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January 23, 2024

Posted at 10:00h in Academics, Counseling, Head of School, Parents by

The following letter accompanied students' report cards, which were distributed on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Dear Thetford Academy Parents and Caregivers, Enclosed you will find your student’s first semester report card as well as a brochure about the TOP summer outdoor leadership program. Junior families will also find information from the counseling department about the college planning process. Report card — I always encourage families to use these milestone moments during the school year to prompt conversations at home about classes, learning, growth, and goals. What were some highlights of the first five months of the year … a favorite experience, cool project,...


January 19, 2024

Posted at 15:20h in Arts, Athletics, Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, The start of the new year can be a good time to set new intentions and goals, and consider  opportunities to pursue. This week's email features extracurricular programs for middle school and high school students in the upcoming seasons, including a winter circus camp coming right up over February break, spring sports at TA on the horizon, summer TOP trips, and more. These programs welcome all levels, from expert to novice, and we encourage students to get involved! Winter Circus Camp: The Upper Valley Circus Collective is thrilled to bring their Winter Camp to Thetford, VT in February. UVCC programs introduce participants...


January 18, 2024

Posted at 14:33h in Athletics, News, Parents by

TA robotics is having another good year, with competitive middle school and high school teams earning accolades at VT/NH meets. The recent competition in Belmont, New Hampshire on Jan. 13 featured an exceptional performance by one of the TA groups.  The team known as ‘String Theory 4886S’, including Aden Perry ‘24, Connor Kutter-Walker ‘26, and Duncan MacPhee ‘27, went undefeated through the qualification and elimination rounds and earned the title of Tournament Champions. In addition they won the Robot Skills competition and garnered the coveted Excellence Award for their overall dominance and well-documented engineering process. TA Robotics Coach Leif LaWhite exclaims: “First...


January 16, 2024

Posted at 13:57h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents by

TA will once again have a full line-up of work on display in AVA Gallery’s high school exhibition. The 16th annual youth art show will be presenting works of art created by regional high school students who have been nominated by their art teachers.  The directive from AVA to Upper Valley arts faculty is to nominate works by high school students who show exceptional promise in a variety of creative disciplines - and TA teachers Karyn Neubauer and Curran Broderick did just that. They selected ten artists representing a range of media, including photography, painting, pastels, and pen and ink. With a...


January 12, 2024

Posted at 16:25h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, What do we mean when we describe something as 'high stakes' in an education setting? Usually the phrase is associated with various kinds of testing, such as required state assessments, a heavily-weighted course final, or college entrance exams - the outcomes of which can have a major impact on a student's future and/or a school's ranking.  I like to expand the definition of 'high stakes' to include a different kind of assessment, where the high stakes are coupled with high engagement - and the sharing of one's knowledge and skills is more public, interactive, and might even include celebration....

our VALUES

Excellence

We set high expectations. We challenge all members of the school community to reach their highest potential.

Commitment

We value initiative, courage and dedication. We take personal responsibility for the goals we set and work hard to achieve them.

Cooperation

We work and learn together. We see teachers as coaches, students as team members, families as partners, and learning as practice and action.

Caring

We provide individuals with personalized support and guidance. We care about each other and the larger community.

Diversity

We respect differences among people. We welcome the contribution of varied perspectives to a rich and flexible school culture.