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Under a clear blue sky and surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature, we gathered one final time to celebrate, honor and say farewell to the Old Trail School Class of 2022 in June.
Our Centennial Celebration was an amazing gathering of people, an affirmation of the strength of the Old Trail School community, and a powerful celebration of the remarkable place that has shaped the lives of so many.
Erin McNamara, Old Trail's director of experiential and nature-based learning, has been named 2021-22 recipient of the Catherine Silver McNamara Award, Head of School Sarah Johnston announced today.
Old Trail graduate Hallie Godshall Ritzman ‘95 has been hired as the school's new middle school director.
After an extensive search, Jonathan Wanders has been hired as Old Trail School's new Intermediate School Director and Curriculum Director. Jon's first day at OTS is July 1.
Rachel Rich is featured for her summer camp insight in this month's Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine.
In honor of Earth Day, Old Trail School will host a gently used school dress clothing drive from April 18-22
Grade 5 parent and professional illustrator Dinara Mirtalipova was our special guest at Old Trail Tuesday. Dinara is the illustrator of the 2016 Newberry honor book, Echo, written by Pam Munoz Ryan.
Orville Schell, one of our nation's most well-informed and thoughtful observers on China, will be our guest speaker at Old Trail on Monday, April 11.
In honor of Black History Month, Primary School students have listened and danced to several Afro-Latino musical artists in Spanish class.
It was an especially exciting day for our Kindergarten students, who celebrated the 100th day of school on February 15 by wearing ceremonial crowns and participating in many fun, century-themed activities!
Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder began serving as Old Trail School’s diversity, equity and inclusion consultant this fall, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the DEI space. We sat down with Dr. Wilder to learn more about her role with OTS.
Alexandria Couch '12 was named the recipient of the Peter G. Wilson Rising Star Award this winter. Learn more about this rising figure in the world of fine arts here.
Old Trail School fifth grader Arjun Soni '25 has been an avid student of the game of chess since he can remember. Last fall, his dedication and skill earned him the No. 1 position in the state of Ohio for his grade and age.
Grade 7 and Grade 8 theatre students performed Using Your Voice for a Zoom audience on January 21.
To help families plan ahead, key calendar dates for the 2022-23 academic year at Old Trail—including the first day of school, winter and spring breaks, graduation and more—are now available to download.
We are excited to host our first Feast from the Field event of the academic year on Friday, February 11.
Please be aware that there will be no school for students on Friday, February 4.
Old Trail School's signature summer experience promises to be better than ever with more than 60 different camps, featuring 23 brand new themes, and twice as many full-day options compared to last year.
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.
Our Performing Arts Department hosted a delightful Winter Concert for families and friends on December 15.
Old Trail families are invited to attend as the Performing Arts Department proudly presents the Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 15, in the Bridgwater Gym, starting at 7 p.m.
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.
Registration for OTS+ is now open! Our recreational and enriching after-school program is thoughtfully designed to enhance students’ emotional, cognitive, physical and social development in a safe, familiar setting – their own school!
Many thanks to the Old Trail families who volunteered to help at Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank during the OTS Thanksgiving Day of Service on November 23!
Upcoming Events
ECP Parent Orientation for Preschool 1 & 2, and Jr. Kindergarten
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Buffalo Buddies Ice Cream Social
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Kindergarten Orientation (Parents & Students)
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First Day of School for ALL K-8 Students
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Start of Trimester 1
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