Plato Academy Trinity’s 8th Graders Discover Greek Heritage in Tarpon Springs On May 12, 2025, the 8th grade class from Plato Academy Trinity spent a day in Tarpon Springs, engaging with the city’s storied Greek-American culture. Guided by their Greek teacher, Vasiliki Fournarakis, and MS teacher Mrs. Knight, students experienced the sights, sounds, and flavors...Read More
A Decade of Tradition For the sixth-grade students of Plato Academy Largo, Thursday, April 10th marked a day of adventure and cultural enrichment. Accompanied by their Greek teachers, Yanni Giavaras and Kyriako Bachtalias, the students embarked on a field trip to Tarpon Springs—a tradition that has been celebrated for over a decade. The trip began...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
On Friday, November 8, 2024, Plato Academy Largo’s 6th-grade students participated in an educational journey to one of Florida’s most iconic cities: St. Augustine. Accompanied by two of their teachers, Ms. Kendrick (History) and Mr. Giavaras (Greek), along with five supportive parent chaperones, these young explorers set out to uncover the stories of Colonial Florida....Read More
At Plato Academy Largo, International Day is one of the most anticipated events of the year, celebrating world cultures with a special focus on Greek culture reflecting the foundational role it plays in our charter and Plato Academy Schools’ educational philosophy. Younger students sang songs in Greek while older students executed the intricate steps of...Read More
On Tuesday, May 16th, 8th-grade students, under the guidance of their Greek teacher, Mr. Yanni Giavaras, began an exciting journey to Tarpon Springs. Immersed in the rich history narrated by their teacher, they explored the lore of Tarpon Springs and the vibrant community of Greek sponge divers who call it home. The day unfolded under...Read More
Plato Academy Tarpon Springs honors Greek language, history, art, and culture Plato Academy Tarpon Springs ignited the spirit of Greek heritage on March 8, 2024, in anticipation of the upcoming Greek Independence Day. Celebrating Greek Independence Day at the Tarpon Springs Parade Students, teachers, and guests gathered to celebrate Greek history, art, language, and culture...Read More
The annual tradition of the reenactment of the Lighting of the Olympic Flame ceremony took place this March at Plato Academy Clearwater. Greek Celebrations at Plato Academy Schools Click to learn more about the Lighting of the Olympic Flame ceremony. The “Lighting of the Olympic Flame” ceremony is a symbolic event that marks the beginning...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
