Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Office of Early Childhood Programs has started open enrollment for the 2016-2017 Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Applications will be accepted through May 10. Families are urged to apply early. Early Head Start is accepting children ages 2 months to 3 years. Head Start is accepting children, between the ages of 3 and 5. Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2016. The Head...

  Bob Graham Education Center's seventh grade Civic Engagement Academy students, led by teacher Ingy Cruz, were honored by having Miami Lakes Councilmember Tony Lama visit their class. The Law Society students invited Lama to discuss their Project Citizen. Lama gave the students insight on local government and how town issues are addressed. The students presented their Project Citizen public policy concern regarding children...

  The Spartan wrestling team at Monsignor Edward Pace High School has a long history of excellence led by coach Frank Pelegri, including winning the Class 1A State Championship in 2000. The 2015-2016 team, which is 2-1 thus far, looks to continue that great history. Pace’s new assistant wrestling coach Lazaro Reinoso is the biggest addition to the team this season. Reinoso spent his life around wrestling, becoming the youngest...

  HML’s Lady Trojans defeated Miami Edison 4-1 in the final game of the regular season. As the Lady Trojans celebrated their seven graduating seniors, a collective team effort solidified the win after a slow start on January 7.  Chavelys Leyva and Aspen Arias each scored off of penalty shots, while Noelys Martinez and Samantha Guiettrez finished the offensive explosion in the second half of play. The Trojans finished the...

  The Future Educators of America club (FEA) at Miami Lakes Middle School, led by club sponsor, Melanie Gonzalez, had the opportunity to interact with young children at the Kid’s Choice Day Care center. The middle school students collaborated with the preschool teachers to assist in fostering learning for the children ages 3 to 5. Hands-on activities such as tissue paper Christmas wreaths and paper plate snowmen were created and...