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December 4, 2020

Posted at 18:17h in Head of School, News, Parents by

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, I will also be convening focus groups for each of these key groups. Students and staff have received their invitations already; this email includes specific details for the parent focus groups and a link to RSVP.  These are opt-in, volunteer sessions. All parents are invited to participate. RSVP is required and...


December 2, 2020

Posted at 15:13h in Athletics, Parents by

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. It began with questions of feasibility, which then morphed into how exactly how we would achieve a make-shift season. With determination, perseverance, and a great amount of flexibility, we all participated in an amazing manner. It seemed every athlete was incredibly appreciative for the season." Though the list of All League...


November 25, 2020

Posted at 08:42h in Arts, Parents by

Thetford Academy Drama introduces its first-ever virtual fall play, the murder mystery "Sorry, Wrong Number." Performed entirely on Google Meet, with post-production support from TA alum and CATV Studio Producer & Education Outreach Coordinator Chico Eastridge, Fall Play students have created something entirely new for their virtual audience. Based on the critically acclaimed radio play by Lucille Fletcher, "Sorry, Wrong Number" first premiered in 1943. A version produced for the CBS radio series "Suspense" received an Edgar Award for Best Radio Drama. TA drama students updating the play with props, costumes and sound effects, while working to keep the spirit...


November 24, 2020

Posted at 16:10h in News, Parents by

Each year before the Thanksgiving break, Thetford Academy has a tradition of lining the halls with gratitude. And though it's been an unusual and often difficult year, we were glad to be able to keep this important tradition of "thankful cards" going. It's heartwarming to see students' colorful, handwritten cards everywhere and it makes us especially grateful for all of the wonderful people in our school community. Thank you! ...


November 24, 2020

Posted at 15:30h in Academics, Head of School, Parents by

Dear TA Families & Students, We have an important milestone to take note of today. We made it to Thanksgiving with no cases of COVID and no school closure days. We have had a healthy and productive three months together, with our campus open to students four days of the week. I know that we are all missing so much right now - in our lives and at TA. The compromises are wearying and sometimes feel downright unfair. However, I am grateful for the school experience we have been able to create for students this fall and grateful to you, our TA staff, and...


November 23, 2020

Posted at 11:59h in Parents by

We are pleased to announce that the Vermont Drinking Water & Groundwater Protection Division has lifted the "Do Not Drink" order at Thetford Academy, and our water is again safe for consumption. John Brown, Director of Buildings & Grounds shared the following official notification with employees on Friday, November 20. We are now sharing the news with the public via this news post on Monday, November 23. PART 1: Vermont-required communication regarding the PFAS process to date. The do not drink order at Thetford Academy went into place on December 24, 2019, when lab test results discovered PFOA/PFAS contamination above the State...

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