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April 2025 Life at the Lakes

Life at the Lakes: April 2025

Here is a glimpse at Life at the Lakes in April: Weightlifting  THE CHAMP IS HERE! Big congrats to CJ ’25 for an incredible showing at the State Championship! 2x State Champion 1st Place – Olympic Discipline 2nd Place – Traditional Discipline Named Best Overall...
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Shaping student perspective through world travel. An Academy Signature Program.

Shaping Student Perspective through World Travel

Words by Colleen McCormick, Middle Division Director Travel, whether it is to Disney, the Grand Canyon, or to another country brings with it experiences that not only create cherished memories but provide opportunities to learn about a new culture and potentially about oneself. Academy at...
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Life at the Lakes: March 2025

Here is a glimpse at Life at the Lakes in March:   March 5: iFly Field Trip Come fly with me! Dr. Dolan’s 6th Grade Science class took to the skies at iFly, defying gravity and exploring the science of flight! Academy students dove into...
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Feb 2025 Life at the Lakes

Life at the Lakes: February 2025

Here is a glimpse at Life at the Lakes in February: February 10 – 14  – RAK Week Flower power! RAK Week wouldn’t be complete without our favorite tradition—Flower vs. Flour! This fun-filled event gives students the chance to show love for their amazing teachers...
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Life at the Lakes: January 2025

The new year is underway! Here is a glimpse at Life at the Lakes in January:   January 18: HOSA Regional Competition Exciting News from HOSA’s (Heath Occupations Students of America) Regional Competition! Our future healthcare leaders are shining bright! We had an incredible turnout...
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Information Literacy in Education

Information Literacy in Education

Words by Julianna Speer, Director of Library Services Our access to information through technology and the internet is an amazing advancement to an interconnected world. The ability to receive and communicate information is both quicker and more necessary than ever within every level of society....
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Life at the Lakes: December 2024

Here is a glimpse at Life at the Lakes in December:   December 5 – Lightning Visit It’s nice on ice! What an unforgettable experience for our Sports Broadcasting students as they got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to put on a...
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Financial Aid 101: Finding the Right Value for You

Financial Aid 101: Finding the Right Value for You

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...
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Writing Your Way In How to Write a Memorable College Admissions Essay

Writing Your Way In: How to Write a Memorable College Admissions Essay

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...
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curtain call

Curtain Call

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...
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Life at the Lakes: November 2024

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...
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Life at the Lakes October 24

Life at the Lakes: October 2024

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...
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Check out the blog post! Link in bio as we look back at an Amazing April.Life at the Lakes is back, bringing you a monthly roundup of the people, events, and moments that make our community shine. From featured videos to stunning photo galleries, you can relive the highlights and see what made each month truly unforgettable.Welcome to Life at the Lakes—your monthly journey through all the incredible happenings around us! ... See MoreSee Less
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Looking back at an Amazing April!Life at the Lakes is back, bringing you a monthly roundup of the people, events, and moments that make our community shine. From featured videos to stunning photo galleries, you can relive the highlights and see what made each month truly unforgettable.Welcome to Life at the Lakes—your monthly journey through all the incredible happenings around us! Click the link below. 👇academyatthelakes.org/2025/05/life-at-the-lakes-april-2025/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Traveling for Javelin!Big shoutout to Luke M. ’25 for qualifying in javelin to compete at the State Championship Track and Field Meet! After illness sidelined him last year, Luke’s on a redemption tour—and he’s back stronger than ever. No matter where he finishes, he’s ready to leave it all on the field. Catch him in action this Saturday at the University of North Florida. Let’s go, Luke!#youmatterhere #javelin #fhsaatrackandfieldchampionships #fhsaa #statechampionship #topschool #coolschool #bestschool ... See MoreSee Less
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🌸 Two Great Causes. One Beautiful Gift!Love your mom? 💖 Love supporting your fellow Wildcats? 🐾 We’ve got the perfect Mother’s Day deal for you!Our amazing Odyssey of the Mind teams are heading to the World Finals in Lansing, Michigan—but they need your help to get there! We’re selling beautiful flower bouquets for just $10 in honor of Mother’s Day (this Sunday!). All proceeds go directly toward helping our teams reach their goal.👉 Pre-order now via Venmo: @aatlom (under businesses)👉 Day-of sales available while supplies last💐 Make Mom smile AND support a great cause—order today! #odysseyofthemind odysseyofthemindworldfinals #mothersday❤️ #loveyourmother #mothersdayflowers ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We truly can’t thank our incredible teachers enough… but we’re going to try! To every educator who makes Academy such a special place: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Your passion, dedication, and care make all the difference — this week and every week. #youmatterhere #teacherappreciationweek🍎✏️📚 #teachers #loveteachers #thankyou #topschool #bestschool #coolschool #funschool ... See MoreSee Less
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