Lisa DeYarza has been busy. The longtime educator and Department Head at Miami Lakes Middle School has been attending various civic competitions with her social studies students as she does every year, while preparing for the grand opening of her classroom courtroom. The courtroom, which was specially designed, is furnished with a judge's bench, a jury box, a witness stand, a plaintiff's and defendant's table and seats for spectators....

  Barbara Goleman Senior High School's Jewels Dance Team competed in the Florida Dance Team Director's Association (FDTDA) State Competition on Saturday, February 22. Amid the close competition between the 15 attending schools, the Jewels Dance Team brought home various awards. The team received an overall "Superior" team rating, and won first place in the open, hip-hop, large ensemble, and jazz categories. Team member Allison Alvarez...

  Each year the Florida Division of Emergency Management hosts a poster contest in conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week.  Over 700 posters were entered from around the state.   The panel of judges selected Grace Ramirez, a third grade Spanish Lake Elementary student as this year's Region 7 poster contest winner.   An assembly for third graders, which was broadcast throughout the school, was held on...

  Spanish Lake Elementary School's (SLE) Grade "A" Flag Presentation was held on Thursday, February 27. The flag, presented by State Representative, Manny Diaz Jr., serves as a symbol of excellence to inform students, parents, and the community that the school is an "A" school. SLE has maintained the School Accountability Grade of "A" ever since its opening in August 2007, with six consecutive "A" grades. Consistent success is due to...

  The Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) Bobcat Dance Team had the opportunity to participate in the Contest of Champions National Competition in Orlando, FL. The competition took place on Saturday, March 1 at the ESPN WorldWide Sports Complex. Schools from all over the country came to showcase their talents but the BGEC Bobcat Dancers won first place in their category. The dancers performed a dynamic 80's routine set to a medley of...