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July 28, 2025

Posted at 15:04h in News, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy's Schoolhouse Rocks summer event series continues with Fun Fest, a fun-filled family event featuring bounce houses, ice cream, live music, and a petting zoo! TA's Fun Fest is free and open to the public, scheduled for 5pm - 7pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Thetford Academy. The Chris Billiau Quartet will be on campus performing music from the Great American Songbook, including the tunes of Broadway musical theatre, Hollywood movie musicals, and Tin Pan Alley. The senior class of 2026 will provide concessions, with all proceeds supporting project senior events and activities. Mark your calendars and we'll...


July 27, 2025

Posted at 16:22h in Alumni News, Alumni Profile, Arts, News, Parents, Student Life by

Tuck's Rock Dojo, the Etna music school founded by Thetford Academy alum Tuck Stocking '96 and his wife Kata Sasvari, has long been a part of the Upper Valley scene. Tuck's students can be found rocking the Norwich Fair, performing at Lebanon's NEXUS Music and Art Festival, and showcasing their talent at other UV locales throughout the year. This summer, though, six Rock Dojo students had the opportunity to take their show on the road - to a new scene in Eger, Hungary. The trip was part of an international music exchange between the Dojo and the Hungarian music school...


July 1, 2025

Posted at 10:00h in Academics, Arts, Athletics, Counseling, Head of School, News by

Dear TA Families, As June draws to a close, and the 2024-25 school year is fully and officially over, I wanted to reach out with a final message to share parting reflections and summertime school info. High Note: Celebrating the Class of 2025 The school year ended on so many high notes. This was literally the case with the joyful musical performances at baccalaureate and graduation - thanks to the TA Stage Band, the student ensemble group Halogenica, and soloist Ava Hayden. In their last days on campus, the talented Class of 2025 reminded us of the power of song to unite and celebrate!  This...


July 1, 2025

Posted at 09:06h in Alumni News, Arts, News, Parents by

Thetford Academy's Schoolhouse Rocks summer event series kicks off July 2, from 6pm - 8pm with acoustic duo Zach Nugent and Sunshine Garcia Becker. Zach Nugent is best known for his "ability to channel the spirit of Jerry Garcia, Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, David Grisman (and many more) through his own songwriting and select covers." Tomorrow, Zach will be joined by singer songwriter Sunshine Garcia Becker, styling an acoustic set you won't want to miss. All Schoolhouse Rocks events at TA are free and open to the public. Food provided by The Box, Bring your appetite, lawn chair, and friends...


July 1, 2025

Posted at 09:00h in Academics, Athletics, News, Parents by

Uly Junker-Boyce's winning track and field season just keeps going. Last month, Uly was named Vermont's "Gatorade Player of the Year" in Track and Field, the "top honor in high school sports, celebrating the nation’s best high school athletes for their success on the field, in the classroom and in the community." Over the course of high school career, Uly has shone both as a scholar and an athlete, and, shared Coach Emily Silver "remains humble, kind, genuine, and funny." In a press release, Gatorade highlighted Uly's incredible season: "Set a state record in the long jump at the Division 3...


June 30, 2025

Posted at 14:17h in News, Outdoor Education, Student Life by

The Thetford Outdoor Program’s (TOP) Summer Leadership programs launched last month with its annual work week on TA’s trails. Each year, the TOP trail crew heads to the woods to assess and maintain Thetford Academy’s vast trail system - cutting back branches, repairing bridges, removing blowdowns, cleaning out water bars, and more. This year’s group included 10 student crew members and two student leaders, with many returning members and four who have completed three consecutive years in the program. Community member Dan Grossman, whose vision for trails at TA resulted in the iconic Dan Grossman Woods Trail and more, also lent...

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