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Academics News Parents

TA Welcomes Short-Term International Students in October

The TA community is excited to welcome three new international students to campus this year, two cultural exchange students from Guatemala and one French student joining the 8th grade for two weeks over his school break. To celebrate their arrival, TA's student-led International Club teamed up with Ms. Gernhard’s Foods…

Patty McIlvaineOctober 26, 2023

Arts News Parents

Advanced Art Students Participate in the Memory Project

Thetford Academy's Advanced Art students recently completed portraits of children living in orphanages in Columbia. These portraits were made for the Memory Project, a nonprofit that aims to "create a kinder world through art." Founded by Ben Schumaker in 2004, the Memory Project began with Shumaker's passion for connecting youth…

Patty McIlvaineOctober 19, 2023

Arts News Parents

Junction Arts Media Teams with TA to Document the Making of “Godspell”

What does it take to make a high school musical theater performance come to life? A newly released documentary collaboration between TA and Junction Arts Media (JAM), aims to shed light on the process. This spring, Thetford Academy partnered with Jordyn Fitch, Junction Arts Media’s (JAM) community relations producer, to…

Patty McIlvaineOctober 19, 2023

Academics DEI Parents

Supporting DEI through Responsive Curriculum Development and Cultural Recognition

Thetford Academy is committed to antiracism, and to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our school community. With DEI professional development opportunities for faculty and staff and school-wide recognition of a variety of cultural events, holidays, and traditions, it’s been a fun and informative Fall on campus. On…

Patty McIlvaineOctober 12, 2023

News Parents

Spread the Word, TA Admissions Open House October 22

Thetford Academy is excited to welcome prospective students and families to campus for its fall Admissions Open House on Sunday, October 22! The high school event, geared toward students entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2024, will begin at 11:30 a.m. The middle school event, geared toward students entering grades 7-8…

Patty McIlvaineOctober 10, 2023

Athletics News Parents

Panthers Persevere Through Mid-Season Challenges

Photo credit: Renee BrownAfter an exciting four-game winning streak to start the season, TA's varsity boys have struggled to maintain momentum on the field. The last few weeks have challenged the Panthers as they clocked four consecutive losses, balancing their season record to 4-4. While facing some of Vermont's best…

Patty McIlvaineOctober 4, 2023

Athletics Parents

TA’s 32nd Annual Woods Trail Run Oct. 7, Volunteers Needed

On Saturday, October 7, Thetford Academy will host the 32nd Woods Trail Run, a truly unique TA event that for many participants and spectators, is the most-anticipated cross country event of the season. The event, founded by TA parent and former board member Dan Grossman, is well known for many…

Patty McIlvaineSeptember 27, 2023

Outdoor Education Parents

Thetford Outdoor Program Offers Fall Adventures for Students

Autumn is a great time to get outside in Vermont, and the Thetford Outdoor Program is making the most of it. TOP outings are free and open to all TA students and showcase the best of the season in the Upper Valley. With options from rock climbing in Royalton, canoeing…

Patty McIlvaineSeptember 27, 2023

Alumni News Athletics

Panthers Sweep Homecoming Games, Alumni Soccer a Win, Cross Country Hosts Home Meet

It was a great Homecoming for the Panthers on Saturday - both the boys and girls varsity soccer teams defeated Lyndon Institute and added a "W" to their season record. The girls took the field at 11:00 a.m. on TA's, up two at the half and finishing it off in…

Patty McIlvaineSeptember 21, 2023

Academics Counseling News Parents

Counseling Office Hosts College Info Night for Seniors

On Tuesday, September 19, Thetford Academy's Counseling Office hosted a virtual college information session for current seniors and their families. The one-hour workshop, led by director of counseling Mark Pichette, provided an overview of the college application process and offered families tips and resources to help along the way. Some…

Patty McIlvaineSeptember 19, 2023

TA Welcomes Short-Term International Students in October

Advanced Art Students Participate in the Memory Project

Junction Arts Media Teams with TA to Document the Making of “Godspell”

Supporting DEI through Responsive Curriculum Development and Cultural Recognition

Spread the Word, TA Admissions Open House October 22

Panthers Persevere Through Mid-Season Challenges

TA’s 32nd Annual Woods Trail Run Oct. 7, Volunteers Needed

Thetford Outdoor Program Offers Fall Adventures for Students

Panthers Sweep Homecoming Games, Alumni Soccer a Win, Cross Country Hosts Home Meet

Counseling Office Hosts College Info Night for Seniors

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