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July 1, 2026

Posted at 16:18h in Academics, Arts, Head of School, News by

A crew of beloved veteran teachers retired from Thetford Academy at the end of the school year. Together, these five educators dedicated the equivalent of over a century of service to students at Thetford Academy and other schools in their careers.  Listed in order of their years of service at TA, the retirees include: Jennifer Gernhard, who joined the TA faculty in 1997-98 Karyn Neubauer, who joined the TA faculty in 2004-05 Chris Schmidt, who joined the TA faculty in 2011-12 Tiffany Badams and Elizabeth Dowe, who both joined the TA faculty in 2023-24 Jennifer Gernhard’s 29 years at Thetford Academy encompassed teaching generations of students...


June 26, 2026

Posted at 13:17h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents, Student Life by

The Thetford Academy Performing Arts Department proudly represented Vermont on the national stage at this year's International Thespian Festival, held June 21–26 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Recognized as the premier theatre event for high school students in the United States, the festival brought together thousands of theatre students from across the country. Three students—Londyn Oshoniyi, Logan Wells, and 2026 graduate Natalie Perry—earned the opportunity to compete in the Thespy Awards. The students competed in the Solo Acting Monologue performance event after qualifying earlier this year at the Massachusetts Thespian Festival. Accompanying the students was their Performing Arts Teacher...


June 26, 2026

Posted at 13:05h in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy and Hanover High School will host the second annual Upper Valley Speech and Debate Camp (UVSDC) from August 10-14, 2026, on TA's campus. The half-day program welcomes students entering grades 7 through 10, with a curriculum built to challenge debaters at every level of experience. Over the course of the week, campers will learn the structure and strategy of Public Forum Debate, sharpen their skills through impromptu speaking and constructive argumentation, and receive direct feedback from coaches and experienced student debaters. The week culminates in a low-pressure tournament where campers put their new skills to the test. UVSDC is directed...


June 25, 2026

Posted at 15:39h in News by

Join TA this summer for music, fun, and food! Thetford Academy is excited to share this year's dates for the “Schoolhouse Rocks" summer concert series. These free music events on campus kick off Sunday, July 12 at 6:00 p.m. with the return of Vermont-based guitarist and vocalist Zach Nugent and longtime collaborator Josh Weinstein. Food will be available via The Box food truck and Red Kite Ice Cream, with Vermont Mobile Spirits serving beer and wine. On Saturday, August 8th, also at 6:00 p.m., TA will welcome Thetford's own Barn Band, featuring five local musicians you just might know from the...


June 23, 2026

Posted at 09:23h in Academics, News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

This growing season started in May with a burst of energy and enthusiasm. Twelve students and five adults volunteered in the garden during Thetford Academy's annual Operation Day's Work. The team spread a mountain of finished school compost, shaped raised beds, mulched pathways, watered onions with stinky fish fertilizer, planted sunflowers, and more. It was exciting to start the season with such accomplishments! Classroom: We've been bringing academics into the garden with a host of hands-on learning opportunities this semester. Horticulture students have each researched and “Adopted a Crop." The garden is filling with members of the Solanaceae family (tomatoes, eggplants,...


June 16, 2026

Posted at 15:50h in Academics, Alumni News, Arts, Athletics, Health Office, News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy was proud to celebrate the achievements of the exceptional Class of 2026 at the school’s 207th commencement on Friday. With soaring temperatures and the threat of thunder, the ceremony was held in the Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium. It was standing room only, with families and friends of the graduates filling the spacious gym with not only their presence, but their pride. It's a tradition at TA to feature student voices at graduation. This year's ceremony began with a welcome from Class President Grace Brown, who reflected on her family's deep history at Thetford Academy, beginning with her grandfather's own graduation...

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