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This summer, the Thetford Academy community was devastated to lose two alumni to suicide. The loss of these young lives has impacted our community deeply, underscoring the important role we can all play in supporting those in crisis. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and we want to make sure that everyone in our school community is aware of the mental health and crisis support resources available both at TA and in our region. At Thetford Academy, we work hard to build strong connections with each student, and to make sure our students know they have adults ready to listen...


Dear TA Students & Families, Here are a few school-wide announcements and reminders as we wrap up week 1: BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL Homework club for those who need to be on campus before 8:30am or after 2pm launches on Monday. Please submit the sign-up form to participate for 1st quarter.Latham Library remains closed to visitors at this time, due to COVID restrictions, and therefore is not available to students as a place to go in the afternoons. TECHNOLOGY We recommend all students have a pair of headphones or earbuds. On Mon-Tues next week we will have headphones available to check out or purchase for $15 (cash...


The start of a new school year is an energized and joyful time for students and teachers alike. That was especially true this year after six months away from campus. Although TA's opening day looked and felt a little different this time around, we are grateful to be back. Head of School Carrie Brennan (and her dog Lila) shared this welcome back message with students, encouraging us all to find the joy in learning this Fall. In the coming weeks and months, we look forward to doing just that! ...


Dear Thetford Academy Students & Families, The start of the school year is just around the corner! Teachers and all staff have been busy working together since last Monday getting ready to welcome students back.  This email outlines important information to help all of us as we launch this unique new year on September 8. As you review the updates below, please take note of which details pertain specifically to your students - high school vs middle school, fully remote vs 2-day and 4-day on campus, bus riders vs student drivers, etc. Not all info below is relevant for all students. Laptop Checkout for Grades 9-12 Families who requested...


Families who requested a TA laptop for one or more of their students (via the Aug. 14 fall sign-up form) may come to campus on Thursday or Friday of this week to check out a laptop. This week's laptop checkout is for high school students (grades 9-12) and fully-remote middle school students only. Middle school students who will be on campus for the two- or four-day option will receive their Chromebook at a later date. Friday 8-11 a.m. - laptop pickup for high school students with last names A-M.Friday 1-4 p.m. - laptop pick up for high school students with last...


With our revised school day schedule and required COVID-19 distancing measures, Thetford Academy has been working with our bus company to plan a new transportation schedule for Fall 2020. As with any new bus schedule, it may take a little while to work out exact arrival and drop off times, so we ask TA families to arrive early to bus pick-up locations for the first few days. Click here to view the Fall 2020 Bus Schedule. Buses are expected to arrive at TA at 9:15 a.m. to work with the staggered arrival plan outlined below. This plan will reduce crowding and...

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