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Boys Cross Country Division III Champions, Headed to New Englands AthleticsNewsParentsStudent Life

Boys Cross Country Division III Champions, Headed to New Englands

Thetford Academy's boys cross country team dominated the Division 3 field at the VT State Cross Country Championship this weekend. Their strong performance earned them not only the state title - their first since 2018 - but also qualified the team for the New England Championship. This dual achievement is…
Patty McIlvaine
October 26, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: In the Field & On the Stage AcademicsAthleticsHead of SchoolNewsParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: In the Field & On the Stage

Dear TA Families, Teaching & Learning Spotlight A variety of TA classes took field trips to work with two of our community partners this fall - Willing Hands and Thetford Elementary School. These experiences gave students hands-on opportunities to extend their learning beyond the classroom and campus, which is awesome.…
Carrie Brennan
October 24, 2026
Jacob Phelps ’27 Earns University of Vermont’s Green and Gold Scholarship Award AcademicsAthleticsCounselingNewsParentsStudent Life

Jacob Phelps ’27 Earns University of Vermont’s Green and Gold Scholarship Award

Congratulations to Jacob Phelps, Thetford Academy's recipient of the University of Vermont's Green and Gold Scholars Award for the Class of 2027. The highly competitive Green and Gold scholarship, launched by UVM in 2001, is awarded to the most academically talented rising high school senior in every eligible Vermont secondary…
Mark Pichette
October 20, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: College & Career Planning, Portfolios, Picture Retakes & More AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: College & Career Planning, Portfolios, Picture Retakes & More

Dear TA Families, Before I jump into the details of school news and upcoming dates, I want to pause and share my sadness at the news last night of another school shooting in our country - and invite all of us to hold the community of Bend, Oregon and Silver…
Carrie Brennan
October 16, 2026
Athletic Director Bri Barnes Inducted into Keene State College Alumni Hall of Fame AthleticsNewsParentsStudent Life

Athletic Director Bri Barnes Inducted into Keene State College Alumni Hall of Fame

Thetford Academy's Director of Athletics and Activities Bri Barnes was recently inducted into her Keene State College's Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame for her standout career as "one of the premier guards in Keene State women's basketball history." Bri played for the Owls throughout her collegiate career, helping to lead…
Patty McIlvaine
October 13, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: Colleague Collaboration, Cider Day, and Future Commons AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParents

Head of School Weekly Email: Colleague Collaboration, Cider Day, and Future Commons

Dear TA Families, Fall Inservice Day First, a thank you for our fall inservice on Friday. Building time into the school calendar for deeper professional learning and collaboration is essential for teachers and school staff to do our best work. We know it can be a challenge for families when…
Carrie Brennan
October 10, 2026