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Performing Arts Teacher Jeff Seabaugh Selected for Vermont Outstanding Educator Award AcademicsArtsNewsParentsStudent Life

Performing Arts Teacher Jeff Seabaugh Selected for Vermont Outstanding Educator Award

Each fall the University of Vermont’s College of Education and the Vermont Agency of Education team up to honor and celebrate outstanding educators throughout the state who have been nominated by their schools and supervisory unions. Congratulations to Jeff Seabaugh, Thetford Academy’s pick for the 2026 Vermont Outstanding Educator Award!…
Patty McIlvaine
October 27, 2026
Thetford Academy Drama Presents “She Kills Monsters” AcademicsArtsNewsParentsStudent Life

Thetford Academy Drama Presents “She Kills Monsters”

Thetford Academy’s Performing Arts Department proudly announces its fall theater production of She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition, a high-octane dramatic comedy laden with fairies, ogres, and '90s pop culture—told through the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the loss of her younger sister, Tilly. Written…
Patty McIlvaine
October 27, 2026
Nineteen Thetford Academy Students Inducted into International Thespian Society ArtsNewsParentsStudent Life

Nineteen Thetford Academy Students Inducted into International Thespian Society

On Wednesday, October 21st, 19 students at Thetford Academy were formally inducted into Troupe #12645 of the International Thespian Society. The ceremony honored the dedication, creativity, and hard work of student performers and technical crew members who have devoted countless hours to dramatic arts, stagecraft, and theatrical storytelling. Membership in…
Jeff Seabaugh
October 27, 2026
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