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Welcome back to school! I hope everyone had a chance to rest and relax some over the summer. This year, the Health Office is planning to focus on teen health issues such as nutrition, teen sleep, mental health, healthy living and resilience. That being said, as we start the school year, we do want to update everyone on the Covid plan! If your student has Covid: Stay home for 5 days, return to school on day 6 if symptoms are improved and your child has had no fever for past 24 hours. Per Vermont Department of Health: Isolate as soon as you receive your positive Covid result-even...


The Class of 2012 will be gathering THIS Saturday, August 20th at the Union Village Dam in Thetford to celebrate their 10th Reunion–if this is your class, don't forget to RSVP to Keri Whitman at [email protected]. The class is looking forward to reconnecting and reminiscing and hopes to see you there! Burgers and dogs will be provided, attendees should BYOB and bring any sides or desserts they'd like to share. The event starts at 12:00 p.m., join us! ...


It's summer harvest season in the school garden and students in TA's Garden Camp were there to help. Open to rising 7-9th graders from Thetford and surrounding towns, eight enthusiastic campers and two student interns joined the school's first-ever garden camp this August. Campers participated in fun, garden-based activities and games around TA's campus and community, kicking off the week with team building and a field trip to pick blueberries at Cedar Circle Farm in East Thetford. Led by school garden coordinator Ehrin Lingeman, campers harvested garlic, prepared beds for fall planting, dug potatoes, built raised beds, and planted strawberries for...


We are excited to introduce the newest members of our outstanding TA teaching team! Each comes to their position with strong knowledge in their field, a passion for teaching and learning, and rich personal and professional experiences that will infuse our school community with new perspectives and expertise. Congratulations and welcome to the new faculty! Kristen Downey. Kristen is joining the English department as TA's new 8th grade English teacher. She will also teach 9th grade English and world literature. Kristen brings many years of middle school English teaching to her new position, along with her recent experience working with teachers at...


On Saturday, TA was excited to welcome members of the Class of 2015 to campus for a belated celebration of their five year reunion. The small (but mighty) group of seven traveled from near and far to gather at TA's timber framed outdoor classroom. Toria Isquith, who was instrumental in organizing the event shared, "Most of us have been in school together since kindergarten! We left Thetford Elementary and walked over the bridge to TA." Back on campus together again, the class spent the afternoon reconnecting and reminiscing, playing corn hole, and sharing stories. Lyd Leitschuh enthusiastically assumed the role of grillmaster...


On Sunday, August 21, 2022, Thetford Academy will host two "back to school" events for students and families. At 4 p.m., TA invites students new to TA and their families to campus for an informal welcome event. The New Student Welcome is designed to give incoming TA students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with campus before the first day of school. With the support of TA staff and student ambassadors, new students are invited to walk their schedules, locate and test out their lockers, and ask any questions they have about being a student at Thetford Academy. At 5:00 p.m.,...

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