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Holidays and Observances:
Holidays and Observances:
Eid Al-Fitr, evening of Saturday, March 29th through evening of Sunday, March 30th: A feast marking the end of the Islamic fast of Ramadan.
Looking Ahead:
March 31st - Spring Sports Begin
April 9th - Early Release Day
April 12th - Spring Fling Dance
April 17th - 25th - No School/Spring Break
The School Counseling Office will hold a Career/Military Fair on April 3rd, during lunch waves. Students can only visit the fair during their lunch wave.
Coast Guard
US Maine Army National Guard
US Army
US Navy
US Air Force
Maine Air National Guard
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
BIW
Portland Naval Shipyard
Northeast Technical Institute
The Landing School
Align Precision
Pratt & Whitney
Penobscot Job Corps Center
**The door-to-door Food Drive for this weekend has been cancelled.**
It has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 5th, from 9:00am to noon in the TA gym lobby. This is a TA community-wide food drive and all are welcome to help.
We will also extend our in-school food drive for another week. If you want your class dean to get a pie in the face, please bring in non-perishables for your class to Mrs.True or the Attendance Office.
Members of the State Champion TA Speech and Debate Teams were honored at the State House in Augusta! They were invited by Senator Donna Bailey who presented certificates to state winners in Speech, Sam Drummy, Sophia Fargo Dumsch and Abby Lizotte; and state winner in Debate, Alexa Knox. Both teams including Toby Fidalgo and Lien Nguyen were also recognized with standing applause for their involvement in competition this year. The speech team is under the direction of Ms. Sonneborn and the debate team is under the direction of Mr. McKenney and Ms. Biggs. Please contact them if you have interest in joining next years teams.
The Class A State Champion Boys Hockey team was honored last week at City Hall by the Saco City Council.
Spring Athletics Information
To participate in a spring sport, a parent or legal guardian must complete the Thornton Academy Interscholastic Spring Athletics Permission Slip for the student-athlete. Within the form are further instructions related to requirements to participate.
Reminder to please stay off the grass fields around TA until our facilities department can prepare them and clear them for play.
Thank you,
Mr. Johnson and Mr. Cook
A Creative Partnership Between the City of Saco & Thornton Academy Artists
A Creative Partnership Between the City of Saco & Thornton Academy Artists
Since 2021, the Saco Arts Commission has worked to enhance public spaces by uniting community members, elected officials, and city staff. One of its most exciting ongoing projects, the Traffic Signal Cabinet Renovation Project, transforms everyday infrastructure into vibrant works of public art.
From the start, this initiative has been a collaboration between the City of Saco and Thornton Academy’s talented student artists. Guided by the AP Art & Design program, the project not only beautifies the city but also provides young artists with a platform to showcase their creativity in a meaningful way.
A Legacy of Artistic Excellence
A Legacy of Artistic Excellence
Phase I (2022): Three traffic signal cabinets were transformed by Thornton Academy students:
🎨 Abigail Fox ’22 – Saco Island
🎨 Kaitlyn Rodriguez ’22 – Eastman Park
🎨 Riley Sullivan ’22 – Water & Main Streets
Phase II (Fall 2023): Two additional cabinets enriched the city’s visual landscape:
🎨 In-Young “Amelia” Hwang ’24 – Fairfield & Main Streets
🎨 Zitong “Larry” Zhou ’24 – Ocean Park Road & Main Street
Phase III: Continuing the Tradition
Phase III: Continuing the Tradition
We are thrilled to announce the selected student artists for Phase III of this partnership:
🎨 Lillian Page ’25 – Hillview & Buxton Road
🎨 Ella Wiggs ’25 – Cascade Road & Route 1
Join TEDx Club to explore groundbreaking ideas, spark meaningful discussions, and share your voice with a community of curious minds. Be a part of inspiring talks, innovative projects, and the power of ideas worth spreading! FMI Contact jungha.park25@thorntonacademy.org or jeff.christenbury@thorntonacademy.org
Upcoming events from the Student Council:
April 12th - Spring Fling (more information coming soon!)
The Angler's Society is always looking for new members. Anyone with an interest in the Maine Outdoors is encouraged to come and check it out. We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 2:50-3:00pm in SB 203 and conduct monthly outings on the water.
Senior Corner
Graduation Information
TA Graduation and Senior Information provides all of the information you need for your journey through senior year. It is updated regularly.
It is time for you to vote for senior and faculty speakers and to help identify candidates for this year's staff VIP. See your email dated Friday, 3/21 with the link to your voting form. Due no later than Wednesday, 4/2.
Cap and Gown orders have been placed for all graduating seniors. Thank you to all who completed the form or provided your information.
Your $50 graduation fee covers the cost of your cap & gown, diploma and cover, and other graduation items. The fee is now overdue.
Questions? graduation@thorntonacademy.org
2025 Yearbook Information!
Seniors! Please check out this letter for information on the 2025 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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