Thursday mornings bring our sixth and second graders together for something special: reading buddies. Our middle school students embrace this opportunity to guide younger readers through stories, chapter books, and new vocabulary. They choose books carefully, practice their expression, and create welcoming spaces where second graders feel comfortable trying new words and asking questions. The...Read More
Last Friday, Plato Seminole seventh graders traded their textbooks for real-world government experience during a field trip to Tallahassee with their social studies teacher. The day began at the Florida Supreme Court, where students explored landmark cases, learned about the different levels of the judicial system, and sat behind the bench where justices preside over...Read More
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
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
Here’s something many Tampa Bay families don’t know: your teenager can finish high school with two years of college already completed. At Plato Collegiate Academy of Tampa students take actual college courses through the University of South Florida while earning their diploma. We’re talking about real USF credits that count toward a degree, not AP...Read More
Volleyball League Schedule September – October Championship Series TAMPA VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Tue, Sep 2 Palm Harbor @ Tampa (4:30p) Safety Harbor Comm. Center Thu, Sep 4 Trinity @ Tampa (4:30p) Safety Harbor Comm. Center Thu, Sep 11 Tampa @ Palm Harbor (4:30p) Safety Harbor Comm. Center Tue, Sep 16 Tampa @ Tarpon Springs (4:30p) Plato...Read More
At Plato Academy, learning happens everywhere, even in the kitchen! Recently, our students had the chance to trade in their pencils for aprons when Chef D stopped by to film a special bonus episode of the Proforma Family Cooking Show right here at our school. Energy, laughter, and delicious smells were evident as students became active participants...Read More
