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Head of School Weekly Email: First Week!

Dear TA Families, We hope the start of the new school year was a successful one for students and families alike. We saw lots of smiles and good energy on campus – we also know there might be some confusion, tiredness, or worry being expressed at home as well. The transition…

Carrie BrennanSeptember 1, 2023

Academics News Parents

Faculty In-Service Strengthens Professional Community

The school year, in my mind, is a series of rituals that mark time: the first day of school, Mountain Day, Founders' Day, graduation, to name a few. August teacher in-service is a ritual, too, designed to both mark and make time for socializing with colleagues, learning new skills, getting…

Kristen DowneyAugust 31, 2023

Alumni News News Parents

Save the Date: Homecoming 2023

Alumni, save the date for Homecoming 2023! This year, Homecoming is scheduled for Saturday, September 16 and chock-full of Panther Pride! The Panthers' varsity soccer teams will play Lyndon Institute; the girls' game begins at 11 a.m. and the boys' follow at 1:00 p.m. In addition, we are inviting alumni…

Patty McIlvaineAugust 31, 2023

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Robotics Team Gearing Up for New Season

TA’s VEX Robotics team 4886 is gearing up for the 2023-24 season. The team is open to TA students in both middle and high school who enjoy tinkering with motors, structures, and computers, who like making stuff and STEM, and are looking for some collaborative teamwork and spirited competition to round…

Patty McIlvaineAugust 31, 2023

Academics Head of School News Parents

First Day Assembly – Head of School Welcome

Good morning. I am Ms. Brennan, the Head of School, and I am excited to welcome each of you to the 2023-2024 school year! Coming together in assembly on the first day is a TA tradition. TA is more than a school – it’s a community. Not all schools can…

Carrie BrennanAugust 30, 2023

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New Student Welcome and Back to School Picnic

Thetford Academy is looking forward to hosting students and families for two community events on August 27: a new student welcome and TA's annual back to school picnic. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., TA invites all new, incoming students to campus for a fun opportunity to get comfortable before the first…

Patty McIlvaineAugust 23, 2023

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TONIGHT! 90’s Rockers “Lazer Dad” Take the Stage

The energetic local 90's tribute band Lazer Dad takes the stage tonight for the final installment of Thetford Academy's "Schoolhouse Rocks" summer concert series. If you want to "journey back to a time when the music was dope, the girls were fly, and the fashion was fresher than the Prince…

Patty McIlvaineAugust 17, 2023

Head of School News Parents

Faculty Spotlight: 2023 Employee Award Goes to Joe Deffner!

Long-time teacher Joe Deffner was honored with the 2023 Peters Family Dedicated Employee Award at the end-of-year 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 nurture, support, and…

Carrie BrennanAugust 16, 2023

DEI News

Fostering Inclusion and Belonging through Restorative Justice Practices

Photo: DEI Coordinator Tony Strat-Cortez presents at an all-school assembly last year. Thetford Academy’s Dean of Students, Siobhan Lopez and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator, Tony Strat-Cortez recently participated in a three-day institute focused on restorative justice practices. Building Restorative Practices, hosted by Great Schools Partnership, focused on how…

Patty McIlvaineAugust 16, 2023

Academics News Parents

School Calendar for 2023-2024

Thetford Academy's official school calendar for 2023-24 is now complete, with half days and other key activities added. TA families will receive a copy in the back-to-school packet being mailed out this week. We encourage everyone in the school community to also use the calendar page on our school website…

Carrie BrennanAugust 10, 2023

Head of School Weekly Email: First Week!

Faculty In-Service Strengthens Professional Community

Save the Date: Homecoming 2023

Robotics Team Gearing Up for New Season

First Day Assembly – Head of School Welcome

New Student Welcome and Back to School Picnic

TONIGHT! 90’s Rockers “Lazer Dad” Take the Stage

Faculty Spotlight: 2023 Employee Award Goes to Joe Deffner!

Fostering Inclusion and Belonging through Restorative Justice Practices

School Calendar for 2023-2024

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