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September 30, 2025

Posted at 12:55h in Academics, News, Student Life by

Thetford Academy's VEX Robotics team membership has grown exponentially in the last few years, with TA's team "4886" reaching an all-time high this season with 25 members. There's a chance that number will grow, too, when the fall sports season comes to an end next month. "It's pure pandemonium in the robot shack after school," said Coach Leif Lawhite, "and the lights are often on well into the evening and on weekends." The team is working to build eight robots (five middle school and three high school bots) before their competition season begins on October 25. Each year, VEX launches...


September 30, 2025

Posted at 09:08h in Athletics, News, Parents by

Photo credit: Dan Grossman, Maple Leaf Photos Thetford Academy will host the 34th annual Woods Trail Run this Saturday, October 4, 2025. Now in its 34th year, the Woods Trail Run is TA's largest event, featuring the best runners from schools across Vermont, New England, and New York. This year, more than 2000 runners are expected to take on TA's iconic 5K cross country course, the Dan Grossman Woods Trail. The vision of TA parent, board member, and longtime volunteer Dan Grossman, the course was a labor of love and community. Grossman recruited Olympic biathlete John Morton to design the trail,...


September 27, 2025

Posted at 09:18h in Academics, Athletics, Head of School, News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, Garden Fun (and Work and Learning)!This week we officially shifted into fall with the autumnal equinox, and it seems like a fitting moment to feature the bounty of our school garden, which is bursting with vegetables and flowers and has seen a bustle of activity during the first month of school. The new wash-pack station, built by the timber frame class last semester, is a practical (and beautiful!) addition to the garden's resources - serving as a gathering space and classroom, in addition to its key role in processing produce. Here are a few spotlights of classes that have integrated...


September 23, 2025

Posted at 15:15h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Earlier this year, Vermont's legislature signed education transformation bill H.454 into law as Act 73. The bill aims to create efficiencies and promote cost-savings for Vermont's education system through a variety of levers. The current focus of the transformational work ahead is being done by the state's Redistricting Task Force, which is meeting intensively this fall under a December deadline. The Thetford Academy Board of Trustees is playing a key advocacy role for Thetford Academy in this process and working to keep our school community informed and engaged. One of the recent steps they took was to submit a letter to...


September 23, 2025

Posted at 15:00h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

This past Friday, we celebrated our 47th annual TA Mountain Day with a fantastic day of hiking and connection. Each class set off on their own adventure, climbing the familiar peaks visible from the steps of the White Building. The weather was clear and perfect—ideal for taking in the stunning views and enjoying time outdoors. It was a wonderful opportunity to unplug, appreciate the natural beauty around us, and share the experience with classmates and colleagues. Here's to another memorable Mountain Day! Class of 2026 - Moosilauke Class of 2027 - Ascutney Class of 2028 - Smarts Class of 2029 - Cardigan Class of 2030...


September 20, 2025

Posted at 09:15h in Academics, Head of School, News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, Mountain Day!Friday was a glorious day to carry on TA's Mountain Day tradition. Sunny skies made for beautiful views and good hiking conditions. Mountain Day is a mix of physical challenge, adventure, and camaraderie with classmates - and we hope everyone found the right balance, and ended the day with a sense of accomplishment and a memorable experience. We are still gathering photos from all of the classes and will share a gallery link next week. A few from the 8th grade and 12th grade are attached below.  College Info Night & College Rep VisitsThis Thursday, Sept. 25 the Counseling...

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