Archives for: April 2nd, 2024
Join the third annual Phoenix Phest on Saturday, June 1, 4-8pm. Bring the whole family for this FREE event (rain or shine). Connect with The Sharon Academy while enjoying live music by Bow Thayer, wood-fired pizza, local craft beer, fun, and lawn games. Please bring chairs and picnic blankets. Opportunities to support TSA and Phoenix […]
Written by Wendy Spector on April 2, 2024
The 2024-25 School Calendar has not been finalized but these are the important dates that may help families plan.
Written by Wendy Spector on March 29, 2024
A record 2’ of snow fell in central Vermont on Saturday, March 23, postponing the final performance of The Sharon Academy Middle School’s annual Carnival and Circus to the next day. Families from around the neighborhood dug themselves out to enjoy the Carnival games and attend the show. Each year since 2007 (with an exception […]
Written by Wendy Spector on March 28, 2024
For the fourth year, The Sharon Academy Filmmaking class produced original short films. The films were shown on Friday, March 8, at Student Arts Day, and awards were bestowed based on the Oscars. This year, the following awards were given: Times shown are the locations on the composite video. Enjoy! Winner, Best Cinematography:33 Rowan Royael: […]
Written by Wendy Spector on March 14, 2024
Two performances only! The middle school has begun its two-week Circus Interim! We are so excited to present an original story written and produced by the students of The Sharon Academy Middle School. Friday, March 22 6pm Carnival 7pm Circus New Date! Due to anticipated winter weather, the final performance will now take […]
Written by Wendy Spector on March 7, 2024
International travel is a privilege that should be more universally experienced. Exposure to different peoples, cultures, climates, and geography is an education that affects a person’s outlook for their whole lives. The Sharon Academy is a small school that values the deeper learning that comes from cultural exchange. This year, eight high school students are […]
Written by Wendy Spector on February 20, 2024
TSA was founded on the 10 Common Principles of the Coalition of Essential Schools, including Learning to Use One’s Mind Well and Less is More: Depth Over Coverage. These concepts are at the heart of TSA’s deeper learning model—a model that has guided the school’s pedagogical thinking since its founding and continues to compel its […]
Written by Wendy Spector on January 11, 2024
The Sharon Academy is pleased to announce that Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak will be the keynote speaker for this year’s 15th Annual Chain Reaction Day. Pieciak is a Vermont native who earned his law degree and served many years in government before ultimately joining the state’s administration in 2014 as the Deputy Commissioner of […]
Written by Wendy Spector on January 10, 2024
Congratulations to TSA artists Ten TSA high school students were nominated for the 2024 AVA 16th Annual High School Exhibition. The works are on display from Friday, January 19–Saturday, February 10, with an opening reception on Friday, January 19, to meet the artists. Please congratulate Jay Braun ’24, Ryan Lansing ’25, Elsa Skarsten ’25, Kei Wilbur […]
Written by Wendy Spector on January 8, 2024
On Thursday, December 14, The Sharon Academy middle school students, their parents, and school staff gathered in the Middle School basement to share a meal of Cockadoodle Pizza and to celebrate student work in progress as well as the art and ethos of rehearsal. The evening examined Romeo and Juliet as a foundation for discussions […]
Written by Wendy Spector on December 21, 2023