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May 29, 2019

Posted at 11:03h in Academics by

The culminating unit in Thetford Academy's Biology course involves studying the classification, and diversity, of life. A hands-on, up-close meet and greet with some of that diversity was a perfect way to kick off TA's Field Day activities and the Memorial Day weekend. TA alumna Christina Swaan (Hazelton) '03, a licensed Vermont Reptile Educator, visited Mr. Engler's Biology class with her collection of reptiles and other creatures. The star of Christina's presentation was Levi, Christina's 10-foot long albino Burmese Python (and the only critter students were not allowed to handle). Students curiosity and courage was on full display as they examined...


May 27, 2019

Posted at 19:12h in Arts, Parents by

The fourth annual Arts Night on Thursday, May 23, featured all six categories of art at Thetford Academy: art, design technology, drama, culinary arts, choral music, and instrumental music. The café was transformed into a gallery displaying dozens of student 2-D and 3-D artworks created in Karyn Neubauer's classes. Tabletops were spread with culinary delights—from spanikopita to pastries—prepared by Jennifer Gernhard's cooking classes. Artworks created out of wood—including furniture, turned bowls, and a chess board—were also on display, products of Chris Schmidt's Design Technology classes. Finally, Ray Chapin's theater students narrated the story of the One Act Play competition from the past winter, John Luce's choral...


May 23, 2019

Posted at 13:15h in News, Parents by

The International Student Program at Thetford Academy brings a diversity of cultures and viewpoints to our little corner of the world. Over the eight years of the program’s existence, we have welcomed 27 students from 11 far-flung regions of China as well as from Switzerland, Greece, Rwanda, and Korea! This program has allowed our community to participate in a global exchange of ideas, and we are looking for host families to help us continue this tradition for the 2019-2020 school year. What is required? A willingness to support an international student socially, emotionally and academically in a safe and welcoming living and...


May 21, 2019

Posted at 14:23h in Academics, Arts by

On Friday, May 12, 2019, several Thetford Academy Design Technology students joined more than 70 students from across the region to compete in the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers student woodworking competition. TA's students showed off the skills they'd honed in class with Chris Schmidt, TA's Design Technology teacher and master woodworker. Several students earned top placements in their competition categories: In the Bowls division, Liam Rinelli took first place, Nathaniel Rinelli earned third, and fourth place went to Logan Brinkman. In the Spindles division, senior Aiden Cudhea earned second place and Alex Emerson took third. Emma Thorburn '20, Jaime...


May 21, 2019

Posted at 13:09h in Academics, News, Parents by

What does it take to be a nominee for TA’s Student of the Month? So few students receive this special award that you might wonder if you have to possess superpowers in order to be considered. As it turns out, our May 2019 Student of the Month does in fact possess a few superpowers – there are witnesses who can attest that as a ski jumper, this student can actually fly, and land in one piece. And on solid ground, throughout his entire tenure at Thetford Academy, Aidan Cudhea has demonstrated the ability to brighten the lives of everyone he meets. Aiden is one of just a handful...


May 12, 2019

Posted at 16:36h in News, Parents by

The Thetford Outdoor Program (TOP) is offering three amazing outdoor opportunities this summer.   Trail Crew, June 17 - 21 The summer Trail Crew maintains and builds trails on Thetford Academy’s 295 acres of woodlands and surrounding forests. A paid work opportunity and a great experience for students to add to their resume, Trail Crew is open to TA students who will be in the 9th– 12th grades in 2019-20. Planned projects for this summer include improving existing trails, developing a potential mountain biking trail, installing signs at trail junctions, building bog bridges through wet areas of the trails, and taking a fun hike up...

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