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August 14, 2020

Posted at 18:09h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents by

The following message was sent via email to TA parents and guardians on August 14. Dear Thetford Academy Parents and Guardians, I am writing today to share updates on our academic program this fall and to distribute the official form to indicate each student's option. 1. Start & End Times of the On-Campus Experience The Thetford Academy on-campus experience on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays will be from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Morning bus runs will arrive at approximately 9:15 and afternoon bus runs will depart a little after 2.We are developing a structured option for students who need to be on campus between 8:15-9:15am and 2-3pm....


August 14, 2020

Posted at 14:01h in Athletics, News, Parents by

Thetford Academy's fall athletics season will be going forward in accordance with the State of Vermont Agency of Education's Fall Sports Guidance. Tryouts and practices will begin Tuesday, September 8, coinciding with the first day of school. In order to sign up to participate in soccer or cross country this fall, families must read and submit the forms provided in TA's 2020-21 Athletic Handbook before August 31st. In order to keep our student athletes safe, Thetford Academy will require and monitor compliance with the following guidelines and all additional requirements of the State of Vermont's official guidance. Tryouts/Practices begin Tuesday, September...


July 31, 2020

Posted at 12:41h in Head of School, Parents by

This post was originally sent by email to TA families by Head of School Carrie Brennan on July 31, 2020. Dear Thetford Academy Families, Here is the latest news as we prepare for the fall semester:1. New Start Date - September 8 Governor Phil Scott issued an executive order this week, expected to be officially published on the AOE website today July 31, requiring all Vermont schools to push back their start date to Tuesday, September 8. The Thetford Academy school year will therefore begin on September 8, instead of our original start date of August 26. 2. Family Survey - Due August 4...


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,...

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