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
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
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
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
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
Where Ancient Drama Meets Modern Education Today, we’re celebrating World Theater Day, a reminder that captures the spirit of Plato Academy’s commitment to bringing classical culture to life. Theater represents more than entertainment—it’s a powerful way of understanding human experiences, connecting generations, and developing critical communication skills. The roots of theater stretch deep into Greek...Read More
Greek Independence Day Celebration 2025 TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. – Plato Academy of Tarpon Springs turned a day of historical remembrance into a lively showcase of student talent on March 14, 2025 highlighting the Greek Revolution’s anniversary (celebrated in Greece on March 25, 2025) with performances that connected young learners to their cultural roots. The school’s...Read More
