Plato Academic Excellence Awards 2024 On the evening of Friday, April 19, 2024, families convened at the auditorium of Plato Academy Tarpon Springs for the 2024 Plato Academy Academic Excellence Awards. This event was a celebration of dedication, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge, by honoring students who demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The auditorium, elegantly...Read More
Στο Τάρπον Σπρινγκς, ο Πολιτιστικός Σύλλογος “Προμηθέας” βράβευσε, μαθητές των σχολείων της περιοχής οι οποίοι επέδειξαν ιδιαίτερες επιδόσεις στην εκμάθηση της Ελληνικής γλώσσας. Παρόντες ήταν ο Γενικός Πρόξενος της Ελλάδος στην Τάμπα κ. Λουκάς Τσώκος, η Πρόεδρος του Συλλόγου “Προμηθέας” κα Έφη Βασιλείου, ο ιδρυτής της Ακαδημίας Πλάτωνος κ. Θεόδωρος Τσαφατίνος, ο υπεύθυνος του Ελληνικού...Read More
Η Ακαδημία Πλάτωνος αποτελείται από εννέα σχολεία τάξεων νηπιαγωγείου έως 8ης. Επτά από τα σχολεία είναι στην κομητεία Pinellas (Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Largo, Seminole, St Petersburg, Pinellas Park), ένα στο Pasco County (Trinity), και ένα στο Hillsborough County (Τάμπα). Χάρτης Σχολείων Σε αντιστοιχία με το ελληνικό εκπαιδευτικό σύστημα, οι μαθητές μας φοιτούν από...Read More
A Great Opportunity for Students to Explore Careers Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater and Recruiting Office Tampa Bay recently hosted our students to an exciting open house event. The Open House aimed to showcase the diverse missions, impressive aircrafts, and rewarding careers within the Coast Guard by welcoming students at the Air Station facilities and...Read More
A new partnerSHIP between Plato Academy Schools and the Adopt a Ship Greece The Adopt a Ship Program was first initiated by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber in 2006 to bring together the Cypriot Elementary Schools and Seafarers on board CSC Members ships in order to provide a real-world learning experience for elementary school children. The...Read More
Plato Academy Tarpon Springs honors Greek language, history, art, and culture Plato Academy Tarpon Springs ignited the spirit of Greek heritage on March 8, 2024, in anticipation of the upcoming Greek Independence Day. Celebrating Greek Independence Day at the Tarpon Springs Parade Students, teachers, and guests gathered to celebrate Greek history, art, language, and culture...Read More
Embracing the Legacy of Ancient Greek Theater From the sunlit amphitheaters of ancient Greece to the grand stages of today, theater has served as a vessel for storytelling, cultural exchange, and collective introspection. The legacy of ancient Greek theater, with its iconic tragedies, comedies, and enduring myths, continues to shape the landscape of modern performance....Read More
Students and Teachers get together for Olympic-style Celebration As the sun illuminated the school’s open area, students entered proudly, each bearing a different country’s flag, embodying the essence of unity and diversity as part of a comprehensive social studies project. Gathered together, they danced a famous Greek dance along with their Greek teacher Mr. Ioannis...Read More
The annual tradition of the reenactment of the Lighting of the Olympic Flame ceremony took place this March at Plato Academy Clearwater. Greek Celebrations at Plato Academy Schools Click to learn more about the Lighting of the Olympic Flame ceremony. The “Lighting of the Olympic Flame” ceremony is a symbolic event that marks the beginning...Read More
What do we celebrate on March 25th? March 25th is celebrated as Greek Independence Day. This day commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence in 1821, which ultimately led to Greece gaining independence from the Ottoman Empire since the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It is one of the most significant national holidays...Read More
