 1 to celebrate the scholastic achievements of the student body at 2018 Pace Academic Awards ceremony. Nearly 200 students were honored for their academic accomplishments in individual subject areas as well as for each of Pace’s Signature Academies. Two students from each grade were also awarded trophies for Best All-Around, Service to School/Community and the...

  The 2017-2018 Miami-Dade Public school year is drawing to a close. Join these Miami Lakes area schools in celebrating their success and hard-work at their graduation or promotion ceremonies. Some are through invitation only, contact schools for more details.  Friday, May 25:  • Monsignor Edward Pace High School — Senior commencement will be held at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler Street at 10...

  Miami-Dade School Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman joined students, teachers, faculty and community members to celebrate “Bike to School” Day at Bob Graham Education Center. The special day helps raise awareness to create safer routes for bicycling and to emphasize the importance of physical activity among children. Pictured (from left) North Region Director Verena Cabrera, Councilmembers Marilyn Ruano, Ceasar Mestre and...