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 is looking forward to hosting students and families for two community events on Sunday, August 23: 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......
18 August, 2026 No comment
As we start a new year, the Thetford Academy Board of Trustees welcomes a cohort of new members. New trustees Dan Bromberg, Barbara DeFelice, and Randy Snelling have had a busy first month, with a board orientation on August 3, the first meeting of the year on August 13, and......
18 August, 2026 No comment
Thetford Academy is taking an exciting leap forward with the construction of a Commons – a building that will fulfill the school’s long-standing need for a kitchen and cafeteria, be a vibrant student center, and provide a welcoming hub for school and community events. Construction is scheduled to begin this......
12 August, 2026 No comment
Get ready to rock with Thetford’s own Barn Band this weekend! The Barn Band plays at Thetford Academy this Saturday, August 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m, and features five local musicians you just might know from the neighborhood. Steve Glazer, Cliff Darrow, Maureen Burford, Tom Caruso, and Alex......
04 August, 2026 No comment
There’s been a lot of heavy equipment on campus in recent days – and curiosity to go along with the big machine presence. The summertime project underway is a conversion from oil to propane as our primary heating fuel. On Monday crews from Calkins Excavating dug up the oil storage......
28 July, 2026 No comment
Thetford Academy and Hanover High School will host the second annual Upper Valley Speech and Debate Camp (UVSDC) from August 10-14, 2026, on TA’s campus. The half-day program welcomes students entering grades 7 through 10, with a curriculum built to challenge debaters at every level of experience. Over the course......
27 July, 2026 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.