Autumnal Equinox on September 22nd marks the first day of fall. The sun shines nearly equally on both hemispheres when it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere and simultaneously spring in the Southern Hemisphere.
Reminder: Please remember to use your school ID when getting lunch in the cafeteria. It is the only method used to access your MySchoolBucks account. Thank you for your cooperation!
Financial Aid Information Night / College Kick-Off - September 25th, Thornton Academy Auditorium , 6:00 - 7:30 PM
We are pleased to have representatives from the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) joining us to present critical details about college financial aid, scholarships, and planning resources. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about navigating the next steps in your college planning process.
TA College Fair - September 24th
Participating Colleges/Universities/Organizations
Bath Iron Works (BIW)
Binghamton University (SUNY)
Central Maine Community College (CMCC)
Emmanuel College
Husson University
Keene State College
Maine College of Art & Design (MECA)
Maine College of Health Professions
Maine Maritime Academy
Merrimack College
Northwest Missouri State University
Plymouth State University
University of Maine, Augusta (UMA)
University of Maine, Orono (UMO)
University of New England
University of New Hampshire (UNH)
Vermont State University
York County Community College (YCCC)
TA College Fair - October 1st
Participating Colleges/Universities/Organizations
AmeriCorps VISTA
Assumption College
Bard College
Bryant University
Endicott College
Franklin Pierce University
Johnson & Wales University
Lasell College
Lesley University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Ohio Wesleyan University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Roger Williams University
Saint Anselm College
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC)
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)
Suffolk University
The Landing School
University of Maine, Presque Isle (UMPI)
University of Maine, Farmington (UMF)
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
University of Southern Maine (USM)
Wheaton College
Art School Presentations 2024-25
The following Art School presentations have been scheduled during Ms. Thomas’ Gold 4 block class in room FA 122(B). All Junior & Senior Artists interested in attending art school at the post-secondary level may attend as long as they have permission from their Gold 4 Teacher and have a pass from them. Please sign-up in advance with Ms. Thomas in person after school or by email. Students must have a pass from their academic teacher the day of the presentation. Please no surprise drop-ins on the day of the presentation!
Tuesday, October 15th @ 1:30pm - 2:30pm Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA
Wednesday, November 13th @ 1:30pm - 2:30pm Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Boston, MA
Tuesday, November 19th @ 1:30pm - 2:30pm Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, GA
Additional presentations are in the process of being scheduled, at which time an updated flier will be shared.
Love writing? Editing and creating? Come join INK Magazine! We meet Tuesdays in SB112 from 3:00pm-3:45pm. Reach out to Ms. Farris with questions at bailey.farris@thorntonacademy.org
Sign Up and Tune Up meeting: Come sign up for TA Cycling Club, Thursday, September 19th at 3:00. Bring your bike if you want for a safety check and tune up. If you can't make it see Mr. Sylvester in LB 203 for a permission slip and sign up. All level and ability of riders welcome. Weekly/Monthly rides will go on weather permitting (Thursdays).
Contact Mrs. Murray with questions!
Student Council meeting in the Library at 8:00 am on Thursday, 9/19
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.