Plato Academy Schools entered thirteen teams across multiple problems and divisions in this year’s Buccaneer Bay Regional competition, and the results were remarkable. Students won across several problem categories, and seven of those thirteen teams earned advancement to the State Competition, scheduled for April 4, 2026, in Orlando. For those unfamiliar with the program, Odyssey...Read More
St. Petersburg, FL, February 20, 2026. It began with a flag honoring ceremony and ended with the kind of afternoon that makes school feel like the best place in the world to be. On February 20, Plato Academy of St. Petersburg hosted its annual First Responders’ Day, bringing together law enforcement officers, firefighters, and specialized...Read More
February 2026, Tampa, Florida It started with a simple question from Greece: What is your school day like? What followed was a meaningful language experience for Plato Academy Tampa students and students of Arsakeio School in Athens, Greece. Seventh and sixth graders sat down with pencils and lined paper and did something remarkable. They wrote...Read More
CLEARWATER FL – On February 13, faculty from every Plato Academy campus set aside a full school day to sit together, think carefully, and sharpen the very craft that defines their classrooms. The all-staff professional development session, held at Plato Academy Clearwater, counted as one of the two required PD days for the academic year....Read More
Οι μαθητές της Ακαδημίας Πλάτωνος ένωσαν τις φωνές τους με μαθητές από ελληνικά σχολεία Αμερικής, Καναδά, Αυστραλίας, Γερμανίας και Γαλλίας τραγουδώντας κάλαντα στα ελληνικά σε μια διεθνή προβολή εκπομπής του Antenna Satellite κατά την περίοδο των εορτών που πέρασαν. Students from Plato Academy joined their voices with peers from Greek schools across the United States,...Read More
Eighth graders at Plato Academy Clearwater demonstrated remarkable historical scholarship during the school’s National History Day fair last Friday, analyzing pivotal moments of revolution, reaction, and reform through meticulously researched exhibits. The February 6 competition, coordinated by social studies teachers Mr. Martz and Mrs. Keller, challenged students to examine transformative periods in history through the...Read More
International Greek Language Day You’ve probably never heard of Xenophon Zolotas, but in 1957, this Greek economist stood before the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and delivered a speech entirely in English using only Greek-derived words. It worked. Perfectly. “I always wished to address this Assembly in Greek, but realized that it would have...Read More
Recent graduates of Plato Academy Clearwater returned to campus this week for an engaging exchange with current middle schoolers. The visit provided eighth graders with firsthand perspectives on the transition to high school. Alumni discussed their experiences navigating course selection, extracurricular activities, and academic rigor at their respective high schools. What made the session particularly...Read More
Thursday mornings bring our sixth and second graders together for something special: reading buddies. Our middle school students embrace this opportunity to guide younger readers through stories, chapter books, and new vocabulary. They choose books carefully, practice their expression, and create welcoming spaces where second graders feel comfortable trying new words and asking questions. The...Read More
Palm Harbor – Plato Academy Palm Harbor fifth graders along with their teachers Mrs. Krynski and Ms. Riker and a group of volunteer parents, rolled up their sleeves yesterday for their annual volunteer field trip to Feeding Tampa Bay, also joining students from other local schools in a hands-on lesson about community service and food...Read More
