First grader Sabrina Gonzalez, daughter of Adrian and Rachel Gonzalez, lifelong residents of Miami Lakes, represented Dade Christian School at the annual Florida Association of Christian Colleges & Schools (FACCS) State Spelling Bee on November 11. She finished fifth place in her grade level.

Students from The National Junior Honor Society and Youth Crime Watch at Bob Graham Education Center gathered on November 3, Homeless Awareness Day. Cardboard signs were used to remind the community that homelessness is an issue that affects everyone. Helpline cards were distributed to parents as they were dropping off their children in the morning. Special thanks to the school’s homeless liaison and counselor Sara Najara, who works...

Last year, Mater Academy’s marching band was runner-up in the state championships competition.This year, the Mighty Lions marched their way to first place.Mater Academy won the Florida Marching Band Class A State Championships last month at the Tropicana Dome in St. Petersburg.  The Mighty Lions were among 19 bands chosen to compete in the semifinals and made the final cut of five bands.Mater Academy’s 70-member band...

Winter break for school children is just around the corner and Miami Lakes, in partnership with PEAR and the YMCA will be offering Winter Break camps starting Tuesday, December 27, to Friday, January 6.Camps will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Both organizations also offer afterschool care programs from 2 to 6 p.m. during the school year with transportation available.PEAR’s Winter Camp...

Bob Graham Education Center's Civic Engagement Academy students  shared their knowledge about the election process and the importance of voting with the community as Telemundo's television crew filmed their in-class discussion on the electoral college on Friday, November 4. Students were asked to support arguments for their favorite candidate and weigh in on this year's election cycle. Teachers gave advice on how parents may involve...