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December 2, 2025

Posted at 08:21h in News, Parents, Student Life by

One of Thetford Academy's newer traditions is our annual Thanksgiving luncheon, an all-school gathering before the holiday. This year, we were joined by trustees past and present, alumni, neighbors, and friends who helped us serve our students and teachers and joined us in breaking bread. This tradition is a favorite at TA, not just for the delicious food, but for the laughter, conversation, and community that a only a shared meal can bring. Our deepest appreciation to the staff and volunteers that helped make it happen this year. ...


November 25, 2025

Posted at 15:09h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents, Student Life by

This weekend, the Thetford Academy Drama department wowed audiences with five rousing performances of the fall play "Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic." The play, a parody of the Harry Potter series following "the other" students at a wizarding academy, is a joy-filled romp about making it through high school, finding yourself, and learning the value of true friendship. TA's production of "Puffs" was both immersive and impressive, the talented actors were supported by (or in many cases doubled as) skilled theater technicians - with lighting, sound, set, costumes, and choreography that brought...


November 21, 2025

Posted at 16:56h in Alumni News, Head of School, News, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, Our campus will be bustling with activity this weekend. Come be a part of the fun! Two featured events:  Four performances of 'Puffs', Friday-Sunday - more details here  TA Alumni Association's annual craft fair, Saturday - more details here I'm always amazed at how much is happening around here in the evenings and on weekends. Last Saturday, for example, our robotics team met at 5:40am and set off on a 2+ hour trip to York, Maine for an all-day competition. They came home later that evening with four trophies in hand and an exciting day of going up against lots of new...


November 18, 2025

Posted at 14:27h in Athletics, News by

A team of five Thetford Academy student-athletes attended the VPA Student Leadership Conference in Burlington on November 10-11. Also in attendance were TA’s Athletic Director Bri Barnes, who was one of the organizers, and Coach AJ Darling.  On Monday the students attended peer-led workshops about student support and recognition, student engagement, and mental health, and a keynote presentation on the importance of building belonging in every space by VPA Assistant Executive Director, Dr. Lauren Young. Tuesday provided time for the TA team to work on their own action plan of what they want to bring back to the Thetford Academy school...


November 18, 2025

Posted at 09:06h in Alumni News, News by

Join the Thetford Academy Alumni Association for its 39th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar this Saturday! With over 60 crafters scheduled, there is sure to be something for everyone on your holiday shopping list: hand crafted jewelry, artisanal soap, wood crafts, baked treats, ornaments, sewn goods, and more. Buy your raffle tickets at the door for a chance to win donating crafts from participating vendors - 3 for $1.00, with all proceeds benefiting the Thetford Academy Alumni Association. Make sure you visit the cafeteria for some hot lunch, coffee, and other beverages and snacks, too. Grab a friend, and come kick...


November 17, 2025

Posted at 17:39h in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life by

I’ll be honest: I didn’t start a debate team at TA because I loved debate. I used to think debate was a competition where winning mattered more than reaching thoughtful conclusions, and rewarded people who could think quickly, not deeply. I worried that students would learn clever tricks to win rounds rather than how to navigate complex problems in the real world.  But becoming a coach completely changed my perspective. Watching our debaters last Saturday at Burr and Burton Academy– our first tournament of our third season–  I got to see firsthand how debate teaches students to listen carefully, research deeply,...

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