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September 8, 2026

Posted at 13:27h in Academics, News, Parents by

Last spring was a big hiring season, as we geared up to say goodbye to five retirees and two teachers on leave - and, fortunately, it was a very successful hiring season as well!  We are pleased to introduce the new faculty faces on campus this fall. This standout group brings an abundance of experience, energy, and new perspectives from around Vermont, New Hampshire, and further afield, to enhance teaching and learning at TA: Nasser Abdel-Fatah joins the unified arts department as our new Design Tech Teacher. He comes to TA from Randolph Union Middle-High School, where he held a similar position...


September 8, 2026

Posted at 12:58h in Athletics, News, Student Life by

Photo credit: J & R Photography Fall sports are officially in full swing, and it has been an exciting start to the school year for Thetford Academy athletics! From hard-working middle school athletes preparing for their first competitions to varsity teams already making their mark, there is plenty of energy, enthusiasm, and Panther pride across our programs. Here’s a look at how our fall teams are getting started! Middle School SoccerMiddle school soccer is off to a fantastic start! After putting in the work at practice over the past couple of weeks, the team is eager to take the field for its...


September 8, 2026

Posted at 10:03h in Academics, News, Parents by

Join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, September 10! This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and guardians to meet their student’s teachers, visit classrooms, and learn more about the classes, programs, and experiences that make up life at Thetford Academy. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with Advisory, followed by an abbreviated school-day schedule. Families are welcome to arrive as early as 5:45 p.m. to check in, visit information tables, and connect with staff on the Quad. Please enter campus through the south entrance (“Panther Way”) and park in the south or west lots. We look forward to welcoming our...


September 4, 2026

Posted at 17:53h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, We have a few invitations for students and families as we move into week three of the school year, as well as a few housekeeping items to share. Thanks, in advance, for reading my weekly email and staying connected to school happenings! For Parents: Back to School Night We look forward to hosting parents and caregivers on campus for the annual Back to School Night on Thursday evening. Meet teachers, visit classrooms, and learn more about your student's classes and curriculum. Parents are welcome to arrive at 5:45 p.m. to check in, visit informational tables, and meet school staff. The...


September 1, 2026

Posted at 13:49h in Athletics, News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy's Disc Golf team took home the title in Vermont's inaugural High School Disc Golf Championship this weekend. The event, hosted by Disc Golf Vermont at Smuggler's Notch Resort, was one of the first high school events in the country and part of a growing movement to get disc golf sanctioned as a varsity sport by the Vermont Principal Association. At Smuggler's Notch, TA's seven club players competed against nine other Vermont schools with "quality sportsmanship," according to coach Scott Ellis. The team was proud of their performance on the difficult Brewster Ridge course, ranked #6 in the world and...


August 31, 2026

Posted at 08:47h in Academics, Arts, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, Congrats to everyone on a smooth start to the school year, marked by lots of good energy, focus, and sense of purpose. It was our second year of having a special first day for just 7th and 9th graders and feedback has been really positive from staff, students, and parents - definitely a new school tradition worth sticking with!  Academic LaunchWe want to work together - school and family - to make sure students launch successfully in each of their classes. I encourage parents and caregivers to take time over the weekend to connect about classes. Find out what...

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