One Gift. One Voice.
With each gift, you help Old Trail students find their voice.
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Joe Vogel, Associate Head of School and Development Director
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Tony and Christine Lababidi (Parent ’26)
a year ago
We support the faculty’s commitment to their students. They go above and beyond to understand your child, listen to your concerns, provide meaningful project work, and provide a gentle nudge when needed. Thank you teachers!
Paul and Sara Warner (Parent ’28, ’32, Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Claire and Audrey Warner
Thank you Ms. Louie, Mrs. Rich and Mrs. Gryskewich for bringing out the best in our girls!
Anonymous (Parent ’32)
a year ago
Whole child learning!
Kimberly Robinson (Parent ’25, ’29, ’31)
a year ago
In honor of Granville H Robinson
We are very happy to be apart of this loving community. Faculty and staff our second to none! Old Trail makes School exciting and eager to learn about everything.
Chaniya, Jaivion, James and Kimberly
Angel Siegfried
a year ago
Glad to support a wonderful school!
Robert and Isabell Demboski (Parent ’21, ’25)
a year ago
Thanks everyone at Old Trail for a wonderful week at Stan Hywett with our sixth graders
Jill & Michael Penrose-Smith (Parent ’21, Trustee/Past Trustee)
a year ago
In recognition of the passionate and compassionate OTS Leadership Team
Lauren Hagenbuch (Parent ’32)
a year ago
In honor of Mary Johnson
Claire’s Great Aunt!
Reba Fowler (Grandparent ’27)
a year ago
Its the l best school ever!
Kudro Family (Parent ’25, ’27)
a year ago
Old Trail has been the best gift we could have ever given our children! The faculty and staff are amazing, professionally AND personally! Everyone looks to help my children succeed--academically, emotionally, morally, and socially! THANK YOU!!!
Brian Pizor (Parent ’23)
a year ago
In honor of Darlene Pizor
Richie Kurtz and Hilary Ayers-Kurtz (Parent ’32)
a year ago
Thank you to Old Trail for creating this community for our daughter and family to participate in
Sara Shalowitz (Alumni ’97)
a year ago
In honor of Robert Shalowitz
Laine Vereecken (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
Room 408! Second Grade is Awesome!!!
Audrey Vogel
a year ago
In memory of Joe Blanda
Johnny Buck (Trustee/Past Trustee)
a year ago
An amazing school with exceptional teachers who have such an appreciation for the classroom beyond the walls of the buildings- the environment is so important to this generation! Thank you for taking students outside into the natural world!
Raj & Jennifer Sinha (Parent ’32)
a year ago
Thank you to Mrs Rich and Mrs G for all that you do! You are the best!!
Arjun Soni (Student ’25)
a year ago
In honor of To Mr. Dean Ruff. Thanks for helping with the boys tennis program!! Appreciate all the hard work.
Anika Soni (Alumni ’22)
a year ago
In honor of To all my teachers and staff at OTS. Thank you!!
Dominika Stokowska (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
Thank you OTS community!!!
Balamurugan and Thulasi (Parent ’24)
a year ago
Grateful for Old Trail.
Marilyn Weaver (Grandparent ’27, ’31)
a year ago
In honor of Dennis Weaver
Love your school's philosophy!
Jan Giles
a year ago
In honor of Michelle Schaeffer
Neil Anand (Student ’32)
a year ago
In honor of Room 205 , Ms Peters and Ms Siegfried
Love my class 💕
Ru-Jen Warner (Grandparent ’28)
a year ago
Perfect learning environment for young, curious minds.
Anonymous (Parent ’24, ’27)
a year ago
Thank you to the teachers, faculty and staff for your continued commitment to excellence at OTS!!!
Hunter Barnhardt (Parent ’32)
a year ago
In honor of Ms. Siegfried and Ms. Peters
Steve and Rebecca Barnes (Parent ’26, ’28)
a year ago
We are grateful for the opportunity our children have to experience an Old Trail education. The privilege is never taken for granted and the efforts by the faculty and staff are so very much appreciated.
-With gratitude, The Barnes Family
Vicki and Dan Marty
a year ago
In honor of Julie Harbath Class of 2019
Andrew Berwa (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
I love the kids of OLD TRAIL! They have treated me well in my first year and I am proud to be a part of the OTS family! Go Buffaloes!
Anonymous (Parent ’98, ’00, ’02, Grandparent ’23)
a year ago
This was the best education my children could have received-still paying off 30 years later!!
Tyler and Amy Swegan (Parent ’23, ’25, ’28)
a year ago
Thank you to ALL of the faculty and staff for making the OTS experience and education so incredible!
Ronald Pizor (Grandparent ’23)
a year ago
In honor of Luke Pizor
Old Trail has been a great school and Luke has enjoyed his years there.
Barb DiTirro (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of my daughter a 2007 graduate and because I love my students!
Jessica Ash (Parent ’32)
a year ago
The teachers here are the BEST!
Judy and Robert Skillicorn (Grandparent ’23)
a year ago
In honor of Skye Nguyen
It has been a joy to watch you grow to be confident and talented and super friendly with opportunities to learn in creative ways and expand your talents.
Jane Atwood (Grandparent ’27)
a year ago
In honor of Isla Marie
One of the most exceptional schools that provide their students with a love for learning and life long learning skills through many different facets of their curriculum!
Amanda Apanasewicz (Parent ’21)
a year ago
OTS prepared my child to thrive in high school.
ruth andrews (Grandparent ’23, ’25, ’28)
a year ago
In honor of Denny Swegan
Laura Stropki (Parent ’22, ’26)
a year ago
For all the love, patience and care that is shown to our son. Our only regret is not finding this special school sooner!
Joanna Hollister (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Gindy Smith
In honor of you and the Class of ‘23, your last kids at OTS. With love, J
Rebecca Knight (Alumni ’79)
a year ago
In memory of Jamie Giancarli-Brown
I’m so excited to read about the environmental studies for students at OTS…. the next generation learning how to help take care of our planet!
Meghan Scott and Jim Gilbane (Parent ’29, ’32)
a year ago
Thank you to everyone at Old Trail. You have welcomed our family with open arms and supported our children's love of learning.
Chrissy Macso (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Congrats to the Class of 2023, and here's to the tremendous teachers who inspired, motivated, and encouraged them along the way!
Congrats to the Class of 2023, and here's to the tremendous teachers who inspired, motivated, and encouraged them along the way!
Sameep Dave (Parent ’28)
a year ago
Best wishes to OTS !
James and Amanda Irwin (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
Old Trail is a special place that allows children to embrace the wonders of childhood while equipping them with the tools necessary to navigate an ever-changing world successfully. I take pride professionally and personally in being a member of this community and am forever grateful for the opportunities that Old Trail provides for children and families.
Anonymous (Grandparent ’29, ’31)
a year ago
My Grandkids are learning so much and loving Old Trail! Keep up the great work!
Lynn Swoope (Parent ’12, ’19, ’23)
a year ago
Thank you to all of the wonderful educators and staff!! A special thanks to those educators and staff with longevity from my earlier years (and still) who have interacted with, or been teachers to all of my children....DiTirro, McGrievy, Eason, Korvne, Reynolds, McGowan, Swift, Stockwell, Winfrey, Wyman, Teunissan, Loar, Ruff, Alexander, Vereecken, and anyone I've forgotten! Some of you were there with my first and now my last and you are appreciated!!
Aliraza Rattansi (Parent ’31)
a year ago
Thank you for the incredible education provided by teachers, faculty and staff of Old Trail!
Ellie Roberto (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of The welcoming OTS community.
Jessica Cvelbar (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
To support a wonderful educational experience.
Brian and Nancy Stockwell (Parent ’14, ’16, Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Our sons and alumni, Nathan '14 and Michael '16
Keith and Grace Petras (Parent ’23)
a year ago
In honor of Leah Petras
Arjun Soni (Student ’25)
a year ago
In honor of All my teachers and staff at OTS. Thank you for a wonderful year!!
David & Margaret Scott (Grandparent ’29, ’32)
a year ago
At Old Trail, our grandsons are nurtured, valued, challenged, accepted, and enfolded with deep respect. They are thriving and are surrounded with quality, committed staff who have become an extension of our family. Our grandsons feel connected to their “people” at Old Trail and are lovingly recognized as members of a proud and caring community of learners.
Pierce Ehrler (Alumni ’22)
a year ago
I valued my education at OTS and want to give back to the school that gave so much to me.
Julie Albrecht (Parent ’27, ’29, ’31)
a year ago
Thank you for making every school day wonderful!
John & Georgia Szalay Downing (Parent ’32)
a year ago
Our family is incredibly grateful for all the amazing educators at Old Trail who have fostered our son's love of learning!
Abigail Siegfried (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of The 17 bright minds and kind hearts of Room 205 ❤️
Kimberly Pierce Gillenwater (Alumni ’65)
a year ago
In honor of Alice Mae Propst Pierce
I owe Old Trail for my love of democracy and our country. I learned some of the most valuable lessons about life and friendship at OTS. Over 50 years, and I still maintain friendships with many of my classmates.
Johanna Troller Barr (Alumni ’54)
a year ago
My early and high school years at OTS filled me with a quest for knowledge and love of nature.
Lynn Best Newenhisen (Parent ’98, ’00, Trustee/Past Trustee)
a year ago
In honor of Jacob and Shannon Best
My kids success and confidence today comes from the wonderful years at OTS!
Kevin Crucs (Parent ’32)
a year ago
We have deep appreciation for the work, efforts and talent of the OTS teachers and staff. We look forward to many more years of being part of the Old Trail community.
Jill and Amish Yajnik (Parent ’23, ’26)
a year ago
In honor of Lela Yajnik
To every OTS teacher, administrator and staff member - past and present - who has been a part of Lela's journey, we could never thank you enough!
Stephanie Schneider (Parent ’21, ’23)
a year ago
In honor of The OTS Class of 2023!
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2023.
Anca Stoicea (Parent ’24, ’27)
a year ago
Thank you all for an amazing experience and education! We love Old Trail School!
Joe Morris (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
Thankful to be a small part of a great community.
Robert Keener (Trustee/Past Trustee)
a year ago
In memory of Mrs. T (Ollie Townsend)
Minggang Si (Parent ’20)
a year ago
Thank you for providing great education for local community!
Stephanie Smith (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Room 203 ❤️
Bronya Boykin (Parent ’22)
a year ago
Because OTS is a great school!!!❤️💕❤️💕
Hillary Oravec (Parent ’30)
a year ago
We appreciate Old Trail's commitment to rigorous, hands on learning in nature-based settings and strong communication with families. We want to contribute to the growth sustainability of Old Trail's endowment to fully cover operational costs per pupil served and pay competitive wages and benefits for its world class staff.