Life at the Lakes: January 2026
Here is a glimpse at Life at the Lakes in January. 5th and 6th Grade Epcot Trip Our 5th and 6th Grade students headed to Epcot, where classroom concepts came to life in real time. Sixth Grade students experienced force and motion from the front row of the park’s roller coasters, while Fifth Grade students […]
Academy at the Lakes Earns Platinum Status on 2025 AP School Honor Roll
Words by Tara Pollock, Director of Marketing and Communications Land O’ Lakes, Fla. — Academy at the Lakes has been named a Platinum-level school on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll, the highest distinction awarded by the College Board. The recognition reflects the school’s exceptional commitment to college readiness, academic rigor, and early access to […]
Wildcats in the News: Pasco student invents AR device to guide brain surgeons
Academy at the Lakes senior earns national recognition, $2,000 grant for neurosurgery tool By MIKE CAMUNAS, Tampa Beacon LAND O’ LAKES — Darren Lau wears glasses. He needs them to see and is colorblind. But he also invented another pair that could one day radically change the medical landscape. The Academy at the Lakes senior […]
Life at the Lakes: December 2025
Here is a glimpse at Life at the Lakes in December. Galapagos Island Trip At Academy at the Lakes, we believe adventure is an essential part of learning. Recently, a small group of families embarked on an unforgettable journey to the Galápagos Islands, where they swam alongside sharks and sea lions, observed rare birds and […]
Life at the Lakes: November 2025
Here is a glimpse at Life at the Lakes in November. 8th Grade Wilderness Adventure Trip Our 8th Grade enjoyed an unforgettable trip to Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing in Virginia, where students unplugged, explored the outdoors, and strengthened friendships through team-building challenges. From rock climbing and mountain biking to zip-lining and cave exploring, the […]
Life at the Lakes: October 2025
Here is a glimpse at Life at the Lakes in October. Day of Manners Good manners never go out of style! Our 7th Graders took their first steps in mastering the art of conversation — learning how small talk can open doors, build confidence, and make connections. They put their new skills to the test […]
Information Literacy and the Value of the Liberal Arts
Words by Mark Heller, Head of School In today’s media-saturated world, the ability to discern fact from fiction is no longer optional — it is essential. As disinformation and “deepfakes” increasingly infiltrate social media, news outlets, and even mainstream political discourse, schools bear a civic and moral responsibility to teach students how to critically engage […]
Life at the Lakes: September 2025
Here is a glimpse at Life at the Lakes in September. September Photo Shoot Our campuses were buzzing in September as a professional photo crew captured everything from hands-on learning to spontaneous smiles. A huge shoutout goes to our amazing teachers for making every moment look camera-ready — though let’s be honest, they do that […]
Life at the Lakes: August 2025
Here is a glimpse at Life at the Lakes in August. Buccaneers Training Camp Going camping… Bucs style! Our Sports Broadcasting students kicked off the school year early with front-row seats at Bucs Training Camp. From the sidelines to the interview podium, they jumped right into the action – reporting, observing the pros at work, […]
Lifer Spotlight: Will ’25
Words by Kim Vreeland This fall, Will is headed to UCLA to study Psychobiology. House Captain, School Mascot, and Senior Class President are just a fraction of the numerous leadership roles Will held during his 14-year journey at Academy at the Lakes that began in Junior Kindergarten. The list of impressive achievements continues: Founder of […]