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Alumnus Daniel Mann Named U.S. Presidential Scholar

Selected by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, Daniel Mann '26 has been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar – one of only 161 students nationwide chosen from nearly four million graduating seniors, and the first in Thetford Academy history. Established by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, the Presidential…

Patty McIlvaineNovember 9, 2026

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Start Your Holiday Shopping at the 40th Annual TAAA Holiday Craft Bazaar

The Thetford Academy Alumni Association (TAAA) will host its 40th annual Holiday Craft Bazaar on Saturday, November 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium at TA. Complimentary horse drawn carriage rides will be available from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. and the cafeteria will be…

Patty McIlvaineNovember 7, 2026

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Head of School Weekly Email: Q1 Grades, Construction Updates, Celebrating Teachers & (More!) November Events

Dear TA families, 👉 Quarter 1 Grades & Report Card Guide Report cards were sent via email earlier today through our student information system, Alma. The report card is also available in your student's profile on Alma; log in, click on your student, and look for the 'report card' tab.…

Carrie BrennanNovember 6, 2026

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Head of School Weekly Email: Happy Halloween! & November Preview

Dear TA Families, Fall Sports Finale! 🏆 A big shout out to the TA cross country athletes for their performances last Saturday, especially the boys' team who captured the Division III championship and earned an historic team entry to the New England championships next month! Good race summaries and photos…

Carrie BrennanOctober 30, 2026

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Fred Tefft Always Put Safety and Students First

Photo: Fred Tefft with Chico Eastridge '05. Fred attended the class's 20th reunion on campus in July 2025 and led a workshop making birdhouses. Fred Tefft always put safety - and students - first. As Thetford Academy's longtime shop teacher, Fred could be counted on to shout "EYE SAFETY!" multiple…

Patty McIlvaineOctober 13, 2026

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Volunteer at the Woods Trail Run on October 3

Every year, the Thetford Academy Alumni Association plays an important role at the Woods Trail Run - feeding delicious food to the more than 2000 runners and spectators attending the race.TAAA's concession stand provides the crowd with coffee, hot chocolate, and cold drinks, hand cut french fries, legendary chili (Loretta…

Patty McIlvaineSeptember 22, 2026

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Exciting Campus News, Community Info Sessions

Thetford Academy is taking an exciting leap forward with the construction of a Commons – a building that will fulfill the school's long-standing need for a kitchen and cafeteria, be a vibrant student center, and provide a welcoming hub for school and community events. Construction is scheduled to begin this…

Patty McIlvaineAugust 26, 2026

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Board Welcomes New Trustees

As we start a new year, the Thetford Academy Board of Trustees welcomes a cohort of new members. New trustees Dan Bromberg, Barbara DeFelice, and Randy Snelling have had a busy first month, with a board orientation on August 3, the first meeting of the year on August 13, and…

Carrie BrennanAugust 18, 2026

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Exciting Campus News, Community Info Sessions

Patty McIlvaineAugust 12, 2026

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With the Closing of a Chapter, the Class of 2026 Celebrates New Beginnings

Thetford Academy was proud to celebrate the achievements of the exceptional Class of 2026 at the school’s 207th commencement on Friday. With soaring temperatures and the threat of thunder, the ceremony was held in the Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium. It was standing room only, with families and friends of the graduates…

Patty McIlvaineJune 16, 2026

Alumnus Daniel Mann Named U.S. Presidential Scholar

Start Your Holiday Shopping at the 40th Annual TAAA Holiday Craft Bazaar

Head of School Weekly Email: Q1 Grades, Construction Updates, Celebrating Teachers & (More!) November Events

Head of School Weekly Email: Happy Halloween! & November Preview

Fred Tefft Always Put Safety and Students First

Volunteer at the Woods Trail Run on October 3

Exciting Campus News, Community Info Sessions

Board Welcomes New Trustees

Exciting Campus News, Community Info Sessions

With the Closing of a Chapter, the Class of 2026 Celebrates New Beginnings

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