Last year, Mater Academy’s marching band was runner-up in the state championships competition.This year, the Mighty Lions marched their way to first place.Mater Academy won the Florida Marching Band Class A State Championships last month at the Tropicana Dome in St. Petersburg.  The Mighty Lions were among 19 bands chosen to compete in the semifinals and made the final cut of five bands.Mater Academy’s 70-member band...

Winter break for school children is just around the corner and Miami Lakes, in partnership with PEAR and the YMCA will be offering Winter Break camps starting Tuesday, December 27, to Friday, January 6.Camps will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Both organizations also offer afterschool care programs from 2 to 6 p.m. during the school year with transportation available.PEAR’s Winter Camp...

Bob Graham Education Center's Civic Engagement Academy students  shared their knowledge about the election process and the importance of voting with the community as Telemundo's television crew filmed their in-class discussion on the electoral college on Friday, November 4. Students were asked to support arguments for their favorite candidate and weigh in on this year's election cycle. Teachers gave advice on how parents may involve...

Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School students are continuing their Works of Mercy projects in stewardship, giving of their time, sharing their talents, learning selflessness, and showing God’s love for others.  School principal Ana Casariego has incorporated the school year’s theme of “Empowering Each Child Through Excellence and Mercy.”  Teachers guide themselves by this theme every day to instill the...

South Florida Autism Charter School will be hosting a carnival at Milander Park, 4700 Palm Ave in Hialeah, on Saturday, December 17, from noon to 6 p.m. Rides, games, food, music and more will entertain families for a day of fun.   All proceeds from the event will benefit Autism educational and therapeutic services.  For more information on South Florida Autism Charter School or more information on the carnival visit www.SFACS.org...