TA is pleased to welcome Brianne (Bri) Barnes to the team as Thetford Academy's new Director of Athletics and Activities. Bri brings a wealth of experience to the position, most recently serving as the Director of Athletic Programs for Hanover, NH's Parks and Recreation department and at Oxbow High School as...
Long-time faculty member Karen Heinzmann was honored with the Peters Family Dedicated Employee of the Year award at the year-end ceremonies in June. Initiated by TA educator and alum Ted Peters '63 in honor of his parents, this annual award spotlights a Thetford Academy employee for their deep commitment to...
Thetford Academy is seeking dynamic, skilled, and caring educators to join our team! We have open positions in our business office, special education department, food service program, and are actively recruiting coaches for our fall and winter athletics seasons. TA offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a vibrant...
The first Thetford Hill Fair was held in 1913 and if you're new to Thetford, it's a must-experience event. It's an old country fair, a tea party, rummage sale, plant and book sale, and neighborhood get-together. Neighbor Liz Ryan Cole wrote about the fair in Sidenote last year, "Our good...
The Class of 1972 gathered on Saturday, July 16 at the Thompson Hill Campground in East Corinth for their 50th Thetford Academy reunion. Alum Jeanie Hayes, one of the organizers of the event, shared that "it was an absolutely wonderful afternoon of good weather, great food, lots of laughter, reminiscing,...
Thetford Academy alumnus and longtime basketball coach and mentor Eric Ward ‘76 was known for his kindness and leadership on and off the court. For decades, he was a beloved part of local AAU and school teams at the elementary, junior varsity, and varsity level, passing on his love of...
Though the academic year is over, TA's Thetford Outdoor Program (TOP) continues its work "to ignite academic curiosity and foster environmental stewardship through outdoor exploration, recreation, and project-based, experiential learning" with a full slate of summer wilderness leadership opportunities. Starting in June, students have participated in TOP's annual summer trail...
On July 5, TA welcomed the new nonprofit Thetford Arthouse Cinema to the Martha Jane Rich Theater in Anderson Hall for the debut of its summer film series. The series, running throughout the summer through September 30, 2022 features 13 arthouse films (Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.), 13 repertory films (Fridays...
After six years at the helm of Panther athletics, Blendon Salls is stepping down from the AD role at Thetford Academy to pursue new career opportunities. Blendon’s deep knowledge and love of sports, along with his strong relationship-building skills, helped the TA athletic program stay strong and increase student participation. Blendon’s...
The end of the school year is always full of celebration and also bittersweet goodbyes - not only for the graduating seniors, but also for the faculty and school staff who are moving on in their lives as well. This year we are saying goodbye to six faculty members. Leah Boch,...