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Head of School Weekly Email: College & Career Planning, Portfolios, Picture Retakes & More AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: College & Career Planning, Portfolios, Picture Retakes & More

Dear TA Families, Before I jump into the details of school news and upcoming dates, I want to pause and share my sadness at the news last night of another school shooting in our country - and invite all of us to hold the community of Bend, Oregon and Silver…
Carrie Brennan
October 16, 2026
Athletic Director Bri Barnes Inducted into Keene State College Alumni Hall of Fame AthleticsNewsParentsStudent Life

Athletic Director Bri Barnes Inducted into Keene State College Alumni Hall of Fame

Thetford Academy's Director of Athletics and Activities Bri Barnes was recently inducted into her Keene State College's Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame for her standout career as "one of the premier guards in Keene State women's basketball history." Bri played for the Owls throughout her collegiate career, helping to lead…
Patty McIlvaine
October 13, 2026
Students Help to Raise Awareness During National Suicide Prevention Month NewsParentsStudent Life

Students Help to Raise Awareness During National Suicide Prevention Month

Student leaders in Thetford Academy's Getting to Y team marked Suicide Prevention Month (September) with a series of informative presentations and activities designed to instill hope and share resources with the school community. The team offered Mental Health Trivia during Power Hour - spin the wheel, answer a question, and…
Patty McIlvaine
October 4, 2026
Planning for the Future, a Timeline for Seniors AcademicsCounselingNewsParentsStudent Life

Planning for the Future, a Timeline for Seniors

Every year, the fall foliage on Thetford Hill signals that it is time for seniors who are interested in post-secondary education or training to dive deep into future planning. This process of laying the groundwork needed to meet institutional requirements can include filling out applications, writing essays, asking faculty mentors…
Patty McIlvaine
September 29, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: Mountain Day Recap & Quarter 1 Midpoint Head of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Mountain Day Recap & Quarter 1 Midpoint

Dear TA Families, Mountain Day 2026! The forecast that originally predicted mostly cloudy skies in our region today was fabulously incorrect. What a perfect autumn day to continue TA's cherished Mountain Day tradition! After a bit of preparation in advisory, students gathered by grade level and got ready to travel to their mountain.…
Carrie Brennan
September 25, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: Mid-September Updates AcademicsAthleticsCounselingHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Mid-September Updates

Dear TA Families, We are 3+ weeks into the semester and hope that students are feeling comfortable with their school routines and engaged in their learning.  Autumn Learning OutdoorsWe have had lots of beautiful September days that have allowed teachers and students to take lessons outdoors. Today's photos feature a few…
Carrie Brennan
September 18, 2026