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January 15, 2020

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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December 16, 2019

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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Wildcats in the News
September 16, 2019

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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September 10, 2019

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
June 3, 2019

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 Athletics News
May 30, 2019

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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May 28, 2019

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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Wildcats in the News
May 28, 2019

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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Wildcats in the News
May 20, 2019

MDCA, East Ridge advance in softball; Real Life wins in baseball

SOFTBALL Mount Dora Christian 10, Trinity Christian 0 Mount Dora Christian Academy pushed across five runs in the fifth inning to cement a 10-0 win over Trinity Christian Academy on Tuesday and earn a berth in the state Final Four. MDCA led the Class 2A...
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May 17, 2019

Pasco Athlete of the Week

Original article by Eric Horchy, Suncoast News Lexi Kilfoyl Academy at the Lakes H.S. Softball/Senior THIS WEEK’S FEATS: Kilfoyl was her dominant self during Academy at the Lakes’ 12-0 Class 2A region semifinal win over Sarasota Christian. The senior threw five scoreless, one-hit innings and...
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May 15, 2019

Playoffs: Fort Myers, North FM softball win late; Canterbury, Seacrest baseball advance

Original article by Adam Regan, Alexander Martin and Bryan Cooney, Fort Myers News-Press Region 2A Final Academy at the Lakes 2, Seacrest 0 Seacrest Country Day saw its season end thanks to the same pitcher for the third year in a row. The Stingrays fell...
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May 13, 2019

Region softball: Academy at the Lakes strolls through semis

NEW PORT RICHEY — The quest for two state championships in a row started Thursday night for Academy at the Lakes, as the Wildcats faced Sarasota Christian in a Class 2A region semifinal. If Thursday’s performance says anything, the Wildcats’ bats are primed and ready....
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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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5 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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