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June 29, 2023

Posted at 10:56h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents by

The Thetford Outdoor Program (TOP) at TA doesn't follow a school-year schedule - to the contrary, one of it's "TOP" seasons is summer, when the summer outdoor leadership programs kick off. This year, TOP has a full slate of outdoor adventures planned for students, with something for everyone and access points for all ability levels. While of course one goal of a TOP trip is creating a memorable and fun outdoor experience, the program also provides valuable learning opportunities for student participants. Each week-long TOP adventure includes a day of safety training, planning, and skill building. During the experience -...


June 26, 2023

Posted at 09:00h in Academics, Counseling, Head of School, Parents by

The following letter accompanied students’ final report cards of the year, which were mailed home on June 20. Dear Thetford Academy Parents, Caregivers, and Families, We didn’t let the rainy weather dampen our spirits for the finale of the year. On the last day of school, we came together as a community, as is our TA tradition, to recognize academic and extracurricular achievements with an awards ceremony and to celebrate our seniors. We reflected on the year and marked the milestone of another grade completed. With cloudy skies hovering and a wet forecast for the evening hours, we opted to move graduation...


June 22, 2023

Posted at 11:44h in Arts, News by

The Thetford Arthouse Cinema is gearing up for another summer series of arthouse and repertory films. Starting on July 18, TAC is back with a Tuesdays and Fridays schedule in the Martha Jane Rich Theater at TA. The summer lineup includes films that will thrill, entertain, and inform, from directors like Hitchcock, Campion, and Coppola. TAC's mission is to "build local community by sharing the world's greatest films," though its selections steer "intentionally away from films, even great films, that most everyone has seen and seen again — and toward those wonderful films that many will be viewing for the...


June 21, 2023

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

Summer is a great time to catch up on your reading and Thetford Academy's educators are sharing their picks! From memoirs and fiction to social justice, equity, and antiracism in the classroom, the natural world to the technological one, TA's "to-read" list has something for everyone. Check out what we're reading and hear from faculty about their choices. Kristen Downey, Teaching & Learning Coordinator and English Faculty Just Schools: Building Equitable Collaborations with Families and Communities by Ann M. Ishimaru As a parent, it seems natural to me that families and communities should be well-connected to their local schools. As an educator,...


June 21, 2023

Posted at 10:23h in News by

This Sunday, from 6-8pm (weather-depending), Thetford Academy is excited to present Good Gravy, the first event in TA's new “Schoolhouse Rocks" concert series. Good Gravy, a bluegrass band hailing from Burlington, VT features the trio Joe Agnello, Jeff Wilson, and Jack Vignone. The band pays homage to bluegrass legends such as Tony Rice, Norman Blake, and Doc Watson. With great music and food from VinDogs and Tug Mountain Pizza, the concert series opener will be fun for the whole family. On July 15th at 5pm, the Western Terrestrials will follow with their own hard-driving take on country music. Fronted by Thetford...


June 19, 2023

Posted at 08:37h in DEI, News by

Thetford Academy celebrates and acknowledges Juneteenth as an important milestone in our nation's history. On this day, we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and recognize the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality in our society. As an educational institution committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, we believe it is essential to understand and reflect upon the significance of Juneteenth. This day serves as a reminder of the immense resilience and strength demonstrated by individuals who fought for their freedom and the challenges they overcame. It is an opportunity for us to learn from the past and...

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