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
On Friday, December 12, 2025 Plato Academy Tarpon Springs elementary students took the stage for the annual Winter Holiday Concert, transforming the auditorium into a celebration of seasonal classics. This year’s theme, “Christmas in the Movies,” featured beloved songs from cinema’s most cherished holiday films. Each grade level, from kindergarten through fifth grade, performed two...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
Tarpon Springs, FL – Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs has earned dual recognition as a 2026 U.S. News Best Elementary School and Best Middle School, placing among the top 40% of public elementary and middle schools in the state of Florida. U.S. News & World Report bases its rankings on state assessment performance in...Read More
ST PETERSBURG, FL – Saturday evening at Al Lang Stadium delivered far more than soccer. Plato Academy students stepped onto the field alongside the athletes, marking an unforgettable moment for the school’s community engagement initiatives. The October 25 event drew families to watch the Rowdies face Detroit City FC, transforming a regular season match into...Read More
The Power of Place-Based Learning There’s a particular magic that happens when students step outside the classroom and into the landscapes where history actually unfolded. Last week, sixth graders from Plato Academy Tarpon Springs experienced this transformation firsthand during their expedition to St. Augustine FL. On October 10th, these young scholars traveled northeast to America’s...Read More
Ms. Tsiouklas and Ms. Glynatsis are back at Plato Academy, but this time they’re standing at the front of the classroom instead of sitting at desks. Both women graduated from the school years ago. They left to pursue their education degrees, gained teaching experience elsewhere, and now they’ve chosen to return to the place where...Read More
Earlier this month, we invited families across our school community to share their thoughts about our school leaders through a brief online survey. The response proved remarkable, parents, guardians, and students took time from busy schedules to articulate what makes their principals exceptional. These authentic reflections, gathered throughout October in honor of National Principals Month,...Read More
Tampa Varsity Boys Soccer Schedule Date & Time Match Field/Site Tue 9/2 @ 4:30pTampa @ SeminolePutnam Park – Field 1 Thu 9/4 @ 4:30pTarpon Springs @ TampaPutnam Park – Field 1 Tue 9/9 @ 4:30pTampa @ Palm HarborPutnam Park – Field 2 Thu 9/11 @ 4:30pTampa @ ClearwaterPutnam Park – Field 1 Tue 9/16 @...Read More
Volleyball League Schedule September – October Championship Series TAMPA VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Tue, Sep 2 Palm Harbor @ Tampa (4:30p) Safety Harbor Comm. Center Thu, Sep 4 Trinity @ Tampa (4:30p) Safety Harbor Comm. Center Thu, Sep 11 Tampa @ Palm Harbor (4:30p) Safety Harbor Comm. Center Tue, Sep 16 Tampa @ Tarpon Springs (4:30p) Plato...Read More
