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July 30, 2020

Posted at 16:23h in Parents by

Thetford Academy hosted three parent information sessions this week to help parents and families learn more about TA's plan for the upcoming term and have the opportunity to ask questions. The meeting built upon the information shared with families by email on July 22. Six faculty and staff members attended each session to help answer parent questions and speak from the perspectives and roles they have played in the planning process. Teachers Derek Burkins and Melissa Perry spoke as both classroom teachers and members of the intensive academic and curricular planning committee that has been meeting over the summer months. Siobhan Lopez, Dean...


July 22, 2020

Posted at 21:25h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents by

The following information was emailed to families of new and returning students on July 22. Dear Thetford Academy Families & Students,  I hope you are well and finding time to enjoy some of your favorite summertime activities, despite the travel and activity restrictions we are all dealing with.  Planning for the fall semester continues intensively here at TA, and I am writing with some important updates. Thank you to everyone who completed the recent surveys sent to new and current TA families earlier this month. Your responses provided key data and input in the planning process - and will continue to do so...


July 14, 2020

Posted at 10:45h in Parents by

On June 12 and 13, 2020, Thetford Academy celebrated this year's class of graduating seniors. On Friday, TA premiered a prerecorded version of its Class Day awards and performances, followed by the formal graduation ceremony. Both were aired on on YouTube and Facebook. To celebrate in person, the Class of 2020 graduates led a car parade through Thetford, the route lined with alumni, family, neighbors and friends chering, making music, and celebrating from a safe distance. Individual diploma ceremonies took place on the TA campus throughout the day on Saturday, June 13. Though Covid-19 required changes to TA's graduation traditions, the spirit,...


June 30, 2020

Posted at 13:12h in Arts by

Thetford Academy honored two retiring faculty with the Peters Family Employee of the Year Award in June. Greg Mellinger and Ray Chapin are co-awardees of the 2020 Peters Family Employee of the Year Award. Both long-serving faculty members at Thetford Academy, Mr. Mellinger and Mr. Chapin are well-known and beloved among TA students and alumni for their engaging and skillful approach as teachers. The annual award gives special recognition to an employee who demonstrates dedication to Thetford Academy and who goes beyond the call of duty to nurture, support, and inspire students. This award, now in its 20th year, was initiated...


June 26, 2020

Posted at 12:57h in Academics, Head of School, Parents by

Final report cards for the school year were mailed to students' homes the week of June 22, with the following cover letter included. Dear Thetford Academy Parents and Families, Sunsets are stretching until 8:30 these days and the fireflies are out after dark. Summer has officially begun!  I imagine all of us are welcoming changes in our routines this season, as we take a break from an intense period of remote learning. Thank you again for your key role during 4th quarter to support your TA student(s). The school-family partnership was more critical than ever to keep students engaged and motivated. We know...

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