Students from Thetford Academy's chapter of Up for Learning's "Getting to 'Y'" (GTY) have been working with Vermont's program leadership to help bring the youth empowerment and risk reduction initiative across state lines. Last month, their work culminated in Concord at New Hampshire's GTY Kick Off Conference and Training Event. At...
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On Monday, February 10, 2025, Thetford Academy celebrated its 206th birthday and its 82nd annual Founders’ Day. Former Head of School Carl Anderson started the Founders’ Day tradition in 1944, after a tragic fire destroyed the school’s original campus. With Founders' Day, Anderson hoped to honor the school’s deep history,...
Dear TA Families, Lots to highlight in the realm of student creativity this week: First, Founders' Day! Students were busy in their Founders' Day committees today finalizing the planning process in the morning and putting all of their ideas into action throughout the day. Each student is on one of eight committees for...
Thetford Academy's Counseling Office is hosting a series of information sessions this winter to introduce current juniors and their families to the college choice and application process. The first of these sessions in January provided an introductory overview to the college application process, with tips and resources to help families get...
Dear TA Families, January is a great time to set new intentions and goals. This week's email features a handful of extracurricular programs and events happening this semester for students who want to stretch themselves beyond the TA campus. While many have registration fees, most offer scholarships or a sliding scale;...
Guest post by Coach Charlie Buttrey The TA indoor track team made history on Sunday at UVM's Gutterson Field House as the boys earned a D-II state championship, and the girls raced to a solid 5th-place finish. Indoor track is the only sport in which TA competes at the D-II level,...
Featured photo this week: It's never too early - the spring musical class is prepping for auditions for their production of Grease, May 16-18. Save the dates! Dear TA Families, Sharing the latest school news as we move into the second half of the school year ...
When the world shut down in March 2020, one of the many opportunities disrupted for high school students in the Upper Valley was the option to take a class at Dartmouth College. Juniors and seniors at Thetford Academy had long taken advantage of this generous program that provides no-cost, credit-bearing...
Dear TA Families, I want to thank the parents, grandparents, family friends, and community mentors who were able to attend end-of-semester presentations and performances in recent weeks. We know it is not easy to carve out the time during the work day and appreciate your participation. By showing up, you create...