This past weekend was definitely a busy one for our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students. On Saturday morning, the students visited Bank of America with their parents as part of our Community Based Instruction (CBI) to open their first bank account. Funds from our Foundation’s...
Students in our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. program participated in various activities during Homecoming Week. The students deserve so much praise for participating in Tacky Tourist, PJ Day, Favorite Sports Team, Color Wars, and Homecoming. Homecoming was attended by every...
HDS Foundation had a chance to meet the students who were chosen to participate in the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class this year. We are so excited to begin our program at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School and look forward to the significant progress the students will...
As part of our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program Community Based Instruction (CBI), students learn budgeting skills while they shop for goods and services. Part of the grant money our Foundation awards to the schools each year goes to purchasing gift cards. This week, our...
Our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students took on the Office Depot Challenge with their teams to purchase supplies within their specified budget. Each team had to work together, communicate, and decide which items would be the best choice to keep their project within budget....
The HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students visited the park to participate in various team-building activities over the past two weeks. Together with their teammates, they overcame various obstacles to achieve their goal with a partner. Students were blindfolded as they were...
