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Guest post from our partners at Riverbend Career and Technical Center, first published in the RBCTC January Newsletter Hands-On Experience Paves the Way for Student Success Aylhea LaBadie, a senior from Thetford Academy and a student in River Bend Career and Technical Center’s Heavy Equipment program, is gaining valuable real-world experience through her internship with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS) Aylhea began working with VTRANS in the summer of 2025 and has continued throughout the school year, successfully balancing the demands of her senior year with hands-on work in the field. During her internship, she has been actively involved in all aspects...


On Thursday, Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. in the Martha Jane Rich Theater, Thetford Academy will host its 17th annual Poetry Out Loud recitation contest. Poetry Out Loud is “a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry,” and the recitation event has become a TA tradition. Poetry Out Loud not only exposes students to poetry, but also helps them master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Thousands of Vermont students participate in Poetry Out Loud each year, starting in the classroom, moving to the school level, the state level – and...


TA's Thetford Outdoor Program is excited for another summer of immersive outdoor leadership adventures in 2026! Registration opened Monday, January 26, with a slate of exciting outdoor experiences, including multi-day backpacking and canoeing trips, as well as on-campus programs like trail crew and garden camp. TOP Summer Leadership programs are open to all TA students in grades 7-12, and to students from our sending schools across the Upper Valley. Students who have participated in past TOP Summer Leadership programs are encouraged to apply for TOP Summer internships (grades 9-12). Space is limited in our summer programs and we encourage interested families...


Dear TA Families, New SemesterThere was lots of good energy on campus this week as we launched the new semester. New classes, new teachers, new routines! Change is exciting and inspiring, and can also be a bit intimidating. We hope your student had a smooth start. Please reach out - or encourage your student to do so - with any questions about the new schedule. Your student's counselor, advisor, or the front office can help provide answers and guidance. Report CardsWe published the Quarter 2/Semester 1 report cards this afternoon at 3:30pm. An email notification and attachment went out to each of the...


Thetford Academy senior Daniel Mann was recently selected as a delegate to the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) and will represent Vermont alongside Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch during the 64th annual USSYP Washington Week in March. His selection includes a $12,500 scholarship and national recognition for academic excellence and exceptional civic leadership. This prestigious U.S. Senate program, established in 1962, brings together 104 student leaders each year, two from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity, for an intensive week-long study of the federal government. USSYP is competitive and...


Dear TA Families, We are heading into a 4-day weekend as we pause between semesters and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday, ready for the launch of the new term! If you are looking for things to do over the weekend - and into next week - we have a few invitations: On Friday evening 1/16, the high school girls basketball teams host Oxbow for two home games at the Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium: JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm. There will also be a banner celebration...

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