Around 55 professionals from a plethora of careers shared their expertise at Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s annual Career Day on February 5. Students spent the day traveling from class to class, learning about jobs as varied as engineers and politicians, to artists and flight medics. They got a first-hand look at K9 dog units, a bomb defusing robot from the City of Miami’s Bomb Squad, and a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue...

  Graduation dates for local schools are now available through Miami Dade County Public School’s website www.dadeschools.net. Graduation dates and times are as follows: On Wednesday, June 1: Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High – U.S. Century Bank Arena at FIU at 10 a.m. Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy – Adrienne Arsht Center at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, June 2: American Senior High – U.S. Century Bank Arena at FIU at 3...

  The Graham Companies announced the winners of “I Can Make A Difference” Main Street Banner Art Contest. With over 200 submissions, only 26 pieces were able to be showcased on the light poles in the median along Main Street. The artwork submissions were judged by 13 individuals who selected the top piece of work for Elementary, Middle and High School students. The top Elementary School submission was from Bob Graham...

  The Miami-Dade County Public School Board unanimously approved two items proposed by Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman at its regular meeting this week. The first item promotes the 2016 College Fair scheduled for Sunday, February 21. “The College Fair provides parents and students with excellent information about educational opportunities and choices,” said Hantman, who has co-chaired the fair’s local committee for...

  The NFL honored Monsignor Edward Pace High School with a commemorative golden football in celebrating school alumni Kayvon Webster’s pro career, as he is preparing to play in his second Super Bowl. The Denver Broncos cornerback played in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014.  The football commemorates the golden anniversary of the Super Bowl, as the NFL recognized Pace as a member of the Super Bowl High School Honor Roll for its role...