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Head of School Weekly Email: First Week!

Dear TA Families, Congrats to everyone on a smooth start to the school year, marked by lots of good energy, focus, and sense of purpose. It was our second year of having a special first day for just 7th and 9th graders and feedback has been really positive from staff,…

Carrie BrennanAugust 31, 2026

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Head of School Weekly Email: We Did It!

Dear TA Families, Wow, what a finale to the 2025-26 school year! It's been a high-energy month at Thetford Academy - and the activity and achievements didn't stop with the school year's official end. Here are some highlights from June and invitations for summertime opportunities. Congratulations, Seniors! The Class of…

Carrie BrennanJuly 1, 2026

Academics Arts Head of School News

Celebrating a Century of Service: 5 Veteran Teachers Retire

A crew of beloved veteran teachers retired from Thetford Academy at the end of the school year. Together, these five educators dedicated the equivalent of over a century of service to students at Thetford Academy and other schools in their careers. Listed in order of their years of service at…

Carrie BrennanJune 30, 2026

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TA Performing Arts Represents VT on the National Stage

The Thetford Academy Performing Arts Department proudly represented Vermont on the national stage at this year's International Thespian Festival, held June 21–26 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Recognized as the premier theatre event for high school students in the United States, the festival brought together thousands of theatre students…

Jeff SeabaughJune 26, 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

Academics Arts Athletics Head of School News Parents Student Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Culminations & Kudos

Dear TA Families, It's an intense time of the year as we gear up for the 'final' everything. Students are putting all of their skills, practice, and polish to work as they present, construct, and perform culminating projects, gear up for exams, and compete in playoffs. Kudos are in order…

Carrie BrennanJune 5, 2026

Academics Arts News Parents Student Life

Celebrate the Arts at TA This Friday!

Thetford Academy’s student artists – musicians, performers, painters, designers, chefs, and more – will come together on Friday night to showcase their work to the community and celebrate the arts at TA. The event takes place in Anderson Hall with the cafe transformed into a gallery. Doors open at 5:15…

Patty McIlvaineJune 2, 2026

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Head of School Weekly Email: Exploring the World Around Us

Dear TA Families, May has been a busy month of excursions into the world around us to extend our learning and build community. A few of the recent trips include: Sarah Hancock's creative writing class headed to Northern Stage to see a performance of the acclaimed 'Wonder! A Woman Keeps…

Carrie BrennanMay 30, 2026

Academics Arts News Student Life

Waits River Valley School Brings “Wizard of Oz” to TA

Guest post from Waits River Valley School teacher Thomas Chapin '04 On Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m., Waits River Valley School is bringing its production of The Wizard Of Oz to Thetford Academy. Students in grades 3-8 have been working hard for the past few months and are excited…

Patty McIlvaineMay 26, 2026

Academics Arts News Parents Student Life

Thetford Academy Performing Arts Presents “The Rainbow Fish Musical”

The One Act Play class at Thetford Academy is proud to present The Rainbow Fish Musical on Sunday, May 31 at 1:00 p.m. in the Martha Jane Rich Theater at Thetford Academy. The performance is free and open to all families and community members. Based on the beloved children’s book, The Rainbow Fish…

Jeff SeabaughMay 25, 2026

Head of School Weekly Email: First Week!

Head of School Weekly Email: We Did It!

Celebrating a Century of Service: 5 Veteran Teachers Retire

TA Performing Arts Represents VT on the National Stage

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

Head of School Weekly Email: Culminations & Kudos

Celebrate the Arts at TA This Friday!

Head of School Weekly Email: Exploring the World Around Us

Waits River Valley School Brings “Wizard of Oz” to TA

Thetford Academy Performing Arts Presents “The Rainbow Fish Musical”

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