Our April Student of the Month, recognized in assembly on May 16, is an enthusiastic junior whose curiosity and love of learning shines through in all he does. As a sophomore last year, Ian Spelman embraced the challenge of honors level work in Stacy Barton’s U.S. History course with vigor...
The Thetford Academy middle school robotics team (eighth grader Tate Whiteberg and seventh grader Isaiah Kol) competed in the VEX World Championships in Louisville, KY, Thursday and Friday, April 26-27, going 6-4-0 and finishing 25th out of the 92 teams that qualified from the U.S. and other countries. Tate's and Isaiah's robot...
Rain, drizzle, and overcast skies didn't dampen the spirits of Chris Schmidt's 2018 Timber Framing class as students completed most of the second phase of their two-year project to build an outdoor classroom during "Raising Day" on Friday, April 27. On that day, the class erected two bents, connecting girts, shed posts,...
Dr. Ray Chin, Thetford resident and expert in pediatric behavioral medicine, will present a special program on Friday, April 27, on the subject of Mindfulness. Sponsored by TAPA (Thetford Academy Parents Association), this free program will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the TA Library. Snacks will be provided. Mindfulness is...
Thetford Academy's one act play has been selected to advance to the New England Drama Festival after winning the Vermont state title in the State Drama Festival in Springfield on April 6 - 7. [caption id="attachment_7423" align="alignleft" width="488"] With the school's bell pealing, the one act cast and crew assembled atop...
Week of April 9 Monday, April 9 - Tuesday, April 10: 8th Grade SBAC Testing Monday, April 9 - Friday, April 13: 7th Grade Washington, D.C., Trip Thursday, April 12: Board of Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m. Friday, April 13: Early Dismissal Schedule, 8:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Looking Ahead:...
Thetford Academy’s One Act Play students are advancing to the State Festival in Springfield, and to help them prepare, there will be another community performance of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged] on Saturday, March 31, at 7 p.m. in the Martha Jane Rich Theater. The cast will hold a...
The Language Department is excited to offer a trip to Costa Rica during spring break of 2019. Take advantage of “early bird” pricing by signing on before March 22. Participating students must have finished at least one level of Spanish and be in the 9th-12th grade next year. A Costa Rica parent...
Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged] for their outstanding performance at the Regional Drama Festival at Hartford High School Saturday, March 10. Their show was selected to advance to the State Finals in Springfield on April 6 and 7. Thetford Academy was recognized for Excellence in Storytelling through Outstanding Company. Clare Swanson and...
Seventh grader Michael Fernandez out-spelled thirteen 7th and 8th graders to win Thetford Academy's fifth annual spelling bee, organized by English teachers Joe Deffner and Ray Chapin. Michael won on the twelfth round of the bee, correctly spelling "segregation" and "callous" for the win after classmate Noah Hill (who correctly spelled...