Students shine at U.S. Chess SuperNationals contest in Orlando

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, June 18, 2025

     Two local chess teams performed well at the U.S. Chess SuperNationals Tournament held in Orlando from May 9 - 11. The tournament is a national chess competition for elementary, middle and high school teams, hosted by the...
The Graham Companies will host the 2017 William “B” Graham Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, April 24, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive.The 2017 tournament is co-sponsored by the South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America, and proceeds will continue to held fund the Scout’s mission of leadership and character development for more than 40,000 youth in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.Experienced...
The Miami Lakes Optimist Club is holding basketball registration for Summer League play for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 15.Kids can sign up to play on consecutive Saturdays, April  22 and 29, from 10 a.m. to noon at Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North. Registration cost is $150. Kids must bring their birth certificates.For more information, call 305-216-9615.
Pace High School boys’ baseball team is perhaps off to the best start in school history, posting a 17-1-1 record during Spring Break.The Spartans’ lone loss came at the hands of Westminster Christian, which escaped with a 6-5 victory in the Falcon Challenge tournament in the third game of the season.Since then, Pace has complied 16 straight wins by dominating most of their opponents, including rival Mater Lakes Academy (19-9),...
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) released the 2017 graduation ceremonies schedule for all school in Dade County. The following are graduation schedules for public high schools in Miami Lakes and the surrounding areas.Wednesday, May 31:Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy – Miami Dade College North Campus in the William and Joan Lehman Theater, 11380 N.W. 27 Avenue, at 3 p.m.American Senior High School – Florida International...

Spanish Lake Elementary names top teachers

Education Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Spanish Lake Elementary named Jennifer Meneses and Frances De La Torre as Teacher and Rookie Teacher of the Year, respectively. Meneses, a Miami Lakes resident, is committed to SLE and to the community. For Meneses, it is exceptionally important to her to keep the lines of communication open amongst all involved in a student’s education. She feels parental involvement is indispensable to student success and the success of a great...
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