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.
Dear TA Community, Near and Far, Greetings from Thetford Academy! We’ve had an inspired autumn here on Thetford Hill, savoring the colors and mountain views. We hope you, too, have had a beautiful fall and wish for everyone plenty of warmth and light to take us through the winter season.......
20 December, 2024 No comment
Photo: Uly Junker-Boyce ’25 in the 55m dash at UVM last January, photo by Matthew Hayden. Nearly forty students are competing on Thetford Academy’s indoor track and field team, which started its season with a bang last weekend. Competing at the University of Vermont against dozens of other Vermont schools,......
17 December, 2024 No comment
Calling all Panthers! This year’s alumni basketball game is scheduled for Saturday, December 28th at 11 a.m. and we are excited! We’ve got a good roster of alumni from the classes of 1984 to the class of 2020, but could still use a few more players. As always, all alumni......
16 December, 2024 No comment
Dear TA Families, Winter is here! The snow and chilly temps change up our routines – but don’t deter us from heading outside during the school day. Some early winter season spotlights (featured in this week’s photos): One of the (cozy indoor) ways we kick off the season is the winter......
14 December, 2024 No comment
Guest post by Hanae Debo, Class of 2025 The annual Youth Climate Leadership Academy (YCLA) is hosted by the Vermont Energy Education Program (VEEP) and the New Hampshire Energy Education Program (NHEEP) at Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT. It is a two-day event in which high school students from......
10 December, 2024 No comment
Thetford Academy hosted its first debate tournament on Saturday, with 10 high school teams attending the mid-season competition. From their home “court” vantage, TA’s debaters deftly landed their arguments to earn the meet’s Sweepstakes Award. The sweepstakes award gives each team 1 point per debate and 1 extra point for......
09 December, 2024 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.