Halloween is always on October 31. It is the eve of All Saints’ Day on November 1, a Christian holiday commemorating all known and unknown saints.
Election Day on November 2 is a day set by U.S. law for the election of public officials.
Clubs & Activities Announcements: Click on the title bar above to see information on all upcoming club meeting dates. New members are always welcome in any club, just reach out to the identified staff person for that group.
TATV is meeting every Tuesday in FA141 at 2:50-3:30. Anyone is welcome!
Contact Mr. Christenbury or Mr. Pulsifer with questions.
BSU Meeting on 10/27/21 at 3pm: Black Student Union welcomes all interested to come and join us as we create a safe space for all students to be open and have dialogue. FMI: Mr. Smith at andrew.smith@thorntonacademy.org
Senior Announcements:
CAP & GOWN ORDERING!
Seniors, it is time for us to begin planning for Commencement on June 5, 2022!
If you plan to graduate, your first important step is to provide some key information so that we can order your appropriately sized cap & gown. There is no cost to you for placing this order.
The deadline for cap & gown orders is: Wednesday, November 10th
The Josten's form will ask you for:
- your name
- your estimated height, in feet and inches
- an estimated weight range, in pounds
- your email
- a parent/guardian email
The link to the cap & gown order form is:
https://jostensmaine.typeform.com/to/sq5jGPTS
Note: The cost of your cap & gown is included in your graduation fee ($40, payable through MySchoolBucks). The fee also covers the cost of your diploma & diploma cover. Please plan to have this $40 paid prior to the end of the semester to ensure no delays in our preparations for your commencement (AKA graduation) ceremony.
When you are logged into the app/website go to the icon that looks like a store front. When you click on this icon you should see your Graduation Fees listed to pay.
Questions? graduation@thorntonacademy.org
See information here regarding Graduation 2021. We'll be updating this soon to include dates and information for our Class of 2022!
Athletics Announcements: Click on the title bar above to learn about TA teams and see schedules, etc.
Opportunities and Jobs Announcements:
The American Miss Pageant (AMP) celebrates girls & women for Intelligence, Ambition, and Kindness. We’re happy to announce, the New England Pageant is coming to Maine this November!
If you’d like to be a contestant, join us November 26 & 27th at the DoubleTree by HILTON in So. Portland, for the 2022 New England American Miss Pageant.
Ages Divisions are: YOUNG MISS 5-8, PRETEEN 9-12, JR TEEN 13-15, TEEN 16-19, MISS 20-15, MS over any age, divorced, a parent, or over the age of 25, & MRS any age must be married.
Competitions: Interview; Onstage Intro; Fashion Runway; Evening Gown
High point in each age division crowned New England American Miss
Runner-up in each age division crowned: New England American Miss Royalty
Young Miss age division only, all runner-up contestants crowned: New England American Miss Girl
For more information or to apply online, visit www.AmericanMissPageant.com
The AMP program is a great pageant even if you’ve never competed before! The AMP weekend events include: Gift bag at registration, AMP Logo Opening Number Shirt, Country Hoedown Queen’s Gala, and a Mother & Daughter Tea. The AMP program is a no contract pageant system and has no non-compete clause. Entry: $195 Enter by October 31st and receive a $25 credit towards your pageant entry.
American Miss Pageant, President