Thanksgiving Day is on November 23rd this year. Following a 19th century tradition, it commemorates the Pilgrims’ harvest feast in the autumn of 1621.
Seniors be sure to check your email for the link to vote for Class of 2024 TA's Good Citizen Recipient (DAR)!
Students: FLIK is a school dining service that provides meals at Thornton Academy. FLIK has developed a survey for them to potentially use to enhance the customer experience and is asking students in grades 9-12 to please take 3 minutes to participate. The FLIK survey can be found HERE.
The goal of our annual food drive is to help stop hunger in our community. Please bring your food or monetary donations to support the Saco Food Pantry.
As a reminder, this is a class competition and you still have time to show who the best class is! Last year it was the Freshman class!
Lastly, volunteers are wanted to help go door to door to collect food on Sunday, November 19th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
For more information, please contact Student Council Advisors Mrs. Martin or Ms. Heidelbaugh.
The Medical Science Club will have its first meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15th in EB115 3:00-4:00!
Become a TA Tour Guide!
Help welcome prospective students and families to Thornton Academy! TA Tour Guides give campus tours, connect with students on email and social media, and help out at open houses and fairs. Share your love of Thornton Academy with students and families who have yet to discover our school. E-mail Ms. Small FMI jamie.small@thorntonacademy.org
The T.A. Anglers' Society is open to any and all students with an interest in the outdoors. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 2:50-3:20 and conduct monthly outings.
Interested in becoming a mentor? This is the place for you!! The BEST BUDDY program builds friendships between people with and without intellectual and physical disabilities. It offers social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion. We’re looking for leaders! Come fit in with us every first Monday of the month in LB 104 from 2:50-3:30PM. Reach out to sarah.helgesen@thorntonacademy.org with any questions.
Order Your Yearbook
Yearbooks are now on sale! These highly sought-after books are available to order online at www.yearbookforever.com. We have sold out of yearbooks the past two years! We sell on a first come, first serve basis, so purchase early to ensure you receive your yearbook in May 2024! *Pictured is the 2023 edition of Tripod*
Athletics Announcements:
All boys interested in trying out for basketball, contact Coach Nelson in MB006 ASAP if you missed the initial meeting on Tuesday.
Senior Corner - Class of 2024
Senior End of Year Senior Information Site
Questions? graduation@thorntonacademy.org
Please review the TA Yearbook Senior Letter for information on how to submit your Senior Photo and Senior Message, purchase a Baby Ad, and purchase a yearbook!
NOTE: December 1st deadline for submissions is fast approaching!