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Panthers Head Into Spring Season Playoffs

Photo credit: J&R Photography TA's varsity baseball team has had a stellar season, finishing 13-0 and the top seed in Division III. Their record earns them a first round bye in the D3 playoffs, skipping the playdowns to enter quarterfinals this week. The Panthers will host the winner of (8)…

Patty McIlvaineJune 2, 2026

Academics Arts News Parents Student Life

Celebrate the Arts at TA This Friday!

Thetford Academy’s student artists – musicians, performers, painters, designers, chefs, and more – will come together on Friday night to showcase their work to the community and celebrate the arts at TA. The event takes place in Anderson Hall with the cafe transformed into a gallery. Doors open at 5:15…

Patty McIlvaineJune 2, 2026

Academics News Parents Student Life

Daniel Mann and Elijah Renner Named Semifinalists in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Thetford Academy seniors Daniel Mann and Elijah Renner have been named semifinalists in the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s most selective honors for high school students. From more than 6,500 of the nation’s highest-achieving students invited into the selection process, just 627 advanced to the semifinalist…

Patty McIlvaineMay 26, 2026

Academics Arts News Student Life

Waits River Valley School Brings “Wizard of Oz” to TA

Guest post from Waits River Valley School teacher Thomas Chapin '04 On Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m., Waits River Valley School is bringing its production of The Wizard Of Oz to Thetford Academy. Students in grades 3-8 have been working hard for the past few months and are excited…

Patty McIlvaineMay 26, 2026

Academics Alumni News Arts News Parents Student Life

We Did It! Crossing the Finish Line Together

We crossed the finish line! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, Thetford Academy got a PR on this Day of Giving. 109 donors joined in and helped us complete our our virtual race around the Dan Grossman Woods Trail. Because of you, we've officially unlocked the $25,000 challenge…

Patty McIlvaineMay 19, 2026

Academics Alumni News Arts Head of School News Parents Student Life

Ready, Set, Go! TA’s Day of Giving is Coming Thursday

Thetford Academy is warming up for our annual Day of Giving next Thursday, May 14 - stretching our legs, lacing up our shoes, and visualizing our goal! This year, we're "running" the Dan Grossman Woods Trail and every gift gets us closer to the finish line. TA's Day of Giving, like…

Patty McIlvaineMay 11, 2026

Arts News Parents Student Life

THIS WEEKEND! Thetford Academy Performing Arts Presents Cabaret

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…

Patty McIlvaineMay 9, 2026

News Outdoor Education Parents Student Life

Upper Valley Farm to School Gathering at TA and TES

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…

Patty McIlvaineApril 27, 2026

Arts News Parents Student Life

Thetford Academy Performing Arts Presents Cabaret

Patty McIlvaineApril 16, 2026

News Outdoor Education Parents Student Life

Upper Valley Farm to School Gathering at TA and TES

Patty McIlvaineApril 15, 2026

Panthers Head Into Spring Season Playoffs

Celebrate the Arts at TA This Friday!

Daniel Mann and Elijah Renner Named Semifinalists in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Waits River Valley School Brings “Wizard of Oz” to TA

We Did It! Crossing the Finish Line Together

Ready, Set, Go! TA’s Day of Giving is Coming Thursday

THIS WEEKEND! Thetford Academy Performing Arts Presents Cabaret

Upper Valley Farm to School Gathering at TA and TES

Thetford Academy Performing Arts Presents Cabaret

Upper Valley Farm to School Gathering at TA and TES

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