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Holidays and Observances:
Holidays and Observances:
Black History Month, February, is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Important Dates:
Important Dates:
2/11 ~ Early Release Day
2/16 - 2/20 ~ No School/Winter Break
2/25 ~ Early Release Day & Parent/Teacher Conf
Happy National School Counseling Week!
A school counselor provides the support and guidance that students need to be academically and socially successful. We are fortunate here at TA to have such great school counselors.
Thank you for all you do!
*Hosted by the National Honor Society
Join us for a flippin’ awesome fundraiser on February 7!
The all-you-can-eat, buffet-style breakfast includes plain and blueberry pancakes, sausage, bacon, tots, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and juice.
Tickets are $20 per person, and support the Thornton Academy Student Assistance Fund, which provides free breakfast and lunch for over 270 students every school day; winter coats and boots to keep students warm; technology tools and access for remote learning & research; eyeglasses for students with vision needs; participation fees so every student can engage equally.
Support our students. Enjoy a great breakfast. Make a difference.
The Arts Department is pleased to share this special art exhibition and invite you to celebrate the accomplishments of Mrs. Altman, Mr. Hanright, and Ms. Thomas, each of whom has several artworks featured in the show.
Once again, Ms. Thomas served as co-coordinator for the MAEA exhibit.
Please join us for the opening reception on February 14th!
March is Youth Art Month!
Scholastic Arts Competition Results 2025-26
Congratulations Thornton Artists!
Rozlyn Ayotte '26, Silver Key for an Individual Artwork: "Little River in Oil"
Miley Hawkins '26, Honorable Mention for an Individual Artwork: "TA Holiday Greeting Graphic"
Exhibition:
Gold and Silver Key award–winning works will be included in the exhibition, which will be held at Maine College of Art & Design from February 20–March 14, 2026. A casual reception will take place during the First Friday Art Walk on March 6.
Maine Region Art Awards Ceremony:
The awards ceremony will be held on March 14, celebrating Honorable Mention, Silver, and Gold Award recipients for their achievements. More details to follow.
From the School Counseling 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
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. Updated due date is February 6, 2026. We welcome all sophomores to apply! Please don't hesitate to contact your school counselor with any questions.
Support the TA Calendar Raffle!
We’re excited to share a fun and meaningful way for our TA community to come together!
This year, all classes are joining forces for one school-wide fundraising event: the TA Calendar Raffle Fundraiser. Even better, 100% of the proceeds from each calendar sold go directly back to the class of the student selling it, helping each class reach its goals while strengthening school spirit across TA.
This single, unified fundraiser supports each class individually—raising funds for important events like Prom, Senior Night, and other class activities, while also continuing a long-standing TA tradition where each class gives back to the school through a meaningful class gift.
To make the Calendar Raffle a success, we are currently collecting donations. These donations allow us to create an exciting calendar filled with daily winners and great prizes.
You can support this effort by signing up through our SignUpGenius, where you can:
Donate items or gift cards for raffle prizes
Pre-order raffle calendars
Sign up to help sell calendars and earn individual incentives
Please click the link below for more details and to get involved. Thank you for your support and for helping make this school-wide fundraiser a success!
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! ~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.
Student Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 5th in the Library at 8:00am. We will discuss the upcoming food drive. All are welcome to attend!
Upcoming Events:
Food Drive (Door to door) - February 28
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!
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.
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.
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!
Questions? Please contact Mr. Pulsifer at: josh.pulsifer@thorntonacademy.org
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