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March 3, 2026

Posted at 15:12h in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life by

My colleague, English teacher Sarah Hancock, and I have been thinking about how we, as educators, can help our students and colleagues make space in our distracting world for reading. And so school break reading challenges have become a staple this year at TA.  February is Black History Month, and we could think of no better way to continue to help students and staff celebrate their reading lives than to celebrate Black joy by reading Black authors over break.  What is Black joy? Elaine Nichols writes on the National Museum of African American History & Culture website, that Black joy is what...


March 3, 2026

Posted at 15:05h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents, Student Life by

Step into the wit and romance of Pride and Prejudice by Melissa Leilani Larson, a lively one-act adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. This production is part of the Vermont State Drama Council’s One Act Festival. Presented by the Thetford Academy Performing Arts Department, this spirited production brings to life Elizabeth Bennet and the enigmatic Mr. Darcy as they navigate society’s expectations, family pressures, and their own stubborn first impressions.  Filled with sharp humor, memorable characters, and timeless romance, this fast-paced adaptation honors the elegance and manners of the Regency era while weaving in a fresh, modern twist that makes...


March 3, 2026

Posted at 14:11h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Campus was bustling with activity on Saturday, Feb. 28 as Thetford’s 2026 Town Meeting took place in the Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium. The gym was packed with residents for the town business portion in the morning and a smaller crowd lingered for the annual school meeting in the afternoon. Two dozen town committees and nonprofit organizations were also tabling throughout the day, engaging community members with information and opportunities for involvement.  While the school meeting is presided over by the Thetford Town School District Board, the presentation and Q&A with the community reflect a collaborative effort involving Thetford Elementary School, Thetford Academy,...


March 3, 2026

Posted at 12:26h in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life by

For the past six years, Thetford Academy's 2025 Strategic Plan has served our community well, providing a helpful framework for our work as educators. With the expiration of the plan, we are excited to come back to the table to develop a thoughtful vision for TA's future. Thetford Academy has convened a new Strategic Planning Task Force to guide this work. Made up of current and former trustees, representatives from employee, student, and parent groups, and members of the wider TA community, the task force has started with an analysis of our current mission statement. We view our mission as...


March 3, 2026

Posted at 11:58h in Athletics, News, Parents, Student Life by

The girls’ varsity basketball team concluded their season (5-16) last Wednesday in the first-round playoff game against the #3 seeded Oxbow High School. The team fought hard throughout the game, narrowing the deficit to just five points with three minutes remaining. All of the players showed remarkable growth and improvement over the course of the season. Coach Cook is looking forward to building on this progress next year. The boys’ varsity team won their last regular season game v. Lyndon Institute on Thursday, Feb. 26, ending their season with a 12-8 record. They will begin their own playoff run tonight with...


March 2, 2026

Posted at 15:05h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents by

Seven Thetford Academy artists have their work on display in the 18th annual AVA Gallery and Art Center High School Exhibition - an event TA has participated in for all 18 years! The show, featuring more than 100 works by emerging artists from 14 regional schools across the Upper Valley, opened on Friday, February 27 and runs through March 28, 2026. Participating students include: Harper Grant '28, Stone Reigler '28, Mary Crockett '28, Stella Girdwood '27, Nina Sullivan '27, Sophia Harvey '26, Daniel Mann '26. Each year, high school art faculty are invited to nominate students for the show and...

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