Academy Prep Beach Blanket Bingo Bash

In our endeavor to continue to raise sufficient funds for student scholarships at Academy Prep, we are hosting our 9th annual event, “Beach Blanket Bingo Bash”, on October 4th at The TradeWinds Island Grand.

The event will be a high-end, casual celebration held on the beach in the sand! The event will welcome approximately 300 guests and will include presentations by Academy Prep students as well as professional entertainment, a gourmet dinner, a high-end, live auction, and dancing.

Ticket Prices: $200 per person (Click Here for event tickets)

Sponsorship Opportunities (Click Here to become a Sponsor)

Bingo Bash Invitation (Click Here)

Bingo Bash-ers: Spend the night at the TradeWinds for half off the regular room rate.
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On June 14, 2008, at 6:30 pm, the Arts Center in downtown St. Petersburg, hosted an art show to display the work of Academy Prep students. All the artwork from the previous school year was on display at the Arts Center, as well as the work of the students who are members of our Art Club.

Through the Arts Center, our Art Club is able to experience photography, pottery making on the wheel, and many other things they otherwise would be unable to experience. Our partnership with the Arts Center allows our students to go to a professional art studio twice a week for the entire academic year.

The art show gave them a chance to showcase the work they had done. It was a huge success, and we are very grateful for the opportunities our students have because of the Arts Center and their wonderful staff. (Click Here for larger pictures)

The players received new batting gloves, helmets and fielding gloves, with the promise of more to come. "This helmet fits me just right!" declared one young aspiring ace. Several students vied for the opportunity to wear the new catcher's outfit. Coach Alex Barnes was stunned and awed. "This means so much to the players." he said. "Most of them have never played on any kind of team or had proper uniforms or equipment; this will be a huge motivating factor, and now it will be up to them to make the best use of the gear."

Roberto graciously accepted the role of "Honorary Coach" promising to help out as much as his professional baseball schedule allows. Roberto and Ivonne have been long-time supporters of Academy Prep and each year a graduating student is awarded the Roberto Hernandez Scholar-Athlete award, symbolizing the importance of excellence in both academics and athletics. We are truly grateful for their generosity. Go Eagles!!!

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The summer is in full swing at Academy Prep! Our mandatory summer session runs from June 9 through June 27, and is packed with fun and exciting learning opportunities.

A typical summer day at Academy Prep begins with breakfast at 7:15 am. After morning convocation, academics commence at 8:00 am. Students have 55 minute academic classes in English, Science, Math, and Social Studies. When the academic day is over, students have enrichment activities before eating their lunch. This summer we have offered an array of activities ranging from Arts and Crafts, African Drumming, Eurhythmy, and Dance, to Tai Chi, Golf, Volleyball, and Music Theory!

We would like to thank our partners, the First Tee Golf Program, and the YMCA Prodigy Arts Program. These two partnerships are invaluable to Academy Prep, and allow us to offer Golf, Tai Chi, African Drumming, and Music Theory. With the summer session coming to an end, we will celebrate with a Family Fun Day picnic in celebration of a successful summer session. We look forward to what lies ahead for us in the fall!

Thank you Polywogs and Synovus Bank