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
Guest of Honor Stephen Kochick, a decorated Vietnam War veteran delivered a moving address to students during a Veterans Day assembly, sharing his experiences as a draftee who served with the 196th Light Infantry from 1968 to 1969. The speaker, who earned both a Silver Star and Purple Heart for his service, offered students a...Read More
Plato Clearwater Trunk or Treat 2025 When dedicated parents and thoughtful planning come together, magic happens. This year’s Trunk or Treat demonstrated exactly why our school community stands out. We’re grateful to our PTO for orchestrating such a successful event and to every family who contributed their time and creativity to make it unforgettable.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
The kindergarten classes got an up-close look at a fire truck yesterday when the Palm Harbor Fire Rescue arrived at the Palm Harbor campus on a scheduled visit with the Kindergarten class. Students climbed aboard, examined the equipment, and peppered the crew with questions about hoses, ladders, and what it’s like to fight fires. The...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
Students demonstrate exceptional digital literacy during Hispanic Heritage Month competition CLEARWATER — Plato Academy Clearwater secured second place among Pinellas County schools in the recent myON Hispanic Heritage Month Digital Read-In, marking a significant achievement in the district’s month-long reading initiative. The challenge, which ran from September 15 through October 15, engaged students across the...Read More
Two Years of Opportunity Await Your Family Plato Academy Schools announces the opening of its applications for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years. Families seeking a rigorous education grounded in critical thinking and character development are invited to apply. Why Parents Choose Plato Academy For over two decades, Plato Academy has distinguished itself through academic...Read More
PALM HARBOR: Mrs. Townsend’s and Mrs. Well’s fourth graders’ classroom transformed into something between a literature circle and an archaeological site. Immersing themselves into the theme of the day for the next several hours, these students would follow the trail of one of mythology’s most famous characters: King Midas, the man who turned everything he...Read More
