TA Deepens Its Commitment to Anti-Racism
July 8, 2020
The following was sent to the Valley News as a letter to the editor on July 8 and distributed to the TA community via email ...
Head of School
Q4 Report Card Mailing – Letter from Head of School
June 26, 2020
Final report cards for the school year were mailed to students' homes the week of June 22, with the following cover letter included. Dear Thetford Academy Parents and Families, Sunsets are stretching until 8:30 these days and the fireflies are out after dark. Summer has officially begun! I imagine all of us...
Graduation 2020 – An Overview of Events
June 12, 2020
On June 12, and June 13, Thetford Academy will celebrate the graduating class of 2020 with both virtual and in-person commencement events. TA has modified its end-of-year ceremonies to prioritize the health and safety of our students and families, while striving to stay true to the spirit of the school’s...
5 Faculty Voices in Response to Nationwide Protests for Racial Justice
June 4, 2020
On June 2, a handful of TA faculty and administrators came together swiftly to share their reflections and responses to national outrage over the killing of George Floyd - and the broader topics of racial justice, racism, and civil disobedience, to name a few. Their recorded message was shared with the...
Message for the TA Community: Condemning Racism & Intolerance, Standing for Justice
June 2, 2020
During this challenging spring, as our nation deals with a global pandemic, we are also now reeling from recent acts of intolerance and racism, most notably the horrific death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of a uniformed police officer. Protestors crying out against racial injustice are rallying...
Head of School Community Email – May 22
May 22, 2020
Dear Parents & Students, Here are the latest news and announcements from Thetford Academy as we shift into the final weeks of the school year. 1. Special Schedule for the Week of June 8-12 Please note that we have a special schedule for the last week of school with A block, B block,...
Head of School Update for Sending Towns
May 20, 2020
The following message was sent to community listservs in Thetford, Strafford, Lyme, Sharon, Tunbridge, and Topsham/Corinth ...
Head of School Community Email – May 4
May 5, 2020
Dear TA Families & Students, May arrived in fine form this past weekend with blooms and sunshine. Spring is really here, and we are in the 6-week countdown to the end of the year. Hard to believe! In the TA spirit of togetherness, we are striving to foster school community, spotlight student...
Head of School Community Email – April 16
April 16, 2020
Dear TA Families & Students, The daffodils are in bloom on the TA quad, providing a bit of cheer on an otherwise eerily quiet campus. We miss you all! I am writing this week with announcements and reminders related to the next phase of our spring semester: Next week is spring break and...
Q3 Report Card Mailing – Letter from Head of School
April 9, 2020
Report cards for 3rd quarter were mailed to students' homes on Thursday, April 9, with the following cover letter included. Dear Thetford Academy Parents and Families, Enclosed with this letter, you will find the 3rd quarter report card for your TA student(s). Our goal with 3rd quarter grades was to focus primarily on the learning...