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August 26, 2021

Posted at 08:57h in Academics, Counseling, News, Parents by

TA looks forward to welcoming parents and guardians to campus for its annual Back to School Night event on Tuesday, August 31 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The event is an opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and learn more about the curriculum and classroom expectations. The formal schedule will start at 6:00 p.m. with advisory meetings and then follow an abbreviated school-day schedule. Parents are welcome to arrive as early as 5:45 p.m. to visit the informational tables and meet school staff on the quad. Due to public health considerations, attendance will be limited to two family members per student and masks...


August 23, 2021

Posted at 10:28h in Academics, News, Parents by

TA's VEX Robotics team 4886 is gearing up for the launch of its 2021-2022 season. With a new dedicated space in the former "Choral Mansion"–now outfitted with workbenches, robot parts, and a practice field–4886 is excited to take on this year's VEX challenge, VEX VRC Tipping Point. The team is currently recruiting TA students in both middle and high school who enjoy tinkering with motors, structures, and computers, who like making stuff and STEM, and are looking for some collaborative teamwork and spirited competition to round out their school experience. Robotics Team 4886 will meet every school day from 3:00...


August 18, 2021

Posted at 12:39h in News by

As we head into the new academic year, we welcome not only new and returning TA students back to campus, but also a talented slate of new faculty and staff. Some of these staff members joined the team in the spring or summer, and some are just getting started this week with orientation and faculty in-service. We are delighted to officially announce the following new members of the TA team and hope you will join us in welcoming them to our school community. Leah Boch, World Languages Faculty and Thetford Outdoor Program CoordinatorDecenda Cram, Accounts Payable CoordinatorEllen Gnaedinger, School...


August 16, 2021

Posted at 16:37h in Athletics, News, Parents by

The following information was sent via email to all students and parents on August 16 by Athletic Director Blendon Salls. Hello Everyone, We are just a few days away from high school tryouts and a week away from the start of middle school athletics.  If your student is interested in participating in Fall Athletics please fill out the Athletic Handbook for registration purposes.  Below is the schedule for the first few days of fall practices: High School Boys Soccer TryoutsThursday (8/19) and Friday (8/20) -- 4:30 to 6PMHigh School Girls Soccer TryoutsThursday (8/19) and Friday (8/20) -- 4:30 to 6:15PMHigh School Boys/Girls Cross Country Thursday (8/19)...


August 13, 2021

Posted at 16:41h in Academics, Head of School, Parents by

The following letter from Head of School Carrie Brennan and a packet of back-to-school related information was sent home to students on August 9. Dear Thetford Academy Parents, Guardians, and Students, It’s hard to believe - two weeks from tomorrow we come together to launch the 2021-2022 school year! I look forward to welcoming all of our students, new and returning, on our first day, Tuesday, August 24. Here at TA we have been busy preparing for the start of the new year. This back-to-school mailing includes important information and forms for families, so that your planning can begin as well. Please review...


August 13, 2021

Posted at 13:19h in News, Parents by

Thetford Academy is excited to welcome more than 75 new students from towns all across the Upper Valley–and the world–to our community this year. On Sunday, August 22, TA will host a "New Student Welcome" event to give all new-to-TA students and families the opportunity to better familiarize themselves with our campus and community before the first day of school. Student ambassadors will team up with new students to help them find their lockers, the location of each of the classrooms on their schedules, and all the important places and spaces to know on campus. There will be time for...

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