The Academy of Information Technology at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) received the “Sanford I. Weill Academy of Excellence Award”. This esteemed award recognizes the National Academy Foundation (NAF) academy exhibiting the highest standards for public-private partnerships for the benefit of students and is awarded annually to only one NAF academy nationwide. Pictured (from left) MLEC principal Lourdes Diaz along with Perla Tabares...

Florida International University and Monsignor Edward Pace High graduate Sage Lewis was named to the Butkus Award Watch List , joining 50 other candidates as the Panther is recognized as one of the best linebackers in the nation. Each watch list contains 51 linebackers, mirroring the legendary "51" pro jersey associated with the Award's namesake Dick Butkus, who was recognized by NFL Films as the best defensive player in football history. The...

Florida International University quarterback James Morgan was named a nominee for the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team for his work off the football field.The Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) released its list of nominees for the annual award last week and Morgan was chosen for making an impact off the field. A total of 137 college student-athletes with inspiring stories of community service were nominated by...

Former St. Thomas University starting pitcher Orlando Rodriguez has signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. Rodriguez joins the Reds organization following a brief independent ball career, pitching for the Schaumburg Boomers (Ill.). In two starts with the Boomers, Rodriguez pitched 13.1 innings, striking out 12 and allowing three earned runs. In three seasons with St. Thomas, Rodriguez holds the record for career...

M-DCPS offers helpful tips on their website such as a school year calendar and many other resources, visit dadeschools.net. Another helpful link is toolkit.dadeschools.net, there you can find other resources to help you and your child get ready for back-to-school for the 2019-2020 school year.West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School11990 NW 92 AvenueHialeah Gardens, FL 33018305-818-4000Principal: Sharon GonzalezAssistant Principals: Mary...