State releases school grades - most in area earn As

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 16, 2025

     Schools in Miami Lakes continue to perform well on state tests, earning A ratings after students took exams in 2024-2025.        School Board Member Roberto Alonso, who represents District 4, said...

Goleman Key Club's year ends a success with 16 DCON awards

Education By Guadalupe Cabrera, Special to The Miami Laker Wednesday, May 2, 2018

  On April 5 through 8, Key Club members at Barbara Goleman Senior High School (BGHS) achieved great success at the District Education and Leadership Conference (DCON) that took place in Orlando. The BGHS club took home 16 awards in a variety of fields, including seven awards in the Distinguished Club section, first place in the Bronze Division for Key Club Service and second place for their project display board. DCON allows students...

SLE honors three retiring teachers on June 1

Education Wednesday, May 2, 2018

  Spanish Lakes Elementary (SLE) holds a Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year parade and show during the last week of school to honor the two extraordinary individuals. Classes and individual students create a song, dance or poem to be presented in honor of these two events. In addition, the chorus, band, Ruby dancers and cheerleaders perform. This year, there will also be a special tribute to Spanish Lake Elementary's 10...

Pace High holds Battle of the Bands fundraiser for sister schools in Haiti

Community By Raquel Edmundson, Special to the Miami Laker Wednesday, May 2, 2018

  Students at Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) held their annual Battle of the Bands & DJs showcase on April 19. This event has been a Pace tradition for the past 18 years and is organized by the school’s Mission and Campus Ministry clubs. Performers had the opportunity to sign up and reveal their musical talents before an enthusiastic audience of classmates. The proceeds for the Battle of the Bands and DJs will go to...

Pace High's Vanessa Perez-Robles attends Yale University prestigious summer event

Education By Raquel Edmundson, Special to the Miami Laker Wednesday, May 2, 2018

  Vanessa Perez-Robles, a junior at Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) has been accepted into the Yale University Young Global Scholars Program which will take place this summer on the university’s campus in New Haven, Connecticut.  The Young Global Scholars Program is a highly selective leadership program available to high school students from around the world. It is designed to unite the most talented students and...
  The UCC Women of Miami Lakes Congregational Church, “Doers of the Word,” will host their 10th anniversary Spring Tea at 3 p.m.. on Saturday, May 12, in the Fellowship Hall at 6701 Miami Lakeway South. “Tea for Ten!” is this year’s theme to commemorate the group’s 10 amazing years with highlights of memorable moments. The event features delicious food, great entertainment, fabulous prizes, and, of...
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