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Thornton Academy, private boarding and day education for grades 6-12.
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Explore a diverse program that prepares students for a changing world.
Become a part of our Rich and Storied History of Athletic Excellence.
Discover what moves you in the arts - the possibilities are endless.
Experience life on campus in a diverse, inclusive community.
Newsworthy
![Thornton Academy Middle School main entrance building on a beautiful summer day. Two trees cast shadows on athbrick building.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1568648694/thornton/xpxxgyflfa2yebpkvy0m/TAMSArundelHero.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1568648694/thornton/xpxxgyflfa2yebpkvy0m/TAMSArundelHero.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1568648694/thornton/xpxxgyflfa2yebpkvy0m/TAMSArundelHero.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1568648694/thornton/xpxxgyflfa2yebpkvy0m/TAMSArundelHero.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1568648694/thornton/xpxxgyflfa2yebpkvy0m/TAMSArundelHero.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1568648694/thornton/xpxxgyflfa2yebpkvy0m/TAMSArundelHero.jpg","width":1700}])
- Middle School
![Dyer Library/Saco Museum and Thornton Academy host a Guest Moderated Book Event: "Stolen Seasons: How Maine Sports Survived the COVID-19 Pandemic"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730399028/thornton/cbkglrdqjenci1c2gpwz/Stolenseasons.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730399028/thornton/cbkglrdqjenci1c2gpwz/Stolenseasons.jpg","width":408}])
- Athletics
![Construction to impact parking: please review policies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728486044/thornton/makllvmy3lrcbu5ci7wb/IMG_7661.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728486044/thornton/makllvmy3lrcbu5ci7wb/IMG_7661.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728486044/thornton/makllvmy3lrcbu5ci7wb/IMG_7661.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728486044/thornton/makllvmy3lrcbu5ci7wb/IMG_7661.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728486044/thornton/makllvmy3lrcbu5ci7wb/IMG_7661.jpg","width":1280}])
- Upper School
![Family fun planned for Homecoming at TA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728057539/thornton/k7el0cbhzou4rczfypqe/7V4A3240.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728057539/thornton/k7el0cbhzou4rczfypqe/7V4A3240.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728057539/thornton/k7el0cbhzou4rczfypqe/7V4A3240.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728057539/thornton/k7el0cbhzou4rczfypqe/7V4A3240.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1728057539/thornton/k7el0cbhzou4rczfypqe/7V4A3240.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1728057539/thornton/k7el0cbhzou4rczfypqe/7V4A3240.jpg","width":2200}])
- Alumni
- Community
![Thornton breaks ground on field house]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725398375/thornton/esh8mziz6lvet7n4nxvd/Eric.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725398375/thornton/esh8mziz6lvet7n4nxvd/Eric.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725398375/thornton/esh8mziz6lvet7n4nxvd/Eric.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725398375/thornton/esh8mziz6lvet7n4nxvd/Eric.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725398375/thornton/esh8mziz6lvet7n4nxvd/Eric.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1725398375/thornton/esh8mziz6lvet7n4nxvd/Eric.jpg","width":2200}])
- Athletics
![TA Parents News - August 8]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687894215/thornton/ho0agdfl2gticnncqmny/ThorntonAcademyLogo_steeple.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1687894215/thornton/ho0agdfl2gticnncqmny/ThorntonAcademyLogo_steeple.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1687894215/thornton/ho0agdfl2gticnncqmny/ThorntonAcademyLogo_steeple.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1687894215/thornton/ho0agdfl2gticnncqmny/ThorntonAcademyLogo_steeple.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1687894215/thornton/ho0agdfl2gticnncqmny/ThorntonAcademyLogo_steeple.png","width":1266}])
- Academics
- Upper School
![Thornton Academy announces Honor Roll for fourth quarter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663087699/thornton/oqfollhpi3geac9glp3p/TAAthleticsLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663087699/thornton/oqfollhpi3geac9glp3p/TAAthleticsLogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663087699/thornton/oqfollhpi3geac9glp3p/TAAthleticsLogo.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663087699/thornton/oqfollhpi3geac9glp3p/TAAthleticsLogo.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1663087699/thornton/oqfollhpi3geac9glp3p/TAAthleticsLogo.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1663087699/thornton/oqfollhpi3geac9glp3p/TAAthleticsLogo.png","width":2200}])
- Academics
- Upper School
![Saco Planning Board gives thumbs up for Thornton field house]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720027662/thornton/er6mvaaygkyxvmftmgoj/ThorntonAcademyFacade.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720027662/thornton/er6mvaaygkyxvmftmgoj/ThorntonAcademyFacade.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720027662/thornton/er6mvaaygkyxvmftmgoj/ThorntonAcademyFacade.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720027662/thornton/er6mvaaygkyxvmftmgoj/ThorntonAcademyFacade.png","width":803}])
- Athletics
- Upper School