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May 24, 2021

Posted at 09:56h in Alumni News by

Has it been 10 years? 20? Are you ready to reunite with your class and relive your best high school memories? This summer, you can! The Thetford Academy classes of 2011 and 2001 have been hard at work planning reunion events for summer 2021. The Class of 2011 plans to host their ten-year reunion on August 7, 2021 at Thetford Academy. Reunion plans are being spearheaded by class president, Kara (Ciambra) Garrow. The class will gather at TA in the timber frame outdoor classroom on the Barrett campus (to the right of the parking lot). Stay tuned for more details...


May 21, 2021

Posted at 17:00h in Academics, Head of School, Parents by

Dear TA Families & Students, The lilacs are out, TA's trees are in full bloom, students are outside more, fans are cheering on our spring athletes, the birds are busy, and lawn mowers are humming along. These are just a few of the welcome sights, sounds and smells of the season on Thetford Hill. Don't miss out on TA's Summer Challenge program. Plans continue to develop. Here are a some important updates: I am excited to announce our summer faculty: Jolene Cadwell, Sadie Mayfield, Betsy Pond, Chris Schmidt, and Luke Teschner will be a dynamic interdisciplinary team to lead the program this year. Breakfast and lunch will...


May 21, 2021

Posted at 06:37h in Athletics, News, Parents by

With less than one month left in the 2021-2022 school year, the Panthers are giving it their all. TA's spring sports--baseball, softball, and track and field--are back after last year's Covid-caused pause. It's clear the Panthers were ready and excited to return to their teams and events and make up for lost time. In baseball, the Varsity boys have had a strong season. Following last night's win versus Division II team U-32, they stand at 8-3 and second overall in Division III VPA rankings. This weekend, the boys will travel to take on Oxbow (Saturday, May 22 @ 11 a.m.), a...


May 20, 2021

Posted at 16:21h in Academics, Alumni News, Arts, News, Parents by

What do you value about Thetford Academy? Thetford Academy’s Day of Giving is right around the corner! This springtime fundraiser and community celebration, scheduled this year for Tuesday, May 25, will focus on our values - and what we value about TA. Through student stories, we'll see TA’s five core values - caring, commitment, excellence, diversity, and cooperation - in action. We'll hear from community members about the value they see in the TA experience, in our campus, our faculty, our curriculum, and our extracurricular opportunities. If you value TA’s place in our community, join us! Make a gift to...


May 20, 2021

Posted at 11:42h in Alumni News, News, Parents by

This March, Thetford Academy debuted a new, bold look for its website. Designed by Burlington-based Pluck, the site's refresh aimed to reflect today's TA, while honoring the history and traditions that have connected the school community for over 200 years. Now in it's third century, TA is looking ahead with its new, five-year strategic plan as a roadmap and the website as a tool for alumni, parents, friends, and neighbors to stay connected and informed. On the home page, you will find links to a new virtual tour, the school calendar, TA news, and in the footer, an option to...


May 18, 2021

Posted at 07:25h in Academics, Alumni News, News, Parents by

9th Grade Honor Students, Photo courtesy of Dan Grossman. Every year, TA recognizes the hard work of its honor students with a festive spring celebration. The TA Honors Celebration has long been hosted in the Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium, transformed into a banquet hall for the occasion. Students gather with peers, parents, grandparents, faculty, and staff for a catered dinner and presentations, including the now-TA traditional "Speak Chorus." Like many traditions at TA, during Covid, the Honors event required some adaptation. Last year, Covid necessitated a virtual, prerecorded recognition focusing on honorees in the graduating senior class. But this year, with loosened restrictions,...

our VALUES

Excellence

We set high expectations. We challenge all members of the school community to reach their highest potential.

Commitment

We value initiative, courage and dedication. We take personal responsibility for the goals we set and work hard to achieve them.

Cooperation

We work and learn together. We see teachers as coaches, students as team members, families as partners, and learning as practice and action.

Caring

We provide individuals with personalized support and guidance. We care about each other and the larger community.

Diversity

We respect differences among people. We welcome the contribution of varied perspectives to a rich and flexible school culture.