School News and Events

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. 

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!

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.

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. 

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. 

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!