Special Events
TSA offers many special events designed to complement our curricula and support our Mission. The following are a few of the events we arrange each year.
Orientation Days
School officially begins with student orientation days. The focus of this orientation period is to help all of our students, both new and returning, get to know their classmates and teachers through a series of games and exercises.
Chain Reaction / MLK Day
In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s contributions to our society, TSA high school holds an annual “Chain Reaction Day”. The events and lectures for the day are inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy, and challenge us as a school community to examine our beliefs and our assumptions. Guest speakers are invited each year to talk about topics such as bullying, economic disparities within society, and racial tolerance.
Cafe Night / Thursday Night Café
A casual “Open Mic” night held at the HS in Moore Hall, for students to share their talents (skits, singing, bands, poetry recitations, etc). The event is often held on Thursday nights, can be referred to as “Café Night” or “TNC”. It is usually preceded by a dinner to raise money for the TSA Book Fund. TNC and the Book Fund Dinner are a wonderful opportunity to connect with other TSA families, and to share the sometimes unexpected talents of our students.
High School Field Trip
Annual field trip for the entire high school. Every student attends the field trip. Past trips have included day-long trips to Montreal, Boston, and Burlington. The field trip typically includes an educational component, often involving the arts.
Senior Thank
In the spring, seniors work together to envision a Senior Thank day. Past Senior classes have made tables for the school and have created murals which they installed around the outside of the school. On the same day, Seniors transform the school in creative ways to complete the Senior Prank. This is a recognized activity at TSA, and it takes place with appropriate adult supervision.
Revised August 2023