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December 14, 2020

Posted at 12:15h in Head of School, Parents by

Dear TA Families, Earlier today, Thetford Academy learned about a student with positive test results for COVID-19. Based on the particulars of the situation, we have determined that students and staff on campus were not exposed and that we do not need to close pods or the school.  We want you to know that we are taking every precaution to keep our school community safe. We are following all of the steps outlined in the VT Health Department and VT Department of Education’s guidance in its “Strong and Healthy Start” document and are in contact with the Vermont Department of Health about...


December 11, 2020

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

Dear TA Families, Please note the following important program updates for the remaining weeks of Fall Semester: 1. January Calendar Changes We are extending the fall semester (and specifically the 2nd quarter) by one week. Please visit the TA Today page on the school website to review the online school calendar for all updates. Key changes include: Final projects & exams week will now take place January 19-22, following the MLK Holiday.The semester break vacation day shifts from Friday, January 15 to Monday, January 25.Second semester will begin on Tuesday, January 26.  2. Winter Athletics Update Absent clear guidance or timelines still from the VT departments of health...


December 11, 2020

Posted at 16:17h in News, Parents by

Thetford Academy middle and high school students have teamed up with Montpelier-based nonprofit Up for Learning to make a difference in our school community. With support from the Mount Ascutney Prevention Partnership and led by TA's Student Assistance Provider Kara Toms, two groups of students (a middle school and a high school group) are participating in Up for Learning's "Getting to Y" program. Getting to Y is a youth leadership program that follows an action research model and is designed to help students bring meaning to their own Youth Risk Behavior Survey data. Working alongside students from across Vermont, TA...


December 10, 2020

Posted at 10:25h in Academics, Parents by

On December 8, Director of Counseling Mark Pichette led a session for the Class of 2022 and their families focused on the college research and preparation process. Below is the recording of the session for those who were unable to attend the live event. Parents and students can reach out directly to Mark Pichette with any follow-up questions or for more information. Watch the College Information Night for Juniors full session here. ...


December 9, 2020

Posted at 08:36h in Alumni News by

Every year as the holidays approach, the Thetford Academy Alumni Association lights a "memory tree" in front of the White Building. Each bulb represents a lost loved one remembered by their fellow alumni, friends, neighbors, and family. This year, TAAA added a red string of lights on the tree for in memory of the lives lost to the Covid-19 pandemic. Please join us in celebrating the lives of: Al & Alice PaigeBill GuyerGerald WilsonMarion WilsonJohnnie Fitzgerald '29Jean Tilden Bushway '59John E. Beede, Jr. '57Karl Tilden '56Bobby Huggett '58Betty Tilden Blain '46Bud Bushway '58Rick FifieldEverett Fifield Sr.Evelyn FifieldEverett Fifield Jr.Scarlett Chesley...


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...

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