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February 3, 2020

Posted at 13:54h in News, Parents by

On Friday, Feb. 7, with the celebration of TA's 77th Founders' Day, Thetford Academy will enter its third century . TA's Founders' Day tradition began in 1944, two years after the original White Building was devastated by fire and with World War II raging across Europe. Then headmaster Carl Anderson hoped, that in this dark time for TA and the world, a celebration of Academy and its founders would raise the spirits of the school community. Since then, Founders' Day has become a beloved tradition at TA, serving as both a connection to the school's history and a celebration of its present....


January 31, 2020

Posted at 15:02h in Athletics, News, Parents by

TA’s girls and boys basketball teams were back in action after a busy week last week that included their Cancer Awareness events. Both teams are will finish out their regular-season schedules in February vs. Capital League foes. After a trip to the XL Center to watch UConn play against Team USA, the TA girls teams took the court Wednesday to face Randolph High school. Both the junior varsity and varsity teams came out victorious. The varsity team won their ninth straight game with a score of 57-15. The win moves them to 11-1 on the year. Eleven different players scored in the...


January 31, 2020

Posted at 13:58h in News by

For the past few years, Thetford Academy's Outdoor Program (TOP) has offered "TOP Summer" trips to TA students. One of these trips, a five-day paddle down the scenic Connecticut River led by TOP coordinator and outdoor educator Scott Ellis, is the subject of an upcoming episode of New Hampshire PBS's show "Windows to the Wild." "Windows to the Wild" host Willem Lang and his film crew joined TA students on the river in the summer of 2019, capturing their experience as they took on the challenge of a multi-day canoe and camping trip -- many for the first time....


January 30, 2020

Posted at 10:41h in News, Parents by

Did you know that there's a way to get involved in TA's International Student Program without a huge time commitment? We are looking for new families to join us as "Respite Host Families." This means that when our regular host families are out of town and a student needs somewhere to stay, we call on our respite families. You might be asked to host a student for a night, a weekend or longer. If you're not available, we just ask another family on our list. This is a great way to get to know our amazing international students, with a low level...


January 30, 2020

Posted at 09:57h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents by

Three Thetford Academy students, Layla Hanissian, Eloise Van Meter, and Olivia White, were recently recognized for their artwork and creative writing by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The awards program comprises the nation's "longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12," and is presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. According to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards website, "Submissions are juried by luminaries in the visual and literary arts, some of whom are past award recipients. Panelists look for works that best exemplify originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a...


January 25, 2020

Posted at 11:29h in Athletics, News, Parents by

Named by U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Written by Emily Silver, long-time coaching colleague of Joel's Joel started teaching social studies and coaching cross-country and track & field at TA during the 2003-2004 school year when he interned fresh out of college. In 2009, he moved to California for graduate school but returned to coaching at TA in 2014 after earning his degree. Joel has many strengths as a coach. He focuses on sprints and jumps, but he is knowledgeable about all areas of track and field. He is excellent at seeing the big picture of the team, noting where our needs are....

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