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Upcoming Flu ClinicThetford Academy will host a flu clinic for students and staff on Thursday, October 19th 2023, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tech students will be able to get their flu shots early (11:20 a.m.). Parents should sign and return the flu vaccine consent form to Nurse Ellen by October 5th, 2023. Read the CDC's info sheet about the flu vaccine. Free Covid Test KitsFree Covid test kits are now available through the US Postal service link to Covid test kit order form. Illnesses There are 3 other viruses besides Covid going around at school: There is a head cold with...


On Saturday, October 7, Thetford Academy will host the 32nd Woods Trail Run, a truly unique TA event that for many participants and spectators, is the most-anticipated cross country event of the season. The event, founded by TA parent and former board member Dan Grossman, is well known for many things: great music, great food (shout out to the Thetford Academy Alumni Association), great energy, and great people. Of course, the Woods Trail Run is also known for its difficult 5K course, the Dan Grossman Woods Trail, designed by former Olympic biathlete John Morton. The course winds through TA’s forested...


Autumn is a great time to get outside in Vermont, and the Thetford Outdoor Program is making the most of it. TOP outings are free and open to all TA students and showcase the best of the season in the Upper Valley. With options from rock climbing in Royalton, canoeing the Connecticut River, to yurt camping in the Thetford Hill State Forest, there is something for every type of outdoor adventurer to enjoy. To claim a spot on a TOP outing, students should reach out to Scott Ellis, TA's Thetford Outdoor Program coordinator. Space is limited and programs may be...


Dear TA Families, We had a fabulous day hiking, exploring, and enjoying the trails and peaks of nearby mountains on Friday. The weather cooperated to make the 45th annual TA Mountain Day a success. Enjoy this preliminary photo gallery. We will add more to the mix as we continue to collect and curate photos next week. A few 'save the dates' as we look ahead: Friday, Sept. 29 - Welcome Dance, hosted by the 12th grade for all students Friday, Oct. 6 - Fall Inservice Day, no school for students Saturday, Oct. 7 - Woods Trail Run, major regional cross country meet hosted by TA Monday, Oct. 9 -...


On Friday, September 22, a beautifully sunny first day of autumn, Thetford Academy students and staff headed out to six regional peaks for a day of hiking. We had perfect conditions for the 45th Frederick Torrey Mountain Day. For the first time since September 2019, the pandemic (with its many limitations and accompanying bus shortages) was not in our way, and we were able to return to the tradition of each grade heading out to climb its 'own' mountain. Class of 2024 - Moosilauke Class of 2025 - Ascutney Class of 2026 - Smarts Class of 2027 - Cardigan Class of 2028 - Black Class...


Mountain DayLooking forward to a fun day of hiking. It is good for student's mental and physical health to be outside and be active. If your child has: asthma or a food or bee sting allergy or a seizure condition, please send them with their emergency medicines. However, if the medicine is normally kept in the Health Office, then the nurse will send it with the student's chaperones. Friendly Reminders:Please return the light green health cards to the health office as soon as possible. Thank you to all who have. Please check for deer ticks - especially after Mountain Day Shower & wash...

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