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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...


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...


Dear TA Families, Signs of spring were in the air this week, with daffodil shoots pushing up in warmer spots around campus, more students eating lunch outside, and a new season of sports getting underway. The greenhouse is brimming with seedlings, as the horticulture classes prepare for spring planting in the garden. At the same time, what we thought would be a pretty routine week, focused on the transitions of wrapping up the academic quarter, became something else entirely with rumors of a possible school shooting on Monday evening. Our sense of safety and community were deeply challenged. As I communicated in...


Thetford Academy's Board of Trustees has announced a new Alumni Achievement Award to recognize the important contributions the school's alumni have made - and continue to make - in their communities and the world. Founded in 1819, Thetford Academy is Vermont's oldest secondary school and has more than 2,500 living alumni.   “For over 200 years, Thetford Academy has encouraged students to reach their highest potential and use their strengths to make a difference in their communities," said Head of School Carrie Brennan. “We are always proud to see the many incredible ways our alumni excel and contribute after graduation."  Each year, the...


The Thetford Semiquincentennial Committee (SQC) is excited to share its next event, a video screening of We the People Theatre’s musical 1776 on Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Martha Jane Rich Theater at Thetford Academy. The screening is free and open to the public. 1776 was performed live in the spring of 2018 at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction, VT. Produced by Thetford resident Perry Allison, the production also features 26 local actors and many local technical crew members. The Tony Award-winning comedy by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone based on the events leading...


Dear TA Families, Shakespeare's famous line - 'All the world's a stage' - comes to mind this week, as students stepped into the limelight in a variety of venues to share their learning and creativity with community audiences. Senior Roundtables BeginAndy MacNeil '26 kicked off the spring season of seniors taking the stage to present their portfolios today. Andy volunteered to do his senior roundtable with a bigger audience than most students, by presenting in front of the entire TA faculty during inservice. What a courageous move - and a generous offer to support teacher learning. Thank you, Andy! The rest of...

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