When curiosity meets opportunity, remarkable things can happen. This year, Plato Collegiate Academy of Tampa began an exciting new journey, joining the ranks of schools worldwide competing in the International Academic Competitions (IAC)-a global organization founded in 2017 in Burlington, Vermont, and now operating in over 25 countries. What began as a fun way to...Read More
Plato Academy Trinity’s 8th Graders Discover Greek Heritage in Tarpon Springs On May 12, 2025, the 8th grade class from Plato Academy Trinity spent a day in Tarpon Springs, engaging with the city’s storied Greek-American culture. Guided by their Greek teacher, Vasiliki Fournarakis, and MS teacher Mrs. Knight, students experienced the sights, sounds, and flavors...Read More
As the academic year draws to a close, the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) chapter at Plato Academy Clearwater reflects on a year marked by academic excellence, service, and leadership. The final NJHS meeting of the year offered a moment to celebrate achievements, recognize new leaders, and set the stage for continued growth in 2025–2026....Read More
This week, we proudly honor the extraordinary dedication, passion, and expertise that teachers bring to their classrooms every single day. Teaching is one of the most challenging and impactful professions-requiring not only deep knowledge but also incredible patience, creativity, and empathy. Teachers don’t just deliver lessons; they inspire curiosity, nurture confidence, and ignite a lifelong...Read More
Today, on May 1, 2025, we proudly honor the incredible leadership, dedication, and passion of our nine outstanding principals who are the driving force behind our schools’ success. Their commitment to fostering a positive, inspiring environment for students, teachers, and families shapes the future of our community every day. The Heart and Soul of Our...Read More
On Saturday, April 19, the University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium-known to generations of fans as “The Swamp”-hosted an event few middle school athletes ever experience: six JV flag football teams from Plato Academy schools took the field for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the largest in Florida...Read More
What a weekend! A group of Plato Academy students just got back from an epic trip to Washington, DC with Ms. Kendrick, our Social Studies superstar. They took off from Tampa on Friday and packed SO much into just a few days! From walking the halls of Congress and snapping pics outside the White House,...Read More
Plato Collegiate Academy Hosts “Amazing Handshake” Initiative TAMPA, Fla. — In an initiative aimed at equipping students with real-world skills often overlooked in traditional education, Plato Collegiate Academy hosted its inaugural Amazing Shake competition this spring, a program designed to sharpen professionalism, communication abilities, and quick thinking among students in grades four through eight. The...Read More
