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.
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.
Thetford Academy is a Vermont approved independent school. Enrollment is open to all applicants according to our enrollment policy below.
Today is Giving Tuesday, an annual celebration of philanthropy across the country and the world. At Thetford Academy, we’re kicking off this giving season with an invitation to join us in our mission to celebrate the unique worth of all students, to nurture their strengths, and to challenge them to......
02 December, 2025
One of Thetford Academy’s newer traditions is our annual Thanksgiving luncheon, an all-school gathering before the holiday. This year, we were joined by trustees past and present, alumni, neighbors, and friends who helped us serve our students and teachers and joined us in breaking bread. This tradition is a favorite......
02 December, 2025
This weekend, the Thetford Academy Drama department wowed audiences with five rousing performances of the fall play “Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.” The play, a parody of the Harry Potter series following “the other” students at a wizarding academy, is a......
25 November, 2025
Calling all Panthers! This year’s alumni basketball game is scheduled for Saturday, December 27th at 1pm – following the varsity girls game v. Windsor – and we are excited. If you’ve ever dreamed of dusting off your sneakers and getting back on the court, now is your chance. As always,......
24 November, 2025
Dear TA Families, Our campus will be bustling with activity this weekend. Come be a part of the fun! Two featured events: Four performances of ‘Puffs’, Friday-Sunday – more details here TA Alumni Association’s annual craft fair, Saturday – more details here I’m always amazed at how much is happening around here......
21 November, 2025
A team of five Thetford Academy student-athletes attended the VPA Student Leadership Conference in Burlington on November 10-11. Also in attendance were TA’s Athletic Director Bri Barnes, who was one of the organizers, and Coach AJ Darling. On Monday the students attended peer-led workshops about student support and recognition, student......
18 November, 2025