OTS Well Represented at the Akron Marathon

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.

Our first-ever Fall Festival was a joyful celebration of community, school spirit and the excitement of a new school year. The event brought together families, friends and faculty for an evening filled with fun, laughter and memorable moments.

This summer, Erin McNamara, Old Trail’s Director of Experiential & Nature-Based Learning, embarked on a remarkable professional journey to Aotearoa, New Zealand—an opportunity made possible by the John Bing Scholarship from the Institute for Global Learning (IGL).

Old Trail faculty and staff recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, rolling up their sleeves for an afternoon of service that strengthened both our community and our connections to one another.

Old Trail School proudly celebrated the Class of 2025 with a heartfelt indoor graduation ceremony that honored a remarkable group of students and their unforgettable journey.