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With the NH/VT State championship scheduled for February 18, it's crunch time for TA's robotics teams. Over the two week winter break, campus was quiet, but the robotics shop was in full-swing. With the help of parent volunteers Karen MacPhee, Francine A'Ness, and Douglas Moody, students were able to access the shop for several hours a day over most of the break. There are four regular-season VEX Robotics meets coming up: Jan 7 in Bow, NH Jan 14 in Belmont, NH Jan 28 in Conway, NH Feb 4 in Northwood, NH TA will then head to the NH/VT State championship on Feb 18 at Manchester...


Thetford Academy relies on the support of our community to meet our public mission "to celebrate the unique worth of every student, to nurture their strengths, and to challenge them to fulfill their potential." Your gift to TA supports flexible pathways to graduation and provides important enrichment opportunities for our diverse student body - ensuring that all students have academic and extracurricular options that support their interests and help them reach their post-secondary goals. For more than 200 years, Thetford Academy has been a vital part of Thetford and Upper Valley. We honor our deep traditions, cheer on student...


Regular season started this week for the Panthers, with the varsity girls basketball team coming out strong in their season opener v. White River Valley (32-30). The Valley News reported: "The Panthers, in Jolene Cadwell's debut as head coach, edged the Wildcats in a defensive battle." Junior Addie Cadwell led the Panthers' scoring with 8 points. The girls will play at home on Tuesday, December 20, v. Windsor. The boys varsity team opened the season at Oxbow, where they defeated the Olympians 51-29 . They are slated to travel to Blue Mountain on Friday, with their first home game of...


Students in TA's Social Justice in Action class will host a "Community Closet Swap and Shop" event on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Thetford Community Center. The event will feature live music, a bake sale, and a fun opportunity to clean your closet to help others. Students invite all members of the community to join the event by bringing your gently used clothing to donate or swap - all clothing will be free and no donations are required for those who want to simply shop! Throughout the semester, the Social Justice in Action class has been exploring a wide...


Holiday Meal If your food budget is tight this winter there is a Holiday meal available through the Thetford Food Bank, please contact their Director, Mary Allen or Nurse Ellen if interested in this program.  The gift cards are available at the Thetford Food Shelf, under the town hall, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 to noon.  The Thetford Food Shelf serves residents of Thetford, Fairlee, West Fairlee, Vershire and Strafford. Illnesses There are many viruses going around: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza A & B, Covid, rhinovirus, a stomach virus and now a small amount of strep throat and mononucleosis (transmitted by saliva, please,...


Dear TA Families, The 9th grade is hosting a dance tonight for the whole school. Food, music, and fun for everyone! See the attached flyer for details.  Congratulations to all of the musicians and singers who performed at the winter concert last night - and congrats to their teachers as well, Jeff Seabaugh and Whit VanMeter. A few photos below to share a feel for the evening. The real joy, of course, was attending in person in the theater and listening to the live music.  While scores of us were in the warmth of the Martha Jane Rich Theater for the concert, a...

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