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February 17, 2023

Posted at 17:00h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, Even if the weather has been tricking us of late, we are still in the thick of the season. Here are a few mid-winter updates from TA. Winter Illness It's that time of the season, and we are seeing a lot of illness on campus and throughout the community. Our school nurse Ellen Gnaedinger sends out a weekly health office update to keep families informed and share data, recommendations, and protocols. Here is a link to this week's message. Ellen is at school Monday-Thursday each week and is a great resource for our students and families. Check out our health office page on...


February 16, 2023

Posted at 09:54h in Health Office, Parents by

Illnesses We are seeing a lot of head colds, viral sore throats/cough/congestion. Please keep students home when they have NEW onset of symptoms. I am allowing students to be in school who have congestion that is getting better, and post viral cough. For the congestion: decongestants are helping. You can try Sudafed (generic), Dayquil, Vicks Cold & Flu or something similar. For the cough (if there is NO fever) try: Delsym or similar, cough drops, or honey. For congestion & cough- stay well hydrated, a humidifier in the bedroom at night and get lots of extra sleep. All students with fever must stay home. There is also a...


February 15, 2023

Posted at 13:43h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents by

On Monday, Thetford Academy hosted its 14th annual Poetry Out Loud recitation contest, featuring nine talented student contestants. Congratulations to Connor Gaine '25, Ava Hayden '25, Starlee Riley LaClair '26, Zach Nalette '25, Bianca Pulaski '25, Kaya Freeman '25, Elijah Renner '26, Mary Bosco '24. and Grace Solsaa '24 for their outstanding performances. Each recitation, memorized from poems the students had selected themselves, featured a different topic, author, and style – and each student brought their own personality to their performance. The judges, poet Ina Anderson, alumna Kay Morton, and former board member and alumni parent Jim Schley, scored the performances...


February 15, 2023

Posted at 10:44h in Athletics, News, Parents by

The Panthers are nearing the end of an exciting basketball season, with the playoffs in sight. The girls are wrapping up their regular season this Thursday with their senior celebration before their last home game vs. Harwood. TA will be honoring seniors Taylor West and Madi Mousley, as well as JV senior Shisi Dai. In the last two weeks, the girls have won every contest with the exception of a Valentine's Day defeat vs. Division II's Lake Region. Heading into their last regular season game, the Panthers stand at 14-4 and are ranked third behind the Hazen Wildcats (18-1) and...


February 9, 2023

Posted at 13:12h in News, Parents by

On Monday, February 6, 2023, Thetford Academy celebrated its 204th birthday and its 80th annual Founders' Day. Former Head of School Carl Anderson started the Founders' Day tradition in 1944, after fire destroyed the school's original campus. His idea commemorate the school's history was an opportunity to lift the spirits of the community and to celebrate TA's resilience through hard times. Many of the original traditions from that first Founders' Day remain in practice today, from the candle lighting ceremony to the many school wide competitions. Students still compete each year to earn the title "Founders' Day champion" and, of course,...

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