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January 29, 2021

Posted at 16:57h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families & Students, We had a blast this week. While we couldn't do all of the Founders' Day activities and traditions of a normal year, we did our best to adapt and innovate. (Boy, we are all getting good at this adapting thing - even if we are tired of it!) Thanks to the many students who contributed their energy, creativity, and follow-through on the various projects and competitions, from snowshoe races and obstacle courses to sculptures, skits and fashion design. Check out some of the fun here: https://thetfordacademy.org/remote-ta/founders-day-2021 This week was also a 'soft launch' for 2nd semester and next week...


January 26, 2021

Posted at 16:33h in Academics, Counseling, News, Parents by

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. the Counseling Department will host this second workshop of a series designed to help juniors and their families engage in and think about the college application process. A panel-style event where representatives from a variety of colleges work in concert with Counseling Department Director, Mark Pichette to cover topics such as: the application process and timeline, financial aid, scholarships, student support services, and much more. ...


January 26, 2021

Posted at 16:29h in Parents by

On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 6:30 p.m the Counseling Office will host a webinar designed to help seniors and their families navigate the college scholarship process. It will cover the following topics: understanding college award letters, the Vermont grant, where to search for and find scholarships, and examples of local, state, and national scholarships. There will also be time for questions and answers. ...


January 22, 2021

Posted at 16:12h in Academics, Counseling, Parents by

The Mountain School, a semester program for high school juniors in Vermont, will be hosting a virtual information session for TA sophomores on Jan. 27, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event link will be updated with Zoom information in the school calendar on the "TA Today" page before the event. Located in Vershire, VT, the Mountain School enrolls 45 motivated high school juniors from all over the country each semester. Students come together to live and work on the school’s farm, creating an academic and work-based community in which every voice matters. Courses at the Mountain...


January 22, 2021

Posted at 15:36h in Arts, News, Parents by

Eleven students from Thetford Academy are featured in the Alliance for Visual Art Gallery's (AVA) 13th Annual Best of the Upper Valley High School Exhibition. The show will run from Friday, January 22 through Friday, February 26, 2021. This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the show has gone entirely virtual and winners will be chosen by the public. From the link below, viewers can visit the show and vote for their favorite art work in several categories. Karyn Neubauer, TA's Visual Arts teacher, says "I’m very proud of our student artists and congratulate them for their hard work and...


January 21, 2021

Posted at 17:00h in Academics, Head of School, Parents by

Dear TA Families & Students, My weekly email today focuses on looking ahead to the next half of the school year. Below are 3 resources designed to provide the TA community with information about our 2nd semester plan and to support families with their decision-making process. 1. Video message to explain TA's 2nd semester plan (9:41 minutes in length): LINK 2. Set of slides shared in the video: LINK 3. Official sign-up form to indicate each student's option for 2nd semester - please submit by midnight on Monday, Jan. 25. [Students & family members: Refer to the weekly HOS email sent on Thursday, Jan....

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