M-DCPS earn 97 National Magnet Merit Awards; eight local schools win

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, February 18, 2026

     Magnet Schools of America recognized eight area schools with National Magnet Merit Awards.      The Miami-Dade County Public Schools won 97 awards overall – 61 for Excellence while 36 were Schools of...
  The Women’s Fellowship of Miami Lakes Congregational Church, located at 6701 Miami Lakeway South, will host its 7th Annual Spring Tea on Saturday, May 9, at 3 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. The theme for this year is “Tea Around the World.” This year’s program will feature a Fashion Show showcasing beautiful styles from places around the world, gourmet teas, light delights and a special guest...

Miami-Dade County Commission Vice Chair, Esteban Bovo, Jr. (left), attended the PTA/PTSA breakfast held at Miami Lakes K-8 Center led by PTSA president Erica Nuñez (right) to recognize the power of parental involvement and leadership. 

 

Miami Lakes residents Clarisell and Luis Collazo announced the birth of their son, Lucas Luis Collazo. He arrived on Wednesday, January 21, at South Miami Hospital, weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and measuring 19 3/4 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Clara and Rafael (decease) De Cardenas. Paternal grandparents are Alina and Luis (deceased) Collazo.

In Memoriam: Michelle Romero

Religious Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Michelle Romero, 19, a lifelong Miami Lakes resident and former Miami Lakes Educational Center student, passed away on Monday, April 13, following surgical complications as a result of her autoimmune disorder, Lupus. Romero was a student at Florida International University majoring in accounting, and was known as a fiery presence. Romero was a former MLEC student and prominent member of the Entrepreneurship strand. She assisted in bringing...

 

The Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) cheerleaders participated in the Cheerleaders of America (COA) Ultimate International Championship held in Orlando on April 3-4. The BGEC Cheer Team came in first place, taking home the title of 2015 National Champions, under the direction of Cheer Coach Aisha Davis.
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