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Carrie Brennan has been leading Thetford Academy in her role as Head of School since July 2019. She enjoys spotlighting all of the great work students, teachers, and staff are doing at TA in her weekly messages to the school community.

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
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
Head of School Weekly Email: Colleague Collaboration, Cider Day, and Future Commons AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParents

Head of School Weekly Email: Colleague Collaboration, Cider Day, and Future Commons

Dear TA Families, Fall Inservice Day First, a thank you for our fall inservice on Friday. Building time into the school calendar for deeper professional learning and collaboration is essential for teachers and school staff to do our best work. We know it can be a challenge for families when…
Carrie Brennan
October 10, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: October Events & Invitations AcademicsAthleticsCounselingHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor Education

Head of School Weekly Email: October Events & Invitations

Dear TA Families, Event: Tomorrow we will host our largest event of the year when thousands of runners, fans, and volunteers come from all over New England for the 35th annual Woods Trail Run. The regional cross-country meet is an all-day affair, kicking off with an opening ceremony at 10am…
Carrie Brennan
October 2, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: Mountain Day Recap & Quarter 1 Midpoint Head of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Mountain Day Recap & Quarter 1 Midpoint

Dear TA Families, Mountain Day 2026! The forecast that originally predicted mostly cloudy skies in our region today was fabulously incorrect. What a perfect autumn day to continue TA's cherished Mountain Day tradition! After a bit of preparation in advisory, students gathered by grade level and got ready to travel to their mountain.…
Carrie Brennan
September 25, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: Mid-September Updates AcademicsAthleticsCounselingHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Mid-September Updates

Dear TA Families, We are 3+ weeks into the semester and hope that students are feeling comfortable with their school routines and engaged in their learning.  Autumn Learning OutdoorsWe have had lots of beautiful September days that have allowed teachers and students to take lessons outdoors. Today's photos feature a few…
Carrie Brennan
September 18, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: Remembering 9/11, Celebrating Community Head of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Remembering 9/11, Celebrating Community

Dear TA Families, Remembering 9/11We carved out time mid-morning today to come together as a school community to remember and reflect on the events of September 11, 2001. It was a brief but powerful gathering on the quad, led by social studies teacher Casey Huling. The short ceremony was modeled after…
Carrie Brennan
September 11, 2026