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October 21, 2025

Posted at 14:52h in Academics, News by

Each fall the UVM College of Education and the Vermont Agency of Education team up to honor and celebrate outstanding educators throughout the state who have been nominated by their schools and supervisory unions. Congratulations to Stacy Barton, Thetford Academy’s pick for the 2025 Vermont Outstanding Educator Award! Stacy has been teaching middle school and high school social studies at Thetford Academy since 2010. During that time, she has had an incredible impact on a generation of students, many of whom take more than one class with her during their time at TA. Stacy engages students in the meaty, meaningful, and...


October 21, 2025

Posted at 11:33h in Academics, News by

This fall, Thetford Academy teachers are partnering with Dartmouth College students in a Design Thinking course to explore an important question: How might we better understand and incorporate student and family perspectives in our school’s continued transition to proficiency-based grading? TA’s Design Thinking Team includes colleague coach Becky DiFrancesco, English teacher and Teaching and Learning Coordinator Kristen Downey, special education faculty Amanda Gray, and English teachers Sarah Hancock and Abby MacGregor. Yesterday, students, parents, and teachers gathered for the first community session to share experiences, challenges, and priorities related to proficiency-based grading. After the session, Abby MacGregor reflected, “I really appreciated that...


October 20, 2025

Posted at 12:08h in Alumni News, Athletics, News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

This Saturday, Thetford Academy will host Vermont's Cross Country State Championship, with teams from all across the state competing on the Dan Grossman Woods Trail for a title. Volunteers are still needed to support the event and all community members are invited to join the fun. For more information about volunteer opportunities at the meet, contact Athletic Director Bri Barnes. The Thetford Academy Alumni Association (TAAA) will also be at the Championship meet, serving up delicious food to nourish the thousands of athletes and spectators attending. All proceeds are returned to Thetford Academy to support academics and student activities. To...


October 18, 2025

Posted at 12:10h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, One important way to deepen and extend our learning is to head off campus on occasion. Students have been on some really cool field trips in recent weeks. Their content and activities might vary widely, but the trips share common goals: to make connections between community and classroom, to apply new skills and knowledge in a different setting, to bring back to school all that they gain from these collective excursions, and, most broadly and simply, just to have new experiences. Here's a re-cap of four of our October outings. 1. Jennifer Gernhard's culinary students traveled to Riverview Farm in Plainfield, NH earlier this...


October 11, 2025

Posted at 12:30h in Academics, Athletics, Counseling, Head of School, News by

Dear TA Families, Three Appreciations to Spotlight: As the fall season shifts into its final stretch, I want to share my appreciation for all of the coaches working with our panther athletes. For many students, athletics are an important extension of the daily school experience. Over 36% of TA students are participating on a team this fall. Coaches play a big role in students' lives, as they build community on their teams, help students train and hone skills, travel across the state to away games, encourage and keep spirits high in the face of challenge and loss, and celebrate the wins and breakthroughs. Coaching is...


October 8, 2025

Posted at 14:59h in Academics, Arts, Athletics, News, Parents, Student Life by

Save the date and spread the word, Thetford Academy's Admissions Open House is coming right up! On Sunday, October 19th at 2:00 p.m., TA is excited to host prospective students and families and share what makes our school community so special. Thetford Academy's Admissions Open House is geared toward all students entering grades 7-12 who are interested in learning about what TA has to offer. This event is a great way for families to learn how TA inspires and challenges students, fosters community spirit and engagement, and helps every student find their own path. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk...

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