We’re Headed to World Finals! We are thrilled to announce some truly exciting news: one of our 8th-grade Odyssey of the Mind teams from Plato Academy St. Petersburg is advancing to the World Finals! This is a remarkable achievement that reflects the creativity, teamwork, and dedication of our students. Celebrating Excellence: The OMer Award Our...Read More
Greek Independence Day Celebration 2025 TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. – Plato Academy of Tarpon Springs turned a day of historical remembrance into a lively showcase of student talent on March 14, 2025 highlighting the Greek Revolution’s anniversary (celebrated in Greece on March 25, 2025) with performances that connected young learners to their cultural roots. The school’s...Read More
Plato Academy Schools proudly participated once again in the annual Greek Independence Day parade in Tarpon Springs. Our principals, teachers, students and their families joined, to celebrate our shared heritage and community spirit! Τα σχολεία της Ακαδημίας Πλάτωνα συμμετείχαν με υπερηφάνεια για άλλη μια φορά στην ετήσια παρέλαση της Ημέρας της Ελληνικής Ανεξαρτησίας στο Tarpon...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
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
