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February 2, 2026

Posted at 09:54h in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life by

What a day! Six schools and almost 40 students competed at the January 31st tournament in Lebanon, delightfully dubbed the New England Middle School Open. This tournament was designed to increase enthusiasm for debate among our younger students across Vermont and New Hampshire.  Seventh graders Coral Riegler, Emelyn Leitao, Zachary Martin, and Noah Brown competed in four rounds, debating the pros and cons of federal regulation of sports betting. I got to sit in on a few of their rounds and I heard our students confidently deliver speeches and respond to their opponent's arguments, signaling good listening skills and critical thinking.  Another...


January 30, 2026

Posted at 16:28h in Academics, Arts, Counseling, News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

January Reflections & IntentionsAs January draws to a close, it's a good time to pause and reflect on intentions we might have set for the new year and check whether we are on the path toward achieving them. Our Getting to Y team engaged their peers in doing just that last week and shared out helpful data and tips at today's assembly. Their lunchtime activity focused on the theme of 'You've Got This' and encouraged students to embrace a healthy habit to work on this year. Parents might be interested to know that the runaway top vote-getter that students selected was 'better...


January 29, 2026

Posted at 08:56h in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life by

Guest post from our partners at Riverbend Career and Technical Center, first published in the RBCTC January Newsletter Hands-On Experience Paves the Way for Student Success Aylhea LaBadie, a senior from Thetford Academy and a student in River Bend Career and Technical Center’s Heavy Equipment program, is gaining valuable real-world experience through her internship with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS) Aylhea began working with VTRANS in the summer of 2025 and has continued throughout the school year, successfully balancing the demands of her senior year with hands-on work in the field. During her internship, she has been actively involved in all aspects...


January 27, 2026

Posted at 15:45h in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life by

On Thursday, Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. in the Martha Jane Rich Theater, Thetford Academy will host its 17th annual Poetry Out Loud recitation contest. Poetry Out Loud is “a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry,” and the recitation event has become a TA tradition. Poetry Out Loud not only exposes students to poetry, but also helps them master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Thousands of Vermont students participate in Poetry Out Loud each year, starting in the classroom, moving to the school level, the state level – and...


January 26, 2026

Posted at 11:30h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

TA's Thetford Outdoor Program is excited for another summer of immersive outdoor leadership adventures in 2026! Registration opened Monday, January 26, with a slate of exciting outdoor experiences, including multi-day backpacking and canoeing trips, as well as on-campus programs like trail crew and garden camp. TOP Summer Leadership programs are open to all TA students in grades 7-12, and to students from our sending schools across the Upper Valley. Students who have participated in past TOP Summer Leadership programs are encouraged to apply for TOP Summer internships (grades 9-12). Space is limited in our summer programs and we encourage interested families...


January 23, 2026

Posted at 16:56h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, New SemesterThere was lots of good energy on campus this week as we launched the new semester. New classes, new teachers, new routines! Change is exciting and inspiring, and can also be a bit intimidating. We hope your student had a smooth start. Please reach out - or encourage your student to do so - with any questions about the new schedule. Your student's counselor, advisor, or the front office can help provide answers and guidance. Report CardsWe published the Quarter 2/Semester 1 report cards this afternoon at 3:30pm. An email notification and attachment went out to each of the...

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