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Student Life

At Thetford Academy, we know student life is an important complement to academics.

Extracurricular opportunities give students a chance to try new things, meet new friends, and explore their interests and passions. With three-season athletics and more than 20 different clubs and activities, there is a place for every student at TA.

Student News

  • The Thetford Academy Board of Trustees plays an important governance leadership role by setting policy, providing strategic direction, and ensuring accountability to the Academy’s mission. The group is made up of up to 21 community volunteers who bring a variety of areas of professional expertise and TA stakeholder representation to......

  • On March 12, 2026, TA’s varsity boys basketball team headed to the Barre Auditorium to take on a familiar rival – the Hazen Wildcats – in the Division III semifinal. The Panthers were making a run for their third consecutive state championship, having defeated Hazen the last two title games. ......

  • Quarter 3 ProgressWith the official start of spring this weekend, it’s a good time to take stock of where we are in the academic calendar. There are two weeks remaining in the 3rd quarter, which wraps up on April 3. I encourage students and families to check in together about......

  • On Saturday, three Thetford Academy students showcased their research at the annual Vermont STEM Fair, hosted at Norwich University. The fair is “an inquiry-based poster presentation competition open to all middle and high school level students in the state of Vermont,” and is judged by science and engineering professionals.  Elijah......

  • Thetford Academy will host the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NH for the Connect Suicide Prevention Training on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4 p.m. in the school library. The training, offered with support from ALL Together Coalition and the Greater Sullivan County Public Health Network, is designed to......

  • Dear TA Families,Spring is on its way! Here are 2 not-to-miss March events at Thetford Academy: And summer is on the horizon! While we weather through the fickle temps and muddy trails of early spring – and summer still seems a long way off – it’s actually the right time......

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.