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As Vermont’s oldest secondary school, Thetford Academy has prepared students for success for over 200 years. An independent school with a public purpose, TA believes that education should be inclusive and personalized; and that every student deserves to be inspired, challenged, and supported.

Thetford Academy offers big opportunities in a small-school setting. TA students can choose from more than 100 academic courses. They can dive into the subjects that inspire them–through rich electives, honors options, independent study, and college courses.

Student life at TA is as vibrant and diverse as our 300+ students. More than 20 active clubs represent a wide range of student interests and talents; and TA’s three-season, Division III athletics includes soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, basketball, cross country, and downhill skiing.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Thetford Academy complies with all applicable state and federal nondiscrimination statutes, including the Vermont Public Accommodations Act (9 V.S.A. Chapter 139), the Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act (21 V.S.A. Chapter 5, Subchapter 6) and Vermont State Board of Education rules 2226.6 and 2229.1.

Enrollment Policy

As an approved independent school Thetford Academy follows these enrollment policies:

  1. All applications to Thetford Academy shall be made voluntarily.
  2. No student shall be denied acceptance for enrollment in Thetford Academy on the basis of disability (as defined in Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended), or that the student is eligible for special education or undergoing the comprehensive evaluation process for special education, or on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or any other classification protected by federal or state law.
  3. It is the policy of Thetford Academy that a student who applies for admission shall be admitted if space is available, subject to the non–discrimination requirements above and the exceptions to the open enrollment policy outlined in board policy C25: Admission of Day Students.
  4. If the number of applicants to Thetford Academy exceeds capacity, enrollment decisions shall be based first on continuing to enroll previously enrolled students and then upon considerations outlined in policy C25: Admission of Day Students, Section III.

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TA News

  • When the world shut down in March 2020, one of the many opportunities disrupted for high school students in the Upper Valley was the option to take a class at Dartmouth College. Juniors and seniors at Thetford Academy had long taken advantage of this generous program that provides no-cost, credit-bearing......

    21 January, 2025

  • Thetford Academy’s Counseling Office will host a series of information sessions this winter to introduce current juniors and their families to the college choice and application process. The first of these sessions, scheduled for January 27, 2025 at 6 p.m. (virtual meeting), will provide an introductory overview to the college......

    21 January, 2025

  • Dear TA Families, I want to thank the parents, grandparents, family friends, and community mentors who were able to attend end-of-semester presentations and performances in recent weeks. We know it is not easy to carve out the time during the work day and appreciate your participation. By showing up, you......

    18 January, 2025

  • The Thetford Academy indoor track and field team is poised to make history at the State Meet in two weeks. Already, TA’s Panther athletes have turned in eye-popping performances: Senior Uly Junker-Boyce broke the state record in both the 55 meter dash and the 300, and senior Ava Hayden is......

    13 January, 2025

  • Thetford Academy’s robotics team is in the heat of their season right now, with just two meets to go before the VT/NH State Championship. In their most recent meet on January 4, the team took five robots to the “Bow Bot Bout” in Bow, NH to compete against 32 more......

    13 January, 2025

  • Dear TA Families, As the rhythms of the school year go, a highlight for me as each semester comes to a close is attending final presentations in classes. Being in the audience as students proudly, thoughtfully, nervously – but also confidently – share their work and creativity, their reflections, and......

    11 January, 2025
Are you interested in applying to Thetford Academy? Our Enrollment Coordinator, Molly Dugan-Sullivan can answer all your questions.

our VALUES

Excellence

We set high expectations. We challenge all members of the school community to reach their highest potential.

Commitment

We value initiative, courage and dedication. We take personal responsibility for the goals we set and work hard to achieve them.

Cooperation

We work and learn together. We see teachers as coaches, students as team members, families as partners, and learning as practice and action.

Caring

We provide individuals with personalized support and guidance. We care about each other and the larger community.

Diversity

We respect differences among people. We welcome the contribution of varied perspectives to a rich and flexible school culture.