Plato parents and guardians, please note that black and khaki bottoms are no longer allowed on campus. Only structured bottoms (no athletic wear) are permitted and polos must have the Plato Academy logo. Sweaters should be Plato Academy or solid red and sneakers are required daily. Contact your school’s front office staff with any questions.Read More
Florida families can save money on back-to-school shopping during the state’s annual sales tax holiday. The 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs the entire month of August (August 1-31, 2025), giving parents plenty of time to purchase essential school items without paying sales tax. What’s Tax-Free The tax holiday covers these qualifying items: School Supplies...Read More
July 17, 2025 We’re excited to share that applications for the 2025–2026 Transportation Stipend through the Step Up For Students program are now open! This stipend provides eligible households with $750 to help cover the cost of transporting children to a Florida nonvirtual public school that is different from the school to which the student is assigned. Funds are limited, so we...Read More
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa has received formal recognition from Hillsborough County Public Schools for achieving an “A” grade during the 2024-2025 school year. The congratulatory letter, signed by Director Angela Weary-Crooks of the Charter Schools office, acknowledges the school’s commitment to academic excellence and student success. We are grateful for the partnership with Hillsborough County...Read More
Excellence Defined Seven Schools Earn Grade A, Two Schools Receive Grade B in Latest Florida Department of Education Report The Florida Department of Education has released its official 2024-25 school grade report, and Plato Academy’s network of schools has demonstrated remarkable academic achievement across the Tampa Bay region. Seven campuses earned the coveted Grade A...Read More
Setting the Standard for Tuition-Free K-10 Education In the heart of Tampa Bay, families searching for the best high school in Tampa are discovering a unique blend of academic rigor, cultural heritage, and a nurturing environment at Plato Collegiate Academy of Tampa. As a tuition-free public charter school, Plato Academy offers a private school feel...Read More
Hello Griffin Family! We know some of you are early birds and want to get a head start on school supplies for the new school year. This year you once again have options! Do you love to go store to store and search for all the best bargains? The lists below are ready for you!...Read More
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 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
