Thetford Academy is gearing up to open the town’s first fully sanctioned mountain bike trail and one of only a few high school mountain biking trails in Vermont. The new, one-mile flow track is slated to open on Saturday, Oct. 19, with a launch event on campus from 1 p.m....
On Sunday September 29, TA's International Student Program community gathered at Head of School Carrie Brennan's home for its annual picnic and welcome event. TA's four international students and their host families were the guests of honor. They were joined by TA faculty, trustees, fellow TA classmates, and Academy Road...
For the last 29 years, Thetford Academy has been the proud host of the Woods Trail Run, widely considered the best of New England's middle and high school cross country circuit every year. This year, as bus after bus pulled into TA's lots, the temperature hovered at 32 degrees...
We are pleased to introduce senior Casey MacVeagh as TA's first Student of the Month for the 2019-2020 school year. Here are some shared words of praise from Casey's teachers: -A quiet leader -An engaged and motivated student -A civil and well-respected classmate -A fierce competitor This student’s teachers and coaches have been impressed with...
As part of a personal essay unit, Mr. Chapin’s English 8 class created "Life’s Journey Maps." In this project, students illustrate important experiences in their lives and then reflect on their meaning in writing. This year's work is now on display in the lower hall of the White Building. When asked to...
The 2019 Woods Trail Run marks the 29th year of TA's renowned cross country event. On Saturday, Oct. 5, Thetford Academy's campus will transform into a vibrant, buzzing event space and host nearly 2,000 people— including runners, coaches, families, and supporters. Over 100 community volunteers help to execute the event...
Thetford Academy will host its annual Admissions Open House for prospective students on October 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This interactive and informational event gives students and families an inside look at TA's academic program, extracurricular opportunities, and positive school culture. Learn how TA encourages and supports students,...
The second annual Alumni Mountain Day weekend--with a bonus Thetford community hike led by Head of School Carrie Brennan--was an opportunity to get TA's adults out on the trails. This #MountainDayEverywhere event encourages TA alums from all over the country to gather with others in their area--not only to relive...
If you've signed in at TA recently, you might have noticed a new face in TA's front office. Welcome Alison Davis! Alison joined TA this August and splits her time between the front office and study center. She comes with years of administrative and teaching experience, and has worked in...
One of Thetford Academy's most iconic traditions falls on the second Friday of every September. Mountain Day was founded 41 years ago by then Headmaster Frederick G. Torrey and quickly took root as an important event in both TA's calendar and culture. On Mountain Day, students gather on Thetford Academy's...