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An OTS father smiles for a photo with his son at the annual Heritage Potluck Dinner.

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.

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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. 

Meet the 2024-25 OTSPA Leadership Team

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School Contacts

ADMINISTRATION
  • Sarah Johnston | Head of School | Email
  • Joe Vogel | Associate Head of School | Email
  • Amanda Irwin | ECP & Primary School Director | Email
  • Lauren Keller | Director of Learning Support Services | Email
  • Susan Newman | Director of Enrollment Management | Email
  • Meeta Nosrati | Chief Financial Officer | Email
  • Hallie Ritzman '95 | Middle School Director | Email
  • Jonathan Wanders | Intermediate School Director | 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
  • Chris Pastor | Transportation Supervisor | Email

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Campus News

Annual Heritage Potluck Brings OTS Community Together

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.

Rehs ’30 Earns Third-Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo

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.

An OTS mother and child receive their pancake breakfast.

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.

A fifth grade girl works on her face jug project in the art room.

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.

A first grade boy proudly displays his diorama featuring a cobra in its natural habitat.

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.

Summer campers rush into a river to play near Everett Covered Bridge.

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.

Geology Experts bring Fossils to OTS

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.

The "Leaf Man" artwork of a Preschool 2 student.

Old Trail School's Preschool 2 students are embracing the beauty of autumn on campus, exploring colorful leaves, acorns, and other natural treasures as they create their own "Leaf Man" artwork inspired by Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert.