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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, C25: Admission & Enrollment Policy.
  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 & Enrollment Policy.

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TA News

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Exciting update from Thetford Academy’s Day of Giving last week: we exceeded our overall goal of 100 donors! Thank you to each and every one of you who made a gift to support our students and community. The catch, though – we still need four alumni donors in order to......

    10 June, 2025

  • Dear TA Families, We do it all! The many talents of TA students are on display in these final weeks of the school year, with culminating experiences and competitions in the arts, academics, and athletics. Thank you for supporting your students as they strive to manage their time, stay organized, complete......

    06 June, 2025

  • Photo credit: J & R Photography Well, that went by fast – it’s already playoff time for the Panthers! Our middle school track and field team wrapped up last week at the Connecticut Valley Championship and the VT State Championship. Shout out to Peter Horan, Danny Lloyd, Asa Williams, and......

    03 June, 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.