Miami-Dade County Public Schools opened its enrollment period for magnet programs across the school district on Saturday, October 1. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, January 15, 2017. In addition to the many exciting programs that were offered last year, parents and students will be able to choose from new and innovative magnet programs that were created for the 2016-2017 school year. Magnet programs offer unique thematic strands...

Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is asking residents to assist in “Operation: Care and Comfort” to complete its mission to send care packages overseas to U.S. troops. Donations such as non-perishable foods, snacks, and treats, personal hygiene accessories and toiletries, batteries, socks, hand towels, notebooks and pens can be dropped off at the first floor reception desk at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street,Items donated by November 11...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, Pace is working with Amor en Accion to raise money and collect donations to help Haiti recover from the storm.Pace High School has maintained a strong connection with Haiti for decades, particularly through its Haitian sister schools in Moulin and Pewou. Campus Minister Andres Novela with alumni, faculty and administration travel to Haiti three or more times a year to deliver school supplies donated by...

Another school year is underway and we are off to a fantastic beginning. Our students and teachers were welcomed back this year to a host of new programs and opportunities. Many students began the year in new or renovated classrooms stocked with the latest technology and other wonderful learning tools. I am proud that our teachers too, were able to begin the year secure in the knowledge that their contract had been settled before the...

Miami Lakes resident and business owner Lourdes Corvo, the Walk Chair for the Miami Dade Walk to End Alzheimer’s, is encouraging community members to participate in the walk at Museum Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd, in downtown Miami on November 5 at 8:30 a.m.The 2.5 mile walk raises funds needed to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. Those who walk or donate will help the Alzheimer’s Association which is the third largest provider in...