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September 1, 2023

Posted at 17:09h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, We hope the start of the new school year was a successful one for students and families alike. We saw lots of smiles and good energy on campus – we also know there might be some confusion, tiredness, or worry being expressed at home as well. The transition from summer mode to school mode is a big one for teenagers, especially if they are coming to a new school! Highlighting a few TA RESOURCES that can help start your year off right! Technology: Thetford Academy is committed to every student having a laptop computer as an important resource for their academic engagement...


August 31, 2023

Posted at 14:58h in Academics, News, Parents by

The school year, in my mind, is a series of rituals that mark time: the first day of school, Mountain Day, Founders' Day, graduation, to name a few. August teacher in-service is a ritual, too, designed to both mark and make time for socializing with colleagues, learning new skills, getting courses and classrooms ready, and making headway on school-wide priorities. That’s a tall order for three days! It takes careful thinking about how to balance these sometimes-competing needs.  Cultivating Strong Professional Community At this year's in-service, DEI coordinator Tony Strat-Cortez modeled and facilitated restorative circles with grade-level teams. Circles can be used...


August 31, 2023

Posted at 11:10h in Alumni News, News, Parents by

Alumni, save the date for Homecoming 2023! This year, Homecoming is scheduled for Saturday, September 16 and chock-full of Panther Pride! The Panthers' varsity soccer teams will play Lyndon Institute; the girls' game begins at 11 a.m. and the boys' follow at 1:00 p.m. In addition, we are inviting alumni and friends to join us for an alumni soccer game at 10:00 a.m., but we need more players! Register now to join this co-ed, all-ages, friendly alumni game. We're in the process of planning some fun family activities for Homecoming this year. We've got a bounce house and inflatable obstacle course...


August 31, 2023

Posted at 09:28h in News, Parents by

TA’s VEX Robotics team 4886 is gearing up for the 2023-24 season. The team is open to TA students in both middle and high school who enjoy tinkering with motors, structures, and computers, who like making stuff and STEM, and are looking for some collaborative teamwork and spirited competition to round out their school experience. Robotics Team 4886 meets every school day from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m in the robot shack adjacent to senior hill. Students work in groups of 2-4 to design and build motorized remote-controlled robots to compete against those from schools throughout VT and NH playing this year's...


August 30, 2023

Posted at 10:44h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents by

Good morning. I am Ms. Brennan, the Head of School, and I am excited to welcome each of you to the 2023-2024 school year! Coming together in assembly on the first day is a TA tradition. TA is more than a school – it’s a community. Not all schools can say that. Schools that can proudly proclaim that fact are better schools. They are more connected. They are more supportive and effective. They are more welcoming and inclusive. Schools that are communities allow each of us to flourish, to take risks, to engage in our learning, and to embrace challenge. Bottom...


August 25, 2023

Posted at 11:00h in Academics, Alumni News, Head of School, Parents by

Congratulations and welcome to our fantastic cohort of teachers joining the TA team. The group includes five classroom teachers in the science, English, math, and world languages departments, along with three new special educators, with a balance of early career, mid career, and veteran educators. Tiffany Badams is joining the special education department. She is a veteran teacher with a background in both business education and special education. Tiffany moved to the Upper Valley in 2017 from western Pennsylvania, and has taught locally in the White River Valley Supervisory Union and at Sharon Academy. She has a masters degree in education...

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