Thetford Academy is a classic New England town academy—an independent school with a public purpose. Founded in 1819, the Academy serves as the secondary school for Thetford, VT and neighboring towns.
Today, over 300 students in grades 7-12 come to TA from throughout the Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire, and from countries around the world, to join our close-knit academic community.
Every day, Thetford Academy strives to fulfill our mission to celebrate the worth of all students, to nurture their strengths, and to challenge them to reach their potential. TA’s award-winning faculty are recognized for their innovative teaching practices, dedication to their craft, and deep commitment to student learning.
Thetford is an inclusive school community. We work together to foster a culture of kindness, celebrate diversity, and ensure that all students feel safe, supported, and respected. At TA, students can be themselves.
Thetford Academy’s student leaders had another great year in Up for Learning‘s Getting to ‘Y’ program, a statewide initiative empowering young people to make a difference in their school communities. With support from adult partners, GTY participants learn to lead a cycle of Youth Participatory Action Research and use data......
08 August, 2025 No comment
Thetford Academy is looking forward to hosting students and families for two community events on August 24: a new student welcome and TA’s annual back to school picnic. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., TA invites all new, incoming students to campus for a fun opportunity to get ready for the first......
08 August, 2025 No comment
Thetford Academy’s Schoolhouse Rocks summer event series continues with Fun Fest, a fun-filled family event featuring bounce houses, ice cream, live music, and a petting zoo! TA’s Fun Fest is free and open to the public, scheduled for 5pm – 7pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Thetford Academy. The......
28 July, 2025 No comment
Tuck’s Rock Dojo, the Etna music school founded by Thetford Academy alum Tuck Stocking ’96 and his wife Kata Sasvari, has long been a part of the Upper Valley scene. Tuck’s students can be found rocking the Norwich Fair, performing at Lebanon’s NEXUS Music and Art Festival, and showcasing their......
27 July, 2025 No comment
Dear TA Families, As June draws to a close, and the 2024-25 school year is fully and officially over, I wanted to reach out with a final message to share parting reflections and summertime school info. High Note: Celebrating the Class of 2025 The school year ended on so many high......
01 July, 2025 No comment
Thetford Academy’s Schoolhouse Rocks summer event series kicks off July 2, from 6pm – 8pm with acoustic duo Zach Nugent and Sunshine Garcia Becker. Zach Nugent is best known for his “ability to channel the spirit of Jerry Garcia, Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, David Grisman (and many more) through his......
01 July, 2025 No commentThetford Academy is committed to diversity and strives to build, maintain, and promote a culture of equity and inclusion. The curriculum challenges students to examine issues of diversity and encourages them to engage in active learning. Students reflect critically on social problems as they develop the skills to succeed in an environment where diversity is acknowledged, respected, and celebrated.