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Head of School Weekly Email: Colleague Collaboration, Cider Day, and Future Commons AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParents

Head of School Weekly Email: Colleague Collaboration, Cider Day, and Future Commons

Dear TA Families, Fall Inservice Day First, a thank you for our fall inservice on Friday. Building time into the school calendar for deeper professional learning and collaboration is essential for teachers and school staff to do our best work. We know it can be a challenge for families when…
Carrie Brennan
October 10, 2026
Students Help to Raise Awareness During National Suicide Prevention Month NewsParentsStudent Life

Students Help to Raise Awareness During National Suicide Prevention Month

Student leaders in Thetford Academy's Getting to Y team marked Suicide Prevention Month (September) with a series of informative presentations and activities designed to instill hope and share resources with the school community. The team offered Mental Health Trivia during Power Hour - spin the wheel, answer a question, and…
Patty McIlvaine
October 4, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: October Events & Invitations AcademicsAthleticsCounselingHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor Education

Head of School Weekly Email: October Events & Invitations

Dear TA Families, Event: Tomorrow we will host our largest event of the year when thousands of runners, fans, and volunteers come from all over New England for the 35th annual Woods Trail Run. The regional cross-country meet is an all-day affair, kicking off with an opening ceremony at 10am…
Carrie Brennan
October 2, 2026
Planning for the Future, a Timeline for Seniors AcademicsCounselingNewsParentsStudent Life

Planning for the Future, a Timeline for Seniors

Every year, the fall foliage on Thetford Hill signals that it is time for seniors who are interested in post-secondary education or training to dive deep into future planning. This process of laying the groundwork needed to meet institutional requirements can include filling out applications, writing essays, asking faculty mentors…
Patty McIlvaine
September 29, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: Mountain Day Recap & Quarter 1 Midpoint Head of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Mountain Day Recap & Quarter 1 Midpoint

Dear TA Families, Mountain Day 2026! The forecast that originally predicted mostly cloudy skies in our region today was fabulously incorrect. What a perfect autumn day to continue TA's cherished Mountain Day tradition! After a bit of preparation in advisory, students gathered by grade level and got ready to travel to their mountain.…
Carrie Brennan
September 25, 2026
Head of School Weekly Email: Mid-September Updates AcademicsAthleticsCounselingHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Mid-September Updates

Dear TA Families, We are 3+ weeks into the semester and hope that students are feeling comfortable with their school routines and engaged in their learning.  Autumn Learning OutdoorsWe have had lots of beautiful September days that have allowed teachers and students to take lessons outdoors. Today's photos feature a few…
Carrie Brennan
September 18, 2026