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June 3, 2025

Posted at 12:45h in Athletics, News, Parents, Student Life by

Photo credit: J & R Photography Well, that went by fast - it's already playoff time for the Panthers! Our middle school track and field team wrapped up last week at the Connecticut Valley Championship and the VT State Championship. Shout out to Peter Horan, Danny Lloyd, Asa Williams, and Emmeline Saint-Fleur for their outstanding meet performances and to the whole team for a great season. High school track and field will compete at the Division 3 State Championships in Burlington on Thursday. Last week at the Essex Invitational, the Panthers qualified 12 athletes for New Englands, set six school records, five...


June 3, 2025

Posted at 11:40h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents by

Thetford Academy's student artists - musicians, performers, painters, designers, chefs, and more - will come together tomorrow night to showcase their work to the community and celebrate the arts at TA. Join us for our annual Spring Concert and Arts Expo - an exciting evening of performance, art exhibits, and culinary delights. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and guests are invited to enjoy a variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres prepared by students in our Culinary Arts program. The menu includes something for everyone, including chicken profiteroles, bacon wrapped water chestnuts, savory focaccia with Vermont cheddar, as well as a selection of...


May 31, 2025

Posted at 08:35h in Academics, Arts, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, Earlier this week the owners of the venue where the seniors had their prom sent me a nice note of thanks. While it was a surprise to receive - and a delight to read - the sentiments they expressed had a familiar echo. It's amazing how often I hear this kind of feedback, from visitors to campus as well as those encountering our students out in the world. 'Your students were an absolute joy. So well behaved, kind, and respectful. It was clear how well they all got along and the positive energy they brought with them was contagious. Several...


May 30, 2025

Posted at 14:42h in News, Parents by

Open the door to Thetford Academy's Day of Giving! Scheduled for next Friday, June 6, 2025, this year's Day of Giving will take a look inside our school community, opening the door to the classrooms and experiences happening every day at TA. We'll hear from educators about their work to inspire and challenge students, and get a feel for the kind and caring culture that makes TA so special. As we share out these stories, we invite you to join us with a gift to Thetford Academy's annual fund. Your support is an important part of our annual budget, enabling...


May 27, 2025

Posted at 14:10h in Academics, News, Parents by

by English faculty Sarah Hancock and Kristen Downey Summer months are for reading.  What better way to spend summer than getting lost in a fun new novel? As middle school English teachers, we care deeply about helping students discover or rediscover the joy of reading. That’s why we’re wrapping up the year with our annual Get Hooked on a Series for the Summer reading unit, designed to launch students into summer with a series they can’t put down. In this end-of-year experience, 7th and 8th graders dive into a high-interest novel that is the first in an exciting series. After browsing a collection...


May 27, 2025

Posted at 12:50h in Academics, Alumni News, News, Parents by

Thetford Academy Science teacher Gary Engler will retire this year after 26 years in the classroom. Teaching was Mr. Engler's second vocation (the first was social work) a mid-life shift that began when his own children started attending Lebanon, NH schools. As a parent, he became deeply involved in the school system, running weekly music assemblies, volunteering in classrooms, and chairing the Lebanon school board. It was work he loved, and that eventually led him to the Upper Valley Educator's Institute to earn his teaching certification. In 1999, Mr. Engler joined the Thetford Academy faculty as a Biology teacher. TA's...

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