Fourteen Mater Lakes Academy students were honored at a luncheon hosted by Doral College on Thursday, February 16. The luncheon was to congratulate the students on their upcoming graduation from Doral College.Doral College hosted the luncheon at Morton’s Steakhouse with all the high school students that are completing the program attending. Douglas Rodriguez, president of Doral College, addressed the students and commended them for...

Members and friends of Miami Lakes Congregational Church welcomes their new senior pastor, Rev. Keith Scott, on Sunday, March 5.The congregation got to chat with Rev. Scott, who hails from Chicago, up close and personal during Candidate’s Weekend at an all-church pot luck luncheon on Saturday, January 21.The luncheon and camaraderie was enjoyed by participants of all ages, and the event proved to be a grand success. Rev. Scott led...

Miami Lakes Congregational Church’s Concert Series presents a Spring Piano Recital performed by concert pianist Dr. Adolfo Vidal at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at the church, 6701 Miami Lakeway South.Vidal will be performing music by Ravel Sonatine “Gaspard de la Nuit,” Lauro’s “4 Venezuelan Waltzes,” and Chopin’s beloved “Heroic Polonaise.”“Gaspard de la Nuit,” three...

Miami Lakes K-8 Center students (from left) Amelia Navarro, Nicholas Campo, and Richard Nin, were selected to participate in the Superintendent’s Honors Music festival under the strings division. Music students are encouraged to audition for the opportunity to perform in this prestigious event and showcase their musical talents.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) graduation rate has reached an all-time high of 80.4 percent for the 2015-2016 academic year, exceeding the average of other large Florida school districts, including Broward, Hillsborough, and Duval county. This 2.3 point increase from last year’s rate of 78.1 marks the highest graduation rate M-DCPS has achieved since the Florida Department of Education began tracking graduation...