Grade 5 Connects Classroom to Nature at Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center

Intermediate students raised $8,500 for buildOn through Project 345, using creativity and collaboration to support the construction of a new school in Nepal.

It is with immense pride and joy that we celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Old Trail School Class of 2025 in their secondary school acceptances. Our graduates continue to distinguish themselves as scholars, leaders and changemakers, and their success in the secondary school admissions process reflects the strength of an Old Trail education.

Sixth grade students took their families and peers on a journey around the world during the "International Showcase: Building Empathy through Global Perspectives" on February 27. 

Our preschool Buddy Portraits project is a heartwarming example of how our youngest learners develop critical life skills such as empathy, collaboration and creativity in an engaging and meaningful way.

At Old Trail, every season brings new opportunities for exploration, discovery and hands-on learning in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park—including winter!

OTS is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Rehs ’30, who recently earned her third-degree black belt in taekwondo. This significant milestone reflects years of discipline, perseverance and dedication to her craft.

Fifth graders are currently wrapping up the wet clay portion of their ceramic face jugs, also known as ugly jugs. This long-standing OTS art project combines hands-on art-making with a deep dive into the history of this unique form of folk art.

Curiosity and creativity go hand in hand at OTS, and our first graders recently showcased both in a project that brought the animal kingdom to life. The project was designed to deepen students’ understanding of the natural world while fostering research, critical thinking and presentation skills.

Our Middle School Academic Challenge Team represented Old Trail School well at the highly competitive Copley Quiz Bowl in December.

Recently, our Grade 3 students had the unique opportunity to explore the wonders of geology with the help of real-life experts from the University of Akron Field Station.