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.
Thirteen Thetford Academy athletes competed this weekend at the New England Track and Field Championship in New Britain, CT, the largest group from TA that has ever competed at outdoor New Englands. TA athletes set three new VT state records and, for the first time ever, TA brought home two......
15 June, 2025 No comment
For the second time in three years, the Panthers roared to the state title in a rematch vs. rival White River Valley. Prior to their 2023 championship win, Panthers baseball hadn’t clinched a title since 1987 – but it’s safe to say things are looking up for TA on the......
15 June, 2025 No comment
Photo credit: Gary Engler Thetford Academy was proud to celebrate the achievements of the exceptional Class of 2025 at the school’s 206th commencement ceremony on Friday. It was a cool and clear evening and in their caps and gowns, graduates shared the risers on the lawn of the White Building.......
14 June, 2025 No comment
Thetford Academy’s Class of 2025 is winding down their high school career with a series of milestones and celebrations – baccalaureate, final exams, class day, and finally, graduation. Graduation week started Sunday with TA’s traditional baccalaureate ceremony, featuring student speeches from graduating seniors Ethan Roy and Caleb Crossett, and a......
10 June, 2025 No comment
The Thetford Academy Drama Department is proud to announce the chartering of an official troupe with the International Thespian Society (ITS), the honor society for high school theatre students. Being approved to form a troupe is a significant achievement that reflects the strength and dedication of TA’s theatre program. The......
10 June, 2025 No comment
The Panther boys had another record-breaking day on Thursday, defeating 17 teams in the Division 3 track and field championship to take home their sixth consecutive state title. The team’s seniors Uly Junker-Boyce, Luke Miller, Brady Sloop, and Evan Rich earned 127 of the teams 164.5 points and took the......
10 June, 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.
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