What happens when middle schoolers become game designers? At Plato Academy’s St. Petersburg campus, Mrs. Kalligas challenged her students to create something entirely original, and the results turned creative thinking into competitive fun. “When students design games based on Greek mythology, they stop memorizing facts and start living history, all while discovering their own creative...Read More
TARPON SPRINGS – May 9, 2026. The annual ALL Plato Sports Awards ceremony recognized student-athletes across eight campuses for their dedication and achievement. The evening honored exceptional sports performance along with the values that define athletic excellence at Plato Academy. “True athletic excellence at Plato Academy means succeeding on the field, in the classroom, and...Read More
Florida families now have more evidence than ever that charter schools deliver real academic results. The latest Florida Department of Education report shows over 400,000 students enrolled in charter schools statewide, with achievement gains that demonstrate why families trust these schools for their children’s education. “When families have meaningful educational choices and schools are accountable...Read More
Sixty-six students from Plato Academy recently completed a three-day educational journey to Washington, DC, one that brought history off the page and into their lived experience. From April 24 through April 26, students and staff traveled to the nation’s capital to explore the sites and stories that have shaped American democracy and culture. Why Do...Read More
PLATO ACADEMY TAMPA, FL – On April 24, students from five Plato Academy campuses converged on Tampa for the Amazing Shake final, a marathon communication competition that stretched across 25 stations, five locations, and one unforgettable afternoon. The theme this year was “A Trip to Greece,” a the framework for every real-world scenario students would...Read More
You’re invited to the coolest spot for meals at no cost this summer! Summer BreakSpot will be back this summer and that means meals for Kids and Teens 18 and under at no cost to Florida families. Find your location when the Summer BreakSpot map launches on May 15! Summer BreakSpot is a federally funded...Read More
At Plato Academy Seminole, a Monday before Earth Day looked a little different this year, and the students made it happen. On April 20, science teacher Ms. Velazquez transformed her 6th grade classroom into what she simply called “Ms. V’s Nature Classroom,” a rotating series of hands-on learning stations where elementary students spent 30 minutes...Read More
By the Plato Academy Schools Editorial Team There is a particular kind of learning that no textbook can fully replicate, the kind that happens when a student stands inside a gallery surrounded by oil paintings of the American frontier, or watches a bottlenose dolphin slip through dark green water just a few feet from the...Read More
CLEARWATER FL – For the second year running, the eighth graders at Plato Academy Clearwater did something most students their age rarely get to do: they sat across from working professionals in fields they actually chose, and asked the questions that matter. Career Day 2026 brought together a diverse roster of employers and organizations, each...Read More
When the 2026 Florida Odyssey of the Mind State Competition opened its doors in Orlando this April, Plato Academy was ready. Teams from the Clearwater, Pinellas Park, and St. Petersburg campuses had earned their spots at the state level after a competitive regional showing back in February, and they arrived prepared to prove it. Odyssey...Read More
