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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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AATL Sophomore Places Eighth out of 180 in National Equestrian Competition

Academy at the Lakes sophomore Emerson Maier has been riding horses for four years. Lately she has been able to spend more time training due to virtual school during the pandemic. “One of the things I love most about riding horses is the success I...
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Academy at the Lakes Alumna Recognized in Business Journal’s 40 Under 40

Academy at the Lakes Alumna, Britney Mroczkowski, a retail real estate expert, was recognized in Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list.   
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Academy Coach Serves Country During the Summer Months

Academy at the Lakes’ Head Softball Coach, Elizabeth Munn, spent time off the field this summer with the Army Reserves training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina. The short softball season, due to COVID-19, prompted Munn to pack her bags and spend her days training...
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Academy at the Lakes Student Beats Cancer and is Back to Baseball

Jack Teeter, Academy at the Lakes junior, loves playing baseball just as much as he loves talking about it. Teeter’s love for the sport deepened when it was suddenly taken away. On top of COVID-19, he was told he had cancer.  
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Academy at the Lakes’ students get a visit from Academy Alumna, Dr. Pamela Sullivan

Dr. Pamela Sullivan, Academy Alumna and Associate Professor of Geology and Geophysics at Oregon State University’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, and daughter of Upper Division Director Robert Sullivan, spoke to Ms. Mahoney’s Environmental Science class last week. Dr. Sullivan explained to the...
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Academy at the Lakes recognized as a ‘green’ school from Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Academy is the only school in the Tampa Bay area and one of 15 schools in Florida to receive the designation Land O’Lakes, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2020) – Pasco County’s Academy at the Lakes, an independent and non-denominational private school, is being recognized for its...
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5th and 6th Grade Science and Engineering Fair

5th and 6th Grade students have spent the last few months working on science and engineering projects during Science class. The goal of the projects was to allow the students to use the two fundamental science processes and demonstrate their creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. 5th Graders...
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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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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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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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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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