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October 2, 2023

Posted at 14:54h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents by

This year, Thetford Academy's Middle School Outdoor Leadership students are the stewards of all things compost. With tons of composting knowledge under their belts from composting with Cat Buxton at Thetford Elementary School (TES), students were ready to hit the ground running. Each Friday, students collect full buckets of food scraps from five locations across campus. They weigh the collected material and record data points like consistency and ingredients and note if there are excessive amounts of any one particular food. They then take the buckets to the timber-framed compost facility, built by TA's Timber Framing class in 2022. There, it’s...


September 30, 2023

Posted at 09:00h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, As September comes to a close, we mark the midway point of Quarter 1. It's hard to believe, but students have been in school for a little over four weeks already! Quarter 1 Check-In Mid-quarter is a good time to check in with the TA student(s) in your family about how school is going. They should be well versed in the routines and expectations of their classes and making progress with the concepts and skills of the first units of study. Ask students what they've been learning, exploring, and accomplishing. What has piqued their interest the most thus far? What have...


September 28, 2023

Posted at 09:48h in Academics, Health Office, News, Parents by

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...


September 27, 2023

Posted at 19:14h in Athletics, Parents by

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...


September 27, 2023

Posted at 14:35h in Outdoor Education, Parents by

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...


September 23, 2023

Posted at 12:24h in Head of School, News, Parents by

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 -...

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