For many residents of Miami Springs, the news is now official: Miami Springs Middle School is expected to permanently close following the 2025-2026 school year as Miami-Dade County Public Schools moves forward with plans to create a unified 6–12 preparatory academy on the current Miami Springs Senior High campus. The decision comes as the district continues to deal with declining enrollment and the financial realities that come with operating underused school facilities. Under the proposal, students in grades 6 through 8 will attend the new academy at the high school, creating a single campus experience from middle school through graduation. Like many people who grew up in Miami Springs, I have a lot of memories tied to that school. I remember spending lunch periods...