Athletics
Thayer's athletic teams participate in the competitive Independent School League (ISL), the oldest independent school athletic association in the United States. Thayer has long had a reputation as an ice hockey powerhouse, and additionally offers these interscholastic sports at the High School varsity level:
- Fall
- Boys': Intramural Crew, Soccer, Football, Cross Country
- Girls': Intramural Crew, Soccer, Field Hockey, Cross Country
- Winter
- Boys': Basketball, Ice Hockey, Swimming and Diving, Skiing, Wrestling
- Girls': Basketball, Ice Hockey, Swimming and Diving, Skiing, Wrestling, Gymnastics
- Spring
- Girls': Lacrosse, Crew, Track and Field, Tennis, Golf, Softball
- Boys': Lacrosse, Crew, Track and Field, Tennis, Golf, Baseball
Thayer also offers interscholastic sports in the Middle School.
As a general rule, Middle School Students are required to participate in interscholastic activities or Health and Wellness (a program consisting of intramural and fitness activities), year-round. High School students are required to participate in 11 terms of interscholastic sports or Health and Wellness classes in order to graduate.
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