Hoping to relive its successful debut two weeks ago, TA's team 4886 sent six robots and their student builders to Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH for a competition among 33 robots from six other schools. Thetford Academy's showing was strong. At the end of 50 qualifying matches, five out of...
TA was excited to welcome Nando from Moon and Stars Arepas to campus last month to teach Spanish 1a, 1b, and Spanish 2 students how to make squash-filled empanadas using ingredients grown at TA. A collaboration between TA's world language program and the school garden, the event was part of the...
Saturday was a big day for Thetford Academy's VEX Robotics Team 4886–their first competition of the season and the first in-person VEX event for VT/NH since the state championships in February of 2020. The VEX kickoff event, hosted at Manchester Community College, brought together 23 student teams from 6 schools...
The following letter accompanied student report cards for first quarter, which were sent home with students on November 1. Dear TA Parents and Guardians, We hope your student had a good first quarter and is feeling acclimated to the routines and expectations of our renewed full-day experience and daily schedule. While Covid...
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...