Students from Plato Academy Clearwater share the spirit of the season through joyful Greek Christmas carols. Unity through music, cultural celebration, and the joy of the holiday season. Χριστουγεννιάτικες ευχές από την Ακαδημία Πλάτωνος του Clearwater με ελληνικά κάλαντα.Read More
Plato Academy is pleased to share a letter from Anastasios Kamoutsas, Commissioner of Education, with our families. The letter emphasizes the vital partnership between schools and families in supporting students’ academic growth, personal development, and overall success. It also provides helpful guidance on ways families can reinforce learning at home during the winter break, including reading,...Read More
More than two decades after opening its first campus, Plato Academy has expanded from a single school in 2004 to eight K–8 campuses and one high school in 2025.In the 2026 U.S. News rankings for elementary and middle schools, the organization scores high once again. The rankings, based on student performance in reading and mathematics,...Read More
TAMPA – The cafeteria at Plato Collegiate Academy filled with students from every grade level last week, continuing what has become one of the school’s most cherished traditions: an all-school Thanksgiving celebration that brings together elementary, middle, and high school students for an afternoon of food and friendly competition. Long tables stretched across the room,...Read More
Tarpon Springs, FL – Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs has earned dual recognition as a 2026 U.S. News Best Elementary School and Best Middle School, placing among the top 40% of public elementary and middle schools in the state of Florida. U.S. News & World Report bases its rankings on state assessment performance in...Read More
In an era dominated by standardized testing and technology-driven instruction, Plato Academy stands apart by also focusing on what has worked for millennia: classical education. Established in 2004, this network of eight campuses has proven that teaching students how to think, rather than what to think, produces graduates who excel academically while developing the character and...Read More
Plato Academy Pinellas Park celebrated the Great American Teach-In yesterday, an annual tradition that brings community professionals into classrooms to share their expertise and career experiences. Students engaged enthusiastically with presenters from diverse industries, asking thoughtful questions and discovering potential career paths they had never considered. The event sparked genuine excitement as young learners connected...Read More
Guest of Honor Stephen Kochick, a decorated Vietnam War veteran delivered a moving address to students during a Veterans Day assembly, sharing his experiences as a draftee who served with the 196th Light Infantry from 1968 to 1969. The speaker, who earned both a Silver Star and Purple Heart for his service, offered students a...Read More
As another Great American Teach-In draws to a close, we extend our deepest gratitude to the remarkable professionals who generously shared their time, expertise, and passion with our students this year. From engineers and artists to veterinarians and entrepreneurs, each volunteer brought authentic real-world perspectives into our classrooms, transforming abstract concepts into tangible career possibilities....Read More
