National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, celebrates the contributions, heritage, and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
School Picture Day - TOMORROW
Tomorrow, September 11, school pictures will be taken of all returning upper school students during block 1 and 2. Ninth grade students who missed orientation day may also have their picture taken at this time.
If you attend BRCOT in the morning, please plan to report to the auditorium immediately after BRCOT classes to get your picture taken before the photographers leave for the day.
Parents have been emailed information about ordering school pictures directly from Bruce Haskell Photography. The makeup/retake day for school pictures will be scheduled in October.
Schedule Change Request Deadline - FRIDAY, 9/12
Simply fill out the Course Adjustment Request Form and a school counselor will call you down to assist with the changes. Be sure to submit your request by the deadline!
Looking Ahead:
9/11 School Picture Day
9/11 Meet the Faculty Night
9/24 Early Release Day
TA Release Form
Juniors and Seniors may fill out the TA Release form for any block that is currently a study hall. Sophomores may request release only for a block 1 or 4.
School IDs
Please note that replicating, copying, or tampering with your school-issued ID is strictly prohibited. Do not allow anyone else to use your ID. Students who are found violating this will face disciplinary consequences listed under Serious Behavior Violations.
Parking Passes for Juniors and Seniors
Only Junior and Senior students who maintain positive standing within the school and possess a valid driver’s license are allowed to bring vehicles on campus. Parking permits have been issued in order of time of request and are currently all assigned.
Parking passes must be visibly displayed while parked in the designated student lots located near Linnell Gymnasium and the Scamman Science Building. Parking around the retainer pond by the stadium includes nose-in parking and parallel parking requirements.
Any parking in undesignated areas or on grass is subject to towing, aiming to maintain order and safety within the campus parking facilities.
Upcoming College Mini-Fairs
The School Counseling Office will host College Mini-Fairs on Tuesday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 30 from 10:00-11:30am in the Atrium. This is a great opportunity for juniors and seniors, who will be dismissed to attend the fair from their block 2 class, to pick-up materials and connect with representatives from many post-secondary institutions.
Participating College/Universities:
Tuesday, September 23
Alfred University; Bryant University; Central Maine Community College (CMCC); Champlain College; Colby College; College of the Atlantic; Emerson College; Husson University; Keene State College; Maine Maritime Academy; Saint Anselm College; Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU); Syracuse University; The Landing School; Union College; University of Maine, Presque Isle (UMPI); University of Maine, Augusta (UMA); University of Maine, Fort Kent (UMFK); University of Maine, Orono (UMaine); University of Rochester; Washington College; Wheaton College; Xavier University; York County Community College (YCCC)
Tuesday, September 30
Assumption College; Binghamton University (SUNY); Colby-Sawyer College; Connecticut College; Endicott College; Johnson & Wales University; Lasell College; Mass College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences; Merrimack College; Ohio Wesleyan University; Rivier College; Roger Williams University; Suffolk University; Thomas College; University of Maine, Farmington (UMF); University of Massachusetts, Boston; University of New England (UNE); University of New Hampshire (UNH); University of Southern Maine (USM); Southern Maine Community College (SMCC); Vermont State University; Washington County Community College (WCCC); Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT)
Class officers for the
2025-26 school year!
(Updated)
Student Body co-Advisors
Mrs. Martin & Mrs. Gallo
Co-President - Stella Foy & Jackson Howard
Vice President - Winter Williams
Secretary - Sophia Farago-Dumsh
Treasurer - Mikayla Goulet
PR Officer - Olivia Albert
News Media - Harlow O’Leary
Class of 2026 - Mrs. Carrier & Mrs. Buttarazzi
President - Anika Manning
Vice President - Lauren Carrier
Secretary - Addison Boucher
Treasurer - Chantel Chen
PR Officer -
Class of 2027 - Mrs. Callahan & Mrs. N. Snyder
President - Rohit Kumar
Vice President - Blessing Bambi
Secretary - Sophia Calley
Treasurer - Griffin Mula-Howard
PR Officer -
Class of 2028 -Ms. T. True & Ms. K. True
President - Aubrey Ranalla
Vice President - Joyce Bambi
Secretary - Ryleigh Light
Treasurer - Charlotte Beane
PR Officer - Isabella Bryant
Class of 2029 - Mrs. Hawkes & Mrs. Corbeil-Vire
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Volunteer Opportunities!
Meet the Faculty Night - September 11 (tomorrow)
Volunteers needed to help parents find classrooms during Meet the Faculty Night tomorrow, Thursday, September 11th from 5:45 until 8:00. If you cannot commit for the whole time, you could do a portion of the time. Please contact Mr. Grasso at ben.grasso@thorntonacademy.org for more details and/or to sign-up.
The Saco Junior Trojan Football program is looking for students to volunteer at their home games. See link). SJT Football would greatly appreciate the support!
Please reach out to SJT President, Brian Skoczenski at bskoczenski@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Alumni House is seeking someone to serve as Troy the Trojan at Maine Celtics Games
Contact Jenn Day at jennifer.day@thorntonacademy.org
Apple Festival - September 18 & 19
Apple Festival at The Alfred Shaker Museum @ 118 Shaker Hill Road in Alfred, ME
We could use help setting up on both Thursday, September 18, and Friday, September 19 (1-5 pm on both days)
We will also need volunteers to help us on Saturday, September 20 (9 am - 4 pm) and Sunday, September 21 (9 am - 3 pm)
If you have any questions, please email Duffy Gold, Volunteer Coordinator at duffygoldnv@gmail.com
Senior Alumni Reunion - September 20
Senior class volunteers only for tours
All class volunteers for helping with lunch
contact Giselle Tartiff at giselle.tardiff@thorntonacademy.org
Friday Night Bites - October 17
Homecoming Weekend is an opportunity for your class or club to fundraise
Contact Amy DesRoberts at amy.desroberts@thorntonacademy.org
The first Student Council Meeting is scheduled for September 11th in the Library at 8:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend!
The TA Costume Club is looking for new members to work on costumes for the TA Player's fall production, Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Everyone is welcome. Sewing skills not required, but are appreciated! We will meet for the first time on Thursday, 9/11 from 3-4 in FA 116 (the Green Room). Email jill.buchanan@thorntonacademy.org with questions or to be added to the Google Classroom for more information.