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By Charlie Buttrey We made history!! As part of Thetford Academy's year-long bicentennial celebration, close to 70 runners and walkers were at the starting line when the blast of an 1820's-style muzzle loader shattered the morning stillness and sent them on their way to compete in the Asa Burton Bicentennial Blitz 5K race. This was a race with a twist. As the competitors traversed the Daniel Grossman Woods Trail on the TA campus, they passed more than two … read moreOctober 15, 2018 -
Scott Ellis, coordinator of the Thetford Outdoor Program (TOP), was recognized by the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Vermont (SHAPE Vermont) with the Physical Activity Leadership Award during a ceremony Oct. 19 in Killington. The state-wide award recognizes outstanding individuals who actively promote lifelong health and physical activity. Ellis, who teaches Thetford Academy's half-day outdoor and environmental education course and leads TOP's monthly student adventure trips, has made it his mission at Thetford Academy … read moreOctober 19, 2018 -
This September, alumni everywhere came out to honor TA's beloved, 40 year-old Mountain Day tradition. The first of many events celebrating TA's 200th birthday this year, #MountainDayEverywhere was an enormous success and a whole lot of fun. Over the first two weekends in September, TA alumni hiked from where they were - there were hikes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, New York, Montana, and of course - right here in Vermont! All alumni were invited … read moreOctober 2, 2018 -
Eighteen poets performed at TA's Poetry Slam to a packed theater this past Friday morning, while four student judges sat in the audience, ready to hold up score cards. Emily Silver's Creative Writing class hosted the event, while Poet-in-Residence Geof Hewitt was the ever-entertaining MC. Congrats to the brave souls who performed: Michael Adams-Lindberg, Samara Spelman, Ellen Veracka, Grace Davis, Jacob Slaughter, Jordan Smith, Chris Sanso, Alexis Gaetz, Gavin Slider, Alden Nichols, Kiana Johnson, John Longshaw, … read moreOctober 1, 2018 -
Thetford Academy's 4th annual Homecoming weekend kicks off Friday, Sept. 28 with middle school and high school dances. The full Homecoming Celebration happens on Saturday, Sept. 29! JV and Varsity girls soccer teams face People's Academy at 11 a.m.JV and Varsity boys soccer teams also take on People's at 1 p.m.BBQ and concessions provided by Project Senior to benefit the Class of 2019TA swag, including a bicentennial t-shirt, and other giveaways of TA spirit gear to … read moreSeptember 29, 2018 -
Thetford Academy has a big birthday this year - the school is celebrating 200 years since Asa Burton founded Thetford Academy, the first secondary school in Vermont. In honor of this milestone event, TA is hosting a series of community events aimed at bringing our community together in the spirit of TA’s core values and progressive mission. Beginning in October, TA brings a series of thought-provoking speakers to campus to share their personal stories, ideas, and … read moreSeptember 25, 2018
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Have you ever wondered where the Thetford Academy trails go? Are you curious about the school's management of Thetford Hill State Park, next door to TA? Would you like to hike the school's new trails at a leisurely pace and see the new yurt built by the Thetford Academy Outdoor Program and the new outdoor classroom built by TA's Timber Framing class? Here's your opportunity. Trail signage made by students in the TA shop; map made by students in … read moreSeptember 11, 2018 -
On Tuesday, an all-school announcement interrupted TA's lunch period--a surprise for all students was "happening now" on the green. Students would not be disappointed, announcer (Alden Nichols '18) promised. And if they appreciated art and cookies, they were not. Alden and his classmates William Bugg '18, Owen Deffner '18, and William Bosco '18 had spent part of their summer constructing a TA Trojan Horse. Up-cycled from wood scraps, the horse sculpture stood more than 6 … read moreSeptember 7, 2018 -
MOUNTAIN DAY: Our 40th annual Mountain Day, one of Thetford Academy’s most special traditions, will take place on Friday, Sept. 14, with a rain date of Monday, Sept. 17. Founded by the late headmaster Frederick G. Torrey, Mountain Day challenges each of TA’s six classes to climb a nearby peak: 7th Grade – Mt. Cube; 8th Grade – Black Mountain; 9th Grade – Smarts Mountain; 10th Grade – Cardigan Mountain; 11th Grade – Mt. Ascutney; and 12th … read moreSeptember 7, 2018 -
Fifteen Students from TA and LHS Participate in Inaugural Program After more than 18 months of planning, FUJIFILM Dimatix and Hypertherm launched a half-day STEM internship program in high-tech manufacturing and engineering for seven Thetford Academy students and eight of their counterparts from Lebanon High School. In the semester-long program which began Aug. 30, students will rotate through various FUJIFILM Dimatix and Hypertherm teams. Over the 18 week program, students will be immersed in all aspects of business including … read moreAugust 31, 2018 -
Thetford Academy’s 200th session began on Tuesday, Aug. 28. This year, our 301 students—including 67 new to the school—come from 13 Upper Valley towns (Brownsville, Chelsea, Corinth, Hanover, Hartland, Lyme, Newbury, Orange, Sharon, Strafford, Thetford, Topsham, and Washington) and two countries (China and South Korea). Opening day began with an all-school assembly during which the theme and goal for the year were revealed: “It's not your aptitude but your attitude that will determine your altitude.” This quote is attributed to both Jesse … read moreAugust 28, 2018 -
Over 100 families attended our Back-to-School Picnic and New Student Orientation Tours on Sunday, Aug. 26, including 42 Student Ambassadors in grades 8-12 (who showed new students where their classes and lockers are located) and 48 new students and their families. Families contributed dozens of home-cooked main dishes, sides, and desserts for the TAPA-sponsored event, and adults and students alike enjoyed catching up, meeting new people, and playing games of corn hole on the quad. The … read moreAugust 27, 2018 -
Mountain Day has been a TA tradition for more than 40 years. This year, we want to make it #MountainDayEverywhere. Do you miss Mountain Day at TA? Every year for more than 40 years, Thetford Academy students have been lacing up their shoes to climb one of the six mountains visible from TA's front door. This annual class hike is one of TA's favorite traditions, and if it's one of yours, now is your chance to … read moreAugust 30, 2018
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Our 2017-18 school year came to a close on Friday, June 8, with Graduation exercises, accompanied by beautiful weather, moving student speeches, well-deserved senior awards, hundreds of proud family members, and 67 boisterous seniors delighted to receive their TA diploma. Keeping in tradition with past Thetford Academy commencement exercises, the graduation was student-led, with speeches and performances given only by members of the Class of 2018. Senior class president Hallie Zens opened the ceremony with a … read moreJune 15, 2018 -
Nathan Perron completed the rank of Eagle Scout in December 2017. Starting in First Grade as a Tiger Cub he really enjoyed scouting, so he stuck with it through 11 years and stayed on track to complete Eagle Scout in advance of the deadline, his 18th birthday. As a Boy Scout he held several leadership positions including serving to lead the Hanover Troop 45 as its Senior Patrol Leader for a year. Because of his … read moreJune 12, 2018 -
June’s Student of the Month is a senior who produces excellent work, assignment after assignment. He is not just about getting the work done; he is about depth, substance, and often clever humor. He does not call attention to himself if his double-meanings or subtle jokes go unnoticed, but he certainly lets out a smile when individuals take notice. He is a true scholar who seeks feedback and views setbacks as an opportunity to improve. … read moreJune 12, 2018 -
High School Cross-Country: Fun Runs are every Tuesday, starting June 12, on the Dan Grossman Woods Trail at TA Arrive by for warm-up; the runs start at 6 p.m. sharp. Saturday practices, usually at TA, start at 9 a.m.and end by 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome! To join, contact Coaches Joe Deffner and Emily Silver. Girls High School Soccer: Practices and pickup soccer at TA every Wednesday from June 27 - Aug. 1, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Scrimmages: Wednesday, June 20 vs Hartford at Dothan Brook School, … read moreJune 5, 2018
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On July 16, 2018, at their annual conference in Los Angeles, the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) honored Thetford Academy's Counseling Office for earning designation as a "Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP)." The RAMP designation, awarded for aligning with the criteria in the ASCA National Model, recognizes schools committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program and an exemplary educational environment. TA is only the second school in Vermont to have earned this honor. RAMP applications … read moreJuly 18, 2018 -
Wallace "Wally" Roberts is an American Civil Rights Activist who considers some of his most important civil rights work to be his time as the Freedom School Coordinator for Freedom Summer in Shaw, Mississippi in 1968. The goals of the Freedom Schools were to educate white students about black history and the current civil rights movement, particularly in the South, and to recruit students to the Freedom Movement. The students of Joe Deffner's Literature of the … read moreMay 18, 2018 -
Thetford Academy Arts Night - Thursday, May 24, 5:30 p.m. Come enjoy the work of our culinary, design technology, visual and performing arts students. Viewing and sampling will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Anderson Hall. Students from the Foods Around the World class will be serving savory hors d'oeuvres, including spanikopita, sushi, gougeres and more. The work of second semester Visual Arts and Design Technology students from grades 7-12 will be on display in Anderson Hall as well. … read moreMay 18, 2018 -
THETFORD ACADEMY PRESENTS Annie MAY 17, 18, 19 All shows at 7 p.m. Thetford Academy’s Musical Theater class proudly presents, Annie, directed by Jenn Langhus and produced by Ray Chapin. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” Little … read moreMay 10, 2018 -
The Thetford Academy middle school robotics team (eighth grader Tate Whiteberg and seventh grader Isaiah Kol) competed in the VEX World Championships in Louisville, KY, Thursday and Friday, April 26-27, going 6-4-0 and finishing 25th out of the 92 teams that qualified from the U.S. and other countries. Tate's and Isaiah's robot made it to the Round of 16 before being eliminated—a superb accomplishment. … read moreApril 28, 2018 -
Rain, drizzle, and overcast skies didn't dampen the spirits of Chris Schmidt's 2018 Timber Framing class as students completed most of the second phase of their two-year project to build an outdoor classroom during "Raising Day" on Friday, April 27. On that day, the class erected two bents, connecting girts, shed posts, and shed rafters for the 24x32 foot outdoor classroom they're constructing on the Barrett property just South of the TA student parking lot. On Monday, April 30, … read moreApril 28, 2018 -
Thetford Academy is excited to announce its first-ever Day of Giving, scheduled for May 9, 2018. Coinciding with TA students' annual participation in Operation Day's Work, TA is working hard to make May 9 the "most generous day at TA." From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., TA will be using social media to highlight its students, faculty, and programs and to celebrate the impact of philanthropy on campus. Follow TA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to … read moreMay 4, 2018 -
Thetford Academy's one act play has been selected to advance to the New England Drama Festival after winning the Vermont state title in the State Drama Festival in Springfield on April 6 - 7. With the school's bell pealing, the one act cast and crew assembled atop Thetford Volunteer Fire Department's firetruck April 11, celebrating their victory in the state competition prior to being recognized in Assembly. The talented TA cast and crew … read moreApril 8, 2018 -
Our March Student of the Month is a senior who has the power and enthusiasm to make good things happen. While that description applies to quite a few people in the class of 2018, because she is essentially a force of nature, this senior stands out. Her power is all the more remarkable because of the fact that she might very well be the tiniest member of this year’s graduating class. Caitlyn Town is this … read moreApril 4, 2018 -
It is that time of year when students start to think about how they will spend their summers. Below is a list of different opportunities we have posted over the past few weeks, all compiled in one place for viewing convenience! UVM Extension and 4H Opportunities for Students River Bend Career and Technical Center Summer Tech Camp Free Summer Programs Offered by ISTS at Dartmouth College Camp Counselors sought by Horizons Day Camp for Summer 2018 … read moreMay 22, 2018
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About 1.6 million juniors in the United States entered the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2016 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. Those who scored in the top 1% achieve the distinction of National Merit Semifinalist. Many of these students move on to become National Merit Finalists by demonstrating through distinguished performance high potential for future academic accomplishment. We would like to acknowledge and congratulate … read moreMarch 21, 2018 -
The TA Greatest Hits store has been re-opened! The TA Greatest Hits apparel online store will be open until Thursday, April 5, with the top selling apparel items from this year! Click here to place your order today! … read moreMarch 29, 2018 -
Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged] for their outstanding performance at the Regional Drama Festival at Hartford High School Saturday, March 10. Their show was selected to advance to the State Finals in Springfield on April 6 and 7. Thetford Academy was recognized for Excellence in Storytelling through Outstanding Company. Clare Swanson and Emma Bauer were recognized for Outstanding Stage Management, and Malcolm Silver Van-Meter, Hallie Zens, and Eli Kaliski each received individual awards for Excellence in Acting. Students will present an … read moreMarch 11, 2018
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