To her teachers, the December 2019 Student of the Month is known as a hard worker, someone who approaches learning not just with ability, but with a serious commitment to understand and improve in any way she can. She is not afraid to participate in class discussions and is happy...
Thetford Academy's Choral and band students have been working hard to prepare seasonal music for the annual Winter Concert. The chorus will be singing music of several different eras and styles, including folks songs from around the world--in French, Spanish, and German. Some of the music to be performed include...
Ms. Silver's Creative Writing students performed a sampling of their semester's work on December 12th in the Martha Jane Rich Theater. The class, made up of Thetford Academy juniors and seniors, opened with a collage of "I Remember" statements, followed by music to allow for a scene change. For the...
Thetford Academy recently received two generous grants from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF) to support school initiatives. NHCF, New Hampshire's statewide community foundation, manages nearly 2,000 funds and awards more than $40 million in grants and scholarships every year to communities serving New Hampshire residents. This year, Thetford Academy...
On Tuesday, December 10, thirteen students represented Thetford Academy at Hanover High School's Annual World Languages Poetry Recitation Contest. With the support of TA's World Languages faculty (Dana Brettell, Karen Heinzmann, and Jane Chambers), the students memorized Students memorized poems by some of the giants of French and Spanish literature. On...
Thetford Academy's Meal Planning and Preparation students hosted their annual Thetford Academy Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, serving more than 20 guests a delicious three course meal. The guest list included students' grandparents, TA alumni, former faculty, neighbors and friends. Upon arrival, guests were treated to wonderful service, a festive atmosphere,...
Starting this fall, Thetford Academy's bathrooms have been stocked with free feminine hygiene products. In the past, TA students were able visit the Health Office to access these necessities, but this year a few dedicated students worked to expand availability and make it easier for all students to access the...
November’s Student of the Month is a remarkably caring and dedicated person. This student has a quiet grace and maturity that is both appreciated and admired. She is a creative and talented writer, willing to put in the hard work needed to ensure that she not only does well in a class, but also...
Mr. TA returns for its ninth annual performance on Dec. 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. This student-run beauty pageant/talent show spoof features TA students representing every grade in our high school, along with their glamorous escorts. This year’s show is directed by Morgan Gaffney '20 and Layla Hanissian '21, and emceed...
Please join TA's Counseling and Health Offices for an adult education night Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 6:30 in the MJR Theater. The event will focus on teen vaping and marijuana use and what parents need to know about these trends. TA's team will present about the evolution of e-cigarettes, changes...