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June 9, 2026

Posted at 15:39h in Academics, Alumni News, News, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy’s Class of 2026 is winding down their high school career with a series of milestones and celebrations – baccalaureate, final exams, class day - all leading up to graduation Friday evening. Sunday's baccalaureate ceremony included a welcome speech by Class President Grace Brown and poetry readings by Henley Cook and Tommy Amber, and featured the annual faculty address by Social Studies Teacher Betsy Pond, who was selected by the class. In her speech, she related to the students as fellow Thetford Academy (soon-to-be) alumni, shared her story of leaving and returning to Vermont, and emphasized the importance of...


June 9, 2026

Posted at 14:46h in Alumni News, Alumni Profile, News, Parents by

Thetford Academy has selected Wynona I. Ward, Esq., Class of 1969, as the recipient of its inaugural Alumni Achievement Award. The Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has demonstrated exceptional professional success, leadership, community service, and/or commitment to the Academy’s values of excellence, commitment, cooperation, caring and diversity. Wynona Ward is the founder and director of Have Justice, Will Travel, Inc. (HJWT), a Vermont-based “mobile, multi-service program that assists victims of domestic abuse through the legal process, from the initial interview and relief from abuse order through self-sufficiency and independence.” Since 1998, Ward has been working to end...


June 8, 2026

Posted at 09:56h in Athletics, News, Parents, Student Life by

The track and field team competed at the Division 3 state meet in Burlington on June 4. Out of a field of 20 teams, the girls finished in 7th place and the boys finished in 2nd. Here are a few highlights: The girls 4x100 of Lacey Parkman, Lizzie Brown, Aislin Peters, and Lily Miller ran the second fastest time in school history (54.34). The boys 4x100 team of David Thaxton, Zac Amber, Daniel Mann, and Emmett Terry won in a time of 45.83.  The boys 4x400 team of Emmett Terry, Daniel Mann, Zac Amber, and Jay Hill won the final event of the meet. Sebastian...


June 5, 2026

Posted at 17:14h in Academics, Arts, Athletics, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, It's an intense time of the year as we gear up for the 'final' everything. Students are putting all of their skills, practice, and polish to work as they present, construct, and perform culminating projects, gear up for exams, and compete in playoffs.  Kudos are in order for so many students, teachers, and classes at this time of year! Here is just a sampling from the past couple of weeks (some of them featured in the attached photos too): The timber frame class finished a beautiful woodshed that they made for a community client and completed the on-site installation. Students in...


June 2, 2026

Posted at 11:14h in Athletics, News, Parents, Student Life by

Photo credit: J&R Photography TA's varsity baseball team has had a stellar season, finishing 13-0 and the top seed in Division III. Their record earns them a first round bye in the D3 playoffs, skipping the playdowns to enter quarterfinals this week. The Panthers will host the winner of (8) Peoples Academy and (9) Green Mountain Union on Saturday at 11:00 am. The full tournament bracket can be found MaxPreps here. In varsity softball, the Panthers ended the season 3-10 and seeded 8th place in Division III. They enter the playoffs at home v. 9th-seeded Fair Haven on Tuesday at 4:30...


June 2, 2026

Posted at 10:16h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy’s student artists – musicians, performers, painters, designers, chefs, and more – will come together on Friday night to showcase their work to the community and celebrate the arts at TA. The event takes place in Anderson Hall with the cafe transformed into a gallery. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and guests are invited to enjoy a variety of delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by students in our Culinary Arts program. Visual Arts students will showcase work in a variety of media, including painting, ceramics, mixed media, and linocut printing. Design technology students will feature their woodwork, as well as a...

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