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...

  American Senior High School (ASHS) senior Stephanie Ruiz has earned The Gates Scholarship, a reward given to students that covers the full cost of attendance that’s not already covered by other types of financial aid. The scholarship, along with the Florida Academic Scholar Award, the Woman of Tomorrow Scholarship and the George W. Jenkins Scholarship, allows Ruiz to attend her dream school, University of Miami (UM), on a full...

  Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School students Karla Alvarez, Rafael de la Cova and Ben Segall were named Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF) STAR Award recipients during a recent luncheon at the Miami Airport Convention Center by the Double Tree at Hilton Hotel. Each year, ISSF schools nominate their “Star” students to receive a Star Award which recognizes their achievements in the classrooms and community service...

  Principal Rene F. Rovirosa of Mater Lakes Academy (MLA) was named one of the top nine principals in the State of Florida by Florida TaxWatch. On April 19, Florida TaxWatch held their Principal Leadership Award dinner, and amongst the three nominees in the high school category, he was awarded the top principal. Florida TaxWatch is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute.  Florida TaxWatch established its...