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April 25, 2019

Posted at 14:57h in Academics, News, Parents by

We are delighted to recognize the Thetford Academy Student of the Month for April 2019, Elle Dixon.  Here’s what some teachers say about Elle:  From Kelly Welsh: Elle is a joy to teach. Even in an A block history class, when most teen brains are still under the influence of sleep hormones, Elle is a leader. She is curious about the world and eager to share her questions and insights. She elevates class discussion and challenges her classmates to think more deeply. In addition, she challenges herself by taking World History for honors credit, and takes advantage of opportunities to revise and improve...


April 22, 2019

Posted at 11:05h in Parents by

It's almost here! Thetford Academy's second annual Day of Giving is coming on May 8, 2019. This year, in honor of our 200th birthday, we are celebrating #200ReasonsWhy Thetford Academy is important to YOU. We each connect to Thetford Academy for both universal and personal reasons. We support education, but we also have a teacher or staff member who has made a profound impact on our lives. We love the wide variety of course offerings at TA, but there is also a memory of a specific class that inspired us to learn more. For some, it's being a Panther on...


April 21, 2019

Posted at 11:05h in News, Parents by

The Vermont Governor’s Office is seeking a candidate to serve on the State Board of Education as one of its two student representatives. The State Board of Education usually meets on the third Wednesday of every month and establishes policies, regulations and rules related to education in Vermont and in keeping with statutes passed by the Legislature. Candidates may apply using the Application for Gubernatorial Appointment. The deadline for applications is May 10, 2019. Contact: Maureen Gaidys at [email protected] ...


April 21, 2019

Posted at 10:59h in News, Parents by

Cedar Circle Farm is offering an after school cooking program open to Middle School students. Registration and additional information may be found online. Scheduled for Tuesday afternoons from May 7 to June 11, this 6-week culinary program session is geared toward a middle school students’ skill set. The lessons take a well-rounded approach to teaching students culinary skills that will develop and expand their love and curiosity for cooking and food. Inspired by The Great British Bake Off, this session we will be stirring up some sweet and savory baked goods! Our baking challenges will range from scones and crisps to quiches and...


April 21, 2019

Posted at 10:50h in Counseling, News, Parents by

Lynn Lyons, a Concord, New Hampshire, psychotherapist, author and expert on treating, managing and avoiding childhood anxiety, will speak on Monday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at Hanover High School Auditorium.  Lyons, author of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Playing with Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids, is known for her concrete and accessible approach to helping families break the cycle of anxiety. “We tend to want to give children reassurances and information and to tell them that everything will be OK,” Lyons said in a recent interview with Time magazine. “But the trick...


April 12, 2019

Posted at 10:11h in Outdoor Education by

Follow the link below to see the Carbon Footprint Map https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1VQQtn5R8FLrq9G6xxoFkWc5PlbU_t8Kt&ll=43.81298907749616%2C-72.24176045000002&z=16 Students in the Environmental Studies and outdoor education course have been working on understanding their carbon footprint and how forests can reduces atmospheric CO2.   Each student started with calculating their carbon footprint for one year. To do this they needed to know their electricity and heating consumption, any flights they have taken, model of car they have and miles driven, other forms of transportation, food and drink products they consume and a variety of other criteria. This then gave each student a total carbon footprint. The average footprint of students...

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