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January 25, 2023

Posted at 13:39h in DEI, News, Parents by

Photo: DEI coordinator Tony Strat-Cortez and Sora Bolles '26 Last week, Thetford Academy student Sora Bolles '26 presented invited testimony to the Vermont State Board of Education on behalf of the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network (VSARN). VSARN is a project of Vermont Learning for the Future and is made up of student activists from all over the State. "We are students from all over Vermont joining together for racial equity and justice in all VT schools. With our voices, we can and will make a difference. We hope to undertake projects to actively make changes in our schools from kindergarten to twelfth...


January 25, 2023

Posted at 09:53h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents by

The Thetford Outdoor Program has planned another summer of exciting outdoor leadership adventures for 2023! Registration is now open for six different multi-day wilderness trips and experiences, including: paddling the Connecticut River, backpacking the Appalachian Trail, a "GLOW" experience for women (or anyone who identifies as a girl or woman always or sometimes) with hiking, rock-climbing, and more; a new "Vermont Adventure" providing a variety of local outdoor adventures; and a trail crew work experience maintaining and improving Thetford trails. In each of these experiences, students will learn a variety of outdoor skills while spending time unplugged and connecting to...


January 20, 2023

Posted at 16:34h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents by

Featured photo: The 8th graders took a little time out of their English class today to make some maple sugar snow treats. Dear TA Families, I hope students had a good week and are settling into their routines. The start of the new semester is an exciting time of change for high schoolers, as well as a 'turn a new leaf' opportunity for middle schoolers.  Here are some mid-January updates for TA families ...


January 20, 2023

Posted at 11:52h in Counseling, News, Parents by

On Thursday, January 19, 2023, the Counseling Office presented an introduction to the college process for Thetford Academy juniors and their families. The event, led by Counseling Director Mark Pichette, provided an overview of the college application process and offered resources and tips for students and families starting to think about their college options. In the recording of the meeting, families can find information about: Roles and responsibilities of the student/parent/counselor A general timeline of tasks to cover Holistic assessment of applicants Naviance The Common Application Standardized tests Demonstrated Interest Financial Aid Scholarships ...


January 18, 2023

Posted at 14:01h in Alumni News, News by

Thetford Academy's birthday is coming up and we're getting ready to celebrate! Founders' Day this year will be held on February 3, 2023, with the theme of "TA Departments" - we can only imagine what our students will come up with, but we know it's going to be great. This year, we're hoping to add a few alumni to our judges panel. Do you think you have what it takes? For example, do you know the difference between a mural and a banner? What makes a great ice sculpture? Is it important that the class skit include references to Steve...


January 17, 2023

Posted at 14:26h in Academics, News, Parents by

Each year at TA, students are given the opportunity to tackle a project in an area of personal interest through the TA Challenge Course program. The topics for these courses are as unique as TA students themselves, and have ranged from equestrian training to aviation, climate change to gender studies. On January 10, 2023, two students took the opportunity to present their fall semester Challenge Courses to the members of the Counseling Department, detailing their topic of interest, explaining their research and learning, and showcasing their final projects. A longtime lover of writing, Oliver Yukica '25, spent his fall Challenge Course...

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