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Athletics

Athletics are a valuable part of the Thetford Academy experience. Thetford Academy is a Division III school and competes in most sports in the Northern Vermont Athletic Conference as a member of the Capital League.

The Academy’s five principles—excellence, commitment, caring, cooperation, and respect for diversity—serve as the guidelines for all athletics participants. TA Athletics has earned both the Vermont Principals’ Association Good Sportsmanship Award and the Mona Garone Sportsmanship Award.

Interscholastic sports are regulated by the Vermont Principals’ Association. TA students can participate in the following sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Bass Fishing, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track & Field, Soccer, Softball, and Track & Field. 

TA offers a Member to Member program through Hartford High School for any sport not offered above. For more information, please contact Bri Barnes, Athletics and Activities Director.

TA Athletics News

  • Every year, the Thetford Academy Alumni Association plays an important role at the Woods Trail Run – feeding delicious food to the more than 2000 runners and spectators attending the race. TAAA’s concession stand provides the crowd with coffee, hot chocolate, and cold drinks, hand cut french fries, legendary chili......

  • Dear TA Families, We are 3+ weeks into the semester and hope that students are feeling comfortable with their school routines and engaged in their learning.  Autumn Learning OutdoorsWe have had lots of beautiful September days that have allowed teachers and students to take lessons outdoors. Today’s photos feature a few......

  • Last Tuesday, the Panthers hosted a twelve-school meet on their home course. In total, twelve schools were represented, but only six fielded complete teams. The Panther boys led all challengers and marked their second win of the season, while the Panther girls team finished fifth. The partly sunny day with......

  • Photo credit: J & R Photography Fall sports are officially in full swing, and it has been an exciting start to the school year for Thetford Academy athletics! From hard-working middle school athletes preparing for their first competitions to varsity teams already making their mark, there is plenty of energy,......

  • Thetford Academy’s Disc Golf team took home the title in Vermont’s inaugural High School Disc Golf Championship this weekend. The event, hosted by Disc Golf Vermont at Smuggler’s Notch Resort, was one of the first high school events in the country and part of a growing movement to get disc......

  • Dear TA Families, Wow, what a finale to the 2025-26 school year! It’s been a high-energy month at Thetford Academy – and the activity and achievements didn’t stop with the school year’s official end. Here are some highlights from June and invitations for summertime opportunities. Congratulations, Seniors! The Class of......

Athletic Documents

 

Thetford Academy Athletic Handbook 2025-2026

Return to Learn & Play Protocol – Concussion Information

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.