On November 16, members of the Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML) National Honor Society (NHS) participated in a team building field trip to the Ropes TRAC Course at Florida International University’s (FIU) Biscayne campus.The event was funded through a Miami Lakes Town Foundation mini-grant, which provides funds for local groups to support youth programs, beautification projects, and cultural events. The mini-grants awarded this year were provided...

After an impressive 2018 season, Florida International University soccer student Kaydeen Jack was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team, the league office announced last month.Jack earned three goals and three assists in 2018, finishing the season with nine points. The Trinidad and Tobago native ranked first on the team with her three assists, while her three goals ranked third behind Ashley Adams (5) and fellow freshmen Rayquel Berry...

On Saturday, October 27, The Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA) held its 46th annual South Florida Journalism Day convention at Florida International University (FIU).Schools from across the district came together to learn, collaborate and compete in all things media; from layout and design, to news stories, broadcasting and film.Miami Lakes Educational Center’s (MLEC) journalism students were in attendance, along with student...

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School and Church held its annual Thanksgiving Drive in November and was able to provide a Thanksgiving meal to 512 needy families. The endeavor impacted thousands of lives in the community. Drive organizers expressed special appreciation to all of the Parishioners and parents that contributed items for the baskets and for the students and parents that helped pack the meal baskets. The drive was a huge success...

As the holidays approach, Spanish Lake Elementary School (SLE) remembers those less fortunate in the community with baskets filled with fixings for meals, essential items and a gift card for a turkey. Within the school setting, the children perform in song, dance and story-telling followed by classroom Thanksgiving feasts.On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving after school, the staff gathered together for their annual Thanksgiving feast to give...