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Holidays and Observances:
Holidays and Observances:
Valentine's Day, February 14th: Originated as a Christian feast day honoring Saint Valentine, and now a cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.
President's Day, Monday, February 16th, honors in the United States all the past and present presidents.
Lunar New Year, Tuesday, February 17th: Also known as “Spring Festival,” celebrates the new year on the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
Ramadan will begin the evening of Tuesday, February 17th and will end at sundown on Thursday, March 19th. Ramadan is a time of fasting introspection, and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. It is celebrated in memory of Muhammad receiving the initial revelations of the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad.
👇 Extended Advisory Schedule for Thursday, February 26th
2/16 - 2/20 ~ No School/Winter Break
2/25 ~ Early Release Day & Parent/Teacher Conf
3/11 ~ Early Release Day & Academic Expo
From the School Counseling Office
Sophomores & Juniors
Application for the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (BRCOT) are OPEN. Students can apply here. Deadline is March 1st
Juniors
UNH Tour - April 14, 2026 - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sign up at the School Counseling Office.
*Hosted by the National Honor Society
We believe in Youth! All Tri ME Triathlons are free to High School Students if registered by 4/1/26!
The three Tri ME triathlons will become part of a USAT series for High School athletes! It is time to get the younger generation involved in what we know is a great sport. Help us get the word out. Let's see how many under 19 are ready to sign up!
If anyone is interested in this community event, please contact Mr. Grasso
Email or see Mrs. Murray if time slots are full and you would still like an audition!
Auditions for the 2026-2027 Dance Company will be Thursday, March 12 from 3-4 in the dance studio. All students must fill out this audition form: https://forms.gle/hmnYejs52aXiGZWM8
Please see Mrs. Campbell 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!
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.
2026 SMAA TRACK REGIONALS RESULTS
Saturday 2/7 @ USM Field House
Thornton Academy Girls - 16th Place scoring 15 points total
Jr. 800 Meter Run - Lily Whitehurst (6th Place)
2 Mile Run - Maggie Tripp (SMAA CHAMPION)
2 Mile Run - Julia Beaudette (7th Place)
Jr. 4 x 200 Relay - Grace Derosier, Charlotte Ramsey, Rachel Hubacz, Lillian Paige (8th Place)
Thornton Academy Boys - 4th Place scoring 94 points total
Jr. 55 Meter Dash - Cameron Pendleton (6th Place)
Jr. 200 Meter Dash - Cameron Pendleton (2nd Place)
Jr. 200 Meter Dash - Malik Hall (7th Place)
Jr. 800 Meter Run - William Tripp (SMAA CHAMPION)
Jr. 4 x 200 Relay - Sebastian Snyder, Malik Hall, Cameron Pendleton, Quinn Vincelette (4th Place)
Jr. Long Jump - Malik Hall (4th Place)
Jr. Long Jump - Sebastian Snyder (7th Place)
Jr. Shot Put - Evan Roberge (5th Place)
200 Meter Dash - Precieux Mbolela (8th Place)
800 Meter Run - Harper Stoddard (8th Place)
Shot Put - Quinn Purvis (3rd Place)
600 Meter Run - Benjamin Tremblay (5th Place)
Mile Run - Ryan Bolduc (SMAA CHAMPION)
2 Mile Run - Jonathan Perry (7th Place)
4 x 200 Relay - Landon Demers, Samuel Rubin, Ryan Bolduc, Precieux Mbolela (4th Place)
1600 Sprint Medley - Brady Cote, Griffin Ayres, Owen Morin, Noah Loveys-Messenger (5th Place)
Pole Vault - Sebastian Snyder (3rd Place)
Pole Vault - Quinn Vincelette (4th Place)
WINTER ATHLETICS UPDATES & PLAYOFF INFORMATION
BOYS BASKETBALL (12-6 Record)
Finished 4th in Class A South
Play Saturday 2/14 vs. Cheverus at 5pm (Portland Expo)
With a win they will play Thursday 2/19 in the Regional Semifinal at 7:45 pm (Portland Expo)
GIRLS BASKETBALL (10-8 Record)
Finished 7th in Class A South
Play Wednesday 2/11 vs. Kennebunk at 6pm (Linnell Gymnasium)
With a win they will play Tuesday 2/17 vs. Sanford at 2:45pm (Portland Expo)
BOYS AND GIRLS INDOOR TRACK
Boys Finished 4th in the SMAA Championships - Compete in the State Championships Monday 2/16 at 12 pm (USM Field House)
Girls Finished 15th in the SMAA Championships - Compete in the State Championships Monday 2/16 at 12 pm (USM Field House)
TA had three SMAA Champions, Maggie Tripp (two mile), Ryan Bolduc (one mile), and Will Tripp (Jr 800 meter run)
GIRLS ICE HOCKEY (13-5 Record)
Finished 2nd in Class A South
Play Wednesday 2/11 in the Class A South Final vs. Cheverus at 4:30 pm (Troubh Arena in Portland)
With a win they will play in the State Championship game Saturday 2/14 vs. Edward Little or Yarmouth at 6pm (Norway Savings Bank Arena - Auburn)
Four TA Players: Sophia Auger, Avery Kurkjy, Shyla McVeigh, and Emma Wirsing
BOYS ICE HOCKEY (14-1 Record)
Ranked #1 in Class A with 3 games remaining
Play Thursday 2/12 vs. Edward Little at 7:05 pm (Biddeford Ice Arena - Senior Night)
Next Game is Tuesday 2/17 vs. Scarborough at 12:30 pm (USM Ice Arena)
BOYS SWIMMING
Compete in the Southwestern Championships Thursday 2/12 at 5pm (Cape Elizabeth High School Pool)
State Championships Friday 3/6 at Colby College
GIRLS SWIMMING
Compete in the Southwestern Championships Saturday 2/14 at 10am (Cape Elizabeth High School Pool)
State Championships Friday 3/6 at Colby College
GIRLS DIVING - Allie Riggins-Smith
SMAA Prelims Wednesday 2/11 at 5 pm (South Portland Community Pool)
State Championships Friday 3/6 at Colby College
WRESTLING
Evan McMann, Ethan Lathwood, and Quentin Avent qualified for the State Championships Saturday 2/14 at 10am (Cony High School)
Ella Constantine qualified for the Girls State Championships Monday 2/16 at 10am (Belfast High School)
COMPETITION CHEER
3th Place at the SMAA Championships
3rd Place at the Class A South Championships
8th Place at the Maine Class A State Championships
NORDIC SKI
Oliver Williams qualified for the State Championships Monday 2/16 and Tuesday 2/17 at the Fort Kent Outdoor Center
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 12th 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
Senior class meeting during advisory tomorrow, 2/12!
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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