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December 14, 2024

Posted at 08:33h in Academics, Arts, Athletics, Counseling, Head of School, News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, Winter is here! The snow and chilly temps change up our routines - but don't deter us from heading outside during the school day. Some early winter season spotlights (featured in this week's photos): Kathy Hooke's forestry class has been taking advantage of TA's hilltop yurt to continue their outdoor...


November 22, 2024

Posted at 17:00h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, Question: "If you were in a traveling circus, what role would you have?" First response: "The lion tamer, no doubt!" This fun discussion prompt, which quickly elicited spirited answers from friends around the table, was one of many interesting conversations I caught little pieces of while strolling around on lunch...


November 15, 2024

Posted at 13:54h in Academics, Arts, Athletics, Head of School, News by

Dear TA Families, Three topics to turn your attention to this week:  👉 Come out to support the performing arts at Thetford Academy and celebrate student creativity and talent! 🎶 🎭 The fall play drama class presents 'The Crucible' next weekend. There are four performances, Nov. 22-24, with lead roles played by two different...


November 9, 2024

Posted at 10:19h in Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, Next week, at long last, the bridge connecting Thetford, VT and Lyme, NH will reopen. While only 18 months in duration, the project took place over the course of three school years, starting in the spring semester of 2022-23 and ending in the fall semester of 2024-25. What...


November 1, 2024

Posted at 16:41h in Academics, Arts, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, We had a fun spirit week and lots of Halloween creativity. I was impressed with the number of students who participated each day, starting with a very cozy Monday with so many students in pajamas! We closed the week on a more serious note, gathering as a school community...


October 18, 2024

Posted at 16:55h in Academics, Head of School, Parents by

Dear TA Families, Quarter 1 Homestretch Next Friday, October 25, is the last day of 1st quarter. This is an important time for students to take stock of their progress in their classes thus far, revise work they want to improve upon, and prepare for final assessments and assignments due next week. In a recent weekly...

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