Welcome Letter from Anisa ’22
Dear New Wildcat Families and Students, New schools, new journeys, and new beginnings can be terrifying. It is human nature to fear the unknown and the unexpected. As an Academy at the Lakes student who is currently entering her fourteenth and final year, I hope to provide insight about what to expect from your Academy […]
Video: Welcome Letter from Vishnu ’22
Dear Fellow Wildcats, Welcome to Academy at the Lakes! I am excited and grateful to welcome you into our community. No doubt entering a new community can be challenging; I remember how nervous I was. However, having been through this transition, I can confidently tell you that those at Academy will be supportive and helpful […]
Meet Our Class of 2021 Lifers
Words by Kim Vreeland Lifelong friendships, cherished memories, and unparalleled academics are recurring experiences that our 13 Academy lifers in the Class of ‘21 have in common. From deep friendships that began on the Lower Division playground to Upper Division educational trips to the Amazon, our lifers reminisce about their Academy journeys. As they embark […]
Statement on “Critical Race Theory”
Words by Mark Heller, Head of School In recent days, the public square has brought a discussion of the concept of Critical Race Theory (an academic theory typically kept to post-graduate studies). When issues like this arise in our highly-polarized media culture, I feel an obligation to share our school’s practice and perspective. Do […]
Academy at the Lakes Ranks Among Top 1% of Private K-12 Schools in the U.S.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Richard Bilbao and Brendan Ward – Tampa Bay Business Journal Mar 24, 2021, 7:33am EDT Seven Tampa Bay schools rank among the top 400 K-12 private schools in the U.S. — or within the top 1% range of tens of thousands in the nation, according to Pittsburgh-based Niche, a platform connecting students and families with colleges and schools. Niche […]
Students Celebrate Limitless Opportunities at Academy at the Lakes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spring is always a bittersweet time for graduating seniors across Tampa Bay. As the school year ends, parents and faculty look on proudly as students celebrate the next step on their journey. Every acceptance letter opened or new college sweatshirt worn is another step as students prepare to transition to colleges and universities across the […]
Former Philadelphia Phillie Brings Experience and Passion to Coaching AATL Baseball
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. Original Publish: Bay News 9, MAY. 24, 2021 Scott Mathieson has been to the show. He’s made it to the pinnacle of his sport. But there’s something about high school baseball that appeals to this former Philadelphia Phillie. “It’s pure, you know, you’re playing for the love of the game,” he […]
Academy at the Lakes Caps Off a Great Athletics Year
[vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It has been another incredible year for Academy athletics as the Spring season comes to an end. Our teams and athletes have worked incredibly hard under another year of unusual circumstances, and the results speak for themselves. First, a huge congratulations to graduating senior Caleb Yann! Caleb qualified for this year’s State Track […]
For a Great Education: Balance
Words by Mark Heller As parents, we seek schools for our children that will best position them for a successful life’s journey. I believe that the best schools are those that present excellent academic programs (as a given), but go beyond to provide each student a broad range of opportunities: to create to serve […]
Academy Teachers Inspire Discovery and Curiosity in Academy Graduate
Dillan Villavisanis ’14 shares his story and path to Medical School during Lunch n’ Learn with students Dillan Villavisanis ’14 credits Academy at the Lakes for his desire to push himself to be outside his comfort zone. Villavisanis is in his third year at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York […]