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May 4, 2026

Posted at 12:40h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

Serving locally sourced Vermont foods in the Panther Café is becoming more of a reality.  In February 2026, Thetford Academy was awarded the Vermont AOE Child Nutrition Programs Local Food Incentive Baseline Grant in the amount of $4,518.54. This funding serves as a catalyst to expand efforts to purchase and incorporate more local foods into the school nutrition program.  Local purchasing supports our Vermont economy, puts healthier ingredients in the cafe, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from food travel. The Farm to School Team—which includes Sean Meghegan (School Nutrition Manager), Kate Reimanis (Garden Coordinator), Gretchen Czaja (PE & Health), and Kim...


May 2, 2026

Posted at 10:30h in Academics, Arts, Athletics, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, Monday kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful for your partnership in celebrating all of the dedicated adults who work at Thetford Academy. Teacher Appreciation Week - Your Help RequestedProviding homemade lunches throughout the week (and breakfast on Friday) is a wonderful way to say thank you. Sharing food is sharing love! Again, the menu is as follows: Monday features soups, Tuesday is a taco theme, Wednesday salads, Thursday sandwiches and wraps, and Friday breakfast. Volunteer roles other than contributing food include set up and clean up and flowers. The sign-up sheet is almost full but there are a few spots...


April 28, 2026

Posted at 13:50h in News, Parents by

The community is invited to a presentation by David Briggs on Saturday, May 2 at the Thetford Center Community Association building (on Rte 113), with a potluck gathering at 5pm and the presentation scheduled for 7pm. David will share stories and reflections from both sides of his family tree from earliest settlers through the 20th century. He feels like the pieces of his family's roots and stories comprise a 'crazy quilt' of the Thetford fabric to add to others' collections and oral histories. As part of his talk, David will be reciting a poem of his great-great-grandmother, Mary Hosford, who migrated...


April 27, 2026

Posted at 12:23h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

On May 9, 2026, Thetford Academy and Thetford Elementary School will host the annual Upper Valley Farm to School Gathering. This free event brings together PreK to Grade 12 educators, students, farmers, and community partners to show what Farm to School looks like in action, from gardens, to classrooms, to cafeterias.  Whether you are just getting started or have a thriving program, this day is designed to connect us, strengthen our work, and share practical tools. Through interactive workshops and student-led sessions, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas, real examples, and tools you can use right away. You can expect: • Hands-on workshops...


April 20, 2026

Posted at 11:19h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents, Student Life by

The TA Chorus Club recently had the honor of participating in a statewide choral concert sponsored by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Held on April 11 at Vermont State University Castleton, the event marked the eighth annual gathering of student singers from across Vermont to celebrate the arts and advocate for the continued importance of music education in schools. Representing TA at this special event were Grace Brown, Jillian Fein, Matthew Andrasko, Marin Kidd, Lola Squire, and Twyla Weinstein. Alongside peers from schools across the state, these students joined their voices with others in a day centered on collaboration, creativity, and community. The...


April 18, 2026

Posted at 09:04h in Academics, Arts, Athletics, Head of School, Health Office, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families,Greetings on this lovely first day of spring break! I think I can speak for all of us at school, student and adult alike, in expressing appreciation for the pause in school routines. What a perfect week to enjoy the warmer days and ready ourselves for the final (7 weeks!) sprint to June 12. Teacher Appreciation WeekThere is much to appreciate at this time of year. In early May, we invite you to join the school community in thanking the amazing team of TA educators for the hard and important work they do all year long. May 4-8 is...

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