The start of a new school year is an energized and joyful time for students and teachers alike. That was especially true this year after six months away from campus. Although TA's opening day looked and felt a little different this time around, we are grateful to be back. Head of...
Families who requested a TA laptop for one or more of their students (via the Aug. 14 fall sign-up form) may come to campus on Thursday or Friday of this week to check out a laptop. This week's laptop checkout is for high school students (grades 9-12) and fully-remote middle...
With our revised school day schedule and required COVID-19 distancing measures, Thetford Academy has been working with our bus company to plan a new transportation schedule for Fall 2020. As with any new bus schedule, it may take a little while to work out exact arrival and drop off times,...
On Monday, Thetford Academy's full faculty returned to campus for the 2020-2021 school year. With a delayed school start date and the COVID-19 pandemic upending everything "usual" about teaching and learning, TA's in-service this year will run two weeks instead of its normal few days. This much-needed additional time is...
Thetford Academy's Safety Committee has been working throughout the summer to plan a safe reopening for our entire school community this fall. In addition to an at-home learning option, TA will welcome students back to campus for in-person learning on a revised schedule. Our top safety priorities this fall will...
Thetford Academy's fall athletics season will be going forward in accordance with the State of Vermont Agency of Education's Fall Sports Guidance. Tryouts and practices will begin Tuesday, September 8, coinciding with the first day of school. In order to sign up to participate in soccer or cross country this...
This post was originally sent by email to TA families by Head of School Carrie Brennan on July 31, 2020. Dear Thetford Academy Families, Here is the latest news as we prepare for the fall semester:1. New Start Date - September 8 Governor Phil Scott issued an executive order this week, expected...
Thetford Academy hosted three parent information sessions this week to help parents and families learn more about TA's plan for the upcoming term and have the opportunity to ask questions. The meeting built upon the information shared with families by email on July 22. Six faculty and staff members attended each...
On June 12 and 13, 2020, Thetford Academy celebrated this year's class of graduating seniors. On Friday, TA premiered a prerecorded version of its Class Day awards and performances, followed by the formal graduation ceremony. Both were aired on on YouTube and Facebook. To celebrate in person, the Class of 2020...
Thetford Academy honored two retiring faculty with the Peters Family Employee of the Year Award in June. Greg Mellinger and Ray Chapin are co-awardees of the 2020 Peters Family Employee of the Year Award. Both long-serving faculty members at Thetford Academy, Mr. Mellinger and Mr. Chapin are well-known and beloved...
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