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Head of School Weekly Email: Early Spring Kudos, Opportunities & Invitations to Share

Dear TA Families, Spring is teasing us a bit early today, and a few classes took their lessons outside this afternoon to enjoy the sunshine and breezy, moderate temps. Starting to Look Ahead to Fall It's that time of year in schools when we start to have a dual focus…

Carrie BrennanMarch 8, 2024

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Division III State Champions! Thetford Boys Top Hazen in Title Game

Congratulations to our varsity boys basketball team, Thetford Academy's newest state champions! Thetford Academy topped rival Hazen in a exciting, hard-fought game in the Barre Auditorium this weekend. The Panthers were down by 10 at the start of the third quarter before making a gritty comeback that had fans on…

Patty McIlvaineMarch 7, 2024

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Alpine Ski Team Competes at States, Wraps Season

Guest post from Alpine Ski Coach Paul Dixon We had an action packed end of the season with virtually back to back races with the Southern District Championship at Bromley on Friday the 1st. The event carried a bit less weight and stress this year as all of the schools and…

Patty McIlvaineMarch 7, 2024

Head of School News

Thank You, Thetford Voters!

The school meeting portion of Thetford's Town Meeting Day on March 2 drew a larger-than-usual crowd this year. By 9am, most of the chairs on the gym floor were occupied and the bleachers above were filling up. This was not a surprise, due to the many questions swirling in our…

Carrie BrennanMarch 6, 2024

Athletics DEI Head of School News Parents

Head of School Weekly Email: Black History Month, Robotics Champions, Playoff Fever & More

Dear TA Families, It's been a jam-packed February. Here are a few highlights from this past week. Black History Month Panel: "Spread love, no matter the color." Yesterday morning students attended an assembly for Black History Month featuring two Black artists and entrepreneurs, moderated by DEI coordinator Tony Strat-Cortez and student…

Carrie BrennanFebruary 24, 2024

Athletics News Student Life

TA Junior is Top Ranked Sled Hockey Athlete

TA junior Caleb Crossett is about as active as they come. Of the few fond memories I have of “CovidPodLife 2021”, one that stands out to me is the memory of Caleb and former Science teacher Len Whitaker passing a hockey puck any chance they could get. It came as…

Casey HulingFebruary 22, 2024

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TA Wins Big at VT/NH VEX Robotics Championship, Earns Spots at Worlds

Guest post from TA robotics coach Leif LaWhite The NH/VT 2024 VEX robotics state championship tournament is in the books. And once again, tiny TA wrote the book. The meet was held at Manchester Community College, an hour an a half from TA, so it was another 6:30 a.m. departure for our…

Patty McIlvaineFebruary 21, 2024

Athletics News

Alpine Skiers Slide into the End of Season Strong and Confident

Guest post from TA Alpine Ski Coach Paul DixonThe Thetford Academy Alpine team is heading into the end of the season and hitting their stride after a delayed start to the season. We are seeing so many breakout performances from athletes across both the Ladies and Men's teams. Many are seeing…

Patty McIlvaineFebruary 19, 2024

Academics Counseling Head of School News Parents

Head of School Weekly Email: Advice from College Admissions Officers & Other Updates

Dear TA Families, I attended the college information session for juniors and their families on Monday night and wanted to share some takeaways. The event, hosted by the TA Counseling Department, featured admissions officers from six regional colleges and offered important information and insights that any parent of a student in secondary…

Carrie BrennanFebruary 16, 2024

Academics News Parents

Panthers Wrap Up Regular Season and Shoot for the Aud

The Panthers celebrate graduating senior Mitchell Parkman at Senior Night this week. Thetford Academy's varsity boys played their last home game of the regular season on Wednesday night. Before the game, the Panthers celebrated their lone senior Mitchell Parkman, who has been an important part of the team's successful season.…

Patty McIlvaineFebruary 15, 2024

Head of School Weekly Email: Early Spring Kudos, Opportunities & Invitations to Share

Division III State Champions! Thetford Boys Top Hazen in Title Game

Alpine Ski Team Competes at States, Wraps Season

Thank You, Thetford Voters!

Head of School Weekly Email: Black History Month, Robotics Champions, Playoff Fever & More

TA Junior is Top Ranked Sled Hockey Athlete

TA Wins Big at VT/NH VEX Robotics Championship, Earns Spots at Worlds

Alpine Skiers Slide into the End of Season Strong and Confident

Head of School Weekly Email: Advice from College Admissions Officers & Other Updates

Panthers Wrap Up Regular Season and Shoot for the Aud

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