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Volunteer Opportunities:
Age Friendly Saco is looking for volunteers to help fill sand buckets and deliver to seniors in Saco this Saturday, November 15th at 10am. We will meet in the parking lot of the Alumni House to fill small buckets of sand and then drive and deliver to residents in Saco. Once you have delivered, your commitment will be completed! Sign up HERE
Alumni House is looking for Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army at Shaw's in Saco on December 6th. Sign up HERE
Alumni House is seeking someone to serve as Troy the Trojan at Maine Celtics Games! Contact Jenn Day at jennifer.day@thorntonacademy.org
Looking Ahead:
11/26 - 11/28 No School; Thanksgiving Break
12/10 Early Release Day
12/22 - 1/2 No School; Holiday Break
TA Closet
Do you have any cold-weather gear in good condition that you would like to donate to the TA Closet? The jackets and coats hanging in the main building have been flying off the rack as the weather gets colder. As temperatures continue to drop, we anticipate more people will be looking for coats and other warm items - mittens, gloves, scarves, hats, etc. If you have items to share, please reach out to Mrs. Martin, Ms. Serrano, or Frau Cole. Thank you!
Mr. Johnson will be selling tickets to this Saturday's playoff football game during lunch waves this Friday.
Ticket lines are expected to be long on game day, so get your tickets in advance!
Game Day: Saturday, November 15th at 1:00
Where: Hill Stadium
GO TA!!
From the School Couseling Office
Seniors
The University of Maine Admission Counseling staff is excited to bring the Senior Application Review Day to Thornton Academy on Wednesday, November 12th. Interested students should register in the School Counseling Office.
Attention Juniors and Seniors!
There will be a college visit to the University of New Hampshire on Tuesday, December 2nd. If you are interested in attending, please sign up with Mrs. Martin in the School Counseling Office as soon as possible.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your future!
Attention Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors!
Monday, November 24th at 10:00am Ashley Houde from the United States Millitary Academy (West Point) will be at TA to provide information to interested Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors. If you are interested in learning more about West Point, please contact Mrs. Martin in the School Counseling Office.
Make a Difference — One Bag at a Time!
Please help us support our unsheltered neighbors right here in Saco!
We’re putting together Care Bags filled with essential items to bring comfort, dignity, and hope to those in need.
These bags are given to the Saco Police Department, which distributes them directly to unsheltered individuals in our community.
We made 80 bags last year, and we would like to make 100 bags this year.
Each bag includes:
Hygiene products (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
Warm items (blankets, socks, hats, mittens, etc.)
Snacks & bottled water
Want to help? Here’s how:
Donate items or funds
Assemble bags with us
Spread the word to friends, coworkers, or local groups
Together, we can show our neighbors they’re not forgotten.
Contact maryann.martin@thorntonacademy.org or sara.gallo@thorntonacademy.org to donate or get involved: You can drop off any items at the Thornton Academy Attendance Office, the Thornton Academy Alumni House or On The Go Designs, 243 Main Street, Saco.
The deadline is Wednesday, November 19, 2025 ITEM SIGN UP HERE
Art School Presentations 2025-2026
The following Art School presentation has been scheduled during Ms. Thomas’ Maroon 4 block in Room FA 122(B).
November 13, 1:30–2:30 PM — Kendal Kiley
Savannah College of Art and Design, (SCAD), Savannah, GA
All Junior and Senior Artists interested in attending art school at the post-secondary level are invited to attend, provided they:
Receive permission from their Maroon 4 teacher
Obtain a pass from that teacher for the day of the presentation
Sign up in advance with Ms. Thomas, either in person after school or by email
Students must present a valid pass from their academic teacher for the day of the presentation. Unannounced drop-ins will not be permitted.
Additional presentations are in the process of being scheduled, at which time an updated flier will be shared.
Next Student Council meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, November 13th in the Library at 8:00am. All are welcome to attend!
November into December
Collecting for Giving bags to be given to the Saco Police Department for handing out to people who have no housing. More information coming.
Christmas Families: we adopt 12 families at TA Upper school/TAMS for the Salvation Army. More information coming.
Psychology Club
The first meeting of TA's new Psychology Club will take place on Wednesday November 12th after school in MB 212.
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: 11/20, 12/18, 1/15, 2/26, 3/19, 4/30, 5/21. Google Classroom Join Code: 2swmmfcl
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: 11/3,12/1,1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4. The Art Club is a welcoming space for students who are passionate about visual arts and want to explore their creativity outside the classroom. Open to all skill levels, the club offers opportunities to experiment with various art mediums and encourages creative expression, collaboration, and a deeper appreciation for the arts in a fun and supportive environment. Google Classroom Join Code: x5ce5wzm
Senior Section 2026
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 next deadlines are for yearbooks. As we move through the school year, additional information will be added to this page for other events.
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
We are currently looking for positions and members for our new youth council! This council is a way for youth to voice their opinions on how Apex runs, what programs they’re interested in, and general ideas.
Apex youth of all ages are welcome to join on Thursdays from 4-5pm. Starts November 6th!
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