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Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa's high school program gives students the rigorous academics, small class sizes, and supportive community they've come to rely on, with the added advantage of real college credits through dual enrollment with the University of South Florida.

A-rated. Cognia accredited. Tuition-free.

Your student can graduate high school with a head start on college!

Located at 7705 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33625

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Who says grammar can't get your heart racing? At Plato Academy Seminole, Mr. Durspek's fourth graders suited up in surgical gear to perform the ultimate operation: dissecting the English language.

With scalpels replaced by highlighters and patient charts swapped for sentence diagrams, these young linguists got down to business identifying verbs, extracting adjectives, and diagnosing misplaced modifiers.

The prescription? A hefty dose of laughter mixed with serious learning. Turns out, when you treat grammar like a blockbuster surgery drama, even the toughest subject becomes irresistible. Dr. Durspek's orders: grammar has never been this much fun.

Learning Greek, one recipe at a time!

At our St. Petersburg campus, Mrs. Kalligas' students researched and presented traditional Greek recipes, connecting language to culture and cuisine!

At our Clearwater campus, Mr. Aretis' class staged a full cooking session, describing every step of making a cake, in Greek.

And at the big finish? They pulled a perfectly ready cake straight out of the oven. We're not asking questions. We're just proud of every single one of them.

A campfire crackling on the smartboard. Book reading by the teacher.

Mrs. Fordham's class went camping recently, and the kids were all in.

They immediately started exploring, pointing, whispering to each other, picking their tent spot like it was the most important decision of the day.

No bugs. No sunscreen. A lot of the excitement.

For young children, imagination is always an adventure.

The early years are full of moments kids carry with them for a long time. Days like this one are a big reason why. At Plato Academy Schools, kindergarten looks a little different every day.

Career Day 2026 brought together a diverse roster of employers and organizations, each one offering students a candid look at what it takes to build a life in a particular field.

Plato Academy Palm Harbor's 5th graders recently visited Tampa Bay Watch in Tierra Verde, one of Florida's most distinctive environmental education campuses.

The visit included a squid dissection and a deep look at the community-driven restoration work protecting Tampa Bay's watershed.

Calling all student readers: The annual Battle of the Books competition returns this spring, and preparation season starts now.

https://platoacademy.net/books

This competition encourages casual readers to turn to true reading champions. The winning formula? Start early, read thoroughly, and know your books cold when competition day arrives.

This year's book list offers something for everyone: gripping plots, interesting characters, and stories that inspire. Students who dive in now will walk into the competition with confidence, knowledge, and a real shot at victory.

Event details: https://platoacademy.net/books/

Students celebrated with lively music, guided by the coordination of their music teacher, Mr. Keating.

Plato Academy St. Petersburg students shone on stage as they presented a musical coordinated by their music teacher, Mrs. Adams.
(We are also grateful to Pastor Geniser and Josh for their invaluable technical support).

Some stories come full circle in the best way. This year, the Steve Christopoulos Teacher Scholarship went to two Plato Academy alumni, Juliana Tsiouklas and Niki Glynatsis. They grew up in our classrooms, went on to earn their education degrees, and came back, this time as teachers. We could not be more proud to have them on our team.

Gabriel Elias Kolettis graduated from Plato Academy Clearwater in 2016 and went on to attend Palm Harbor University High School through its competitive medical magnet program. He earned his Bachelor of Exercise Science from the University of South Florida and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at National University of Health Sciences.

Gabriel credits his time at Plato Academy with giving him skills he relies on every day, and he holds a special place in his heart for two teachers who made a lasting impression, Mrs. Parker and Kyrios Kostas.

His favorite memory? The fifth-grade field trip to Greece with students from the other campuses. "We had an amazing time and made a lot of new friends and new memories," he recalls warmly.

In the photo, Gabriel at USF, and with his brother Zachary, (also a Plato Academy graduate).

Planning ahead for your child’s education? Plato Academy Schools are now accepting K–12 applications for both the 2026–27 and 2027–28 academic years.

Why Apply Early?

- Early application = Better campus placement

- Two-year window = Greater planning flexibility

- Limited space = Applications reviewed in order received

Why Plato Academy?

Our education model combines:

- Rigorous academics

- A safe and supportive learning environment

- A proven college-prep foundation

From kindergarten through high school, we’re shaping tomorrow’s leaders.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

- Apply online: https://platoacademy.net/blog/enrollment-2026-2027-2028

- Schedule a school tour https://platoacademy.net/school-tour

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At Plato Academy Schools, we are proud of the dedication, passion, and heart our teachers bring to their classrooms every day.

This month, we’re highlighting a few stories shared by families from Plato Academy St. Petersburg - each one reflecting the excellence we see across all eight of our campuses.

• Ms. Lindley - Celebrated for helping a student walk into his FAST test with confidence thanks to her steady encouragement and belief in him.

• Ms. Bart - Praised by families whose children earned 5’s on their Biology FAST exams, crediting the strong foundation built in her class.

• Ms. Kalligas - Appreciated for bringing Greek language and culture to life with passion and care.

• Ms. Pampena - Recognized for empowering Intensive Reading students to feel prepared and confident for their state test.

• Ms. Goings - Thanked for helping a math student feel ready and proud heading into an important assessment.

• Ms. Johnson - Celebrated for her enthusiasm and dedication as a math teacher who makes a daily difference.

• Ms. Adams - Praised for an “out of this world” spring concert and her inspiring commitment to the arts.

• Ms. Fitzgerald - Loved for making learning engaging and memorable - especially inspiring a student to recite all the presidents in order.

These stories remind us of the incredible impact our teachers make every day.

If you have a story to share, we’d love to hear it!

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