2026 OTS Challenge
A Two-Day Celebration of Joy, Curiosity and Growth at Old Trail School


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Supporter Challenge

[CHALLENGE UNLOCKED] When 50 supporters make a gift during the OTS Challenge, Debbie and Stan Sieniawski (G’21, G’29) will give $2,500.

[CHALLENGE UNLOCKED] When 100 supporters make a gift during the OTS Challenge, Mike and Lisa Little (P ‘31, P’ 33) will give $6,000!

[CHALLENGE UNLOCKED] When 150 supporters make a gift during the OTS Challenge, Will Holland and Kathie Jackson Holland (P ‘17, P’ 19, P’ 21) will give $6,000!

[CHALLENGE UNLOCKED] When 200 supporters make a gift during the OTS Challenge, Jessica and Jeff Scott (P ‘31, P ‘33) will give $10,000!
$50,000 Matching Challenge

[CHALLENGE UNLOCKED] A group of generous donors will collectively match all gifts made during the campaign dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000! Thank you to Ashish and Katie Francis (P ‘30, P ‘32), John and Jennifer Blickle (G ‘29, G ‘34, P ‘94, P ‘97, P ‘99), Sarah and Jeff Johnston (P ‘23), Lee (‘77) and Talis Smith (in memory of Jean Smith ‘47) and Brian Steere (‘95) for their incredible support!
Summer Adventures Prize Pack Giveaway

Turn up the excitement during our OTS Summer Adventures Prize Pack Giveaway! From 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, every gift—no matter the size—earns you a chance to win an OTS summer prize pack. Picture sunny days ahead with two Old Trail School hats and sunglasses, a picnic blanket and a pool towel to get you ready for summer! Even better, three lucky donors will be randomly selected as winners. Make an impact and celebrate summer the OTS way!
Winners (3)
OTS Class of 2026 Challenge

[CHALLENGE UNLOCKED] Doug Ehrler P’ 22, P’ 26 and Tracy McLean Ehrler P’ 22, P ‘26 will donate a total of $3,000 when 26 gifts are given in honor of the OTS Class of 2026!
Dix Family Alumni Parent Challenge

[CHALLENGE UNLOCKED] Chuck and Susie Dix (P ‘19, P ‘20, P ‘22) will donate $1,000 in honor of their children, Phoebe (‘19), Paige (‘20) and Gordy (‘22), when 20 Alumni Parents make a gift of any size during the OTS Challenge!
Burkhardt Family Matching Challenge

[CHALLENGE UNLOCKED] Tom (‘84) and Jamie Burkhardt will match all gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000, in honor of their children Otto (‘24) and Amelia (‘26) and the OTS Class of 2026! Thank you to the Burkhardt family for this remarkable display of generosity!

