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Spring News from Thetford Academy’s School Garden

This growing season started in May with a burst of energy and enthusiasm. Twelve students and five adults volunteered in the garden during Thetford Academy's annual Operation Day's Work. The team spread a mountain of finished school compost, shaped raised beds, mulched pathways, watered onions with stinky fish fertilizer, planted…

Kate ReimanisJune 23, 2026

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With the Closing of a Chapter, the Class of 2026 Celebrates New Beginnings

Thetford Academy was proud to celebrate the achievements of the exceptional Class of 2026 at the school’s 207th commencement on Friday. With soaring temperatures and the threat of thunder, the ceremony was held in the Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium. It was standing room only, with families and friends of the graduates…

Patty McIlvaineJune 16, 2026

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Head of School Weekly Email: Exploring the World Around Us

Dear TA Families, May has been a busy month of excursions into the world around us to extend our learning and build community. A few of the recent trips include: Sarah Hancock's creative writing class headed to Northern Stage to see a performance of the acclaimed 'Wonder! A Woman Keeps…

Carrie BrennanMay 30, 2026

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Head of School Weekly Email: Serving the Community

Dear TA Families, 'In service to our community' is the theme of the week. Parents modeled this each day by investing time and effort into making Teacher Appreciation Week a success. We thank you! Meanwhile, students jumped into action today with our annual ODW Service Day - and last Friday…

Carrie BrennanMay 8, 2026

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TA Awarded Local Food Incentive Baseline Grant

Serving locally sourced Vermont foods in the Panther Café is becoming more of a reality. In February 2026, Thetford Academy was awarded the Vermont AOE Child Nutrition Programs Local Food Incentive Baseline Grant in the amount of $4,518.54. This funding serves as a catalyst to expand efforts to purchase and…

Gretchen CzajaMay 4, 2026

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Upper Valley Farm to School Gathering at TA and TES

On May 9, 2026, Thetford Academy and Thetford Elementary School will host the annual Upper Valley Farm to School Gathering. This free event brings together PreK to Grade 12 educators, students, farmers, and community partners to show what Farm to School looks like in action, from gardens, to classrooms, to…

Patty McIlvaineApril 27, 2026

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Upper Valley Farm to School Gathering at TA and TES

Patty McIlvaineApril 15, 2026

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Head of School Weekly Email: Quarter 3 Progress

Quarter 3 ProgressWith the official start of spring this weekend, it's a good time to take stock of where we are in the academic calendar. There are two weeks remaining in the 3rd quarter, which wraps up on April 3. I encourage students and families to check in together about…

Carrie BrennanMarch 21, 2026

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Head of School Weekly Email: Spring Events & Summer on the Horizon

Dear TA Families,Spring is on its way! Here are 2 not-to-miss March events at Thetford Academy: The snow melted fast this week, the sap is flowing, and sugaring season is in full swing. We invite everyone to our annual Maple Community Day @ TA on Sunday, March 22. Come by anytime…

Carrie BrennanMarch 13, 2026

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Save the Date – Maple Community Day at TA

Save the date! Thetford Academy's Outdoor Program is looking forward to welcoming students, families, neighbors, and friends for a Maple Community Day on Sunday, March 22, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In Vermont, sugaring is an integral part of our history and identity. It's also a unique educational opportunity for Thetford…

Patty McIlvaineMarch 10, 2026

Spring News from Thetford Academy’s School Garden

With the Closing of a Chapter, the Class of 2026 Celebrates New Beginnings

Head of School Weekly Email: Exploring the World Around Us

Head of School Weekly Email: Serving the Community

TA Awarded Local Food Incentive Baseline Grant

Upper Valley Farm to School Gathering at TA and TES

Upper Valley Farm to School Gathering at TA and TES

Head of School Weekly Email: Quarter 3 Progress

Head of School Weekly Email: Spring Events & Summer on the Horizon

Save the Date – Maple Community Day at TA

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