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August 23, 2023

Posted at 11:55h in News, Parents by

Thetford Academy is looking forward to hosting students and families for two community events on August 27: a new student welcome and TA's annual back to school picnic. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., TA invites all new, incoming students to campus for a fun opportunity to get comfortable before the first day of school. New students will learn to navigate TA's campus and classrooms, walk their schedule, meet classmates and teachers, and get first-day-of-school questions answered. At 5:00 p.m., we'll kick off new school year with TA's annual back to school picnic. We invite all students - new and returning -...


August 18, 2023

Posted at 09:41h in Academics, Head of School, Parents by

The following letter accompanied the back-to-school mailing, sent to families in mid-August. Dear Students and Families, Summer Greetings from Thetford Academy! That slight chill in the air some mornings now reminds us of the turn of seasons - which means the start of school is around the corner. While we continue to enjoy the beauty of late summer days (especially the sunny ones!), we know it’s also time to begin thinking ahead to the new year.  This back-to-school mailing includes a lot of important information to help your family begin to prepare for the school year - and a few forms that we need...


August 17, 2023

Posted at 09:14h in News by

The energetic local 90's tribute band Lazer Dad takes the stage tonight for the final installment of Thetford Academy's "Schoolhouse Rocks" summer concert series. If you want to "journey back to a time when the music was dope, the girls were fly, and the fashion was fresher than the Prince of Bel Air," then this one's for you. Formed by "six nerdy nineties kids," Lazer Dad is coming to TA with the best music of the decade. The show starts at 5:00 p.m. on campus and play through 8:00 p.m. Don't worry about dinner, TA alum Casey Huling will be...


August 16, 2023

Posted at 15:14h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Long-time teacher Joe Deffner was honored with the 2023 Peters Family Dedicated Employee Award at the end-of-year ceremonies in June. Initiated by TA educator and alum Ted Peters ‘63 in honor of his parents, this annual award spotlights a Thetford Academy employee for their deep commitment to nurture, support, and inspire students and the school community.  Joe Deffner joined the faculty in 1991 and has been a part of making Thetford Academy a great place to teach and learn for decades. He has had an impact on students and our school in every way – in the classroom, as a coach,...


August 16, 2023

Posted at 14:44h in DEI, News by

Photo: DEI Coordinator Tony Strat-Cortez presents at an all-school assembly last year. Thetford Academy’s Dean of Students, Siobhan Lopez and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator, Tony Strat-Cortez recently participated in a three-day institute focused on restorative justice practices. Building Restorative Practices, hosted by Great Schools Partnership, focused on how educators can implement restorative practices to create “safer, more inclusive, and supportive learning environments that empower every student to reach their full potential.” Restorative justice has been a key focus of Thetford Academy’s diversity, equity, and inclusion work over the last year. TA has begun to implement restorative practices like “calling in...


August 10, 2023

Posted at 13:58h in Academics, News, Parents by

Thetford Academy's official school calendar for 2023-24 is now complete, with half days and other key activities added. TA families will receive a copy in the back-to-school packet being mailed out this week. We encourage everyone in the school community to also use the calendar page on our school website as a resource: thetfordacademy.org/calendars. This is the best source for the most updated list of TA events, special schedules, and other happenings. The page also provides a subscribe link for the online TA calendar, as well as a downloadable PDF of the print copy. We are eager to keep our...

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