![Four students in green school shirts collaborate at a table with papers and a quiz buzzer in a classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772571622/oldtrailorg/xhu3kxfbj7ylxafvr799/academic-challenge-team_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772571622/oldtrailorg/xhu3kxfbj7ylxafvr799/academic-challenge-team_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772571622/oldtrailorg/xhu3kxfbj7ylxafvr799/academic-challenge-team_n.jpg","width":800}])
Old Trail School’s Academic Challenge Team delivered its strongest performance to date last weekend, finishing with an impressive 6-1 record and earning second place in their bracket.
The team’s only loss came against the undefeated Revere A team, capping off a day that showcased not only their knowledge but also their growing confidence and teamwork. With each competition this season, the students have continued to build momentum, demonstrating poise under pressure and a deep commitment to preparation. Many schools throughout Northeast Ohio compete in Academic Challenge tournaments, and as part of this middle school elective, Old Trail students test their skills in local competitions throughout the season.
Academic Challenge is a fast-paced quiz bowl competition in which teams go head-to-head, answering questions from across the academic spectrum—history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports and more. A defining feature of the game is the “buzzer system,” which allows players to interrupt the reading of a question when they know the answer, adding confidence, anticipation and rapid recall to the competition.
We congratulate our Academic Challenge team members and Mrs. Horn on an outstanding performance and weekend for Old Trail School!
![Old Trail School middle school students and teachers pose outside a traditional Japanese inn, joined by a host in kimono, during their educational trip to Japan.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775047309/oldtrailorg/monwjx4rsrrrivnvfn3h/Japan-2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775047309/oldtrailorg/monwjx4rsrrrivnvfn3h/Japan-2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775047309/oldtrailorg/monwjx4rsrrrivnvfn3h/Japan-2026.jpg","width":800}])
![Old Trail School eighth grader Mason stands on the basketball court in Valencia, Spain, holding his Minicopa Endesa MVP trophy and award plaque while wearing his white Real Madrid jersey inside a large arena.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772053796/oldtrailorg/bqae90r5t1ov8cuxixpq/Mason.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772053796/oldtrailorg/bqae90r5t1ov8cuxixpq/Mason.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772053796/oldtrailorg/bqae90r5t1ov8cuxixpq/Mason.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772053796/oldtrailorg/bqae90r5t1ov8cuxixpq/Mason.jpg","width":900}])
![Back-to-Back Champs: Boys Basketball Claims ISL Title]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770904523/oldtrailorg/yir6mqk1uteviyvlhurq/BoysISL2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770904523/oldtrailorg/yir6mqk1uteviyvlhurq/BoysISL2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770904523/oldtrailorg/yir6mqk1uteviyvlhurq/BoysISL2026.png","width":800}])
![A paw print of coyote in snow discovered by our Outdoor Education students.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767885482/oldtrailorg/nkaje5wvxlmtwtcwxr5d/Tracks.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767885482/oldtrailorg/nkaje5wvxlmtwtcwxr5d/Tracks.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767885482/oldtrailorg/nkaje5wvxlmtwtcwxr5d/Tracks.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767885482/oldtrailorg/nkaje5wvxlmtwtcwxr5d/Tracks.jpg","width":1000}])
![Two young riders sit on their horses inside an indoor riding arena while two adults stand beside them, smiling.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764879068/oldtrailorg/qh5xl3i9zg7xkivoyqd8/equestrian-20251203_1740110-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764879068/oldtrailorg/qh5xl3i9zg7xkivoyqd8/equestrian-20251203_1740110-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764879068/oldtrailorg/qh5xl3i9zg7xkivoyqd8/equestrian-20251203_1740110-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764879068/oldtrailorg/qh5xl3i9zg7xkivoyqd8/equestrian-20251203_1740110-1.jpg","width":850}])
![Two Old Trail School third graders smile while holding a bag of donated food during the school’s Thanksgiving food drive.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764875182/oldtrailorg/pzrcdiwml2vwxbbrcq4n/grade-3-IMG_0848.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764875182/oldtrailorg/pzrcdiwml2vwxbbrcq4n/grade-3-IMG_0848.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764875182/oldtrailorg/pzrcdiwml2vwxbbrcq4n/grade-3-IMG_0848.jpg","width":800}])
![A group of Old Trail School Middle School students and their teacher stand in front of a yellow school bus holding large bags filled with donated socks.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763403067/oldtrailorg/kpzyxor5memn1vktvnvp/socks-770DF0A9-.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763403067/oldtrailorg/kpzyxor5memn1vktvnvp/socks-770DF0A9-.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763403067/oldtrailorg/kpzyxor5memn1vktvnvp/socks-770DF0A9-.jpg","width":800}])
![Two Middle School students perform on stage during Old Trail School’s Fall Musical Showcase.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763390207/oldtrailorg/b6e6e0dflezk5rqavmys/performing-artrs-8T8A3971.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763390207/oldtrailorg/b6e6e0dflezk5rqavmys/performing-artrs-8T8A3971.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763390207/oldtrailorg/b6e6e0dflezk5rqavmys/performing-artrs-8T8A3971.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763390207/oldtrailorg/b6e6e0dflezk5rqavmys/performing-artrs-8T8A3971.jpg","width":900}])
![From Page to Practice: Read & Shine Brings Wishtree to Life]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762956468/oldtrailorg/xbgqjedvsomzz8aorcnr/wishing-treee578798546_1514157970137920_3922050192069707434_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762956468/oldtrailorg/xbgqjedvsomzz8aorcnr/wishing-treee578798546_1514157970137920_3922050192069707434_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762956468/oldtrailorg/xbgqjedvsomzz8aorcnr/wishing-treee578798546_1514157970137920_3922050192069707434_n.jpg","width":800}])
