In September, officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), from Evanston, Illinois, announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program.These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered next spring.To be considered for a Merit...

The Miami-Dade County School Board unanimously approved two items proposed by Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman to renew and extend the services of the Inspector General for an additional three years, and also endorse November 17 as National Parental Involvement Day.“The Miami-Dade County Inspector General’s Office has provided knowledgeable, experienced and independent investigatory and audit services to Miami-Dade County Public...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools opened its enrollment period for magnet programs across the school district on Saturday, October 1. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, January 15, 2017.In addition to the many exciting programs that were offered last year, parents and students will be able to choose from new and innovative magnet programs that were created for the 2016-2017 school year. Magnet programs offer unique thematic strands...

On October 7, Pace High School will induct four new members into the Pace Hall of Fame during halftime of the 2016 Homecoming football game against Clewiston High School. The inductees, all Pace Alumni, are Pace Dean of Students Samuel Lilly (Class of 1975), Roderick “Rod” Mack (Class of 1995), and husband and wife Daniel Delgado (Class of 1997) and Kristina Bergolla Delgado (Class of 1998).“Mr. Lilly,” as he is...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) number one priority is always the safety and wellbeing of students and staff. Through ongoing site assessments by the District’s environmental inspectors, every precaution is being taken to ensure that schools across the District are safe and free from conditions that may further heighten the spread of Zika. A comprehensive communication strategy continues to be utilized to notify...