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...

  Graduation Ceremonies Scheduled in May and June for Miami Lakes public schools 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.  Monday, May 21:  • Dade Christian Schools—Kindergarten Promotion, 6601 N.W....

  Pace High School seniors, Isabella Gonzalez, Ariana Gutierrez and Jorge Jebian, were honored with the Star Student Award by the Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF) at its 28th Annual “Star Award” Luncheon on April 18 at the Miami Airport Convention Center with over 900 guests in attendance. The ISSF unites accredited nonpublic schools to collaborate, share information and celebrate the success of its students. Each...

  Jose Marti MAST Academy (JMMA) announced its Silver Knight Award nominees for the 2017-2018 school year.  One Silver Knight and three Honorable Mentions in each category will be selected by a panel of independent judges on April 24 at Jungle Island. The Silver Knight winners will be announced at a ceremony on May 17 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami. Silver Knight winners will receive a $2,000 prize and the Honorable...