Head of School Weekly Email: Founders’ Day, Evening Events & Other Updates
January 27, 2023
Dear TA Families, Here is the latest news from TA ...
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TA Student Speaks Up for Equity in Schools
January 25, 2023
Photo: DEI coordinator Tony Strat-Cortez and Sora Bolles '26 Last week, Thetford Academy student Sora Bolles '26 presented invited testimony to the Vermont State Board of Education on behalf of the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network (VSARN). VSARN is a project of Vermont Learning for the Future and is made up of...
Registration Open for TOP Summer Leadership Programs
January 25, 2023
The Thetford Outdoor Program has planned another summer of exciting outdoor leadership adventures for 2023! Registration is now open for six different multi-day wilderness trips and experiences, including: paddling the Connecticut River, backpacking the Appalachian Trail, a "GLOW" experience for women (or anyone who identifies as a girl or woman...
Head of School Weekly Email: January News
January 20, 2023
Featured photo: The 8th graders took a little time out of their English class today to make some maple sugar snow treats. Dear TA Families, I hope students had a good week and are settling into their routines. The start of the new semester is an exciting time of change for high schoolers,...
Counseling Department Presents Introduction to the College Process for Juniors
January 20, 2023
On Thursday, January 19, 2023, the Counseling Office presented an introduction to the college process for Thetford Academy juniors and their families. The event, led by Counseling Director Mark Pichette, provided an overview of the college application process and offered resources and tips for students and families starting to think...
Do You Have What it Takes To Be a Founders’ Day Judge?
January 18, 2023
Thetford Academy's birthday is coming up and we're getting ready to celebrate! Founders' Day this year will be held on February 3, 2023, with the theme of "TA Departments" - we can only imagine what our students will come up with, but we know it's going to be great. This...
Students Complete Challenge Courses in Journalism and Entrepreneurship
January 17, 2023
Each year at TA, students are given the opportunity to tackle a project in an area of personal interest through the TA Challenge Course program. The topics for these courses are as unique as TA students themselves, and have ranged from equestrian training to aviation, climate change to gender studies....
Head of School Weekly Email: Semester Transitions, Extracurricular Program & MLK Holiday
January 14, 2023
On Tuesday, we will begin our third quarter of the school year and a new semester. High schoolers will have an entirely new schedule of classes. Middle schoolers will maintain the same schedule and teachers for most of their day, with just a rotation in their afternoon arts/tech electives. Drop/Add Period...
English 10 Students Host Biannual Anthology Presentation
January 12, 2023
Students in English 10 presented their Anthologies in the Martha Jane Rich Theater on January 7 to an audience of families and faculty and student guests. This year marks the 32nd year of the project started by retired teacher Peggy Sadler back in 1991. The Anthology Project is a rite of passage at Thetford Academy,...
Panthers Not Tired of Winning
January 12, 2023
It's been a great week for the Panthers! The girls basketball team faced off v. Hartford last Friday night at home, earning their fourth straight victory of the season with a 73-24 win. Junior Addie Cadwell led the scoring with 17 points, followed by Charlize Brown with 14, Kelsey Bogie...