Miami Lakes K-8 Center art teachers Gary Anuez, Maria Marti, and Maria Ordaz, along with music teachers Sara Cino and two-time Grammy nominated musician Mario Ortiz, celebrated the talents of the graduating students at the Fine Arts Night held in May at the school. This annual event, going on six years, brings together the art and sounds of the talented students under the tutelage of these encouraging teachers. The music played by...

Hope Kids School at Hope Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue in Miami Lakes, is accepting students for Pre-K, VPK, kindergarten and summer camps. Sandi Pickard is the school’s Director. Students recently witnessed the changing of caterpillars to butterflies, and watched them munch on the class’ milkweed plant. From the start of the school year, children learn about pumpkins, pilgrims, wise men, and...

Boston University awarded academic degrees to 6,845 students in May. Among the graduates was Rachel Ling of Miami Lakes who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Studies.
University of Alabama student Alexa Damarys Cruz of Miami Lakes was named to the Dean’s List for Spring 2017. The UA Dean’s List honors full-time undergraduate students with an academic record of 3.5 or above.

Bob Graham Education Center nominated Christina Done and her family for their involvement to inspire other families at the school. The Done Family has been nominated as the Family of the Year for the 2016-2017 school.“We are thankful for all that they did to make BGEC a better place to learn and grow,” said principal Yecenia Martinez-Lopez. “More importantly, they brought families together and they are to be commended for...

Mater Academy student Chakeya Reece recently was named the recipient of the Miami-Dade Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University’s Book Scholarship.The Book Scholarship honors high school juniors who have distinguished themselves in their communities by their significant commitment to community services.An actual book was awarded to Reece, along with a scholarship, to attend the Daytona Beach historically black college.Former Miami...