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Jacob Phelps ’27 Earns University of Vermont’s Green and Gold Scholarship Award AcademicsAthleticsCounselingNewsParentsStudent Life

Jacob Phelps ’27 Earns University of Vermont’s Green and Gold Scholarship Award

Congratulations to Jacob Phelps, Thetford Academy's recipient of the University of Vermont's Green and Gold Scholars Award for the Class of 2027. The highly competitive Green and Gold scholarship, launched by UVM in 2001, is awarded to the most academically talented rising high school senior in every eligible Vermont secondary…
Mark Pichette
October 20, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: October Events & Invitations AcademicsAthleticsCounselingHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor Education

Head of School Weekly Email: October Events & Invitations

Dear TA Families, Event: Tomorrow we will host our largest event of the year when thousands of runners, fans, and volunteers come from all over New England for the 35th annual Woods Trail Run. The regional cross-country meet is an all-day affair, kicking off with an opening ceremony at 10am…
Carrie Brennan
October 2, 2026
Planning for the Future, a Timeline for Seniors AcademicsCounselingNewsParentsStudent Life

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