Last week our 8th grade students traveled to the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, Vermont for an overnight experience designed to do more than build memories. The trip placed students in situations of shared challenge, where learning happens through experience and reflection. These moments revealed the five habits we value...
Dear TA Families,We jumped into February embracing lots of cool challenges and opportunities! I want to thank students for taking risks inside and outside the classroom as they push their learning, hone their skills, experience new places, connect and share with others, and represent their school. And I want to thank...
January Reflections & IntentionsAs January draws to a close, it's a good time to pause and reflect on intentions we might have set for the new year and check whether we are on the path toward achieving them. Our Getting to Y team engaged their peers in doing just that...
TA's Thetford Outdoor Program is excited for another summer of immersive outdoor leadership adventures in 2026! Registration opened Monday, January 26, with a slate of exciting outdoor experiences, including multi-day backpacking and canoeing trips, as well as on-campus programs like trail crew and garden camp. TOP Summer Leadership programs are...
Once the snow falls, the physical work of the garden ends. I smile and sigh a breath of relief, knowing that the garden is tucked-in for its much deserved winter rest. As the Thetford Academy Garden Coordinator, I am continuously aware that it’s not “my” garden, but rather “everyone’s” garden. During...
This Saturday, Thetford Academy will host Vermont's Cross Country State Championship, with teams from all across the state competing on the Dan Grossman Woods Trail for a title. Volunteers are still needed to support the event and all community members are invited to join the fun. For more information about...
Dear TA Families, Garden Fun (and Work and Learning)!This week we officially shifted into fall with the autumnal equinox, and it seems like a fitting moment to feature the bounty of our school garden, which is bursting with vegetables and flowers and has seen a bustle of activity during the first...
This past Friday, we celebrated our 47th annual TA Mountain Day with a fantastic day of hiking and connection. Each class set off on their own adventure, climbing the familiar peaks visible from the steps of the White Building. The weather was clear and perfect—ideal for taking in the stunning...
Dear TA Families, Mountain Day!Friday was a glorious day to carry on TA's Mountain Day tradition. Sunny skies made for beautiful views and good hiking conditions. Mountain Day is a mix of physical challenge, adventure, and camaraderie with classmates - and we hope everyone found the right balance, and ended the day...
The Thetford Outdoor Program’s (TOP) Summer Leadership programs launched last month with its annual work week on TA’s trails. Each year, the TOP trail crew heads to the woods to assess and maintain Thetford Academy’s vast trail system - cutting back branches, repairing bridges, removing blowdowns, cleaning out water bars,...