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.
Save the date! Thetford Academy’s Outdoor Program is looking forward to welcoming students, families, neighbors, and friends for a Maple Community Day on Sunday, March 22, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. In Vermont, sugaring is an integral part of our history and identity. It’s also a unique educational opportunity......
10 March, 2026 No comment
Thetford Academy students Madison Balch and Lorelei St. Martin, both studying Culinary Arts at River Bend Career and Technical Center, recently earned top honors at the VT/NY ProStart Invitational. Hosted by the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, the event is an unique opportunity for culinary arts students......
10 March, 2026 No comment
Thetford Academy’s indoor track team ended its season on a spectacular note with a number of terrific performances at the New England High School Indoor Track Championship meet at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston on February 28th. The girls’ 4 x 200m relay team (Lilian Miller ’27, Lizzie Brown......
09 March, 2026 No comment
Photo: Camp Hanoum guests arrive by train circa 1920 The Thetford Historical Society (THS) and the Thetford Semiquincentennial Committee (SQC) are excited to present “The History of Thetford and its Historians” this Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. in Thetford Academy’s Martha Jane Rich Theater. In this engaging and informative......
09 March, 2026 No comment
Dear TA Families, There is so much talent at TA – and we’ve been taking it on the road a lot lately, traveling to destinations throughout Vermont and beyond to compete, perform, and shine! Talent comes from a lot of practice and passion, so hats off to students for their......
07 March, 2026 No comment
My colleague, English teacher Sarah Hancock, and I have been thinking about how we, as educators, can help our students and colleagues make space in our distracting world for reading. And so school break reading challenges have become a staple this year at TA. February is Black History Month, and......
03 March, 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.