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Head of School Weekly Email: Exam Week, College Info Night, Athletics & More AcademicsAthleticsHead of SchoolNewsParents

Head of School Weekly Email: Exam Week, College Info Night, Athletics & More

Dear TA Families, Early January is a busy time of transition, as we return from holiday break and jump back into classes. Students are working on culminating projects, essays, performances, exams, and reflections during this final stretch of the semester. Please encourage and support students as they prep for important deadlines in the coming days…
Carrie Brennan
January 3, 2025
Head of School Weekly Email: Making Headlines & Spreading Cheer! AcademicsAthleticsHead of SchoolNewsParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Making Headlines & Spreading Cheer!

Dear TA Families, In keeping with the season of giving, our assembly this week featured a variety of clubs and classes generously raising funds and awareness for community needs on both the local and global levels. It was inspiring to have so many student groups modeling our school values of…
Carrie Brennan
December 21, 2024
Head of School Weekly Email: Winter Season Spotlights, College & Career Planning AcademicsArtsAthleticsCounselingHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Winter Season Spotlights, College & Career Planning

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…
Carrie Brennan
December 14, 2024
Head of School Weekly Email: FAFSA Workshop, Winter Concert & More December News CounselingHead of SchoolNewsParents

Head of School Weekly Email: FAFSA Workshop, Winter Concert & More December News

Dear TA Families, The weeks between Thanksgiving and the Holiday Break are busy ones at Thetford Academy. Here is a preview of some key December dates. Dec. 9 - FAFSA Workshop for the Class of 2025 We hope to see lots of seniors and their family members on Monday evening…
Carrie Brennan
December 6, 2024
Head of School Weekly Email: Phone-Free Routines, Crucible Shows, and Thanksgiving Traditions Head of SchoolNewsParents

Head of School Weekly Email: Phone-Free Routines, Crucible Shows, and Thanksgiving Traditions

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…
Carrie Brennan
November 22, 2024
Celebrating the Expansion of Accessibility at TA Alumni NewsDEIHead of SchoolNews

Celebrating the Expansion of Accessibility at TA

Pictured (l to r): Pril Hall, trustee of Thetford's Farm Trust; Jane Francisco, representing the Frances Barrows Fund; Beckie Gray, '59; John Brown, Director of Buildings and Grounds; Barbara Smith, '58; Carrie Brennan, Head of School; Patty McIlvaine, Director of Advancement; and Caleb Crossett, '25. We hosted a small ribbon-cutting…
Carrie Brennan
November 19, 2024
Head of School Weekly Email: Performing Arts Shows, Winter Sports & Alma Reminder AcademicsArtsAthleticsHead of SchoolNews

Head of School Weekly Email: Performing Arts Shows, Winter Sports & Alma Reminder

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…
Carrie Brennan
November 15, 2024
Head of School Weekly Email: Reflections on the Bridge Re-Opening, the Presidential Election, and Our TA Community Head of SchoolNewsParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Reflections on the Bridge Re-Opening, the Presidential Election, and Our TA Community

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.…
Carrie Brennan
November 9, 2024
Head of School Weekly Email: Veterans Day Assembly, Robotics Meet & Other November News AcademicsArtsHead of SchoolNewsParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Veterans Day Assembly, Robotics Meet & Other November News

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…
Carrie Brennan
November 1, 2024