Emily Bernard, UVM professor and author of Black is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother’s Time, My Mother’s, and Mine visited Ms. Silver’s two English 10 classes on Wednesday, December 9th. After having read Bernard’s 2019 collection of essays, students crafted questions in preparation for the author’s visit and got...
Dear TA Families, I hope everyone has had a safe start to the new year. I imagine we are all relieved to say goodbye to 2020. At the same time that we look for the light and optimism that come with welcoming 2021, this week has been a stark reminder that...
Dear TA Families & Students, We welcomed the good news on Tuesday from Governor Scott and his team that the rate of cases in Vermont has stabilized, thanks in large part due to Vermonters’ willingness to abide by the state’s restrictions. We are processing the new guidance related to winter athletics that...
Dear TA Families, Today's brilliant white expanse of snow and clear blue sky made for a beautiful final day of 2020 here on campus. The past four months have been quite a journey - but we made it, thanks to everyone's collective effort! Kudos to students and teachers for continuing to spend...
Dear TA Families, Please note the following important program updates for the remaining weeks of Fall Semester: 1. January Calendar Changes We are extending the fall semester (and specifically the 2nd quarter) by one week. Please visit the TA Today page on the school website to review the online school calendar for all updates. Key...
Thetford Academy middle and high school students have teamed up with Montpelier-based nonprofit Up for Learning to make a difference in our school community. With support from the Mount Ascutney Prevention Partnership and led by TA's Student Assistance Provider Kara Toms, two groups of students (a middle school and a...
On December 8, Director of Counseling Mark Pichette led a session for the Class of 2022 and their families focused on the college research and preparation process. Below is the recording of the session for those who were unable to attend the live event. Parents and students can reach out...
Every year as the holidays approach, the Thetford Academy Alumni Association lights a "memory tree" in front of the White Building. Each bulb represents a lost loved one remembered by their fellow alumni, friends, neighbors, and family. This year, TAAA added a red string of lights on the tree for...
Dear TA Families, I am writing to share information on a couple of opportunities coming up this month. 1. Parent Focus Groups In addition to sending out another round of stakeholder surveys later this month to students, parents and TA staff to get feedback on the Fall 2020 program and input for future planning,...
Cross Country runners Tobin Durham '22 (pictured in header photo running with Abby Egner '23) and Madelyn Durkee '23 were recently named to the All SVL (Southern Vermont League) League list. In his press announcement, Todd Smith, SVL Cross Country Liaison, says: "To say the least, this was a challenging season....