| 39th Annual Impressions in Watercolor Exhibition. Congratulation to the following students . They will exhibiting during the 39th Annual Impressions in Watercolor Exhibition. This exhibition marks the 39th year of the enduring partnership between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Miami Watercolor Society. The annual exhibition preserves and promotes the unique character of watercolor as a medium among our young artists. This is a STEAM Authentic Assessment Exhibition.Rocio Giesso Gr. 9 Sofia De-Prat-Gay, Gr. 11 Phoenix Aragon, Gr 11Exhibition Location: Wyn 317 Art Gallery 4320 NW 2 Avenue Miami, FL 33127 Exhibition Dates: Awards Ceremony: |
| Miami Dade County Fair and Exposition Congratulation to the following students. They will be exhibiting at the Miami Dade County Fair and Exposition March 13 – April 6.Maia Winsberg, Gr 9 Gabriela Duque, Gr 10 Matteo Spagnolo, Gr 11 Melanie Seremet, Gr. 12 |
| 70th Annual State Science Fair Luca Durham, 6th grader and only student from MAST advancing to the 70th annual state science fair, has now been selected to advance to the national level. In addition to Luca Durham advancing to the national level, both 6th graders Annie Diaz and Alexander Yannuzzi advanced also. These kids work extremely hard in and out of the classroom and to put in the level of work in which they did with the support of their awesome parents, I cannot help but to brag about them. It's an honor to be their instructor. If you know them, please congratulate them because they put in the work and they represent MAST well. Below is a description of the magnitude of this competition. Have a great remainder of the week and extended weekend! |
| 3D Expressions: Beyond the Frame: Infinite Dimensions Exhibition Congratulation to the following students. Their work will be on display during the 3D Expressions: Beyond the Frame: Infinite Dimensions Exhibition.Amelya Vizcaino, Gr 9 Teodelina Deestrada, Gr 9 & and Pedro Mingo Gr. 11 Rosario Aberastury, Gr 10 Maitane Rivero Gr. 10 Filippa Pontonio, Gr. 12Virtual Exhibition Online By: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 |
| Annual Countywide Student Art Show The following students will be participating in the Annual Countywide Student Art Show. The annual show encompasses all styles, media, and techniques. The ambitious and impressive collection demonstrates the development of new skills, abilities, and interests; and emphasizes versatility, good design, and imagination.Phoenix Aragon, Gr 11 Sofia Giuffrida, Gr 11 Lola Gallo Argerich, Gr. 12Exhibition Location and Info: Exhibition Location: Bakehouse Art Complex 561 NW 32nd Street Miami, FL 33127 Opening Reception/Awards Ceremony: Friday April 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Scholastic Art Awards 2025 Congratulations to Phoenix Aragon, Gr. 11. She received the following accolades at Scholastic Art Awards 2025. Silver Key |
| Miami Herald Athlete of the Week Senior Liam Lesentier has been nominated to be the Miami Herald Athlete of the Week for last week. We need to go on and vote for him. He had an amazing game last Thursday, and is being recognized for his performance. ▪ Liam Lesentier, Miami MAST Academy basketball: the senior had 22 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal in a loss to Miami Westland Hialeah. Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/article299083230.html#storylink=cpy Their last game of the season is this Thursday at the Key Biscayne Community Center. Hope to see you there. |
| 2024-2025 Environmental Arts Contest: People of Miami These students participated in the 2024-2025 Environmental Arts Contest: People of Miami. Their art works received the following awards. Gabriella Lopez, Gr 10 -First place Olivia Tobi, Gr 11 -First place Phoenix Aragon, Gr 11 - Second place Sofia C. Giuffrida, Gr 11 - Second place Fabiana Audisio, Gr 12 - Third place |
| 2025 GMAC Champions Good morning, Makos, Our Boys Soccer Team has been crowned the 2025 GMAC Champions, making them back-to-back GMAC champions! Additionally, our Girls Soccer Team has achieved an impressive milestone, earning the title of 2025 GMAC Runner-Up. Their hard work and dedication have brought tremendous pride to our school. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mr. Couzo, our exceptional Athletic Director, along with his entire coaching staff, the talented players, and everyone who supported the teams throughout the season. These achievements are a true reflection of their commitment, teamwork, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Let’s take a moment to celebrate this successful season and the unwavering spirit of our student-athletes. They have once again shown what it means to be Anchored in Excellence. Lets Go MAKOS! |
| Black History Month Exhibition Congratulations to the following students. They will be participating it the Black History Month exhibition in the gallery of the School Board Administration Building. The theme “African American and Labor” will be exhibited to Board Members, community dignitaries, and thousands of visitors who view this high-profile exhibition.Jeronimo Vigil, Gr. 11 Samantha Bentley, Gr. 11 Isabella Rey, Gr. 12 |
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| Magnet Schools of America National Poster Contest for the 2024-2025 Good morning, Makos, Congrats to Mr. Lacayo and Gabriella Lopez on their Magnet Schools of America Poster High School selection. Congratulations on this incredible achievement! Gabriella’s poster being selected to represent Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the Magnet Schools of America National Poster Contest for the 2024-2025 school year is a remarkable honor. Her creativity, talent, and hard work have truly shined through, and we are beyond proud of her accomplishment. This milestone marks a first for MAST Academy, showcasing the exceptional caliber of our students and the dedication of our teachers. Gabriella’s artwork will now advance to the national level, where it will stand proudly among the best student creations from across the country. We wish her the best of luck in this next stage and know she will continue to make us proud. Congratulations once again, Gabriella, and thank you, Mr. Lacayo, for your guidance and support in nurturing her talent! |
| MAST Academy Swim Team Congratulations to the MAST Academy Swim team on finishing as one of the best teams in MAST history. Junior Gabriel Martinez finished 3rd in the state at the 100 Yard Butterfly Sophomore Jake Kotz-Agramonte finished 2nd in the state at the 100 Yard Freestyle The 4 x 100 relay team finished 4th in the state. & The 4 x 50 Relay team are your Class 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!!! The girls also had success in Ocala: The girls Medley Relay broke the school record. The Junior Calla Kelble broke her own MAST 100 Breast from earlier in the year as well as her 200 IM record. Congratulations to the swim team and Coach Yuni and Coach Ervin. |
| FHSAA State Championship Join us in congratulating Freshman Ian Yanez and the rest of the Cross Country team on a spectacular season. Ian Yanez has broken the school record and participated in the FHSAA State Championship this past weekend, where he finished ranked 67th in the whole state.Congratulations to Chief Joseph and Coach Soto on a wonderful season. GO MAKOS!! |
| "Me Gusta el Español" Contest Gracias for your kind words and recognition. We are truly honored that our school has been invited to participate in the "Me Gusta el Español" contest, especially considering the prestigious nature of the competition. Ms. Cianferoni, Ms. Fernandez, and I are excited to work with our students on this incredible opportunity. We are proud to represent our school and are looking forward to showcasing our students' talents and passion for the Spanish language. Your support means a lot to us, and we are committed to making the most of this experience. |
| Hispanic Heritage Month "Honoring Hispanic Contributions to Florida's Success" Poster Contest The Department of Food and Nutrition received approximately 300 student poster entries from across the district illustrating the celebration of Hispanic Heritage month while incorporating food for this year's theme "Honoring Hispanic Contributions to Florida's Success". I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. Once again, we’ve achieved remarkable success! A special congratulations to Gabriella Lopez for her outstanding achievement in winning the high school division. A big thank you also goes to Mr. Lacayo for his unwavering support and leadership in guiding our students through their artistic pursuits. High School Grade Level (9-12) Top Winner Gabriella Lopez, 10th Grade, MAST Academy/Key Biscayne |
| Lions Club Peace Poster competition I am thrilled to share my heartfelt congratulations to both of you on Jacinta’s remarkable achievement in the Lions Club Peace Poster competition. Placing 3rd is an outstanding accomplishment that reflects her talent, creativity, and dedication. Jacinta, your artwork has truly made a mark, and I am so proud of the way you’ve represented our school community. Receiving a medal and a $100 gift prize is a well-deserved recognition of your hard work and artistic vision. Ms. Portuondo, thank you for the guidance and encouragement you provide to our students every day, fostering opportunities for them to showcase their talents and achieve greatness. Once again, congratulations! This achievement brings pride to our school and demonstrates the incredible potential of our students. |
| FHSAA State Championship Please help me congratulate Mr. Wood and the Boys Golf Team. I am thrilled to extend my sincerest congratulations on their incredible performance at the FHSAA State Championship! Finishing 11th in the State out of 130 teams is a phenomenal accomplishment and the furthest our school has ever advanced in its history. To Boris Friend, Iñigo Friend, Alfonso Goyeneche, Cipriano Montoya, and Christian Rodríguez: their dedication, skill, and teamwork have not only brought pride to themselves but also to our entire school community. Having all five of them finish as top individual golfers in the State is truly remarkable and speaks to the strength and unity of this team. Mr. Wood, your leadership and mentorship have undoubtedly been instrumental in guiding the team to this historic success. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence and for inspiring our student-athletes to achieve their very best. Once again, congratulations to the Golf Team on this outstanding achievement |
| "Guiding Hands, Creative Minds” exhibition I am happy to announce that five of our students were selected to participate in the “Guiding Hands, Creative Minds” exhibition. This is an especial exhibition of artworks featuring students and their art teacher. The work will be on view at Barry University, Andy Gato Gallery, 11300 NE 2nd Ave. Miami Shores, Fl. 33161, Oct. 28-Nov. 19, 2024. An opening ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Invitation is forthcoming. Fabiana Audisio, Gr 12, Lola Gallo Argerich, Gr 12, Phoenix Aragon, Gr 11, Sofia . Giuffrida, Gr. 11, Olivia Tobi Gr. 11, E. Lacayo / teacher |
| Boys Golf team in advancing to the FHSAA State Championship CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a great way to represent the talent here at MAST.Go MAKOS!!! |
| GMAC Championship tournament I’m thrilled to share some incredible achievements from the recent GMAC Championship tournament! Our boys’ golf team, led by Coach Wood, finished in an impressive 2nd place, with senior Alfonso Goyeneche winning the overall individual championship – an outstanding accomplishment! Additionally, our boys’ and girls’ swim teams, under the guidance of Coach Yuniel and Coach Ervin, also earned a strong 2nd place finish. Special highlights include Peter Roca winning 1st place in the 200IM, Gabriel Martinez taking 1st in the 100 butterfly, and Liam Lesentier capturing 1st in the 100 backstroke. Please join me in congratulating these dedicated athletes and their coaches for representing our school with excellence. |
| Florida Civic Debate Initiative competition A special congratulations to Alexander Kravitz for achieving 1st place – an outstanding accomplishment that reflects both his hard work and the strength of your coaching. It is inspiring to see the team’s passion and skill recognized on such a prestigious stage, and we are all incredibly proud. Thank you for your dedication to fostering civic engagement and critical thinking in our students. Your leadership makes a profound impact, and this success is a testament to your efforts. |
| “Guiding Hands, Creative Minds” exhibition at Barry University’s Andy Gato Gallery • Fabiana Audisio (Grade 12) • Lola Gallo Argerich (Grade 12) • Phoenix Aragon (Grade 11) • Sofia Giuffrida (Grade 11) • Olivia Toni (Grade 11) |
| Values Matter Miami Poster Contest "Celebrating a Decade of Making Values Matter." Miami-Dade County Public Schools is celebrating ten years of Values Matter Miami. In celebration of this milestone, the Division of Student Services sponsored a Values Matter Miami Student Poster Contest at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The theme for the poster contest was "Celebrating a Decade of Making Values Matter." Hundreds of students in our District participated in the Values Matter Miami Poster Contest. We are happy to announce and congratulate the winner and finalists of the poster contest. The winning poster design is now part of the Values Matter Miami tenth anniversary logo. Attached you will find the logo with the winning design that schools are encouraged to use to promote Values Matter Miami throughout the school year. High School Finalists Josefa Rebolledo, 12th Grade, MAST Academy Submitted by: Eduardo Lacayo, Art Teacher, MAST Academy |
| Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together." The district is proud to host this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition. 2024 theme: "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together." Over Fifty 2-D and low-relief artworks celebrating Hispanic culture and tradition are selected for installation in the auditorium gallery of the School Board Administration Building. School Board Members, community dignitaries, and thousands of visitors view this high-profile exhibition. Congratulations to the following students who will be exhibiting this year: Samantha Betancour, Gr 10, “Simon Bolivar” Gabriella Lopez, Gr. 10, “Celia Cruz” Sol Otoya, Gr. 11, “Gabriel Garcia Marquez” Emma Roberts, Gr. 11, “Pablo Picasso” Melanie Seremet, Gr. 12 “Cesar Chavez” |
| 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge I am thrilled to announce that two of our very own students, Thai Durham and Sophie Smith, have been named in the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC), a prestigious program of the Society for Science. This recognition places Thai and Sophie among an elite group of 300 middle school science and engineering projects selected from a pool of 1,862 entrants across the United States—a truly remarkable achievement! A special thank you goes to Ms. Ervin for her outstanding mentorship and guidance throughout their journey. Her support undoubtedly played a crucial role in their success. Please join me in celebrating this wonderful accomplishment for our students and Ms. Ervin. We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and innovation! |
| Duke of Edinburgh (D of E) 2023 Bronze Award Cohort Please join me in congratulating our first Duke of Edinburgh (D of E) 2023 Bronze Award Cohort. The D of E Awards is a life-changing program that seeks to empower young people while supporting them as they learn new skills, overcome obstacles, and build confidence and resilience (dofe.org). Of course, these students would not have completed their first year, earning the Bronze Award without the support of their selfless sponsors, Ms. Melissa Fernandez, Ms. Jimenez, and Mr. Pendola. Thank you, sponsors, and congratulations to all! Ali Davila |
| Silver Knights Award Wednesday night was one for the books at the Miami Herald's Silver Knight Award Ceremony. Every spring, the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald celebrate the achievements and community service of the finest high school seniors by presenting the Silver Knight Awards. These individuals are celebrated and recognized for their leadership potential. This year, MAST Academy has a finalist in all 15 categories! Our 15 Silver Knight Finalists represented our school with excellence. Out of 865 students across three counties, MAST Academy received Honorable Mention in four categories! Please join me in congratulating our 15 finalists and the four Honorable Mentions. Of course, congratulations to their sponsor Ms. Fox who supported them every step of the way! Art: Amelie Bohtlingk |
| History Bee Congratulations to our History Bee teams for winning second and third place in the district History Bee yesterday at Miami Dade North! And thank you teachers for allowing these students to participate in a fun academic competition. Participating students: |
| 2024 Miami Herald All County Teams Tennis Join me in congratulating these Makos on their selection to the 2024 Miami Herald All County Teams. This is an incredible honor to be chosen as some of the best athletes in Miami Dade County. 1st Team: 2nd Team: Congratulations to these athletes and congratulations to Coach Kontos & Coach Cooper. |
| 2024 Miami Herald All County Teams Join me in congratulating these Makos on their selection to the 2024 Miami Herald All County Teams. This is an incredible honor to be chosen by the Herald as one of the best water polo players in the county. 1st Team: 2nd Team: 3rd Team: Honorable Mention: Congratulations to these athletes! |
| South Atlantic Interscholastic Sailing Association Girls Championship Please join me in congratulating our Sailing Club on their performance at the South Atlantic Interscholastic Sailing Association Girls Championship. Makos Sailors Minx Anthony and Andrea Bolz took home the first-place trophy for the Double Handed Distance Race Championship. The Trophy will be on display in our school for the entire year! Go Makos! |
| Finalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Congratulations to Edgar Batista on been named a finalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. |
| NOAA's 2024 Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award Congratulations to Defne Samilgil on winning NOAA's 2024 Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award. |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge 2024 Congratulations to Thai Durham and Sophie Smith on winning the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge 2024. Both students' science fair projects were approved for a patent and Thai Durham's project will be presented at the state science fair championship. Thai was named the 2024 Innovative Young Scientist |
| Fairchild Award Winners Join me in congratulating our students and teachers on their Fairchild achievements. I am beyond proud of our students and the teachers who have guided and supported them throughout this process. Ms. Martinez, thank you for your dedication in teaching our students to do their part to take care of our world. The Pine Rock Garden is a wonderful addition to our school grounds. I see how much time you and the students have put into creating and maintaining the garden. We received Silver Award for BOTH middle school and high school and received a frame and $750 for each the middle and the high school! To obtain Silver we had to do very well in each of the competitions. Therefore, thanks to the teachers mentioned above. Plus, thanks also to Ms. Peters that did the high school debates and Mr. Lacayo with the high school art entry. |
| MDCPS High School Geography Bee MAST Academy competed with two teams in this years MDCPS's High School Geography Bee. Our two teams won 2nd and 3rd place this year. The students who competed for MAST are Nicholas Peralta, Charles Turner, Sophia Bugarim, Chase Dubovy, Ilan Spector, Alexander Kravitz, Adrian Aguero, Daniel Belov-Khata, Daniel Clavijo, and Valerio Cai. Please join me in congratulating them if you see them. |
| Walter B. Arnold, Jr. Youth Hall of Fame Community Service Award Please join us in congratulating our Mako Isabel del Valle McGuinness on winning the Walter B. Arnold, Jr. Youth Hall of Fame Community Service Award. We are very proud of Isabel as she exemplifies the qualities and characteristics of a good citizen. She is kind, respectful, responsible, and selfless. |
| Fairchild Challenge Growing Beyond Earth Team! Join us in congratulating our Fairchild Challenge Growing Beyond Earth Team! Our school's teams did an outstanding job presenting to NASA this weekend. Extra special shoutout to our senior Mercedes Halliburton who presented the research findings for the two four-week experiments along with her senior teammates Isabella Magro, Daniel Fernandez, and Fernando Figueroa. Our Makos did an excellent job and left a positive impression on the three NASA scientists. Also, congratulations to their sponsors Ms. Deresz and Ms. Ann Martinez! |
| Food Waste Prevention Week Poetry Contest Winners Congratulation to Sasha Chernikov received 3rd place honors in the Food Waste Prevention Week Poetry Contest. Thank you and GO MAKOS! |
| "No Excuse for Child Abuse" Poster Contest Congratulation to the following students. They received the following awards in the "No Excuse for Child Abuse" poster contest. Grate Suaya, Gr. 12. 3rd Place and Sofia Abbondati, Gr 11. Honorable Mention |