Several years ago, second grade gifted and dance teacher, Christina Herrera, accepted the challenge to form a dance troupe at Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE). In a short period of time, the troupe flourished and grew. The students participating learned how to stay strong under stress, as they learned to express their emotions through movement.  They learned a variety of dance styles, and strengthened their bodies. The girls in the...

  For the first time in school history, the Hialeah Miami Lakes High marching band will perform with local middle school bands in an effort to recruit the students to attend the high school and march with the Trojans. The marching bands from Miami Lakes and Palm Springs Middle schools and Miami Lakes K-8 Center will perform with the Trojans marching band at Concert Under the Stars, which is scheduled for 6 p.m., Friday, April 13, at...

  The American Patriots (AP) runners are a group of student athletes with special needs at American Senior High School (ASHS). These athletes are coached like varsity athletes and have achieved milestones. Most of the students run miles without stopping, and a few can run or walk the entire distance. These athletes train weekly to compete in all types of marathon events in Miami- Dade County. The last event AP Runners participated in...

  Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) congratulated its students for earning awards at the South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair.   Nazli Zanabria earned a first place in the Middle School Bridge Category. Amanda Saiz and Tyler Roldan earned an honorable mention for their bridges. David Coira, Giovanni Sanchez, Yan Cartaya, George Diaz and Shaila Petrov earned the Superior award.  Kayla Brito, Emily Sosa and...

  Bob Graham Educational Center’s (BGEC) Bobcat Dance Team headed to Nationals for an experience of a life time. In addition, they were invited to perform for Disney's Performing Arts in Disney Springs. They competed four group routines, eleven solos, and a duet against other competitors nationwide for Contest of Champions.  The Bobcats came home with two first place national awards, and a plaque for their superior job at the...