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April 8, 2020

Posted at 15:37h in Academics by

Expressive Drawing and Printmaking Assignment by Emily Trage, Class of 2020 This piece turned out to be very experimental. I used a medium I’ve never used before: concentrated watercolors. I did the painting on watercolor paper using only one brush.  This tree is supposed to be a reflection of the current uncertainty regarding my future. The roots of the tree are firmly grounded, and the tree itself is strong. Towards the top of the tree, the brown fades to green branches, symbolizing new growth during this time. There are some pink clouds obscuring the sunset view, showing that while the future is...


April 8, 2020

Posted at 13:46h in Counseling by

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) has provided the digital versions of many of their presentations. The most recent additions are Financial Aid and Managing College Costs and FAFSA Friday. Thetford Academy was scheduled to host the "Managing College Costs" presentation on March 25, 2020. This event provides a helpful overview of how families can plan and pay for college costs and reviews the different types of financial aid available to students and families. ...


April 8, 2020

Posted at 13:17h in Counseling by

To view or review the virtual sophomore class meeting that took place on Tuesday, April 7, please click here. The Counseling Department hosted this meeting to provide students with information regarding the process of electronic course registrations, as well as recommendations and thoughts from the counselors around making decisions for junior course selections. The Counseling Department is available to meet with students via phone, email, or Google Hangouts if they need support with the registration process. ...


April 7, 2020

Posted at 09:20h in Parents by

Thetford is now included in the Orange East Supervisory Union's universal free breakfast and lunch program. All children, ages 1-18, who are residents of Thetford are eligible. Email to Thetford Families from Bridget Veracka, TES Administrative Assistant re: universal meals program and bus deliveryGrab N' Go Safety InformationThetford Bus Routes for Meal DeliveryAgency of Education Guidance for Bus Stop Meal Delivery\ Please contact Bridget Veracka at Thetford Elementary School for more details and to sign up: [email protected]. Thetford Academy is working in collaboration with TES and OESU on this program and will no longer provide daily lunch pick up at TA. Families...


April 5, 2020

Posted at 20:47h in Academics, Head of School by

Dear TA Families & Students, When Governor Phil Scott issued his original school dismissal order last month, he suggested it would last until April 3. In that early scenario, TA students and staff would be returning to campus tomorrow morning to resume our familiar routines. I know many of us wish that were true and are still adapting to our new reality. Instead, this week we begin the next phase of remote learning, as we continue this journey into June.  We have all learned a tremendous amount in the last three weeks, and we need to use these new experiences and skills...


April 5, 2020

Posted at 11:37h in Counseling by

Hi Panthers, Happy April Fools' Day! We know that during Remote TA, self-care is no joke! What a week it's been. As things continue to change, make sure you're paying attention to your emotions and self-care; it is so important! The big news this week -- that we'll doing Remote TA for the remainder of the year -- brought up a lot of feelings and questions. Don't hesitate to ask those questions and let us know how you're doing. We're here to help with problems big and small.Here is this week's installment of resources. Cool Things to do Online:Austin City Limits opens up archives for free!Take...

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