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Welcome Letter from Joaquin '25
August 13, 2024

Welcome Letter from Joaquin ’25

  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...
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A collage of photos with Lexi and Kendra playing softball at AATL and in college with the words Wildcats at the World Series in the middle
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...
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World Champion Odyssey of the Mind team
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...
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January 19, 2024

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

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Welcome Letter from Eden '24
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....
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odyssey of the mind
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...
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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...
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Softball
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...
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Odyssey of the Mind
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...
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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...
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AATL Softball
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...
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Welcome Letter Jack '23
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...
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Check out our blog post as we look back at an Amazing April. Link in bio! 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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Academy at the Lakes

3 days ago

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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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4 days ago

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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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