Who says grammar can’t get your heart racing? At Plato Academy Seminole, Mr. Durspek’s fourth graders suited up in surgical gear to perform the ultimate operation: dissecting the English language. With scalpels replaced by highlighters and patient charts swapped for sentence diagrams, these young linguists got down to business identifying verbs, extracting adjectives, and diagnosing...Read More
Each January, during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, Greek parishes across the United States converge for the Hellenic Dance Festival, a distinctive competition that preserves cultural heritage through performance. This year, students from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox team demonstrated exceptional skill and commitment to tradition. The annual festival requires parish dance groups to prepare two...Read More
Last Friday, Plato Seminole seventh graders traded their textbooks for real-world government experience during a field trip to Tallahassee with their social studies teacher. The day began at the Florida Supreme Court, where students explored landmark cases, learned about the different levels of the judicial system, and sat behind the bench where justices preside over...Read More
TRINITY, Fla. – Less than a week after retrieving the cross at Tarpon Springs’ 120th annual Epiphany celebration, Athos Karistinos visited Plato Academy Trinity on Wednesday to share his experience with elementary and middle school students. The 18-year-old Plato Academy Tarpon Springs alumni, and Palm Harbor University High School senior, also attending St. Petersburg College,...Read More
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. – Dozens of teenage boys dove into the cold waters of Spring Bayou, all searching for the same thing: a cross thrown by the archbishop moments before. When 18-year-old Athos Karistinos came up holding it, the crowd cheered. Photo Credit: Orthodox Observer Athos, now a senior at Palm Harbor University High School...Read More
PINELLAS PARK- Student singing voices filled the campus, performing a selection of beloved seasonal carols in both English and Greek. The young performers demonstrated enthusiasm and joy as they shared traditional favorites with families and members of the school community. The successful event reflected the dedication of music teacher Mr. Keating and Greek language teacher...Read More
On December 18, 2025 members of the National Junior Honor Society from Plato Academy Tarpon Springs volunteered at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent located at the Generations Christian Church campus in Trinity.Since 1982, the Holiday Tent has been the largest seasonal assistance program in Tampa Bay. Each year, select locations are transformed into festive marketplaces...Read More
Proud moment for Plato Academy Schools! Our students participated in the October 28th Ohi Day celebration, broadcast internationally through Antenna Satellite networks. The program reached viewers across the US, Canada, Australia, Germany, the UK, France, and beyond, giving our students a chance to share Greek celebrations with a global audience. Thank you to everyone who...Read More
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
