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April 29, 2025

Posted at 11:38h in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life by

At one of the pre-trip meetings for the 17 students who made the commitment to travel together to France and Spain, as students peppered Madame Heinzmann with the usual questions — How many pairs of pants should I pack? Should I bring my bathing suit? — she offered a piece of advice that stuck with us: “I probably won’t bring back many souvenirs,” she said, “but I will come home with memories — coffees, croissants, and moments shared with friends.” And make memories we did.  There was the flurry of forgotten wallets, phones, and water bottles before we had even left the...


April 19, 2025

Posted at 10:52h in Athletics, News, Parents, Student Life by

Spring is finally in the air and the sun is shining! The spring season is off to a great start for middle and high school athletic teams.  High School Track and FieldThe high school track and field team competed well at their first meet in St. Johnsbury. The pouring rain didn’t stop Ava Hayden from setting a new school record in the 800m race that was previously held for 32 years! The team boasts 19 seniors this spring and both teams are primed to make a ‘run’ for the D3 State Championship in June.  High School BaseballThe wind and warmer weather this...


April 18, 2025

Posted at 16:41h in Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, It's always a good time to share appreciation with the educators in our lives. But this week seems like an especially good one to tee up the official Teacher Appreciation Week that happens in May.  With the One Act students in St. Albans last weekend, the 8th graders in Montreal this week, and the high school trip off to Paris yesterday, we've had a few big reminders lately of the ways that teachers go above and beyond to provide amazing opportunities for our students. Thank you, teachers/advisors/chaperones, for making these three recent experiences possible! One Act trip: Jeff Seabaugh 8th grade trip:...


April 18, 2025

Posted at 12:23h in Arts, News, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy is thrilled to announce its upcoming spring musical production of Grease, the beloved rock ‘n’ roll musical that’s sure to get audiences singing, dancing, and cheering for the Pink Ladies and T-Birds! Join us as we journey back to Rydell High in the 1950s, where romance, rebellion, and rock and roll rule. Featuring unforgettable hits like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” and “You’re the One That I Want,” Grease promises high-energy performances, electrifying choreography, and all the fun of teenage dreams and drama. The Cast Includes: Layliana Benjamin, Julia Bonnett, Lizzie Brown, Grace Brown, Ayden Colby, Chloe Cooper, Plover Corbett, Leah Crossett,...


April 17, 2025

Posted at 11:54h in Academics, Counseling, Parents by

It’s time to start planning ahead for next school year! The Counseling Department has begun hosting sessions for each of the grades to guide students through the planning process and provide instruction on the high school course registration steps. We invite parents and caregivers to be a part of this process with their student. Below are more details and resources – most of which will be shared via our student and parent email lists. Course registration is an opportunity for students and families to reflect on academic goals, post-secondary plans, possible pathways through high school, and how the opportunities at TA...


April 15, 2025

Posted at 12:29h in Alumni News, Alumni Profile, Athletics, News by

The Boston Red Sox recently recognized retired TA educator, Ted Peters '63, as Most Valuable Educator for the month of April. The recognition, held in a pregame ceremony at Fenway Park, was organized by Ted's daughter Mary Lou Jones to coincide with his 80th birthday. In her nomination, which was read on the field, Mary Lou wrote: "Ted Peters has lived all of his life so far in Thetford, VT and graduated from Thetford Academy in 1963. He began his career as a Physical Education and Health educator at Thetford Academy in 1967 after graduating from Springfield College." She shared that...

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