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July 17, 2024

Wildcats at the World Series

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...

June 4, 2024

World Champions!

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...

January 19, 2024

Academy at the Lakes Moves FORWARD! with Groundbreaking for New 18,000-Square Foot Building

August 14, 2023

Welcome Letter from Eden ’24

Welcome to a new school year, Wildcats! It is with warmth and excitement that I welcome you to our school community. On behalf of the student body, we are so thrilled to have you here. Truthfully, each addition to our school community makes us stronger....

July 5, 2023

World tour!

Words by Brad Shellgren For the second year in a row, Academy’s Odyssey of the Mind team has placed 4th at the World Finals. After winning the state championship, the team headed to Lansing, Michigan for the World Finals (May 24 – May 27). In front of...

May 10, 2023

Wildcats in the Press: AATL softball honors family

Words by Mike Camunas, The Laker/Lutz News The Academy at the Lakes softball community experienced a tragedy, however, the team and school are rallying around one of its players. Junior pitcher Sydney Klein’s 12-year-old cousin, Noah, passed away from a terminal form of brain cancer...

May 8, 2023

Three-peat!

Words by Brad Shellgren The Wildcats reign continues! On May 3rd the Academy softball team beat Hernando Christian 13-2 to capture their third straight district championship. It is the program’s 10th district title overall. After a 16-win season, head coach Elizabeth Munn believes this is...

April 13, 2023

Mind-blowing!

Words by Brad Shellgren Academy at the Lakes sent two Odyssey of the Mind teams to the State Championships in Orlando, and both did amazing things. The Technical Team comprised of Audrey Gorski ’25, Allison Fox ’25, Ben Harrison ’25, Geno Lee ’24, Henry Levy...

April 12, 2023

Powerhouse

Words by Brad Shellgren Dedicated and motivated weightlifter CJ Fernandez ‘25 has qualified for States! After narrowly missing out on the State Championships as a freshman, Fernandez attacked his sophomore season with the goal of not missing out a second time! “This year I have dedicated...

April 6, 2023

Wildcats in the Press: Their Field of Dreams

Words by Mike Camunas with The Laker/Lutz News They built it because it was time. But now, after two decades, Academy at the Lakes finally has an outdoor sports field at its campus, off Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes. The new field belongs to...

August 15, 2022

Welcome Letter from Jack ’23

Dear Students and Families, Welcome to Academy at the Lakes! Selecting a school that’s right for your family is one of the most important and difficult decisions you’ll make, and one my family knows well. Just last year, I found myself in the same uncomfortable...

July 11, 2022

Finding joy – Lifer Maty Stals ’22

Words by Kim Vreeland After spending 14 years at Academy at the Lakes, Maty Stals ’22 is headed to Florida Gulf Coast University to study finance, and she feels fully prepared. “Academy is a place where you can feel comfortable to be yourself, to find...

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Silver Screen!In a matter of two short years, Stephen Spaulding has created something special with his filmmaking class. His students have gravitated to his teachings and as a result, they have produced some amazing short films. David Zhao '25 is a great example of this as he took home "best picture" at this year's Wildcat Film Festival for his movie, Catalyst. Enjoy! #youmatter #filmmakers #filmstudents #filmfestival #shortfilm #bestpicture #coolschool #electiveclass #silverscreen ... See MoreSee Less

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