Our History
Proudly here
for rebels,
trailblazers
and pioneers
since 1823.
From educating Maine's pioneer families to earning Apple Distinguished School honors, Foxcroft Academy sure has come a long way in two centuries.
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FACT:
We're proud of our stellar alums. Foxcroft Academy grads include members of Congress, poets, a college president, college professors, a newspaper editor, a hit songwriter, an ambassador, and executives of several major corporations.
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FACT:
We’re named after a versatile Revolutionary War dignitary named Colonel Joseph Ellery Foxcroft. The businessman, explorer, and Maine State Senator purchased the township that later became our hometown of Dover-Foxcroft.
1823
Foxcroft Academy is established, making it the first to
be chartered in Maine's statehood.
1903
The town of Dover discontinues its public high school and begins paying tuition for its students to attend the Academy, which is now on the approved list of colleges like Brown University, Boston University, Bowdoin College, Dartmouth College, Wellesley College, and Bates College.
1941
The need for a larger campus and more modern facilities for FA's 250+ students prompts Louis Oakes (Class of 1892) to deed his farm and land to the Academy.
1952
The new school building opens for classes.
1973
Work begins on a new industrial arts building, business education wing. and remodeling of the main classroom, library, and classroom spaces.
1990
Foxcroft adds five networked computer labs and the Burton N. Packard Center for Forestry Management to its growing campus.
2001
Our first capital campaign creates the Pride Manufacturing Student Center, Philpot Multimedia Computer Labs, Eberstein Art Center, Ames Consumer & Family Science Lab, and a new 400-meter, 8-lane competition track.
2011
Foxcroft implements a 1-to-1 iPad Initiative,
the first of its kind in the Maine.
the first of its kind in the Maine.
2014
We're honored as an Apple Distinguished School.
Today
With over 425 day and boarding students from 16 Maine communities and over 20 different nations, we're one of the most unique high schools in Maine.