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Jacob Phelps ’27 Earns University of Vermont’s Green and Gold Scholarship Award AcademicsAthleticsCounselingNewsParentsStudent Life

Jacob Phelps ’27 Earns University of Vermont’s Green and Gold Scholarship Award

Congratulations to Jacob Phelps, Thetford Academy's recipient of the University of Vermont's Green and Gold Scholars Award for the Class of 2027. The highly competitive Green and Gold scholarship, launched by UVM in 2001, is awarded to the most academically talented rising high school senior in every eligible Vermont secondary…
Mark Pichette
October 20, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: College & Career Planning, Portfolios, Picture Retakes & More AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: College & Career Planning, Portfolios, Picture Retakes & More

Dear TA Families, Before I jump into the details of school news and upcoming dates, I want to pause and share my sadness at the news last night of another school shooting in our country - and invite all of us to hold the community of Bend, Oregon and Silver…
Carrie Brennan
October 16, 2026
Athletic Director Bri Barnes Inducted into Keene State College Alumni Hall of Fame AthleticsNewsParentsStudent Life

Athletic Director Bri Barnes Inducted into Keene State College Alumni Hall of Fame

Thetford Academy's Director of Athletics and Activities Bri Barnes was recently inducted into her Keene State College's Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame for her standout career as "one of the premier guards in Keene State women's basketball history." Bri played for the Owls throughout her collegiate career, helping to lead…
Patty McIlvaine
October 13, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: Colleague Collaboration, Cider Day, and Future Commons AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParents

Head of School Weekly Email: Colleague Collaboration, Cider Day, and Future Commons

Dear TA Families, Fall Inservice Day First, a thank you for our fall inservice on Friday. Building time into the school calendar for deeper professional learning and collaboration is essential for teachers and school staff to do our best work. We know it can be a challenge for families when…
Carrie Brennan
October 10, 2026
Students Help to Raise Awareness During National Suicide Prevention Month NewsParentsStudent Life

Students Help to Raise Awareness During National Suicide Prevention Month

Student leaders in Thetford Academy's Getting to Y team marked Suicide Prevention Month (September) with a series of informative presentations and activities designed to instill hope and share resources with the school community. The team offered Mental Health Trivia during Power Hour - spin the wheel, answer a question, and…
Patty McIlvaine
October 4, 2026
Planning for the Future, a Timeline for Seniors AcademicsCounselingNewsParentsStudent Life

Planning for the Future, a Timeline for Seniors

Every year, the fall foliage on Thetford Hill signals that it is time for seniors who are interested in post-secondary education or training to dive deep into future planning. This process of laying the groundwork needed to meet institutional requirements can include filling out applications, writing essays, asking faculty mentors…
Patty McIlvaine
September 29, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: Mid-September Updates AcademicsAthleticsCounselingHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Mid-September Updates

Dear TA Families, We are 3+ weeks into the semester and hope that students are feeling comfortable with their school routines and engaged in their learning.  Autumn Learning OutdoorsWe have had lots of beautiful September days that have allowed teachers and students to take lessons outdoors. Today's photos feature a few…
Carrie Brennan
September 18, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: Remembering 9/11, Celebrating Community Head of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Remembering 9/11, Celebrating Community

Dear TA Families, Remembering 9/11We carved out time mid-morning today to come together as a school community to remember and reflect on the events of September 11, 2001. It was a brief but powerful gathering on the quad, led by social studies teacher Casey Huling. The short ceremony was modeled after…
Carrie Brennan
September 11, 2026