Thanksgiving Day is on November 28th this year. Following a 19th century tradition, it commemorates the Pilgrims’ harvest feast in the autumn of 1621.
Advent (December 1 - December 24) is the Christian season of spiritual preparation for Christmas Day, December 25, a day of observance of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Looking Ahead:
Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 No Classes / Thanksgiving Weekend
Wednesday, December 11 - Early Release Day
The TA Players are proud to present their fall production, Little Women this Friday November 22-Sunday November 24. Tickets can be purchased by visiting our ticketing site at: https://onthestage.tickets/thornton-academy
2024 Class A State Championship Football Game
Location: Fitzpatrick Stadium, Deering Avenue Portland, ME 04101
Date / Time: Saturday November 23, 2024 @ 11 am (gate opens at 9 am)
TA Student Section: First set of Bleachers to the right when facing the visitor stands
Tickets: All Ticketing is Electronic (NO CASH), $10 Adults / $5 Senior & Students plus a surcharge. Electronic Tickets can be purchased here: HERE
Livestream: The game will be livestreamed here: HERE
Handicap Parking: Parking lot between the Portland Expo and the Troubh Ice Aren
Student Council Upcoming events:
Adopt A Family November 22- December 11
Food Drive - January
We will send out the Sign up Genuis for our Adopt A Family for the holiday at the end of this week. Each class will adopt two families.
We want to thank everyone in advance for helping with this program; there is always a great need for help.
You can contact Mrs. Martin or Mrs. Gallo if you have any questions.
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.
See students Brooke Helgesen and Samantha Woodcock talking about the TA Best Buddies program in this video!
Join the TA Civil Rights Team! Meetings are every other Monday from 8-8:30 am in SB201. Contact Miss Michaud at noelle.michaud@thorntonacademy.org for more information.
Senior Corner
Graduation Information
TA Graduation and Senior Information provides all of the information you need for your journey through senior year. It is updated regularly.
Cap and Gown orders have been placed for all graduating seniors. Thank you to all who completed the form or provided your information.
Your $50 graduation fee covers the cost of your cap & gown, diploma and cover, and other graduation items. The fee is due February 14th.
Questions? graduation@thorntonacademy.org
2025 Yearbook Information!
Seniors! Please check out this letter for information on the 2025 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