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April 20, 2026

Posted at 11:19h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents, Student Life by

The TA Chorus Club recently had the honor of participating in a statewide choral concert sponsored by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Held on April 11 at Vermont State University Castleton, the event marked the eighth annual gathering of student singers from across Vermont to celebrate the arts and advocate for the continued importance of music education in schools. Representing TA at this special event were Grace Brown, Jillian Fein, Matthew Andrasko, Marin Kidd, Lola Squire, and Twyla Weinstein. Alongside peers from schools across the state, these students joined their voices with others in a day centered on collaboration, creativity, and community. The...


April 18, 2026

Posted at 09:04h in Academics, Arts, Athletics, Head of School, Health Office, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families,Greetings on this lovely first day of spring break! I think I can speak for all of us at school, student and adult alike, in expressing appreciation for the pause in school routines. What a perfect week to enjoy the warmer days and ready ourselves for the final (7 weeks!) sprint to June 12. Teacher Appreciation WeekThere is much to appreciate at this time of year. In early May, we invite you to join the school community in thanking the amazing team of TA educators for the hard and important work they do all year long. May 4-8 is...


April 16, 2026

Posted at 10:40h in Arts, News, Parents, Student Life by

The Thetford Academy Performing Arts Department is proud to present the Tony Award-winning musical Cabaret, a bold and provocative production set in 1930s Berlin at the famed Kit Kat Club. Blending unforgettable music, dynamic choreography, and powerful storytelling, Cabaret explores themes of identity, resilience, and the societal shifts of a changing world. The show examines the rise of political extremism, the fragility of democracy, and the tensions of a society on the brink of profound change, making its story as relevant today as it was in history. Under the direction of Thetford Academy Performing Arts Teacher, Jeff Seabaugh, this production showcases...


April 15, 2026

Posted at 12:23h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

On May 9, 2026, Thetford Academy and Thetford Elementary School will host the annual Upper Valley Farm to School Gathering. This free event brings together PreK to Grade 12 educators, students, farmers, and community partners to show what Farm to School looks like in action, from gardens, to classrooms, to cafeterias.  Whether you are just getting started or have a thriving program, this day is designed to connect us, strengthen our work, and share practical tools. Through interactive workshops and student-led sessions, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas, real examples, and tools you can use right away. You can expect: • Hands-on workshops...


April 14, 2026

Posted at 12:40h in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life by

This Sunday, April 12th, a small group of Thetford Academy students participated in the Vermont State Science Olympiad. "Founded in 1984, Science Olympiad is the leading team STEM competition in the nation, providing standards-based challenges to 7,000 teams at 450 tournaments in all 50 states." The events range in type from core knowledge, to lab, to build events across all scientific disciplines.  This year, for the first time ever, Thetford Academy sent a team of five students: Connor Sloop, Meredith Sloop, Zane Henry, Elijah Renner, and Nick Smallwood. These students did not have much time to prepare; but they showed up with can-do attitudes, resolved...


April 14, 2026

Posted at 11:25h in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy’s robotics team hosted a two-day VEX Robotics scrimmage last weekend.. The most competitive middle school, high school, and university teams from across northern New England and Quebec were invited. The event provided a great opportunity for students to prepare for next week’s VEX World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri, by collaborating with and competing against some of the strongest teams in the region. Throughout the weekend, teams tested their robots in competitive matches, refined their strategies, and made improvements to their designs and programming. As our four worlds-qualified teams head to St. Louis to represent Thetford Academy and the Vermont/New...

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