Thetford Academy's VEX Robotics team membership has grown exponentially in the last few years, with TA's team "4886" reaching an all-time high this season with 25 members. There's a chance that number will grow, too, when the fall sports season comes to an end next month. "It's pure pandemonium in...
Photo credit: Dan Grossman, Maple Leaf Photos Thetford Academy will host the 34th annual Woods Trail Run this Saturday, October 4, 2025. Now in its 34th year, the Woods Trail Run is TA's largest event, featuring the best runners from schools across Vermont, New England, and New York. This year, more...
Earlier this year, Vermont's legislature signed education transformation bill H.454 into law as Act 73. The bill aims to create efficiencies and promote cost-savings for Vermont's education system through a variety of levers. The current focus of the transformational work ahead is being done by the state's Redistricting Task Force,...
If you asked Thetford Academy senior Elijah Renner how he spent his summer vacation, the answer might surprise you. As a student who thrives on academic challenge, summer for Elijah often means taking every opportunity to dive deeply into his areas of interest, especially the intersection of science and emerging...
Each fall, college representatives come to TA to talk with students and share an inside look at their school's academics, campus life, and application process. These visits are a great opportunity for students to make an initial in-person contact with a school, gauge their "fit" with the school's profile, and...
Photo R-L: Kate Reimanis, Shannon Knowles, Melissa Friel, Patrick VanKirk, Denise Lopez Mazzeo Thetford Academy launched the new school year last week with six new staff members on the team. In July, TA was excited to welcome Kate Reimanis to the role of garden coordinator and Horticulture teacher. Kate is a...
For many years, the Thetford Academy Alumni Association (TAAA) has provided concessions at TA's annual Woods Trail Run, providing delicious homemade food, fresh hot chocolate and coffee, baked goods, and more. If you've ever attended Woods Trail, you know this service is invaluable to the event's thousands of runners, volunteers,...
Dear TA Families, I am excited to reach out to you on this first Friday of the school year and begin my routine of sharing a weekly message with the school community. It has been a busy first few days, and everyone might be a bit weary (kids and adults alike!) - but...
For the second year in a row, TA's track and field athletes past and present gathered on campus for the Scott Chapman Memorial Cowboy Classic Field Meet. The event honors coach Scott Chapman, whose expertise helped bring TA's indoor and outdoor track and field teams to many championships. In addition...
Earlier this month, Thetford Academy hosted the inaugural session of the Upper Valley Speech and Debate Camp (UVSDC). The camp, designed for students rising into 7th to 10th grade, is a new collaboration between the debate teams of Hanover High School and Thetford Academy. Student leaders from both teams - TA...