Dear TA Families, I want to thank the parents, grandparents, family friends, and community mentors who were able to attend end-of-semester presentations and performances in recent weeks. We know it is not easy to carve out the time during the work day and appreciate your participation. By showing up, you create...
Thetford Academy's robotics team is in the heat of their season right now, with just two meets to go before the VT/NH State Championship. In their most recent meet on January 4, the team took five robots to the "Bow Bot Bout" in Bow, NH to compete against 32 more...
Dear TA Families, As the rhythms of the school year go, a highlight for me as each semester comes to a close is attending final presentations in classes. Being in the audience as students proudly, thoughtfully, nervously - but also confidently - share their work and creativity, their reflections, and a...
Thetford Academy sophomore Nick Smallwood's science experiment is headed to space! Nick recently attended a Go for Launch!" (GFL!) space camp hosted at Norwich University. GFL! is exciting program that leverages space flight and exploration to help students develop skills in STEM, teamwork, communication, research design, and leadership. Students...
In Vermont’s winter season, many of us spend time reflecting on our last year and planning the year ahead. On campus, we are doing this too, thinking about our year in the garden and taking stock of how we’re doing in our farm-to-school programming. Even amidst the chaos and excitement of...
In Thetford Academy's half-day Environmental Studies and Outdoor Education class, students spend a lot of time learning in, and from, the forest ecosystem. They also learn basic outdoor survival skills, building their own shelters to use over the course of the semester. Every student creates a "solo spot" shelter, a...
Dear TA Families, Early January is a busy time of transition, as we return from holiday break and jump back into classes. Students are working on culminating projects, essays, performances, exams, and reflections during this final stretch of the semester. Please encourage and support students as they prep for important deadlines in the coming days and...
Dear TA Community, Near and Far, Greetings from Thetford Academy! We’ve had an inspired autumn here on Thetford Hill, savoring the colors and mountain views. We hope you, too, have had a beautiful fall and wish for everyone plenty of warmth and light to take us through the winter season. We welcomed...
Dear TA Families, In keeping with the season of giving, our assembly this week featured a variety of clubs and classes generously raising funds and awareness for community needs on both the local and global levels. It was inspiring to have so many student groups modeling our school values of Care,...
Dear TA Families, Winter is here! The snow and chilly temps change up our routines - but don't deter us from heading outside during the school day. Some early winter season spotlights (featured in this week's photos): Kathy Hooke's forestry class has been taking advantage of TA's hilltop yurt to continue their outdoor...