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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...


May 3, 2023

Posted at 11:25h in Alumni News, News by

The Thetford Academy Alumni Association has news to share! Their latest newsletter (below) includes important information about the annual Alumni Day Banquet, scheduled for June 10, 2023 this year. The event will open at 4:30 p.m. with happy hour, followed by TAAA's annual meeting, dinner, and a silent auction. This year's dinner will be catered once again by Cole Cutting '01. The banquet is $18 per person and all alumni are welcome and invited. To learn more about the banquet and other alumni news, read on! To RSVP, download the reply form here and mail to: TAAA, PO Box 99,...


May 3, 2023

Posted at 10:48h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents by

The Thetford Academy Drama Department is proud to present the hit musical, Godspell, May 19-21.  Originally written and performed in the 1970’s, Godspell has 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, including "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All for the Best," "All Good...


April 22, 2023

Posted at 12:00h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, May is (almost) here. But before we jump ahead, let's savor our April days. Student Appreciation Week This past week our school hallways were adorned with joyful, personal, and heartfelt notes - one for every student in the school - written by faculty advisors. Check out this awesome video compilation of some of the 300+ cards around campus. This is one of the many fun traditions of our annual Student Appreciation Week. Each day during Power Hour there were special treats and activities, including ice cream sundaes, TA t-shirt giveaways, carnival games, and a barbecue. Huge thanks to our TA teacher/admin leaders on...


April 20, 2023

Posted at 10:23h in Academics, Counseling, Head of School, Parents by

Although it feels like spring has just arrived, it's already time to start planning ahead for next school year! The Counseling Department has been hosting sessions for each of the grades to guide students through the planning process and provide instruction on the high school course registration steps. We invite parents and caregivers to be a part of this process with their student. Below are more details and resources - most of which have also been shared via our student and parent email lists. Course registration is an opportunity for students and families to reflect on academic goals, post-secondary plans, possible...

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