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34th Annual Woods Trail Run, Competition and Community

On Saturday, Thetford Academy once again welcomed thousands of runners and spectators from across New England for the Woods Trail Run, the school’s iconic annual cross country event. This year, the meet drew more than 2000 runners from six states and 90 different schools, with representation from all of New…

Patty McIlvaineOctober 7, 2025

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Head of School Weekly Email: Care, Commitment, Community

Dear TA Families, Here are a few of the many ways that the values of care, commitment, and community were on display this week at Thetford Academy ... 'Getting to Y' Leads the WayThe Getting to Y team has wasted no time in engaging the school community this fall in activities…

Carrie BrennanOctober 3, 2025

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Do Good, Have Fun at the Woods Trail Run!

For many years, the Thetford Academy Alumni Association (TAAA) has provided concessions at TA's annual Woods Trail Run, providing delicious homemade food, fresh hot chocolate and coffee, baked goods, and more. If you've ever attended Woods Trail, you know this service is invaluable to the event's thousands of runners, volunteers,…

Patty McIlvaineSeptember 2, 2025

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2nd Annual “Cowboy Classic” Field Event Meet Honors Coach Scott Chapman

For the second year in a row, TA's track and field athletes past and present gathered on campus for the Scott Chapman Memorial Cowboy Classic Field Meet. The event honors coach Scott Chapman, whose expertise helped bring TA's indoor and outdoor track and field teams to many championships. In addition…

Patty McIlvaineAugust 25, 2025

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TA Alums Rock Hungary in Music Exchange Program

Tuck's Rock Dojo, the Etna music school founded by Thetford Academy alum Tuck Stocking '96 and his wife Kata Sasvari, has long been a part of the Upper Valley scene. Tuck's students can be found rocking the Norwich Fair, performing at Lebanon's NEXUS Music and Art Festival, and showcasing their…

Patty McIlvaineJuly 27, 2025

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Tomorrow! Schoolhouse Rocks Event Series Kicks Off with Zach Nugent and Sunshine Garcia Becker

Thetford Academy's Schoolhouse Rocks summer event series kicks off July 2, from 6pm - 8pm with acoustic duo Zach Nugent and Sunshine Garcia Becker. Zach Nugent is best known for his "ability to channel the spirit of Jerry Garcia, Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, David Grisman (and many more) through his…

Patty McIlvaineJuly 1, 2025

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Congratulations, Thetford Academy Class of 2025!

Photo credit: Gary Engler Thetford Academy was proud to celebrate the achievements of the exceptional Class of 2025 at the school's 206th commencement ceremony on Friday. It was a cool and clear evening and in their caps and gowns, graduates shared the risers on the lawn of the White Building.…

Patty McIlvaineJune 14, 2025

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After 26 Years at TA, Science Teacher Gary Engler to Retire

Thetford Academy Science teacher Gary Engler will retire this year after 26 years in the classroom. Teaching was Mr. Engler's second vocation (the first was social work) a mid-life shift that began when his own children started attending Lebanon, NH schools. As a parent, he became deeply involved in the…

Patty McIlvaineMay 27, 2025

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Red Sox Recognizes Ted Peters ’63 as Most Valuable Educator in Pre-Game Ceremony

The Boston Red Sox recently recognized retired TA educator, Ted Peters '63, as Most Valuable Educator for the month of April. The recognition, held in a pregame ceremony at Fenway Park, was organized by Ted's daughter Mary Lou Jones to coincide with his 80th birthday. In her nomination, which was…

Patty McIlvaineApril 15, 2025

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One Piece at a Time, One Connection at a Time

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.…

Carrie BrennanDecember 23, 2024

34th Annual Woods Trail Run, Competition and Community

Head of School Weekly Email: Care, Commitment, Community

Do Good, Have Fun at the Woods Trail Run!

2nd Annual “Cowboy Classic” Field Event Meet Honors Coach Scott Chapman

TA Alums Rock Hungary in Music Exchange Program

Tomorrow! Schoolhouse Rocks Event Series Kicks Off with Zach Nugent and Sunshine Garcia Becker

Congratulations, Thetford Academy Class of 2025!

After 26 Years at TA, Science Teacher Gary Engler to Retire

Red Sox Recognizes Ted Peters ’63 as Most Valuable Educator in Pre-Game Ceremony

One Piece at a Time, One Connection at a Time

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