Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) number one priority is always the safety and wellbeing of students and staff. Through ongoing site assessments by the District’s environmental inspectors, every precaution is being taken to ensure that schools across the District are safe and free from conditions that may further heighten the spread of Zika. A comprehensive communication strategy continues to be utilized to notify...

A current Mater Lakes Academy student and two of the school’s alumni recently passed the National Certification Exam for emergency medical technicians. Mater Lakes Academy began the 2013-2014 school year with a health and science program with courses in Emergency Medical Responder and Health Science Foundations, under the instructions of Nicolas Wydra and Ron Piel of the Miramar Fire Department and Christopher Wydra of the Hialeah...

Miami Lakes resident Erick Lamelas is a full time student at Florida International University and a Karate Martial artist. He started learning karate at 6 years old and could now possibly be a future Olympian. Throughout his years practicing karate, he has achieved these accolades: 3-time PKF Jr. Pan-American Champion, 12-time USA NKF National Champion, 6-time Team USA Member, 3-time US Open Champion, 5-time AAU National Champion, 3-time...

A distinguished group of students has been recognized by the Florida Department of Education and the Bob Graham Education Center family for earning a perfect score on one or more of the 2015-2016 state assessments - FSA. The administration and faculty are proud of the students’ achievements. Pictured (from left, back row) James Jackimczuk (assistant principal), Jonathan Pearson, Natalie Triana, Kaitlyn Ruano, Joseph Mooney, Sabrina...

Kids of all ages are invited to “Nightmare on Montrose” on Saturday, October 29, beginning at the haunting hour of 5 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.The free event will feature pumpkin decorating, a costume contest, a costume parade for little ghosts and ghouls, music, food trucks, and more frightening activities.The Costume Contest begins at 6:30 p.m. and the Scare Zone will frighten guests between 7:30...