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Planning for the Future, a Timeline for Seniors

Every year, the fall foliage on Thetford Hill signals that it is time for seniors who are interested in post-secondary education or training to dive deep into future planning. This process of laying the groundwork needed to meet institutional requirements can include filling out applications, writing essays, asking faculty mentors…
Patty McIlvaine
September 29, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: Mid-September Updates AcademicsAthleticsCounselingHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Mid-September Updates

Dear TA Families, We are 3+ weeks into the semester and hope that students are feeling comfortable with their school routines and engaged in their learning.  Autumn Learning OutdoorsWe have had lots of beautiful September days that have allowed teachers and students to take lessons outdoors. Today's photos feature a few…
Carrie Brennan
September 18, 2026
NAMI NH to Host Free Suicide Prevention Training at Thetford Academy CounselingHealth OfficeNewsParents

NAMI NH to Host Free Suicide Prevention Training at Thetford Academy

Thetford Academy will host the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NH for the Connect Suicide Prevention Training on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4 p.m. in the school library. The training, offered with support from ALL Together Coalition and the Greater Sullivan County Public Health Network, is designed to…
Patty McIlvaine
March 16, 2026
Future Planning Ramping Up for TA Juniors and Seniors AcademicsCounselingParentsStudent Life

Future Planning Ramping Up for TA Juniors and Seniors

The start of second semester is a significant time of transition for Thetford Academy’s juniors and seniors. With graduation just months away, seniors are busy evaluating post-secondary options, working on financial planning, and engaging in valuable work experiences outside of school. Juniors, too, are starting to think more deeply about…
Mark Pichette
February 10, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: Healthy Intentions, Student Portfolios & February Events AcademicsArtsCounselingNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Healthy Intentions, Student Portfolios & February Events

January Reflections & IntentionsAs January draws to a close, it's a good time to pause and reflect on intentions we might have set for the new year and check whether we are on the path toward achieving them. Our Getting to Y team engaged their peers in doing just that…
Carrie Brennan
January 30, 2026
Studies at Dartmouth Give Students a Sense of Independence and College Experience AcademicsCounselingParentsStudent Life

Studies at Dartmouth Give Students a Sense of Independence and College Experience

This fall, seven Thetford Academy students, in addition to their regular studies at TA, completed a course at Dartmouth College. These students took advantage of Dartmouth’s Community High School Program (CHSP), a unique opportunity for local juniors and seniors to take Dartmouth courses while still in high school - tuition free…
Mark Pichette
December 16, 2025
Head of School Weekly Email: October Appreciations & Invitations AcademicsAthleticsCounselingHead of SchoolNews

Head of School Weekly Email: October Appreciations & Invitations

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…
Carrie Brennan
October 11, 2025