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Save the Date – Maple Community Day at TA

Save the date! Thetford Academy's Outdoor Program is looking forward to welcoming students, families, neighbors, and friends for a Maple Community Day on Sunday, March 22, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In Vermont, sugaring is an integral part of our history and identity. It's also a unique educational opportunity for Thetford…

Patty McIlvaineMarch 10, 2026

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Students Head to Culinary Arts Nationals After Vermont ProStart Win

Thetford Academy students Madison Balch and Lorelei St. Martin, both studying Culinary Arts at River Bend Career and Technical Center, recently earned top honors at the VT/NY ProStart Invitational. Hosted by the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, the event is an unique opportunity for culinary arts students…

Patty McIlvaineMarch 10, 2026

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Indoor Track Team Ends Season on High Note at New Englands

Thetford Academy's indoor track team ended its season on a spectacular note with a number of terrific performances at the New England High School Indoor Track Championship meet at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston on February 28th. The girls' 4 x 200m relay team (Lilian Miller '27, Lizzie Brown…

Charlie ButtreyMarch 9, 2026

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“The History of Thetford and its Historians” with Martha Howard and Steve Niederhauser

Photo: Camp Hanoum guests arrive by train circa 1920 The Thetford Historical Society (THS) and the Thetford Semiquincentennial Committee (SQC) are excited to present "The History of Thetford and its Historians" this Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. in Thetford Academy's Martha Jane Rich Theater. In this engaging and informative…

Patty McIlvaineMarch 9, 2026

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Head of School Weekly Email: Let It Shine!

Dear TA Families, There is so much talent at TA - and we've been taking it on the road a lot lately, traveling to destinations throughout Vermont and beyond to compete, perform, and shine! Seniors Madison Balch and Lorelei St. Martin competed in the VT/NY state culinary championships and won…

Carrie BrennanMarch 7, 2026

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February Reading Challenge: Reading Black Authors

My colleague, English teacher Sarah Hancock, and I have been thinking about how we, as educators, can help our students and colleagues make space in our distracting world for reading. And so school break reading challenges have become a staple this year at TA. February is Black History Month, and…

Kristen DowneyMarch 3, 2026

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Save the Date: One Act Play “Pride and Prejudice” March 15

Step into the wit and romance of Pride and Prejudice by Melissa Leilani Larson, a lively one-act adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. This production is part of the Vermont State Drama Council’s One Act Festival. Presented by the Thetford Academy Performing Arts Department, this spirited production brings to…

Patty McIlvaineMarch 3, 2026

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2026 Thetford Town & School Meetings Held at TA

Campus was bustling with activity on Saturday, Feb. 28 as Thetford’s 2026 Town Meeting took place in the Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium. The gym was packed with residents for the town business portion in the morning and a smaller crowd lingered for the annual school meeting in the afternoon. Two dozen…

Carrie BrennanMarch 3, 2026

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Your Voice Matters: TA Mission Statement Survey

For the past six years, Thetford Academy's 2025 Strategic Plan has served our community well, providing a helpful framework for our work as educators. With the expiration of the plan, we are excited to come back to the table to develop a thoughtful vision for TA's future. Thetford Academy has…

Patty McIlvaineMarch 3, 2026

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Girls Conclude Basketball Season, Boys Playoff Run Continues

The girls’ varsity basketball team concluded their season (5-16) last Wednesday in the first-round playoff game against the #3 seeded Oxbow High School. The team fought hard throughout the game, narrowing the deficit to just five points with three minutes remaining. All of the players showed remarkable growth and improvement…

Bri BarnesMarch 3, 2026

Save the Date – Maple Community Day at TA

Students Head to Culinary Arts Nationals After Vermont ProStart Win

Indoor Track Team Ends Season on High Note at New Englands

“The History of Thetford and its Historians” with Martha Howard and Steve Niederhauser

Head of School Weekly Email: Let It Shine!

February Reading Challenge: Reading Black Authors

Save the Date: One Act Play “Pride and Prejudice” March 15

2026 Thetford Town & School Meetings Held at TA

Your Voice Matters: TA Mission Statement Survey

Girls Conclude Basketball Season, Boys Playoff Run Continues

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