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October 1, 2024

Posted at 08:34h in News by

Help us spread the word! Thetford Academy is excited to welcome prospective students and families to campus for its fall Admissions Open House on Sunday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. Thetford Academy's Admissions Open House is geared toward students entering grades 7-12 in Fall 2025 and is a great way for families to learn how TA inspires and challenges students, fosters community spirit and engagement, and helps every student reach their goals. Attendees will get a first-hand look at the unique academic, athletic, arts, and outdoor education offerings at Thetford Academy. There will be opportunities to hear from TA’s faculty and...


September 27, 2024

Posted at 15:48h in Head of School, News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy varsity boys take on Lake Region on September 23, 2024. Photo by Lizzie Brown Dear TA Families, Earlier this week we passed the midway mark for Quarter 1. Hard to believe we are already 4+ weeks into the school year! I hope your student is into the flow of the semester and feeling steady in their routines. Q1 progress and grades At this point, every student should be comfortable accessing our new student information system to check their grades and sign up weekly for clubs and activities. We routinely use Alma in advisory for these tasks. We encourage students and families to...


September 26, 2024

Posted at 16:59h in Academics, News, Uncategorized by

As we transition to a new student information system and grading platform, some of our TA educators are using the opportunity to shift how they track and report student progress in their classes – in other words, how they grade. One important new capability for us in Alma is the option to use proficiency-based grading. We are excited to have a group of faculty implementing a proficiency-based approach to grading this year, many of whom are building on their prior experience in other schools. What is proficiency-based grading?  A proficiency* is a combination of skills, abilities, and knowledge needed to perform a specific...


September 26, 2024

Posted at 11:30h in Health Office by

Thetford Academy Flu Clinic October 10th 11:30 AM -1:00PM in the school gym. This is for students & staff. Sign - up forms can be found here. I am confirming by email when I receive parents/guardians' student's flu consents.Illnesses • There is a head cold going around with a lot congestion, sore throat & a cough. • There is a stomach bug going around • We've had 2 cases of pneumonia • We've had 3 cases of Hand, Foot & Mouth disease, students may return to school when their fever is gone & they are feeling better. Prevention tips: Early bed, 3 meals/day, staying hydrated, hand washing, cover sneezes...


September 24, 2024

Posted at 12:13h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

On Friday, we experienced a fantastic day of hiking, relishing the beauty of nature alongside our classmates and colleagues as each class made their way up the nearby mountains visible from the White Building's steps. Despite the fog obstructing the views on some peaks, the weather was excellent and made for a comfortable day on our 46th annual TA Mountain Day! Class of 2025 - Moosilauke Class of 2026 - Ascutney Class of 2027 - Smarts Class of 2028 - Cardigan Class of 2029 - Black Class of 2030 - Cube Photo Gallery for Mountain Day 2024. Photos start with the 7th grade hike and move up...


September 23, 2024

Posted at 12:29h in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life by

Last week, Thetford Academy’s VEX robotics team 4886 S - Connor Kutter-Walker '26 and Duncan MacPhee '27- headed to Maine to compete in the state’s first-ever VEX V5 Signature Event.  The Robotics Education and Competition Foundation describes these Signature events as “an amped-up version of tournament play,” designed to give students the opportunity to play in a world class tournament. They feature “a level of technical expertise, production value, and overall event quality that is above and beyond that of a standard tournament.” Maine’s Lobstah Bowl, hosted by the University of Maine at Orono, featured 43 talented teams from across the U.S....

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