Featured photo this week: Teeing up Teacher Appreciation Week, here is a fun shot of some TA educators enjoying after school club time in the greenhouse. Dear TA Families, Happy May! We came back from break to find the daffodils in bloom, the lunch tents back up, and afternoon temps in the 60s....
Dear TA Families, We made it! Today's final bell at 2:55pm this afternoon marked the beginning of spring break. TA offices will be closed next week, April 22-26. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on April 29 for the final 7-week stretch of the school year! While we pause the academic schedule...
Photo credit: Matthew Hayden Thetford Academy's track and field teams had a strong opening meet at Windsor on Tuesday. Both the boys and the girls beat out all 8 other schools to take home their first win of the season. Individual athletes also had some exceptional performances, earning several new additions...
The Thetford Academy Alumni Association's spring newsletter is here! Learn more about how TAAA supports Thetford Academy through annual donations to academics, athletics, the arts, and more. By providing concessions for the Woods Trail Run and state cross country meets and other fundraising efforts, TAAA has been able to...
Dear TA Families, Kudos to our whole school community for the many 'wins' we experienced today. Each grade level had their own agenda and version of the day, so check in with your student to get details about specific activities and personal highlights. A common theme across all the grades: Taking time...
Despite last week's 16-inch snowfall, spring has officially arrived at TA and garden activities have begun! Beginning in mid-February, when the day length reached over 10 hours, plants began waking up from their winter slumber and began to grow again. The longer days provide enough natural light for most seeds...
The following letter accompanied students' report cards, which were distributed on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Dear Thetford Academy Parents and Caregivers, Here on Thetford Hill, the daffodils are waiting patiently for the last of the snow patches to melt before bursting into bloom. While we wait for the weather and flowers to...
Students have so many experiences over the course of their years at TA – internships, sports, clubs, challenging courses, theater, music, outdoor activities – it’s easy to believe that these experiences alone are enough to foster learning and growth. In Outward Bound’s early days, instructor Rusty Baille famously agreed: “Let the...
Thetford Academy is excited to share a unique opportunity for girls ages 12-15 who are interested in mountain biking and having fun outdoors. Little Bellas UV, a non-competitive mountain biking program, uses a mentoring model to help girls find a sense of empowerment and self-confidence. While interacting with positive mentors,...
Dear TA Families, Snow? What snow? Here at TA, we are getting ready for spring! Student Learning Spotlight In a full circle seasonal experience, the 7th graders spent time in the warmth of the greenhouse this week, cleaning and sorting seeds from crops they harvested last fall, such as corn and squash native to...