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November 2024 Life at the Lakes Featured Image
December 10, 2024

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
November 18, 2024

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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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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Express Yourself!Creating art isn’t just fun — it’s powerful. From relieving stress and boosting brainpower to giving a sense of accomplishment, the benefits of art are endless.At our Middle and Upper Division, Mr. Paltoo’s art classes do all that — and so much more. Last year, several students received awards for their incredible work.One student even has their piece displayed in the Dalí Museum!Art is a gift — and we’re lucky to have someone as passionate and inspiring as Mr. Paltoo guiding the way. #youmatterhere #artclass #artwork #artstudent #lifeisart #coolschool #funschool #bestschool #artteacherlife ... See MoreSee Less

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Off to the Junior Olympics! Big congratulations to recent grad Luke M. ’25 who struck GOLD in the javelin at the AAU Regional Championships in Orlando! His outstanding performance has earned him a spot at the Junior Olympics in Texas, where he’ll compete against some of the best javelin throwers in the world. This achievement wraps up an incredible year for Luke, who also made it to the State Finals earlier this season. We couldn’t be prouder!Way to go, Luke — Texas, here he comes! #youmatterhere #javelin #juniorolympics #trackandfield #goldmedalist #GoForGold #schoolpride #topschool #bestschool #funschool #olympics ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

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Opportunity Knocks!What an amazing accomplishment for recent grads CJ '25 and Sharanya '25, who qualified to compete at the USAW National Championships in Colorado Springs!These two aren’t just strong—they’re elite, ranking among the top weightlifters in the entire country! 🥈 CJ brought home a Silver National Championship medal in the snatch event with an incredible 282-pound lift!The experience didn’t stop on the platform—CJ and Sharanya trained at the Olympic Training Center, rubbing shoulders with Team USA and Olympic athletes. When they weren’t lifting, they explored Colorado’s natural beauty—caves, canyons, and national parks included! We’re beyond proud of these two. #youmatterhere #weightlifting #usaweightlifting #olympictrainingcenter #topschool #bestschool #funschool #coolschool #USAW #nationalchampionship #silvermedalist ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

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A Year to Remember! What a ride it’s been for Wildcats Athletics! From unforgettable team championships to inspiring individual triumphs, this year will go down as one of the most successful in our school's history. Let’s rewind, relive the highlights, and celebrate everything our Wildcats achieved. #youmatterhere #highschoolsports #schoolspirit #schoolpride #statechamp #golf #soccer #volleyball #track #football #softball #swimming #tennis #weightlifting #topschool #coolschool #bestschool ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago

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Taking the lead!We’re proud to announce that several of our rising juniors were selected to participate in the HOBY Youth Leadership Conference of West Florida!Congratulations to Will A., Sam B., Ycenia G., and Jax S. for taking part in this powerful 3-day seminar at Eckerd College. These exceptional student ambassadors engaged in thought-provoking dialogue, skills-based workshops, and collaborative activities—all designed to unlock their leadership potential.Through the HOBY experience, they gained insight into their strengths, developed their personal leadership values, and learned to amplify the unique abilities of others. This is what it looks like to invest in tomorrow’s changemakers! #youmatterhere #leaders #greatschool #bestschool #YouthLeadership #topschool #leadershipconference ... See MoreSee Less

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