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June 1, 2023

Posted at 11:01h in Athletics, News, Parents by

Panther fans, did you know that you can follow a play-by-play of TA athletics on Instagram? Visit www.instagram.com/thetfordacademy_athletics and give the Panthers a follow! The playoff season launched on Tuesday for the Panthers, with a baseball opener vs. Mill River. The Panthers, seeded third in Division III, routed Mill River in a quick five-innings, 14-0. The Valley News reported "Justin Robinson hit a grand slam, Tommy Amber drove in three runs and Nolan Pepe reached base three times on two walks and a double. Xander Oshoniyi pitched the first four innings, allowing three hits and just one walk with four...


May 27, 2023

Posted at 11:16h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, Culminating ExperiencesThis past week was a busy one with many classes taking their learning beyond the classroom walls - showcasing projects, performing for public audiences, and putting their skills and knowledge to the test in real world settings.  Drama students delighted audiences with a high-energy and colorful performance of Godspell. Students in a range of arts classes - ceramics, chorus, culinary, design tech, instrumental music, and more - exhibited creative work and hosted a wonderful concert. High schoolers in the environmental studies class had their overnight solo in the TA woods. Seventh graders culminated a months-long trout raising project with...


May 25, 2023

Posted at 11:08h in Health Office, News, Parents by

With a new "Zen Zone" in the library, Thetford Academy's Getting to Y (GTY) team hopes to help students feel safe, supported, and connected. The Zen Zone is, by design, a calm, quiet space for students to take a break, relax, and focus on self-care. It's a response to the GTY analysis of the most recent VT Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), which showed that many students may struggle with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of community connection. By providing a quiet space and all the fixings for a restorative cup of herbal tea, GTY hopes the Zen...


May 25, 2023

Posted at 08:54h in Alumni News, Alumni Profile, News by

Maddison Wilhite, Thetford Academy Class of 2013, believes she might be TA’s biggest fan–her classmates thought so, voting her the student with the “Most School Spirit” in her senior year. Wilhite’s family (originally from western Nebraska) moved around “a ton” before settling in Thetford in 2007. At TA, she found community, mentors, and lifelong friends.  Everything she has accomplished in the ten years since her TA graduation, Wilhite says, can be traced back to a foundational experience at Thetford Academy. After high school, she enrolled at South Dakota State University, following in the footsteps of her brother Taylor (Class of 2012)....


May 19, 2023

Posted at 21:56h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, The school year is reaching a crescendo, as students work on and finish culminating projects in their classes. Two amazing examples are highlighted below, with this weekend's musical and a new timber frame structure that was raised on campus yesterday.  We have two more 'regular' weeks of school, followed by the final exams and projects week, June 5-9. Check out the list of special dates below. This week's news includes the following highlights: Spring Musical - GodspellCome one! Come all! The circus is in town!  No, we’re not clowning around! Don’t miss Thetford Academy’s spring musical production of Godspell. Clear your calendar...


May 17, 2023

Posted at 13:56h in News, Parents by

TA's Operation Day's Work, or "ODW Day," raised more than $8,000 for the Miwani, Kenya nonprofit "Cluck, Clucking for Education." The student-led service learning opportunity has long been a TA tradition, and this year, Thetford Academy was excited to assumed leadership for the U.S. arm of the international ODW program. As the new headquarters of ODW-USA, TA is working with Broad Meadows Middle School, Silver Lake Regional Middle/High School, and North Quincy High School, all in Massachussetts. The former ODW-USA coordinator, Ron Adams, has been providing transition support as TA learns the ins and outs of the program. Even with...

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