Thetford Academy's "Getting to Y" teams are back in action this fall, continuing their work to create positive change in our school community. Last year, with generous support from a Mount Ascutney Prevention Partnership Prevention Network Grant, TA joined schools from all over Vermont to participate in this UP for...
Dear TA Families, Lots to share today in all arenas - academics, student well-being, and athletics/activities. Thanks, in advance, for making the time to read today's email, and I encourage everyone to follow a few of the links for a deeper dive too. There is so much happening at TA every...
The course description for a new Cybersecurity class is clear about the importance of the course's content in today's society: "Hackers are working 24/7 to get your data. They want your bank accounts, your passwords; they want access to your computer and your network." The course, a collaboration among River...
On Friday, October 8, TA teachers participated in the first in-service day since school's opening six weeks ago. In the day-to-day bustle of the school year, in-service time is a valuable opportunity for teachers to collaborate, share strategies and resources, and tackle new skills. It's a time to reflect together...
Dear TA Families,Gratitude for Friday Yesterday was one of those precious few days in the school year when only the educators are on campus. Inservice time is invaluable for colleagues to come together, reflect on the year, plan and work together, share strategies and resources, and hone our craft. We know families have...
English students at Thetford Academy are encouraged to share their work with the Young Writers Project, a Vermont-based "community of young people who create and connect online through words, photos, and art." English teacher Joe Deffner on why TA's English department makes the Project a part of its curriculum: "YWP...
Dear TA Families, Lots of news to share as we move into the last week of September. Weekly "Assembly" on Wednesdays Due to continuing public health precautions, we haven't been able to return to all-school assemblies in the gym. Instead, we continue to pre-record assembly videos like we did last year, which students...
In the coming weeks, several colleges will be sending admissions representatives to Thetford Academy to meet with students, answer questions, and share information about their schools and programs. TA juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend any or all of these visits. College representative meetings provide an important way to...
Dear TA Families, We have lots to celebrate as we wrap up week four of the school year. Here are a few highlights. 1. First up: Accolades in both the academic and athletic realms! Congratulations to TA teacher Derek Burkins who will receive the Vermont STEM Teacher of the Year award on September 22. Read the...
The Vermont Academy of Science and Engineering (VASE) recently named TA faculty Derek Burkins the 2021 STEM Teacher of the Year for grades 9-12. On September 22, Burkins will be honored at VASE's annual meeting on the Middlebury College campus and share remarks about his career path and teaching philosophy....