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June 14, 2022

Hello, World! Odyssey of the Mind teams shine at World Finals.

Words by Brad Shellgren, Marketing and Communications Associate Fresh off their first and second-place finishes at the state championships, Academy’s Odyssey of the Mind teams headed to Ames, Iowa for the World Finals (May 25 – May 28). In front of a packed Hilton Arena...

May 18, 2022

Academy Students Named Finalists for National Invention Competition!

Words by Brad Shellgren, Marketing and Communications Associate Damaged delivery packages could be a thing of the past if 8th graders Shiven Patel and Darren Lau have their say. The two Academy students have been working for the better part of the school year designing a package that could withstand the...

May 11, 2022

Inspiration Personified!

Words by Brad Shellgren, Marketing and Communications Associate Last October, Sean Emmons ‘22 delivered a Senior Speech that will not be soon forgotten. It was a speech that centered around Sean’s stutter which he developed at an early age. During that Senior Speech, Sean talked about how he was able...

May 9, 2022

District Champs!

Words by Brad Shellgren, Marketing and Communications Associate For the second straight year, the Academy softball team is district champions. The Wildcats beat Seffner Christian Academy, 6-0 to claim the title. Molly Blackwood ‘24 sparked the win with a 3-run home run. The Wildcats will face Seacrest Country...

April 7, 2022

Academy students shine at the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair

Words by Brad Shellgren While most of their peers were traveling the country, sunning at the beach and enjoying all that spring break has to offer, a few Academy students were shining at the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair. Bryce Picard ‘26, Will Hutchinson...

March 24, 2022

Odyssey of the Mind team dazzles at the State Championships!

Words by: Rachel Klaeren, Upper Division Science On Saturday, February 26th, Academy at the Lakes sent two Upper Division teams to compete at the Gulf Coast Regional Odyssey of the Mind competition. The two teams competed in separate problems, Problem 2, a technical challenge, and...

March 10, 2022

7th & 8th Grade FIRST Lego League Robotics Team Places First at the Regional Championship

March 8, 2022

This pitching coach brings a world of experience to the job

January 7, 2022

College Early Acceptance News

By Deborah Pitcairn, Director of College Counseling As 2022 begins, our current seniors’ minds turn toward the future and where they will go next year. Early acceptances have come in for a number of students in the Class of 2022, and it promises to be...

October 8, 2021

Everyone Wins When Everyone Plays

August 5, 2021

Welcome Letter from Anisa ’22

Dear New Wildcat Families and Students, New schools, new journeys, and new beginnings can be terrifying. It is human nature to fear the unknown and the unexpected. As an Academy at the Lakes student who is currently entering her fourteenth and final year, I hope...

August 5, 2021

Video: Welcome Letter from Vishnu ’22

Dear Fellow Wildcats, Welcome to Academy at the Lakes! I am excited and grateful to welcome you into our community. No doubt entering a new community can be challenging; I remember how nervous I was. However, having been through this transition, I can confidently tell...

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Shoutout to our amazing Wildcats! Some of our brightest students recently traveled to St. Leo University for the prestigious Quiz Bowl Challenge, and as always, they represented us with excellence!Academy was one of 8 private schools in the Tampa Bay region competing for the top spot. After surviving the intense morning session, our Wildcats advanced to the Final Round! Though we finished strong in 3rd place, our students proved they were worthy competitors every step of the way. As a special bonus, Fox 13 News was on hand covering the event — must've been a big deal! #youmatterhere #quizbowl #brainiacs #stleouniversity #topschool #BestSchool #premierschool ... See MoreSee Less

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Who ya got?Like millions of fans across the country, our Academy students and staff are all in on the NCAA tournament! To join the fun, we went around campus asking people which team they think will take home the trophy—and why. The answers were as varied as they were entertaining! Some chose their alma mater, while others took advice from their household pets. 🐾 Whether serious or silly, everyone had a unique take on the tournament, and we couldn't help but laugh.Check out the fun moments we captured, and let us know: Who’s your pick to win it all this year? ... See MoreSee Less

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