Guest post by Hanae Debo, Class of 2025 The annual Youth Climate Leadership Academy (YCLA) is hosted by the Vermont Energy Education Program (VEEP) and the New Hampshire Energy Education Program (NHEEP) at Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT. It is a two-day event in which high school students from NH...
Thetford Academy hosted its first debate tournament on Saturday, with 10 high school teams attending the mid-season competition. From their home "court" vantage, TA's debaters deftly landed their arguments to earn the meet's Sweepstakes Award. The sweepstakes award gives each team 1 point per debate and 1 extra point for...
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 at our annual...
This year, we hope you'll start your season of giving at Thetford Academy. Giving Tuesday is a global celebration of philanthropy and here at TA, we have a lot of reasons to celebrate. Your gifts to TA this year have helped us make transformative improvements to our campus - like...
Thetford Academy's music department is excited to share some joy with you! On Wednesday, December 11, at 6:30 p.m., our instrumental musicians, stage band, and middle school chorus will showcase their talents in our annual Winter Concert. Chorus students will perform an eclectic concert of classic pop, musical theater, contemporary...
Dear TA Families, A short note on this short week with one big message: On behalf of all of us at Thetford Academy, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the extra time with family and friends over the holiday weekend. We will see everyone back on Monday. Carrie Brennan, Head of School Featured photos: ...
Thetford Academy’s longtime Culinary Arts teacher Jennifer Gernhard centers community service in her curriculum, teaching students both how to cook and how to make a difference. For example, in Jennifer’s Cooking for Health class, students recently collaborated with a local church group to raise money for the Thetford Food Shelf, preparing...
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...
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...
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...