Alumni Reconnect at Annual OTS Happy Hour

Old Trail School alumnus James Johnston ’23 made a memorable return to campus this summer, racing his way into the record books at the fourth annual Cuyahoga Valley Cross Country 5K.

OTS is proud to announce that Grade 5 Teacher Mike McGrievy has been named the 2025-26 recipient of the Catherine Silver McNamara Award, the school’s highest faculty honor. 

Registration is open for the 4th annual Cuyahoga Valley Cross Country 5K and Kids Dash, proudly presented by The Shireen Shackelford Team at CrossCountry Mortgage.

We are excited to announce the return of the OTS Challenge, a two-day digital giving campaign taking place May 6–7. This year’s goal is to raise $165,000 in support of the people and programs that make Old Trail such a vibrant place to learn and grow.

Old Trail School students, teachers and families came together on Friday morning for the annual OTS Halloween Parade, a beloved tradition that celebrates the joy and imagination of our Old Trail community.

Old Trail School alumni gathered at Lock 15 Brewing Co. in Akron for our annual Alumni Happy Hour—an evening that reminded everyone why Old Trail is such a special place.

Old Trail School families gathered on a picture-perfect fall day for a community outing at Ramseyer Farms, where fun, laughter and connection were the themes of the day.

A pair of Old Trail School alumni stole the spotlight at the 2025 U20 Pan-American Wrestling Championships in Lima, Peru—and brought home some serious hardware.

We often talk about giving students the roots to grow and the wings to explore. Lydia Lockwood ’22 is a perfect example of that promise in action—and how it blossoms into meaningful work beyond our campus.

This year’s Mix in the Meadow was held on September 27 and once again brought parents, alumni and friends together for an evening of connection, celebration and community.