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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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Sustainable Fishing Game

On Thursday 1/9, Sheri Mahoney, Upper Division Science teacher and Jordan ’20, Upper Division Science Student came to help introduce aquaculture to 3rd grade.  Through a grant from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, FDACS, we have received a small aquaponics system aquarium that...
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Middle and Upper Division Science Fair and Invention Convention

On Tuesday, December 3rd, 93 Middle and Upper Division students competed in Science Fair or Invention Convention. This fair represents four months of project development and experimentation. All students were judged first by our Upper Division AP Science students. Three students were selected to move...
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Florida high school football scores for Sept. 13, see what happened around the state

Original article by Ed Reed, Fort Meyers News-Press Academy at the Lakes 39, Harvest Community School 13 All Saints 42, Shorecrest Prep 7 Anclote 42, Gulf 0 Apopka 41, Ocoee 12 Astronaut 34, Lyman 29 Atlantic Community 49, Glades Central 3 Aucilla Christian 49, Georgia...
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USA Swimming Names High School Scholastic All-America Team

Original article by Daniel D’Addona, Swimming World Magazine  Following the conclusion of the 2018-2019 swim season, USA Swimming today announced the names of 1,634 high school swimmers who have been selected to the 2018-2019 High School Scholastic All-America Team. To earn the title of Scholastic...
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Academy at the Lakes Athletics News

11 AATL Varsity Softball Players Have Been Named All-State and All-State Academics

Even though the season is over, that doesn’t mean that our incredible 2019 Softball State Championship Team’s achievements are. The following student-athletes have been named All-State and/or All-State Academic: All-State Softball Team Lexi Kilfoyl Hannah Church Devyne Davis Vanessa Alexander Caitlin Blankenship Jessica Mott  ...
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ACADEMY AT THE LAKES STUDENT-ATHLETE NAMED GATORADE FLORIDA SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

CHICAGO (May 30, 2019) — In its 34th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company today announced Lexi Kilfoyl of Academy at the Lakes as its 2018-19 Gatorade Florida Softball Player of the Year. Now a two-time winner, Kilfoyl was...
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Academy at the Lakes’ 2018-2019 Competition Wrap up

Throughout each school year, Academy students have the opportunity to participate in many county, state, and national competitions. The 2018-2019 school year was no exception, and our students truly hit it out of the park with their success in competitions in categories from science to...
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KNOPF, WRUBLE, KILFOYL, HINES, AVERY NAMED 2018-19 MAXPREPS / NFCA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS OF WEEK

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sofia Knopf of Norton (Mass.) High School, Ashley Wruble of DuBois Central High (Pa.), Lexi Kilfoyl of Academy at the Lakes High (Land O’Lakes, Fla.), Kenedy Hines of Klein Collins High (Spring, Texas) and Elizabeth Avery of Bishop O’Dowd High (Oakland, Calif.)...
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Character on display!Our 4th Grade students are diving deep into the importance of building a strong community! This year, each student selected a character trait to embody and showcase. Our classroom is proudly featuring a "Character Wall," serving as a constant reminder to practice good character every day.From kindness to success, these traits help us grow together and strengthen our bonds. Let’s celebrate our young leaders as they inspire each other and our community! #youmatterhere #buildingcharacter #character #kindness #happiness #success #integrity #generosity #Love #topschool #coolschool #kindschool #bestschool ... See MoreSee Less
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Building something special.For the third consecutive year, Coach Ben Shaw is leading our Middle Division Robotics Team to the First Lego League Regional Championships! These dedicated students are ready to showcase their skills alongside 48 other teams this weekend, aiming for a spot in the State Finals!The competition will feature the thrilling Robot Games, in which they’ll tackle a series of missions, present their innovative project, and demonstrate our core values.Way to go, team! #youmatterhere #robotics #roboticscompetition #coolschool #funschool #innovation #robotgames #topschool #legoleague ... See MoreSee Less
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Check out the blog post! A December to remember!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! academyatthelakes.org/2025/01/life-at-the-lakes-december-2024/#youmatterhere #lookback #TBLightning #strings #chorus #adoptamanatee #SingAlong #hatchetday #topschool #bestschool #premierschool ... See MoreSee Less
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Fresh year. Fresh start.The Class of '28 brought the energy to Fresh Year Fest with foam dancing, movie nights, and plenty of pizza. But the night wasn’t just about the fun—it was also about giving back. Our freshmen showed their big hearts by creating Valentine’s Day cards for residents at a local assisted living center. Fresh Year Fest isn’t just a celebration; it’s a reflection of the community and culture that make us who we are. Here’s to new memories, deeper friendships, and continuing to grow together as one amazing Class of '28! #classof28 #freshmen #youmatterhere #foamparty #danceparty #communityservice #bestschool #coolschool #topschool #schoolparty ... See MoreSee Less
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Adventures Await at Summer at the Lakes!Registration opens Thursday, February 13.Full & half-day optionsDon’t miss out—secure your spot!At Summer at the Lakes, kids in PK3 through rising 8th grade will explore over 50 camps designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and create lifelong memories. From robotics and rockets to video production, fishing and archery to sports, enrichment and leadership to arts - Summer at the Lakes offers something for everyone! ... See MoreSee Less
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