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Thornton Academy
438 Main St.
Saco, Maine, 04072
(207) 282-3361
Choral Concerts are this Tuesday and Wednesday
TA's popular Choral Concerts are slated for this Tuesday and Wednesday... (May 12 2008)
Students Prepare for Upcoming Music Concerts
Students are busy preparing for spring music concerts... (May 7 2008)
TA's Thornton Fund Auction is this Friday, May 2
Thornton Academy's 1st Annual Thornton Fund Auction on Friday, May 2, at the North Dam Mill in Biddeford... (April 28 2008)
Middle School Students to Perform "Willy Wonka"
Thornton Academy Middle School students will present their first major musical, “Willy Wonka,” on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13... (April 7 2008)
TA's Dance Festival is April 5
Students at TA and beyond will enjoy this weekend's Dance Festival... (March 31 2008)
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" Takes the Stage
The TA Players will perform William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 27, 28 and 29... (March 17 2008)
Saco Museum Puts Middle School Project on Display
Saco Museum currently has an interdisciplinary project on display created by Thornton Academy Middle School students. (March 10 2008)
Learning about the Greeks
“The Odyssey,” Homer’s epic poem, is being brought to life through an art project at Thornton Academy... (March 3 2008)
Thornton Academy's Middle School Wins Yearbook Award
Thornton Academy Middle School has won a national yearbook award from Lifetouch Publishing... (February 19 2008)
Saco & Biddeford Savings Pledges $25,000 to Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy has received a generous pledge of $25,000 from Saco & Biddeford Savings... (January 29 2008)
Students Get Ready for Dancelebration
An exciting evening of dance is planned at Thornton Academy... (January 18 2008)
93.1 FM Honors TA Middle School Teacher
Thornton Academy Middle School’s Elizabeth Wrigley has been recognized as an outstanding teacher by 93.1 FM... (January 10 2008)
Students Get Gifts Ready for Families in Need
Thornton Academy's Christmas Family program helps provide gifts for local people in need... (December 18 2007)
Band, Orchestra and Choral Groups to Perform in Winter Concert
Ring in the holidays by attending Thornton Academy's popular winter concert... (December 6 2007)
Middle School Students Visit Ferry Beach Ecology School
Middle School students recently visited Ferry Beach Ecology School... (November 27 2007)
Students Preparing to Perform "Street Scene"
Nearly 50 students on the cast and crew of "Street Scene" are getting ready for upcoming performances... (November 20 2007)
Students Kick Off Successful Phonathon
Students kicked off our fall phonathon to benefit the Thornton Fund... (November 7 2007)
Students Sit in on State Supreme Court Hearings
The Maine Supreme Court held proceedings at Garland Auditorium... (October 29 2007)
Athletic Hall of Fame Celebrates Achievements of Alumni
Thornton Academy celebrates its distinguished athletic history... (October 12 2007)
Travis Roy visits with Middle School students
A recent Travis Roy visit highlighted the importance of perseverance and having a positive attitude... (October 4 2007)
Cleaning up Campus is Magic
Thornton Academy drama students produce skits on keeping campus clean... (September 26 2007)
TATV to Expand Local Channel's Programming
Thornton Academy students will start broadcasting events like city council and school board meetings... (September 20 2007)
Students Welcomed Back to Campus
Thornton Academy is kicking off the 2007-08 school year... (September 6 2007)
The 2007-08 School Year Soon Kicks Off
It's an exciting time on campus as the 2007-08 school year approaches... (August 23 2007)
Dance Company Alumni Gather at TA
Alumni celebrate an important landmark for Thornton's Dance Company... (August 15 2007)
Students Learn about Television in Summer Class
Once again, students from throughout southern Maine enjoy learning about what it takes to work in television... (August 7 2007)
Kids Thrive at Arts Camp
Each year, children enjoy attending Arts Camp at Thornton Academy... (July 25 2007)
Alumni Garden is in Full Bloom
Thornton Academy’s Alumni House is big on curb appeal these days... (July 9 2007)
Campus Remains Active Over the Summer
Summer is in full swing, but students are still keeping busy at Thornton Academy... (June 27 2007)
Volunteers boost arts, athletics and academia at Thornton Academy
A reception is planned to thank our many volunteers... (June 18 2007)
Eighth-grade Students Get Ready to Leave Middle School
Eighth grade students will celebrate their achievements in middle school... (June 13 2007)
278 Students Graduate from Thornton Academy
Dreary weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the Class of 2007 during Graduation exercises held here on Sunday... (June 6 2007)
Baccalaureate, Graduation Ceremonies Honor Student Achievement
Senior students are being honored at Baccalaureate and Graduation... (May 30 2007)
Eat a slice of pie and appreciate jazz
Thornton Academy students show their passion for jazz this week... (May 22 2007)
It's time for Thornton Academy's spring Choral Concerts, Dance Informance
Our spring performances are continuing this week… (May 14 2007)
Music is in the air at Thornton Academy
Spring music performances are taking place at the Thornton Academy... (May 8 2007)
Thornton Academy Students Enjoy Spring Sports
Spring sports are in full swing, and for the first time Thornton Academy has middle school teams participating... (May 2 2007)
Virtual Museum of American Colonization is unveiled
Our seventh-grade students have created a virtual Museum of American Colonization… (April 24 2007)
Summer Camp for Kids
Students are off campus during Vacation Week, but it may be the perfect time for parents to think about what their children might do this summer—perhaps by enrolling them in an arts camp... (April 17 2007)
"West Side Story" a success
A cast and crew of 100 Thornton Academy students successfully presented the musical “West Side Story” at the Harry P. Garland II Auditorium... (April 2 2007)
“West Side Story” hits the stage
A cast and crew of 100 students are presenting the musical “West Side Story” at the Harry P. Garland II Auditorium... (March 26 2007)
Community events will bring crowds to Thornton Academy
It will be a flurry of activity this week at Thornton Academy as several community-building events take place, all of which are open to the general public... (March 20 2007)
Join in the fun at Children’s Winter Carnival
The sixth annual Children's Winter Carnival, an event sponsored by Thornton Academy student organizations and the Alumni Association, has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 24 . . . (March 14 2007)
A Little Drama
This week over 100 students at Thornton Academy are taking to the stage in preparation for this month’s performances. . . (March 8 2007)
Students Celebrate Winter Carnival
Thornton Academy’s high school students are taking the chill out of winter while showing their school spirit during TA’s annual celebration of Winter Carnival. (February 27 2007)
Quarters for a Smile
Thornton Academy students and faculty donated quarters in homeroom or during lunch during the week of February 5, and the funds were used to purchase 1,300 carnations. . . (February 13 2007)
Thornton Academy Dance Company to present Dancelebration
At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, in the Garland Auditorium the Thornton Academy Dance Company will present its annual Dancelebration. . . (January 31 2007)
Open House Scheduled for January 30
Families of middle and high school students interested in learning more about attending Thornton Academy are encouraged to drop by the Atrium outside Garland Auditorium on Tuesday, January 30, during an Open House for Prospective Students. . . (January 26 2007)
Middle School Concert
At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, in Garland Auditorium Thornton Academy’s Middle School will present its first concert. . . (January 16 2007)
Ask the Alumni
At 9:30 a.m. this Thursday, January 4 in the Garland Auditorium recent Alumni of Thornton Academy will be stopping by campus to help ease the college process and transition for the current graduating class. . .
(January 2 2007)
Christmas Families
For the ninth year Thornton Academy students and faculty joined in the spirit of the season by helping families in our region have a more joyful holiday season. . . (December 21 2006)
Holiday Concerts 2006
Students are busy practicing in preparation for next week's holiday concerts. . . (December 11 2006)
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go. . .Winter Sports
Thornton Academy’s winter sports season has officially begun. (December 4 2006)
Deck the Halls
The halls at Thornton Academy’s Middle School have been decked, but not with holiday decorations. . . (November 21 2006)
Secretary of State Visits Thornton Academy
On Monday, October 30, Thornton Academy middle school students received a hands-on lesson in leadership and civic responsibility. (November 14 2006)
"Ah, Wilderness!"
Thornton Academy’s fall drama production, Eugene O’Neill’s “Ah, Wilderness!” . . . (November 3 2006)
Thornton Academy Athletic Hall of Fame Inducted Its First Class
Saturday, September 30 the first class was inducted into the Thornton Academy Athletic Hall of Fame. . . (October 11 2006)
September is for Spirit
Thornton Academy is full of spirit this week as students gear up for Homecoming on Saturday, September 30. . . (September 25 2006)
School Has Started!
A public Open House for the middle school is Sat., Sept. 9. (August 9 2006)
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