Dear TA Families, Morning frost, bare trees, sunlight slanting toward the solstice: late fall is certainly in the air. Here is the news from TA as we shifted into November this week. Community Day Re-Cap On Wednesday, Nov. 3, we had our second TA Community Day of the year with a special schedule of...
On Saturday, more than 1,000 runners from 36 schools across Vermont converged onto the Thetford Academy campus for the VPA's cross country championship. TA's teams took on 12 competitor teams in their Div. III races: Craftsbury Academy, Stowe, BFA-Fairfax, Lake Region, Randolph Union High School, Danville, Northfield, Richford, Oxbow, Rice...
Saturday was a big day for Thetford Academy's VEX Robotics Team 4886–their first competition of the season and the first in-person VEX event for VT/NH since the state championships in February of 2020. The VEX kickoff event, hosted at Manchester Community College, brought together 23 student teams from 6 schools...
Dear TA Families, Campus was buzzing with activity and anticipation today. Multiple teams were gearing up for major competitions: the boys and girls varsity soccer teams both have playoff games this afternoon (too early to call), the varsity cross country teams host the state championships here at TA tomorrow, and the...
Psychologist Bill Ketterer, who works with students at Thetford Academy and other Upper Valley schools, was honored last week by the American Psychology Association with the 2021 Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training Award. "Dr. K" as he is known by students and colleagues alike, was...
Thetford Academy's "Getting to Y" teams are back in action this fall, continuing their work to create positive change in our school community. Last year, with generous support from a Mount Ascutney Prevention Partnership Prevention Network Grant, TA joined schools from all over Vermont to participate in this UP for...
Dear TA Families, Lots to share today in all arenas - academics, student well-being, and athletics/activities. Thanks, in advance, for making the time to read today's email, and I encourage everyone to follow a few of the links for a deeper dive too. There is so much happening at TA every...
The course description for a new Cybersecurity class is clear about the importance of the course's content in today's society: "Hackers are working 24/7 to get your data. They want your bank accounts, your passwords; they want access to your computer and your network." The course, a collaboration among River...
The Thetford Academy Alumni Association needs your help! This year, TA will be hosting both the Vermont State Cross Country Meet (Oct. 30) and the New England's meet (Nov.13). TAAA has generously donated their time and talent to run concessions at these events, with all proceeds supporting scholarships for seniors,...
Dear TA Families, Here are some important highlights for the week. Last Day of Quarter 1 is Friday 10/22 We want to remind everyone that there is just one week left in the first quarter of the school year. If students have assessments they want to retake, additional drafts of writing assignments to revise,...
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