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May 17, 2023

Posted at 11:17h in Athletics by

The Panthers were among the smallest teams competing at the Connecticut Valley Conference Championship on Saturday, but both teams stood out with strong performances. Out of 15 teams, the boys finished fifth and the girls came in first place, edging Hanover High School by one point. The girls victory was the first time that Thetford Academy has won a CVC track championship. TA put up several first place finishes in individual events, too. On the boys side, Finn Linehan took first place in the pole vault. Also finishing first were Madelyn Durkee in the 100 meters, and Charlize Brown in the...


May 17, 2023

Posted at 10:10h in Arts, News, Parents by

TA's Arts department is coming together for its annual celebration of the arts on May 25. The Arts Exposition will feature student artwork, music, and performances from the visual arts to the culinary arts, from design technology to chorus and instrumental music. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with delicious hors d'oeuvres from the Meal Planning and Preparation class and an art show featuring student work from the Expressive Drawing and Printmaking course, Ceramics, and the middle school arts elective. The students' show will feature prints and drawings using techniques such as monotype, monoprint, etchings, and mixed media. Ceramics students will...


May 16, 2023

Posted at 14:35h in Athletics, News, Parents by

As of this writing, the varsity Panthers baseball team is up 6-4, heading into the final stretch of the regular season ranked 3rd behind the Hazen Wildcats and Green Mountain. The Panthers kicked off this month's games with a streak of wins - taking down Lamoille 9-7, Harwood 18-13 -in what the Valley News characterized as a "wild one" - and Lake Region 13-7 in a sixth inning comeback. The Panthers faced two strong Division II teams last week, both headed toward a DII title run. Breaking the win streak, the Panthers fell 9-4 to Spaulding, 9-1 to Lyndon. On...


May 16, 2023

Posted at 12:33h in Arts, News, Parents by

This weekend, Thetford Academy is excited to present the hit musical, Godspell. The show opens Friday evening at 7:00 p.m., with additional performances Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.  Originally written and performed in the 1970’s, Godspell has since been updated for a modern audience with contemporary references and exciting new musical arrangements.   Godspell was the first major musical theater work from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden) – and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a parade of beloved songs,...


May 12, 2023

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

Dear TA Families, Lots of gratitude to share, looking back at this full week: • For our amazing teachers and staff as we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week.  • For our generous parents for their help providing goodies and flowers for the week. • For the hardworking students who provided service to their community on Wednesday, and, in turn, raised over $5,000 for an orphanage and school in Kenya. And to the ODW Club members for leading this initiative. • And to our community, who supported ODW, and, additionally, participated in our spring fundraiser and helped us to raise $40,000 for TA's annual fund this...


May 3, 2023

Posted at 13:51h in Alumni News, News, Parents by

Every year, Thetford Academy invites our community to join TA for our Day of Giving. This year, we'll be celebrating on Wednesday, May 10. We invite you to "Make TA's Day" with a gift to our annual fund, supporting exciting opportunities for student learning, exploration, and challenge. Our goal is to reach 100 donors and unlock a generous $20,000 gift from the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation! Whether it’s an inspirational field trip, an instrument for a music student, or supplies for a new club or activity—every gift to TA helps make a TA student’s day. Your support helps bring speakers...

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