Representatives from nearly 200 colleges and universities will be at the 2016 National College Fair in Miami, noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 21, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport and Convention Center, 777 N.W. 72 Ave. The free fair allows students, parents and other members of the public to meet with college representatives and get their questions answered. Free information sessions on financial aid, college planning,...

  At the FIU Modesto Maidique Campus on December 1, the first annual Hanukkah Study Break was held with help by a committee led by Tamar Sharony, Shana Kantor, and Miami Lakes resident Sharon Zajac. The committee created the perfect environment for students who needed a break from all the preparation for finals week. The special occasion featured typical Jewish foods such as a latka "bar," sufganiyot, a "Create Your Own Smoothie"...

  Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High’s National Honor Society volunteered at the Breanna Vergara 5K Walk/Color Run which took place on Sunday, December 13. Having the most volunteers out of all schools and organizations, the Trojan Chapter of the National Honor Society took on different tasks throughout the day. Many of the inducted members mentioned how this event was not only a great way to receive community service hours but also...

  Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) held a press conference on Wednesday, January 6, to announce the release of the 2015 graduation rates and discuss how the District performed. Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML) had one of the highest graduation rate increases in the District and reached an all-time high of 84.9 percent for the 2014-2015 academic year, exceeding the District (78.1) and State (77.8) average. This 6.7 percentage point...

Monsignor Edward Pace High School is offering a make-up entrance exam for prospective students on Monday, January 25. This exam is being offered to students who missed out on the previous High School Placement Test given by the school. Exam takers must be at the Pace campus on time as the exam begins at 8 a.m. As the exam is being given during a regular school day, prospective students will also be able to see first-hand what life at Pace is...