Dear TA Families, Three Appreciations to Spotlight: As the fall season shifts into its final stretch, I want to share my appreciation for all of the coaches working with our panther athletes. For many students, athletics are an important extension of the daily school experience. Over 36% of TA students are participating on a team...
Save the date and spread the word, Thetford Academy's Admissions Open House is coming right up! On Sunday, October 19th at 2:00 p.m., TA is excited to host prospective students and families and share what makes our school community so special. Thetford Academy's Admissions Open House is geared toward all...
Every year, the University of Vermont announces the recipients of its prestigious Green and Gold Scholarship, awarded to the most academically talented rising high school senior in every Vermont secondary school. This year, Thetford Academy is proud to share that our 2026 Green and Gold awardee is Sam Parkman. Sam was...
Thetford Academy's VEX Robotics team membership has grown exponentially in the last few years, with TA's team "4886" reaching an all-time high this season with 25 members. There's a chance that number will grow, too, when the fall sports season comes to an end next month. "It's pure pandemonium in...
Dear TA Families, Garden Fun (and Work and Learning)!This week we officially shifted into fall with the autumnal equinox, and it seems like a fitting moment to feature the bounty of our school garden, which is bursting with vegetables and flowers and has seen a bustle of activity during the first...
Dear TA Families, Mountain Day!Friday was a glorious day to carry on TA's Mountain Day tradition. Sunny skies made for beautiful views and good hiking conditions. Mountain Day is a mix of physical challenge, adventure, and camaraderie with classmates - and we hope everyone found the right balance, and ended the day...
If you asked Thetford Academy senior Elijah Renner how he spent his summer vacation, the answer might surprise you. As a student who thrives on academic challenge, summer for Elijah often means taking every opportunity to dive deeply into his areas of interest, especially the intersection of science and emerging...
Dear TA Families, I am SO impressed with students' energy and engagement in the early weeks of the school year, and I want to encourage us all to support them in keeping up the good momentum. This is not just a honeymoon phase of the new year - this is who...
Each fall, college representatives come to TA to talk with students and share an inside look at their school's academics, campus life, and application process. These visits are a great opportunity for students to make an initial in-person contact with a school, gauge their "fit" with the school's profile, and...
Dear TA Families, We have a few invitations for students and families as we move into week three of the school year. For Students: Clubs & Office Hours Begin on Sept. 10-11Starting next week, we will shift into our normal routines for Power Hour, the activity/lunch block in the middle of each...