Forming a partnership with Barry University, Mater Lakes Academy is now offering a program for students to earn their EMT certificate following cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training in their physical education classes.The program prepares students to perform CPR in emergency situations.According to the American Heart Association, in order to perform CPR, an individual needs to meet all requirements to earn an EMT...

During February 11 students from Miami Lakes K8 Center successfully passed the Industry Certification Exam for Microsoft Office Word 2016. This exam is the industry standard and provides students with the necessary digital skills to succeed in school and college. It also opens career opportunities by demonstrating verifiable, marketable skills. The students are currently preparing to take the PowerPoint 2016 exam. Pictured top row (from left)...

Florida International University’s School of International and Public Affairs Florida Model UN team won Best Large Delegation at the 65th session of Harvard University’s Model United Nations competition. The three-day conference is considered the most competitive Model UN simulation in the world. With over 3,000 delegates from eight countries and a staff of over 230 Harvard undergraduates, HNMUN remains the oldest, largest and most...

Michael Montoya III won third place overall at the 64 Square Foundation's 2018 - 2019 Grand Prix Chess Tournament at Divine Savior Academy on February 9. Montoya represents Miami Lakes K-8 Center's (MLK-8) Chess Team and is an up and coming star of the chess program. He plays in the K3 division and won four out of five games and is a third grade student at MLK-8. He will also be playing in the 2019 National Elementary Championship this May...

The UCC Women of Miami Lakes Congregational Church (MLCC) have been holding a Spring and Fall Rummage sale for over 29 years. The profits from the sales have benefited different local and global charities as well as needy families and individuals in the community.This year’s Spring Rummage sale is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the church, 6701 Miami Lakeway South, across from the Miami Lakes K-8 Center.A MLCC...