Dade Christian School’s cheerleading program, which includes elementary, junior varsity and varsity teams, made their annual trip to FCC (Fellowship of Christian Cheerleading) Nationals in Orlando in early January. Each team had one goal in mind...for the elementary and junior varsity, it was to win a national title...and for the varsity, it was to become three-peat National champions. “Each team had rigorous practice...

  Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho was named one of four finalists for the prestigious national Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents Association (AASA). “This honor reflects the work of thousands of employees across the school district,” said Carvalho. “Our educators give their all everyday for the common goal of student achievement.” Carvalho was recognized...

  Miami Lakes Middle School teachers and students came together during the holidays to participate in a community outreach project that made over 80 holiday decorated shoe boxes to give to orphaned children. The shoe boxes contained items like a novel, candy, crossword search books, coloring books and colored pencils, and small toys like Rubiks Cubes or Slinky. Over 320 students participated in putting together the shoe boxes. Once...

  In the recently announced 2013 Roland Gomez Scholarship Awards at Miami Lakes Middle School, Jose Marti Mast Academy student Daniel Wong (baseball) took home the top prize, followed by Pace student Adam Ruiz (basketball), with a two-way tie for third place between Jose Marti Mast Academy student Jordan Oria (basketball) and Hialeah Miami Lakes High student William Zepka (basketball). The winners are determined by a points system in...

  American Senior High School hosted its Feeder Pattern EXPO to much fanfare and participation. All feeder pattern schools, including elementary and middle schools, showcased their academic and extra-curricular offerings this past December. Parents, students, and community members were able to visit different stations and learn about the various rigorous and concentrated programs offered at each of the schools.