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 warming up for our annual Day of Giving next Thursday, May 14 – stretching our legs, lacing up our shoes, and visualizing our goal! This year, we’re “running” the Dan Grossman Woods Trail and every gift gets us closer to the finish line. TA’s Day of Giving, like......
11 May, 2026 No comment
The Thetford Academy Performing Arts Department is proud to present the Tony Award-winning musical Cabaret, a bold and provocative production set in 1930s Berlin at the famed Kit Kat Club. Blending unforgettable music, dynamic choreography, and powerful storytelling, Cabaret explores themes of identity, resilience, and the societal shifts of a......
09 May, 2026 No comment
Dear TA Families, ‘In service to our community’ is the theme of the week. Parents modeled this each day by investing time and effort into making Teacher Appreciation Week a success. We thank you! Meanwhile, students jumped into action today with our annual ODW Service Day – and last Friday......
08 May, 2026 No comment
Serving locally sourced Vermont foods in the Panther Café is becoming more of a reality. In February 2026, Thetford Academy was awarded the Vermont AOE Child Nutrition Programs Local Food Incentive Baseline Grant in the amount of $4,518.54. This funding serves as a catalyst to expand efforts to purchase and......
04 May, 2026 No comment
Dear TA Families, Monday kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful for your partnership in celebrating all of the dedicated adults who work at Thetford Academy. Teacher Appreciation Week – Your Help RequestedProviding homemade lunches throughout the week (and breakfast on Friday) is a wonderful way to say thank......
02 May, 2026 No comment
The community is invited to a presentation by David Briggs on Saturday, May 2 at the Thetford Center Community Association building (on Rte 113), with a potluck gathering at 5pm and the presentation scheduled for 7pm. David will share stories and reflections from both sides of his family tree from......
28 April, 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.