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May 9, 2024

Posted at 14:39h in Alumni News, News, Parents by

Thetford Academy's Day of Giving is just one week away! On May 15, 2024, we'll will celebrate our 7th annual Day of Giving, exploring the deep roots and connections that have supported our students and programs for more than 200 years. We're excited to share stories from our alumni and friends about how TA has impacted them, what they're excited about at TA today, and what they hope for Thetford Academy's future. This year, we're also excited to share that the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation has challenged Thetford Academy to meet a goal of 50 alumni donors and 50 community...


May 9, 2024

Posted at 10:46h in Arts, News, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy is proud to present Mamma Mia, the iconic musical featuring the music of ABBA.  Over sixty million people from around the globe have fallen in love with the characters, the enchanting story and ABBA’s timeless music which makes Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! This sunny, funny, international smash hit sensation unfolds on a Greek island paradise when on the eve of her wedding, a young woman's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited twenty years ago. Tickets are available at https://thetfordacademy.simpletix.com/. The cast...


May 7, 2024

Posted at 11:22h in Athletics, News, Parents, Student Life by

The Panthers have launched their baseball and softball seasons and are wasting no time getting down to business. The varsity boys baseball team, reigning Division III state champions, opened their season with five decisive wins - including an impressive shutout vs. Windsor - before their first loss vs. Blue Mountain (3-10) on Saturday. The varsity roster includes one senior, Justin Robinson, and a deep bench of returning players. In the Valley News 2024 baseball guide, Coach Phil Chaput said of the team, "“We are returning a core group from last year’s state championship team, and we have high expectations. The...


May 4, 2024

Posted at 10:53h in Athletics, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Featured photo this week: Teeing up Teacher Appreciation Week, here is a fun shot of some TA educators enjoying after school club time in the greenhouse. Dear TA Families, Happy May! We came back from break to find the daffodils in bloom, the lunch tents back up, and afternoon temps in the 60s. Spring has arrived on the TA campus! Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10 We would love parent support in showering our TA team of educators with gratitude and good food next week. Here are two ways to participate in Teacher Appreciation Week:  💙 Share a note of appreciation for an individual teacher or staff member or for our faculty in...


May 2, 2024

Posted at 15:50h in Academics, News, Student Life by

The annual middle school trip is a longstanding TA tradition, designed to build class community and provide students hands-on learning experiences in new places. It's been a few years, though, since our students have had the opportunity to travel together. This year's eighth grade team was determined to bring the tradition back from its pandemic pause and spent months planning a new travel experience for students - a three-day trip to Montreal, Quebec. On April 17, it was time to hit the road. Thirty-one students and six of their teachers boarded a tour bus and departed TA for their international adventure,...


May 2, 2024

Posted at 15:30h in News, Outdoor Education, Student Life by

Making summer plans? Good news, there is still time to register for a TOP Summer Leadership experience! Each summer, the Thetford Outdoor Program offers several opportunities for Thetford Academy students (and students from surrounding towns) to have immersive outdoor leadership adventures. This year, TOP is offering multi-day trips and camps including trail crew, garden camp, GLOW, canoeing the CT River, and an Adirondack's rock climbing trip. The canoe trip is currently full, but all other Summer Leadership programs have space remaining. Registration closes May 24, 2024, so sign up today! To learn more and register, visit the TOP Summer Leadership program...

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