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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...
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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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Meet our lifers

Meet Our Class of 2021 Lifers

Words by Kim Vreeland Lifelong friendships, cherished memories, and unparalleled academics are recurring experiences that our 13 Academy lifers in the Class of ‘21 have in common. From deep friendships that began on the Lower Division playground to Upper Division educational trips to the Amazon,...
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Statement on “Critical Race Theory”

Statement on “Critical Race Theory”

Words by Mark Heller, Head of School   In recent days, the public square has brought a discussion of the concept of Critical Race Theory (an academic theory typically kept to post-graduate studies).  When issues like this arise in our highly-polarized media culture, I feel...
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For a Great Education: Balance

For a Great Education: Balance

Words by Mark Heller   As parents, we seek schools for our children that will best position them for a successful life’s journey.  I believe that the best schools are those that present excellent academic programs (as a given), but go beyond to provide each...
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Academy Graduate

Academy Teachers Inspire Discovery and Curiosity in Academy Graduate

Dillan Villavisanis ’14 shares his story and path to Medical School during Lunch n’ Learn with students Dillan Villavisanis ’14 credits Academy at the Lakes for his desire to push himself to be outside his comfort zone. Villavisanis is in his third year at the...
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Academy at the Lakes alumni create artificial intelligence (AI) system to detect COVID-19

As we like to say, Academy at the Lakes preps our students for life. Our signature programs give students an education like no other to get them ready for a successful career – whether it be our interactive STEM lessons, medical seminars, or our partnership...
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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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14 hours ago

Academy at the Lakes
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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