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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

  • 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......

  • As we launch the new school year, we are also proudly rolling out a new mission statement for Thetford Academy. The new mission statement, adopted by the TA Board of Trustees in April 2026, was developed during the first phase of our current strategic planning process. New Mission Statement: Thetford Academy......

  • 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......

  • Marisa Cotilletta, Thetford Academy’s Instructional Technology Coordinator, was recently selected by the Vermont-NEA (National Education Association) as a finalist for the 2027 Education Support Professional of the Year award.  The ESP of the Year award recognizes the important role of Education Support Professionals within the VT-NEA, and honors their outstanding......

  • Dear TA Families, Remembering 9/11We carved out time mid-morning today to come together as a school community to remember and reflect on the events of September 11, 2001. It was a brief but powerful gathering on the quad, led by social studies teacher Casey Huling. The short ceremony was modeled after......

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.