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📣 Please remember to bring your school ID or iPad to the lunch line. This is an important step to help the lunch line go quicker and give everyone more time to eat. Thank you!
IMPORTANT DATES:
IMPORTANT DATES:
1/15 - 1/21 ~ Midterm Exams SCHEDULE HERE
1/19 ~ No School/Martin Luther King Day
1/23 ~ End of 2nd Quarter
1/28 ~ Early Release Day
NHS Induction Ceremony will be held in the Auditorium this Sunday, January 18th beginning at 1:00pm. All are welcome to attend and celebrate our incoming Thornton Academy National Honor Society members.
The 11th Annual Hoops for Hope exceeded every expectation, raising an amazing $40,000! Our boys and girls varsity and junior varsity teams, as well as our Unified Team, took the court to during the day of basketball to benefit cancer patients and their families.Â
Thanks to the players, coaches, volunteers, and supporters who made the event possible. Your generosity and commitment truly make a difference!
The choirs are starting all new material after break and as always, they are looking for new members to join. There are currently 120 singers and they are hoping you will join one of the classes block 2.Â
Come be part of this amazing group and learn how to sing better learn how to read music! Email your counselor to join! You do receive credit for this class! You can join now or semester 2!
8 tips to keep you healthy this flu season
The seasonal flu is hitting Maine and the nation hard. Taking a few easy steps can help you and those around you stay healthy.
Regular handwashing remains one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of germs that cause flu, colds, Covid, and a host of other ailments.Â
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before cooking or eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
Other steps to help stop the spread of gems:
Cough and sneeze into your sleeve, not your hands. Or use a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash.
Stay home when sick.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Clean and disinfect frequently-touched objects (like your cell phone) and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Wearing a mask can also help stop the spread of germs.
Finally, it's not too late to get a flu vaccine, which can help prevent serious complications and hospitalization, especially among those who are elderly or immunocompromised.
Learn more about influenza at: flu.gov
From the School Couseling Office
Juniors
SAT School Day being administered here on campus Thursday, March 19th for TA Juniors only Register and Pay Fee Here
UNH Tour - April 14, 2026 - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sign up at the School Counseling Office.
Sophomores
Sophomore Youth Leadership Seminars - MYL, HOBY, and RYLA Applications
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MYL (Maine Youth Leadership), HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership), and RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) are organizations that sponsor a weekend-long leadership seminar in early summer for sophomore students. Representatives from the sophomore class are selected to attend each seminar. These are excellent opportunities for students to meet other sophomores from across the state and participate in discussions, group activities, and presentations from community leaders. The goal of these seminars is to enhance and strengthen leadership skills. Students who have gone in the past have raved about their experiences, and many return as alumni every year to volunteer at the seminars!
If selected, students must commit to attending the 3-4-day seminar. Housing and meals are provided for all attendees. Students are only responsible for transportation to and from the seminars. Interested sophomores are encouraged to apply!
HOBY seminar will take place at the University of Maine at Farmington from June 12 to June 14, 2026
MYL seminar will take place at Saint Joseph's College in Standish, ME, from May 28 to May 31, 2026
RYLA seminar will take place at Camp Hinds in Raymond, ME, from June 21 to June 24, 2026
Interested students should pick up an application in the School Counseling Office. The application consists of an activities list and a short essay due by January 26, 2026. We welcome all sophomores to apply! Please don't hesitate to contact your school counselor with any questions.
Traveling Trojans Head to Peru in Spring of 2027
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Peru, taking place over April break in 2027! We will be visiting Lima, Sacred Valley, Cuzco, Machu Picch and taking a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca! The best news is, your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective.
We’re holding a one-time informational meeting on Tuesday January, 27th to share everything you need to know—as spots on this trip are limited: Find meeting info and RSVP HERE. We will meet at Thornton Academy, but will also have a google meets link for those who would like to attend online.
Why attend?
- Learn how to save $200 with early enrollment.
- Get first access to limited spots.
- Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. You can also view our tour's website to get more detailed information on the trip. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Best,
Sara Gallo
TA Active Minds meets every Wednesday at 8:00am in MB 208. All are welcome to join us! See Mrs. Ford or Ms. More FMI.Â
Student Council meeting for this Thursday is cancelled. Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 22nd in the Library at 8:00am. All are welcome to attend!
Upcoming Events:
Valentine Cards for seniors - TBD
Food Drive (Door to door) - TBD
Spirit Week is March 30 - April 3
Spring Fling Dance is April 4
Children’s Winter Carnival is March 23
The Art Club meetings will be held from 3:00–4:00 PM in FA 116. Please plan to arrive on time and stay for the full duration of our monthly meetings. Meeting Dates: 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4. Google Classroom: x5ce5wzm
Photography Club!Â
All those interested in participating — students and staff — in this year’s planning of activities are welcome! Bring your ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm!
Meetings are 3-4 PM in FA 122. Meeting Dates: 12/18, 1/15, 2/26, 3/19, 4/30, 5/21. Google Classroom Join Code: 2swmmfcl
Senior Section 2026
Thank you all for your help with cap & gown sizing, we collected information from all graduating seniors. Your guide to all things graduation is now shareable:
TA Graduation and Senior Events
The Graduation Fee of $50 goes toward the cost of the diploma, cap & gown, and other graduation items given to seniors. This payment, due February 13th, is required prior to purchasing prom tickets in the spring.Â
The Graduation Fee of $50 goes toward the cost of the diploma, cap & gown, and other graduation items given to seniors. This payment, due February 13th, is required prior to purchasing prom tickets in the spring.Â
Questions? graduation@thorntonacademy.org
2026 Yearbook Information
Seniors! Please check out this letter for information on the 2026 Yearbook and how to submit your senior photo, message/quote, and how to purchase the yearbook!Â
Questions? Please contact Mr. Pulsifer at: josh.pulsifer@thorntonacademy.org
We are currently looking for positions and members for our new youth council! This council is a way for youth to voice their opinions on how Apex runs, what programs they’re interested in, and general ideas.
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