School News and Events

The OTSPA will host its next general meeting on Wednesday, January 12, from 9-10:30 a.m. on Zoom. All parents are invited to attend.

Kickoff this year's Winter Break with a trio of fun-themed days designed for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 from Monday, December 20, to Wednesday, December 22.

Before the break, Grade 8 students in our Global Explorers middle school elective participated in a one-hour, video conference with students and teachers from across the U.S. and world, hosted by the Global Education Benchmark Group.

To more intentionally weave service into the fabric of who we are as an Old Trail community, Head of School Sarah Johnston announced a new initiative called the “Be A Better Buffalo Challenge.” 

In recognition of excellence in design and execution of architecture, the Akron Component of the American Institute of Architects recently presented Peninsula Architects a 2021 Merit Award for the local firm's remarkable Merryweather Outdoor Classroom design. 

The Old Trail School Parents’ Association is proud to announce that Grade 7 student Skye Nguyen has been selected as the winner of the 2021 OTS Spirit T-Shirt Contest!

The morning's showers paused just long enough for us to squeeze in our annual Halloween Parade today. 

Please make plans to join us for tomorrow night's Halloween Hullabaloo Thursday night at Old Trail!

This morning, students in our Early Childhood 5-Day and 3-Day programs paraded outdoors across campus in their Halloween costumes to the delight of their Primary School peers and family members who were able to attend.

Need an extra day or two to get ready for Thanksgiving? Old Trail School Staycation is here to help with a full day (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) of fun and meaningful activities designed for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 on Monday, Nov. 22, and Tuesday, Nov. 23.

In front of the student body, faculty and staff, we had the honor of hosting family members of Tom Merryweather for the dedication ceremony of the Merryweather Outdoor Classroom this morning. 

Congratulations to the Old Trail boys soccer team, which brought home the invitational tournament title over the weekend!

Congratulations to seventh grader Skye '23, who is featured as the youngest contributor in Far From Their Eyes: Ohio Migration Anthology, a book containing stories, poems and artwork by Ohio immigrants from around the world.

With a subject as complex and challenging as the Holocaust, Mrs. Macso's Grade 7 English students have benefitted greatly from visiting co-teacher Susan Stein last week.

Congratulations to Charlie '23, Izzy '22, Annie '23 and Henry '22 – our four middle school representatives selected for the 2021-22 Cleveland Council of Independent Schools (CCIS) Leadership Program.

After such a disjointed year and a half, Saturday night's Feast in the Field felt especially momentous with fabulous food, lively music and – most importantly – the chance to connect with all of you!

What a weekend it was for Sophia '23, who earned nine medals at the Up and Over horse show, including first place in Walk/Trot Cross Rails Jumping.

Grade 5 students traveled to the Towpath Trail in Peninsula  to test the quality of the Cuyahoga River as part of the EarthEcho Water Challenge last week.