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This year’s Earth Day theme, “Our Planet, Our Power,” came to life across every corner of the Old Trail School campus—and nowhere more meaningfully than in the debut of our newest outdoor learning space: The Field Station.

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. 

OTS announced an exciting new partnership that will enhance one of the school’s most unique resources—its on-campus, 11-acre farm today. 

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.

Our annual Heritage Potluck Dinner once again brought the Old Trail community together for an evening of warmth and cultural celebration last Friday night. Families gathered to share homemade dishes that represented their diverse backgrounds, filling the room with the enticing aromas and flavors of cuisines from around the world.

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.

At Old Trail, we believe in the power of service, learning and reflection to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, our school community came together for a meaningful day of remembrance and action, celebrating Dr. King's vision of unity and justice.

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.

Old Trail School is excited to announce the launch of its new Summer at Old Trail website, providing families with a streamlined and engaging way to explore everything our vibrant summer program has to offer.

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.

Middle School Theatre students recently took the stage to showcase their growth as performers in a Theatre Skills Expo in front of students, faculty and families.