What do we celebrate on March 25th? March 25th is celebrated as Greek Independence Day. This day commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence in 1821, which ultimately led to Greece gaining independence from the Ottoman Empire since the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It is one of the most significant national holidays...Read More
On March 17, 2024, in Tarpon Springs, Florida, the streets were alive with celebration as the annual Greek Independence Day parade took over the lively “Greek village” at the heart of the town. Along Dodecanese Boulevard, which sets the scene with its nod to the beautiful Aegean archipelago, the parade honored the town’s deep heritage,...Read More
A Celebration of Hellenic Heritage – The Lighting of the Olympic Flame In a lively celebration of Greek culture, students got together for their yearly reenactment of the Lighting of the Olympic Flame ceremony. In modern tradition, the Head Priestess passes the flame to the first torchbearer and then begins the Torch Relay that finishes...Read More
Plato Academy Clearwater hosted the 2024 “Battle of the Books” competition where third-grade students from all campuses engaged in literary showdowns, delving into their knowledge of 15 books across two 10-round competitions. After a spirited morning battle, the victorious team faced off against challengers from the afternoon session. Each participant showcased remarkable dedication, proudly representing...Read More
The Greek language stands as a pillar of civilization, leaving an indelible mark on science, and culture through its rich history and enduring influence. It is celebrated every year on February 9, a date known as “International Greek Language Day”. The Greek language holds a special significance as one of the oldest documented languages in...Read More
Pinellas County Public Schools is hosting a special reading challenge designed to celebrate the contributions and history of Black Americans. Curated lists of age-appropriate myON titles are available. All students are encouraged to participate by reading as many books on myON as they can during the month of February. Time spent reading will be recorded...Read More
Dear Plato Academy families, We value your input in selecting a school uniforms vendor for our school. Your feedback will help us make an informed decision. Please take a couple of minutes to complete this survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdV1PQKNlRJfWmzWn77WkdpAe7onFxcnIMR4A0aSVamQSZqkA/viewformRead More
Dear Plato Academy Seminole, Phoenix Families, As we approach the holiday season, Ms. Christopher & I, wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support, love, and partnership you have shown throughout this year. Your unwavering dedication to our school community has been nothing short of inspiring. All our students...Read More
On Friday, November 16, 2023 a special ceremony took place at the Clearwater campus following an impressive Veterans & OXI commemoration performance: Students who succeeded in the “Ελληνομάθεια” (“Knowledge of Greek Language”) test this year where awarded their certificates surrounded by their teachers, friends and family members. Their smiles couldn’t hide their excitement for this...Read More
Dear Plato families, As we continue to grow as a school community, we are finding that we need to remind students and families of our cell phone policy. Plato policy manual (page.63). Plato Academy holds our students to high standards when it comes to academic focus and we appreciate the support of our Plato families...Read More