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September 8, 2026

Posted at 10:03h in Academics, News, Parents by

Join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, September 10! This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and guardians to meet their student’s teachers, visit classrooms, and learn more about the classes, programs, and experiences that make up life at Thetford Academy. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with Advisory, followed by an abbreviated school-day schedule. Families are welcome to arrive as early as 5:45 p.m. to check in, visit information tables, and connect with staff on the Quad. Please enter campus through the south entrance (“Panther Way”) and park in the south or west lots. We look forward to welcoming our...


September 4, 2026

Posted at 17:53h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, We have a few invitations for students and families as we move into week three of the school year, as well as a few housekeeping items to share. Thanks, in advance, for reading my weekly email and staying connected to school happenings! For Parents: Back to School Night We look forward to hosting parents and caregivers on campus for the annual Back to School Night on Thursday evening. Meet teachers, visit classrooms, and learn more about your student's classes and curriculum. Parents are welcome to arrive at 5:45 p.m. to check in, visit informational tables, and meet school staff. The...


September 1, 2026

Posted at 13:49h in Athletics, News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy's Disc Golf team took home the title in Vermont's inaugural High School Disc Golf Championship this weekend. The event, hosted by Disc Golf Vermont at Smuggler's Notch Resort, was one of the first high school events in the country and part of a growing movement to get disc golf sanctioned as a varsity sport by the Vermont Principal Association. At Smuggler's Notch, TA's seven club players competed against nine other Vermont schools with "quality sportsmanship," according to coach Scott Ellis. The team was proud of their performance on the difficult Brewster Ridge course, ranked #6 in the world and...


August 31, 2026

Posted at 08:47h in Academics, Arts, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, Congrats to everyone on a smooth start to the school year, marked by lots of good energy, focus, and sense of purpose. It was our second year of having a special first day for just 7th and 9th graders and feedback has been really positive from staff, students, and parents - definitely a new school tradition worth sticking with!  Academic LaunchWe want to work together - school and family - to make sure students launch successfully in each of their classes. I encourage parents and caregivers to take time over the weekend to connect about classes. Find out what...


August 26, 2026

Posted at 08:35h in Alumni News, News, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy is taking an exciting leap forward with the construction of a Commons – a building that will fulfill the school's long-standing need for a kitchen and cafeteria, be a vibrant student center, and provide a welcoming hub for school and community events. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall. We invite you to join Head of School Carrie Brennan and the project team at one of our upcoming community information sessions.  Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 5-6pm (in person @ TA) Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 8:30-9:30am (in person @ TA) Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 7-8pm (virtual meeting) Walk-ins welcome, RSVPs appreciated. RSVP to Patty...


August 24, 2026

Posted at 10:03h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

The gray squirrels are throwing acorns down from the top of the oaks. Their nut harvests bounce and bang off the compost center's roof as I deadhead flowers and encourage them to continue blooming into late September. A challenge of any school garden in New England is to time the planting to ensure late summer and fall harvests. Thetford Academy's garden on the school's South Campus is beautiful and full of life, thanks to summer garden interns Meredith Sloop, Lola Squire, some faculty and community volunteers. It’s true that many hands make light work. Together we weeded, watered, planted, harvested, and...

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