Hello from the Thetford Academy Counseling Department! We are so happy to be back on campus interacting with students in person. We learned a great deal last year, including some innovative ways we can better deliver our information and services to the community we serve. Having entered our second week,...
The International Student Program at TA is excited to welcome five students to campus this year, two returning and three new to TA. Seung Gyu (Alex) Kim, a senior from Seoul, Korea, returns for his 4th year at TA. Shisi (Cissy) Dai, a junior from Beijing, China begins her third...
Dear TA Families, Some of you reached out this week with good questions about our special schedule on Wednesday that prompted me to highlight the following aspects of our program. Please click through to the website links for more details. PD Half Days: The TA school calendar this year includes six...
Intentionally building a strong and caring community has long been a TA tradition. Events like Mountain Day and Founders' Day, school-wide assemblies, and community meals create important connections and provide a time and space for sharing experiences. This year, TA is expanding on these foundational events with monthly "Community Day"...
As we navigate the next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is an ongoing need to be vigilant about our health and safety both at school and at home. The prevalence of the delta variant in our region means we can’t let down our guard and must stay focused on our...
Dear TA Families, It's been a whirlwind of a first week with a buzz of energy and activity on campus. How wonderful to be back in person, learning together as a community! Thank you to all of the students for their understanding and compliance with the indoor mask rule. We look forward to...
Len Whitaker, beloved TA Science and Social Studies teacher, made a big move back to his home state of Rhode Island this summer. This was not an easy decision to make. As Len shared, "Thetford Academy has been my world for most of my adult life. (Head of School) Martha...
TA looks forward to welcoming parents and guardians to campus for its annual Back to School Night event on Tuesday, August 31 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The event is an opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and learn more about the curriculum and classroom expectations. The formal schedule will start at...
TA's VEX Robotics team 4886 is gearing up for the launch of its 2021-2022 season. With a new dedicated space in the former "Choral Mansion"–now outfitted with workbenches, robot parts, and a practice field–4886 is excited to take on this year's VEX challenge, VEX VRC Tipping Point. The team is...
The following information was sent via email to all students and parents on August 16 by Athletic Director Blendon Salls. Hello Everyone, We are just a few days away from high school tryouts and a week away from the start of middle school athletics. If your student is interested in participating in...