Words by Deborah Pitcairn, Director of College Counseling Every student and family has its particular goals and priorities regarding the pursuit of higher education. Some are concerned more with career training goals and getting a job in their field as soon as they graduate. Others aspire to a broader, liberal arts experience and degree that...Read More
Words by Kim Vreeland, Director of Marketing and Communications Ask high school juniors (and their parents) what’s on their minds, and they’ll likely share their concern about the college application process. Over nearly three decades of teaching high school students, I’ve witnessed dramatic changes— everything from the onset and popularity of electronic applications to the...Read More
Our Senior Thespian Troupe was back at it, showing off their incredible talent at the District 14 Thespy Festival! From captivating solos to dynamic group performances, our Academy actors gave shining performances. Here is the impressive list of Academy students who received accolades for their roles in the festival. Way to go! Critics’ Choice ...Read More
Here is a glimpse at Life Academy at the Lakes in November: November 1: Founders’ Day How it all began! Happy Founders’ Day! Today, we’re celebrating our amazing school and the incredible people who have shaped Academy into what it is today. At our all-school assembly, we were treated to unforgettable performances by our talented...Read More
Life at the Lakes in October was exciting and full of Wildcat Pride and traditions! Here is a glimpse at what happened this month: October 21: Buddy Reading Day Another great day in the books! Buddy Reading Day is always a highlight as our Upper and Middle Division students visit the Lower Division to...Read More
Words by Debbie Pitcairn, Director of College Counseling & Registrar This time in the lives of our seniors and their families is exciting and scary. Expectations and relationships are changing and evolving fast, and new modes of interacting and communicating need to be negotiated. The process of becoming an adult begins before seniors graduate...Read More
Dear families, Welcome to Academy at the Lakes. You’ve made the right choice! As a student here for 4 years, I can tell you there isn’t a community more creative, innovative, and kind than this one. This school has a special place for every single one of its students. The faculty and staff will...Read More
Words by Brad Shellgren In the biggest game of the year, on the biggest stage in the sport, Lexi Kilfoyl stepped into the pitcher’s circle at the College World Series and felt sentimental. Not exactly the normal emotion one would expect in a pressure-packed environment like this, but this moment was anything but normal....Read More
Academy at the Lakes is now home to a World Champion Odyssey of the Mind team! Last month, The Odyssey of the Mind Technical Team as well as our other state championship team, the Performance Team, made the trip to Ames, Iowa, to compete with 700 teams from 11 different countries at the World Finals....Read More
Academy at the Lakes is in search of a Varsity Boys/Girls Golf coach for the 2024-25 season. This is a part-time position. For more information please contact Athletic Director, Tom Haslam thaslam@academyatthelakes.org or Jen Sciortino at jsciortino@aatl.org.Read More
