Head of School Weekly Email: Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2025
Dear TA Families, On the list of things we love at TA ...
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Head of School Weekly Email: Founders’ Day Committees, AVA Art Show & Recent AOE Guidance for Schools
February 7, 2025
Dear TA Families, Lots to highlight in the realm of student creativity this week: First, Founders' Day! Students were busy in their Founders' Day committees today finalizing the planning process in the morning and putting all of their ideas into action throughout the day. Each student is on one of eight committees for...
Head of School Weekly Email: Exploring Extracurriculars, Founders’ Day & Other Feb. Dates
January 31, 2025
Dear TA Families, January is a great time to set new intentions and goals. This week's email features a handful of extracurricular programs and events happening this semester for students who want to stretch themselves beyond the TA campus. While many have registration fees, most offer scholarships or a sliding scale;...
Head of School Weekly Email: Semester 2 Launch!
January 24, 2025
Featured photo this week: It's never too early - the spring musical class is prepping for auditions for their production of Grease, May 16-18. Save the dates! Dear TA Families, Sharing the latest school news as we move into the second half of the school year ...
Dartmouth’s Community High School Program Is Back!
January 21, 2025
When the world shut down in March 2020, one of the many opportunities disrupted for high school students in the Upper Valley was the option to take a class at Dartmouth College. Juniors and seniors at Thetford Academy had long taken advantage of this generous program that provides no-cost, credit-bearing...
Head of School Weekly Email: January Updates over the MLK Weekend
January 18, 2025
Dear TA Families, I want to thank the parents, grandparents, family friends, and community mentors who were able to attend end-of-semester presentations and performances in recent weeks. We know it is not easy to carve out the time during the work day and appreciate your participation. By showing up, you create...
Head of School Weekly Email: Exam Week, College Info Night, Athletics & More
January 3, 2025
Dear TA Families, Early January is a busy time of transition, as we return from holiday break and jump back into classes. Students are working on culminating projects, essays, performances, exams, and reflections during this final stretch of the semester. Please encourage and support students as they prep for important deadlines in the coming days and...
One Piece at a Time, One Connection at a Time
December 23, 2024
Posted at 10:29h
in Academics, Alumni News, Arts, Athletics, News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life
Dear TA Community, Near and Far, Greetings from Thetford Academy! We’ve had an inspired autumn here on Thetford Hill, savoring the colors and mountain views. We hope you, too, have had a beautiful fall and wish for everyone plenty of warmth and light to take us through the winter season. We welcomed...
Head of School Weekly Email: Making Headlines & Spreading Cheer!
December 21, 2024
Dear TA Families, In keeping with the season of giving, our assembly this week featured a variety of clubs and classes generously raising funds and awareness for community needs on both the local and global levels. It was inspiring to have so many student groups modeling our school values of Care,...
Head of School Weekly Email: Winter Season Spotlights, College & Career Planning
December 14, 2024
Posted at 08:33h
in Academics, Arts, Athletics, Counseling, Head of School, News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life
Dear TA Families, Winter is here! The snow and chilly temps change up our routines - but don't deter us from heading outside during the school day. Some early winter season spotlights (featured in this week's photos): Kathy Hooke's forestry class has been taking advantage of TA's hilltop yurt to continue their outdoor...