Congrats to TA's girls cross-country team for earning runner-up status at Vermont's D-III Championships held at TA on October 31. Madelyn Durkee led the team, crossing the line in 3rd place in the division and an impressive 7th overall in the combined D-I, D-II, D-III results. Ninth-grader Annie Hesser finished...
There's an old homestead in the forests of Fairlee, VT unearthing clues to the town's early history. Archeologist and Fairlee resident Dr. William Fitzhugh recently embarked on a mission to protect the area from logging and begin a careful excavation of its long-buried artifacts. Dr. Fitzhugh, senior scientist and curator...
Dear TA Families & Students, Here is the Friday round-up. Three topics to highlight for you as we wrap up this week: 1. Virtual Parent Nights & Other Key Dates High School Parent Night - Nov. 19, 7:00-8:30pmSpecial Half Day Remote Schedule - Friday, Nov. 20Thanksgiving Break - Wednesday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Nov. 29Middle...
Thetford Academy is hosting a Virtual Open House for prospective students and their families on Thursday, November 12 at 7 p.m.With representatives from our faculty, our parent community, and our student body, we hope to provide families a fun and informative overview of Thetford Academy's programs, followed by an interactive...
On Thursday, November 5, the TA Counseling Department hosted a virtual college information session for seniors and their families. Topics included the college application process, financial aid, and scholarship information. The event was recorded and can be viewed here. Questions about this event or any of the topics covered...
November 6, 2020 Dear Thetford Academy Parents and Guardians, This letter and the enclosed report card for 1st quarter are important reminders that we have arrived at the half-way mark of this unusual fall semester. Behind each letter grade are nine weeks of experiences, assignments, honed skills and new knowledge. Please take time with your...
Dear TA Families & Students, We are convening virtual parent nights this quarter to replace the back-to-school event we traditionally host on campus in the fall. Look out for more event details and directions to come closer to the events. For now, please save the dates! TA High School Parent Night - Nov....
Dear TA Students & Families, With the season's first snowfall this morning, along with the news in recent weeks of COVID cases in schools as close to us as Lyme and Lebanon, we need to be prepared for occasions later this fall and winter when we might need to cancel the...
Eight Thetford Academy students recently participated in the pilot launch of Regeneration Corps, a Vermont-based "learning movement supporting youth in gaining the hands-on skills necessary to transition from an extractive culture to one that is regenerative." The two immersive sessions, hosted at Thetford's Cedar Circle Farm, were an opportunity for...
Dear TA Families & Students, Today marks the end of our 7th week of the school year. All things considered, the fall semester at TA has gone relatively smoothly thus far. We continue to welcome the 75% of our student body who are choosing to study on campus each day, and...