Visit the website for this year's calendar

First TNC of the year

A big round of applause for the students and staff who put themselves out there to provide an evening of entertainment for the community. Thanks especially to our emcees Isaac Piascik '24 and Oliver Tonks '24.

HACTC is a good partner

We are so grateful to HACTC instructors and the program for being flexible by allowing our students to participate in Interim to the extent that they want to. We pursued this after feedback from prior HACTC students and are so happy that they are willing to work with us to provide our students with the best program we can! 

HACTC Successes:

Joey Thibodeau '24—Has a paid internship at Toyota (Auto Mechanics)

Jacob Jeffries ' 24—Hired by Hartford High School (Information Technology)

And, congratulations to Rowan Royael '24, who was named HACTC Culinary Student of the Month!

Welcome Ben Del Frari to the HS

Ben is joining the high school staff to teach Biology and Scientific Methods classes. He grew up in central New Hampshire and has always enjoyed science. He studied Nursing in college and later completed a Master's degree in Management. For the past two decades, he worked in several nursing and healthcare positions. Recently, his wife, three children, and dog moved to Sharon, where they built a house. "I am thrilled to be part of the TSA community and have the opportunity to teach science!"

For any food-related questions please contact Jen Tewksbury.

THIS PROGRAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

We recommend placing orders via computer rather than cell phone.

Flu and COVID season is upon us

A couple of students have been out of school this week with strep throat. Symptoms may include pain and fever. Students with strep throat should see a doctor for antibiotics before returning to school.

Students with a simple cold or flu should wear a mask at school. And, although COVID-19 is no longer considered an emergency, variants are still circulating among us, so to keep our community healthy, TSA asks that anyone with such symptoms test for COVID.

Remember: Day Zero is the day someone either first tests positive or first feels poorly (whichever comes first). The patient should stay home for the 5 days following Day Zero after which they may re-enter the world while wearing a mask until they test negative or until Day 10 (whichever comes first).

For the high school community, this is an especially important protocol to follow as they start Interim. Thank you!

Free COVID Test kits

Join TSA Mathcounts team!

Fridays 3:30–4:30pm

Meet weekly after school to work on math problems and eat some "junk" food in preparation for a regional competition in February. Students who participate can either be picked up at 4:30 or ride the 5pm bus home.

Weekly attendance is NOT mandatory and closer to the event date, students can decide if they want to compete. Those who do will participate in a school-based competition to build the team.

Happy Halloween from the Middle School!

Parents/guardians: We want your input on the schedule!

Wednesday, November 8, 6:30pm

Click here to join virtually

Please join a virtual "input session" for parents/guardians. We will:

1. review where we are in the schedule design process
2. present the two styles under consideration
3. answer questions, and
4. hear parents and guardians' thoughts, suggestions, and concerns.

Turquoise Day—Early Dismissal

Friday, November 3, 1pm

Module 2 ended Thursday, November 2. Today will kick off Musical Interim and school will dismiss at 1pm.

As part of the day, students will assist in clearing out the yurts, which will be moved next week.

Students: Come to school dressed like a parent!

Interim begins

Monday, November 6

Please review the details of the two weeks with:

Interim Intelligence #1: The Culture of Interim

Advisory food assignments for the week and other important information are found in

Interim Intelligence #2: The Parent Issue

Expectations are detailed in

Interim Intelligence #3: A Message from Mary

Driver's Ed

There is much last-minute interest in driver's ed, but the Fall classes are already booked. Students who have not been contacted by Tony Stevens to confirm their spot in the fall class are not in the class. Please contact Mary Newman if you have questions.

Alzar School presentation

Tuesday, November 7, 11:30–11:55am

Alzar School + Gap offers semesters for highly motivated sophomores and juniors and gap programs for high school graduates seeking a unique educational journey. Alzar students are challenged intellectually alongside peers from across the world at campuses in the mountains of Idaho and in Patagonia. Explore wild places, gain tangible leadership skills, and discover how to use this knowledge to improve your communities.

To attend the presentation, sign up on the College & Career board by the gym. 

Learn more

Attention 10th graders: Visit HACTC

Thursday, December 7

For sophomores interested in attending the HACTC Tech Center next year, visit and learn more about their programs. Please fill out this form by Monday, November 13, to let the Tech Center know which programs interest you.

Food Justice Garden Fence Build Day

Sunday, November 5, 10am–2pm

Access at 2564 VT Rte 14, Sharon

Help build a deer fence to protect the food crops we grow for the Sharon Food Pantry and SoRo Community Fridge and our nursery of indigenous tree seedlings destined for land justice projects. All skill levels are welcome! To RSVP, please email Jules. We hope to see you there!

Join a climate action group

Every Friday, 5–7pm

Open Door in White River Junction

Join Emergence, a new climate action group for teenagers! Connect with like-minded young people and dive into climate justice at the local level. Current members are particularly interested in food justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, and healing practices like herbal medicine and forest bathing, but we have plenty of space to grow and explore new projects together. We strive to recognize the interconnectedness of all social and ecological problems and connect passionate young people with existing community projects in art, science, agriculture, political organizing, and much more.

Join us weekly or whenever you can. Come alone or bring siblings and friends.

Fill out this form, and if you have any questions, please email Jules at [email protected].

Young Vermont journalists meet weekly

Thursdays 7–8pm

Join a group of high school and college student journalists from Vermont who report on stories that involve students and are of statewide relevance. The Underground Workshop offers students the opportunity to gain experience and high journalistic standards. Students can reference the theme calendar to write stories that interest them. Weekly online meetings are an opportunity for peer feedback and to develop a community of writers. Email [email protected] for more information and to get the Zoom link.

Calling young artists!

Since 2010, The Arts Bus has taken its art and music studio, pop-up theatre, workshop, and library to children throughout Vermont for creativity through free arts education.

In November, artists under 18 years old are invited to submit up to five original Creative Characters for consideration in a contest to decorate The Arts Bus.

Learn more

Sharon Village Biking Discussion

Monday, November 6, 6:30–7:30pm

Sharon Elementary School Gym, 135 School St, Sharon

or Zoom or phone 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 878 2685 3545, Passcode 706799

What is your opinion about walking and biking in the village of Sharon? Attend in person or remotely.

BIPOC, refugees, English language learners, LGBTQIA+, unhoused people, those with disabilities, or low-income earners can be compensated $50 per meeting attended. Call 802-457-3188 x3007 or email Sarah Wraight to apply confidentially.