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December 2, 2020

Posted at 15:13h in Athletics, Parents by

Cross Country runners Tobin Durham '22 (pictured in header photo running with Abby Egner '23) and Madelyn Durkee '23 were recently named to the All SVL (Southern Vermont League) League list. In his press announcement, Todd Smith, SVL Cross Country Liaison, says: "To say the least, this was a challenging season. It began with questions of feasibility, which then morphed into how exactly how we would achieve a make-shift season. With determination, perseverance, and a great amount of flexibility, we all participated in an amazing manner. It seemed every athlete was incredibly appreciative for the season." Though the list of All League...


November 25, 2020

Posted at 08:42h in Arts, Parents by

Thetford Academy Drama introduces its first-ever virtual fall play, the murder mystery "Sorry, Wrong Number." Performed entirely on Google Meet, with post-production support from TA alum and CATV Studio Producer & Education Outreach Coordinator Chico Eastridge, Fall Play students have created something entirely new for their virtual audience. Based on the critically acclaimed radio play by Lucille Fletcher, "Sorry, Wrong Number" first premiered in 1943. A version produced for the CBS radio series "Suspense" received an Edgar Award for Best Radio Drama. TA drama students updating the play with props, costumes and sound effects, while working to keep the spirit...


November 24, 2020

Posted at 16:10h in News, Parents by

Each year before the Thanksgiving break, Thetford Academy has a tradition of lining the halls with gratitude. And though it's been an unusual and often difficult year, we were glad to be able to keep this important tradition of "thankful cards" going. It's heartwarming to see students' colorful, handwritten cards everywhere and it makes us especially grateful for all of the wonderful people in our school community. Thank you! ...


November 24, 2020

Posted at 15:30h in Academics, Head of School, Parents by

Dear TA Families & Students, We have an important milestone to take note of today. We made it to Thanksgiving with no cases of COVID and no school closure days. We have had a healthy and productive three months together, with our campus open to students four days of the week. I know that we are all missing so much right now - in our lives and at TA. The compromises are wearying and sometimes feel downright unfair. However, I am grateful for the school experience we have been able to create for students this fall and grateful to you, our TA staff, and...


November 23, 2020

Posted at 11:59h in Parents by

We are pleased to announce that the Vermont Drinking Water & Groundwater Protection Division has lifted the "Do Not Drink" order at Thetford Academy, and our water is again safe for consumption. John Brown, Director of Buildings & Grounds shared the following official notification with employees on Friday, November 20. We are now sharing the news with the public via this news post on Monday, November 23. PART 1: Vermont-required communication regarding the PFAS process to date. The do not drink order at Thetford Academy went into place on December 24, 2019, when lab test results discovered PFOA/PFAS contamination above the State...


November 19, 2020

Posted at 11:18h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents by

On Wednesday, Nov. 18, New Hampshire PBS aired "Outdoor Classroom," a new episode of its Willem Lange-hosted show, Windows to the Wild. The show explores how Thetford Academy's culture of outdoor and experiential learning set the stage for a successful reopening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring TA's Thetford Outdoor Program coordinator Scott Ellis, a host of TA students, and interviews with TA educators Joe Deffner, Len Whitaker, Karen Heinzmann, and Chris Schmidt, we learn how spending more time outdoors has positively impacted teaching and learning at TA. ...

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