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September 10, 2024

Posted at 10:03h in Athletics, News by

The Panther harriers kicked off their season last Tuesday with a meet at Bellows Falls. Coaches Deffner and Silver were delighted to see 10 runners for the girls team toe the starting line and to see those same ten girls finish a rather challenging course. Having 12 girls on the team (two did not race) was particularly exciting, given the fact that in May, the team only had 3 confirmed runners. But Coach Silver presented an energetic and enticing video at a spring assembly, and Coach Deffner interviewed graduating members of the team about what the sport has meant to...


September 3, 2024

Posted at 13:15h in Academics, News, Parents by

Pictured Left to Right: Gretchen Czaja, Zsuzsa Mitro, Maria Rodis, John Leavey, Nick Pasterino, & Stacy Anderson (Not pictured: Sayer Wickham & Nancy McNally) We are thrilled to welcome the latest additions to our exceptional team of TA educators. Each individual brings a wealth of knowledge in their respective areas, enthusiasm for teaching and learning, and diverse personal and professional backgrounds. They started with an orientation on August 21, and two weeks in are already enhancing our school community with fresh insights and skills! Stacy Anderson is TA’s new Director of Student Support Services. Stacy brings decades of special education experience to the...


September 3, 2024

Posted at 08:00h in News by

Thetford Academy is excited to join forces with the Flynn Theater to host The Playing Fields Project, a back-to-school celebration that travels to school districts around Vermont. The project invites communities to gather together for joyful and awe-inspiring performances on school fields. Everyone is invited to join the fun! The event at TA will feature two high energy, family-friendly performances, including a spectacular circus performance from Cirque Kikasse and music from the West Philadelphia Orchestra. The Flynn describes Cirque Kikasse's performance of SANTÉ! as "a dynamic circus show with high-level acrobatics, contagious energy and breathtaking balances … All on their extraordinary...


August 30, 2024

Posted at 17:00h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, As we wrap up our first week of school, I want to share my gratitude to everyone for a smooth start to the year! The glorious weather was a helpful addition, too. Today's email covers the gamut from the mundane to the worldly, so read on - and please reach out to the contacts listed below with any questions. Let's start with the basics to make sure everyone is finding the resources they need and able to navigate the new school year: food, transportation, and health. Universal free meals continue in Vermont this year. Breakfast and lunch are served...


August 25, 2024

Posted at 10:51h in News, Outdoor Education, Student Life by

TA recently concluded this summer's “Tuesdays in the TA Garden,” a series of volunteer work parties designed to grow both food and community in the school garden. Each week since July 9, Thetford Academy's garden coordinator Ehrin Lingeman and her student interns have welcomed TA families and community members into the garden to support the busy growing season. Over the course of eight weeks, many volunteers came together to grow the food that students will soon enjoy in Thetford Academy's culinary arts classes and café. Volunteers were well-supported by the garden program's three student interns, Audrey (Wolfie) Dowell '24, Ramona Spelman...

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