Town honors teen for raising awareness about childhood cancer

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 13, 2024

     Miami Lakes officials honored Jeremy “JJ” Matthews during the Sept. 10 Town Council meeting for his efforts to raise awareness about childhood cancer.       JJ, 13, is a survivor of...
The Pace High School Spartans varsity baseball team came alive during the Region 4-5A Tournament, beating Pompano Beach High School 9-3 in the finals on May 10. The regional tournament started off with an intense game against Key West High School on April 27. The Spartans threw their ace, senior Christopher Rodriguez, who pitched the entire game and throwing 15 strikeouts.  Senior Jonathan Ledesma hitting a single, followed by pinch...

Town offers free SAT prep this summer

Community Thursday, May 19, 2016

Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board will once again offer free SAT Prep classes for students entering their junior and senior year of high school. The program is open to Miami Lakes residents and is limited to 20 students and provided on a first come, first served basis.The three sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, during the following weeks:• Session I:  June 13-17• Session II:...

Pace Drama closes out year of awards, performances

Education By Rene D. Basulto, Special to The Miami Laker Thursday, May 19, 2016

Pace High School’s Academy of Visual & Performing Arts Theatre Program and Drama Club finished out another excellent award-winning year with its spring musical production of Chicago on April 20 through 22. In addition to their regular evening shows, Pace Drama students held special morning performances of Chicago on April 20 and 21 for over 500 middle school students from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School, St. John the...

MLK-8's Salsa Squad performs at Disney

Community Thursday, May 19, 2016

Miami Lakes K-8 Center’s Salsa Squad performed at Disney Springs Market Place during Walt Disney World’s Magic Music Days. The Salsa Squad is made up of 26 middle school students along with their coach Jennifer Simeon. The team has performed at local events throughout the school year and at a Miami Heat game as the halftime show.

M-Dade Schools' summer camps

Community Thursday, May 19, 2016

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will host a variety of camps this summer at elementary, K-8 and middle schools throughout the District. The summer camp session begins June 13 and runs until August 19. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for full-day camps and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for half-day camps. Breakfast and lunch are free for all campers. Weekly fees are $100 for full-day camps and $60 for half-day...
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