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Head of School Weekly Email: Assembly Highlights & March Events AcademicsAthleticsHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Assembly Highlights & March Events

Dear TA Families, Every Monday we come together as a school community in our weekly assembly. The whole school - students and staff - convene in the Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium to share accolades, watch student performances, make announcements, and learn about upcoming events and opportunities. One of our school goals…
Carrie Brennan
March 14, 2025
TA Students Testify to Legislators for Phone-Free Schools AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsParentsStudent Life

TA Students Testify to Legislators for Phone-Free Schools

Guest post by TA student Elijah Renner '26. Thetford Academy students gathered on Wednesday, February 26, at the Vermont State House to support the proposed bipartisan Phone and Social Media-Free Schools bill (H.54). The bill has two key state-wide provisions: banning personal electronic devices during the school day and prohibiting…
Carrie Brennan
March 10, 2025
Student Caroline Watts and art teacher Karyn Neubauer pose with Caroline's painting and honorable mention certificate.
Head of School Weekly Email: Triple Header Saturday – Robotics, Debate, and Basketball! AcademicsArtsAthleticsHead of SchoolNewsParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Triple Header Saturday – Robotics, Debate, and Basketball!

Dear TA Families, We jumped back into school routines this week, moving into the second half of Q3. There were signs of spring on Thetford Hill upon our return from break, with some dewy days and melting snow, birdsong in the air, and sap buckets on the trees. Triple Header…
Carrie Brennan
March 7, 2025
Head of School Weekly Email: Founders’ Day Committees, AVA Art Show & Recent AOE Guidance for Schools AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Founders’ Day Committees, AVA Art Show & Recent AOE Guidance for Schools

Dear TA Families, Lots to highlight in the realm of student creativity this week: First, Founders' Day! Students were busy in their Founders' Day committees today finalizing the planning process in the morning and putting all of their ideas into action throughout the day. Each student is on one of eight…
Carrie Brennan
February 7, 2025
Head of School Weekly Email: Exploring Extracurriculars, Founders’ Day & Other Feb. Dates AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Exploring Extracurriculars, Founders’ Day & Other Feb. Dates

Dear TA Families, January is a great time to set new intentions and goals. This week's email features a handful of extracurricular programs and events happening this semester for students who want to stretch themselves beyond the TA campus. While many have registration fees, most offer scholarships or a sliding…
Carrie Brennan
January 31, 2025
Head of School Weekly Email: January Updates over the MLK Weekend AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: January Updates over the MLK Weekend

Dear TA Families, I want to thank the parents, grandparents, family friends, and community mentors who were able to attend end-of-semester presentations and performances in recent weeks. We know it is not easy to carve out the time during the work day and appreciate your participation. By showing up, you…
Carrie Brennan
January 18, 2025
Head of School Weekly Email: Reflections on Change and Transition AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Reflections on Change and Transition

Dear TA Families, As the rhythms of the school year go, a highlight for me as each semester comes to a close is attending final presentations in classes. Being in the audience as students proudly, thoughtfully, nervously - but also confidently - share their work and creativity, their reflections, and…
Patty McIlvaine
January 11, 2025