Science Olympiad Teams Qualify for States
Although our Science Olympiad teams were missing 6 members on February 7 (four students were attending the Regional Science Fair, and two were taking the ACT), both the Middle and Upper Division teams will be moving on to states. This is the third straight year Academy has been represented at the State Competition. The […]
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Public Speaking Competition Winners Honored at Assembly
On Wednesday, February 18, the 4th through 11th Grade Public Speaking Contest winners were honored at an assembly. The winners recited their speeches to an audience of peers, faculty, staff, and family.
The public speaking program, through the Language Arts/ English Department, is a special component of the English Curriculum. This program provides opportunities to practice public speaking skills, increase confidence in public communication, and explores literature, poetry, and speech writing.
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5th and 6th Grade Science Fair Winners Announced
The 5th and 6th Grade Science Fair took place in the Gym during the morning of Wednesday, February 25.
The event showcased how the students used scientific thinking, innovation, and problem-solving skills to research and solve a long-term question.
The students did an excellent job sharing their conclusions!
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Academy Holds True to Tradition, Represents Strong in Regional Science Fair
Throughout the years, Academy has had a strong representation at the Regional Science Fair. 2014 – 5 first place in category, 4 to state, 1 to international 2013 – 2 first place in category, 1 to state, 1 to international 2012 – 2 first place in category 2011 – 3 to state, 1 to […]
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Academy Student Takes 3rd in USF Young Innovators Competition
Hanley Riggs ’19 took 3rd place overall out of over 570 students in the USF Young Innovators Competition. Her invention called “The Missing Piece” is pressure clothing for Autistic children and teens with adjustable pressure bands. The pressure bands soothe and calm the wearer, while allowing those wearing them to blend in anywhere. The […]
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Top 3 Chess Tournament Results
On Sunday, February 8, 2015, Academy at the Lakes hosted its first-ever K-12 Scholastic Chess Tournament. There were a total of 22 players who participated in the tournament. Students were divided into three sections based on age group. Top 3 results for each section 1st through 3rd Grade Section 1 Rohan Vemuri, 3rd grade 2 […]
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Four Academy Juniors Participate in Leadership Conference
Juniors Alex Baker, Gerald Beinhauer, Grace Faith, and Mikayla Owen attended the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) January 23-25, 2015 in Gainesville, Fla. The YLC is sponsored by the University of Florida Student Government. It is a three-day high school leadership conference organized and run entirely by UF students. This conference brings together the most […]
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2015 Geography Bee Finalists and Winner Announced
In keeping with Academy’s curricular goals to foster critical thinking and communication skills among our students, on Friday, Jan. 30, 10 7th and 8th graders competed as finalists in Academy’s National Geographic Bee. Congratulations to Bobby Pesch ’20, winner of Academy’s 2015 Geography Bee, and Evan Beam ’19, runner-up. According to the National Geographic […]
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Academy Students Receive Honorable Mention for Radiant Peace Art Contest
In December 2014, 50 Academy at the Lakes students in grades 1 through 4 entered the Radiant Peace Art Contest. This contest was sponsored by the Radiant Peace Foundation International in St. Petersburg, Florida, a nonprofit educational organization. The Radiant Peace Foundation’s mission is to inspire, encourage, and promote Radiant Peace throughout the world. […]
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5th Graders Represent Academy in the All State Chorus
Elise Faith ‘22 and Terrell Woods ‘22 went through an audition process and, out of over 760 children who also auditioned, they were selected to represent Academy and the Lakes at this year’s All State Chorus sponsored by the Florida Elementary Music Educators’ Association (FMEA). The FMEA Elementary All State Chorus is a unique music […]
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