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March 11, 2025

Posted at 13:51h in News, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy hosted its 16th annual Poetry Out Loud recitation contest in the Martha Jane Rich Theater on Monday, with performances from 11 talented TA students. Poetry Out Loud, “a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry,” has become a TA tradition and is a staple of the school’s English 10 curriculum. The contest 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. This year’s contestants, Rowan Moody A'Ness '27, Lola Squire '27, Aiden Otterman '27, Jillian Fein '27, Caroline Watts '25, Christopher "Kit"...


March 11, 2025

Posted at 12:46h in Athletics, News, Parents, Student Life by

Guest post by TA Alpine Ski Coaches Paul Dixon and Amy Huyffer Thetford Academy's Alpine Ski team really hit their stride during the second half of the season. The team's top skiers continued their early climb up the leaderboards, notching some top 10 and top 15 finishes both during the regular season and at the District Championship. Other athletes saw their practice and hard work pay off, seeming to find another gear and earning spots on the roster for the States team. For the second year in a row, both the Ladies and Men's teams qualified for the Alpine State...


March 11, 2025

Posted at 08:20h in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life by

The Vermont State Debate Tournament, held on Saturday, March 8 at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, saw 48 debaters grapple with the topic: Resolved: In the United States, the benefits of the use of generative artificial intelligence in education outweigh the harms. This was a timely and important topic, especially as generative AI continues to impact the landscape of education. Our students demonstrated impressive research and critical thinking skills as they navigated both the potential and the risks of AI.  This year marked the second season for our growing Speech and Debate team. Last year, we took six debaters to the...


March 10, 2025

Posted at 13:35h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Guest post by TA student Elijah Renner '26. Thetford Academy students gathered on Wednesday, February 26, at the Vermont State House to support the proposed bipartisan Phone and Social Media-Free Schools bill (H.54). The bill has two key state-wide provisions: banning personal electronic devices during the school day and prohibiting school use of social media for communication. They urged legislators to review the bill before the “crossover” date of March 14th – the last day for a bill to advance to the senate. (Watch the video of their testimony here.) Students began their day by gathering before Vermont’s Lt. Governor John...


March 7, 2025

Posted at 16:40h in Academics, Arts, Athletics, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

Dear TA Families, We jumped back into school routines this week, moving into the second half of Q3. There were signs of spring on Thetford Hill upon our return from break, with some dewy days and melting snow, birdsong in the air, and sap buckets on the trees. Triple Header on March 8Tomorrow is an exciting triple header of a day for Panther competitors and their fans. At the crack of dawn, the robotics team heads south to Manchester, New Hampshire for their long-awaited VT/NH two-state championship meet at Manchester Community College, while the debate team travels north to Colchester, VT for...


March 7, 2025

Posted at 10:54h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents, Student Life by

The Thetford Academy Drama Department will present the one act play, RUE, by Mandy Conner. This production is part of the Vermont State Drama Council’s One Act Festival. Thetford Academy is proud to host schools from around the state for one of the regional festivals on March 22.     Deep in a Louisiana swamp, sixteen-year-old Josephine struggles with intense anxiety following the mysterious disappearance of her parents. She refuses to leave the safety of her home and face the outside world, even as it becomes increasingly dangerous for her to stay in the marshland. Against the wishes of her brother and best...

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