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
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 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
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
Η Δευτέρα 4 Μαρτίου ήταν μια ιδιαίτερη μέρα για την Ακαδημία Πλάτωνος στο Κλίαργουότερ. Το σχολείο μας, υποδέχθηκε μια ομάδα εκλεκτών προσκεκλημένων που θέλησαν να δουν από κοντά το έργο που επιτελείται στα εκπαιδευτήρια της Ακαδημίας και να ανταλλάξουν απόψεις και ιδέες για τις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζει η ελληνόγλωσση εκπαίδευση στις ΗΠΑ. Focusing on the...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
