In August, we had the pleasure of welcoming a cohort of talented and enthusiastic new faculty and staff members into the Old Trail School community.
Parent Portal
Welcome, Old Trail School Parents!
We value the active participation of parents and guardians in the life of our school. By getting involved, OTS parents not only serve as excellent role models for their children, strengthen the vital partnership between home and school and enrich our vibrant and welcoming school community. Through their involvement, parents contribute invaluable service to the school and have the opportunity to connect with other parents from across all divisions.
Services, Forms and Links
Extended Care
OTS+ is Old Trail School's extended care program, providing working families supervised, before-school (7:30-8:00 a.m.) and after-school (3:30-6:00 p.m.) care and enrichment opportunities to any student enrolled at OTS. Drop-in and discounted preregistration rates are available. Learn more
Old Trail School Parents Association
The Old Trail School Parents Association believes parent involvement is essential to advancing Old Trail School's mission and enriching the lives of its students. It is the OTSPA's goal to build a strong school community, with an emphasis on enhancing the dynamic educational experiences of all students, in close partnership with Old Trail School. The OTSPA supports schoolwide programs, provides additional activities, and supports volunteer & fundraising opportunities to enhance the educational and social experience for the Old Trail community.
Additional Resources
School Contacts
ADMINISTRATION
- Sarah Johnston | Head of School | Email
- Joe Vogel | Associate Head of School | Email
- Hallie Ritzman '95 | Middle School Director | Email
- Jonathan Wanders | Intermediate School Director | Email
- Amanda Irwin | ECP & Primary School Director | Email
- Susan Newman | Director of Enrollment Management | Email
- Meeta Nosrati | Chief Financial Officer | Email
- Paul Warner | Director of Marketing & Communications | Email
- Sharon Winfrey | Director of Technology | Email
Additional Key Contacts
- Nancy Stockwell | Admin. Assistant (EC-Grade 2) | Email
- Anita Joseph | Admin. Assistant (Grades 3-8) | Email
- Alyssa Gaither | School Nurse | Email
- Mattie Unger | Athletic Director | Email
- Jessica Cvelbar | Auxiliary Programs Coordinator | Email
- Lauren Keller | Director of Learning Support Services | Email
- Chris Pastor | Transportation Supervisor | Email
How To...
- Volunteer
- Add School Calendars to Your Phone or Google Calendar
- Sign Up for Text Alerts from the School
- Prevent School Emails From Going to Your Spam/Junk Inbox
- Update Your Contact Information in the Family Directory
- Share Student News
Volunteer
Add School Calendars to Your Phone or Google Calendar
Sign Up for Text Alerts from the School
Prevent School Emails From Going to Your Spam/Junk Inbox
Update Your Contact Information in the Family Directory
Share Student News
Campus News
September is Hunger Action Month, and Old Trail School’s Trail to Service elective is stepping up to raise awareness and encourage action in the fight against hunger in our community.
We are excited to announce the addition of the Fall Festival to our community calendar, promising an evening of fun and celebration for everyone on Friday, September 27.
All Old Trail School community members are invited to attend Mix in the Meadow, an evening event designed exclusively for adults, on Saturday, September 21.
We proudly opened the doors to our 104th year at Old Trail School during the last week of August.
Old Trail School families of all grade levels are invited to a new social event hosted by the Old Trail School Parent Association (OTSPA) at Ramseyer Farms on Sunday, October 13.
Old Trail School proudly welcomed more than 700 children for an unforgettable summer during our 2024 Summer at Old Trail camp season.
Old Trail School's Chief Financial Officer Meeta Nosrati has been named the recipient of the 2024 Will Hancock Unsung Hero Award, a prestigious national honor presented by NBOA: Business Leadership for Independent Schools.
Old Trail School's Back to School Orientation programs for the 2024-25 academic year will begin in late August. These sessions are a great way for students and parents to meet their new teachers, reconnect with the OTS community and prepare for a successful year ahead.
Fourteen OTS middle school students and three faculty members embarked on an unforgettable, 12-day adventure in Italy this summer.
A video recording of our OTS Class of 2024 graduation ceremony, which was held on June 6, 2024, is now available to view.
Hundreds of runners from Northeast Ohio and several states, both near and far, joined us for the 2nd Annual Cuyahoga Valley 5K and Family Fun Run at Old Trail School in June.
Old Trail School celebrated the Class of 2024 graduation with a heartfelt ceremony featuring our commencement address, student musical performances and new traditions.
Each year, the anticipation builds as students, faculty and families eagerly await the culmination of the school year at Old Trail School: the Spring Fling field day.
Serving as anchor to Old Trail School’s global programs, the sixth grade class trip to Toronto allows students to dive deeply into exploring one of the world’s great global cities and develop a deeper understanding of the rich fabric of immigrant communities in Canada’s economic and cultural capital.