2026 OTS Challenge

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

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Joe Vogel, Associate Head of School and Development Director

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Keira Williams (Alumni ’02)

4 months ago

24 years later, we still go to each other’s weddings, make time for dinner dates, and support each other through loss. It’s a bond like no other.

Steve Czekalinski (Parent ’30, ’33)

4 months ago

Grateful to be a part of the Old Trail Community!

Chip & Laura Preston (Alumni ’71, Parent ’05, ’08, ’14, Trustee/Past Trustee, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In memory of Ted Preston

Legacy of Learning

Arjun Soni (Alumni ’25)

4 months ago

In honor of All the wonderful teachers at OTS!

To all the wonderful teachers at OTS!

Rob Cowie (Parent ’26)

4 months ago

3 children and 14 years of AWESOMENESS !

Tessa DiTirro Lawrence (Alumni ’07)

4 months ago

In honor of Barb DiTirro

Old Trail School means so much to me because it’s where I first experienced the joy of learning, curiosity, kindness, and the value of a close-knit learning community. It shaped who I am today in ways I’ll always be grateful for. I’m donating in honor of my mom, Barb DiTirro, who was a beloved teacher for more than 20 years. Her dedication to her students and to Old Trail left a lasting impact on so many lives, including my own. This gift is a way to celebrate her legacy and give back to a place that still means so much to our family.

Teresa Bond (Grandparent ’35)

4 months ago

Wonderful school for my grandchildren

Elizabeth and Chris Sullivan (Parent ’30, ’33, ’35)

4 months ago

The joy our children experience at Old Trail is incredible. We are so glad to be part of the OTS community.

Nanette Amier Mihm

4 months ago

Just because 💕

Whitney Dronzek (Parent ’32, ’35)

4 months ago

In honor of all the wonderful teachers and administrators that make our sons’ time at OTS magical!

Joe Ott (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

I support Old Trail because I’ve been lucky enough to be given the opportunity to work there and experience the magic for myself. I’m so grateful I get to spend my days working here

David and Margaret Scott (Grandparent ’29, ’33)

4 months ago

In honor of Our deep respect to Old Trail for celebrating childhood and honoring the philosophy of a quality education.

Emily Clark (Alumni ’02)

4 months ago

Forever a proud OTS Buffalo!

Brad Powell and Vicki Butler (Grandparent ’35)

4 months ago

Thanks for letting them be little and providing the chance to explore and play in nature. What childhood should be!

James and Amanda Irwin (Parent ’35, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

Old Trail is such a magical place to experience childhood. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this community in so many different ways.

Lynn Gregor & David Hassler (Parent ’20, ’22, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of Our children Ella & Simon who have benefited greatly from their OTS education.

As both a teacher and a parent of OTS alum, I know how impactful the learning at our school can be - thank you Old Trail!

Diane & Kurt Korfhage (Grandparent ’32)

4 months ago

Amazing education for our granddaughter!!!

Anonymous (Student ’27)

4 months ago

Thanks Mrs. Weber, Atticus's writing skills are much improved this year.

Nikolaj Lagwinski (Parent ’32, ’34, Yes!)

4 months ago

In honor of Satoshi Nakamoto

The Bowers Family (Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

We really support the mission of Old Trail School. Our children all benefited greatly from their experience there.

Shaashwatiyaa Balamurugan (Alumni ’24)

4 months ago

In honor of The entire OTS community. Thank you.

Sending love and blessings to our wonderful OTS community. We appreciate you.

Suman Vellanki & Simerjeet Sahota (Parent ’32, ’35)

4 months ago

We love being apart of the Old Trail community and value the teachers and staff members.

Allan and Brenda Sweet (Parent ’26, ’29, Yes!)

4 months ago

Thank you to all of the wonderful teachers and staff!!

Kelley Crawford (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of The wonderful First Grade students and teachers! 💚

Robin Burns (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of The wonderful, caring, supportive and loving community that is Old Trail. I dedicate this to all of my fabulous colleagues and students in Room 155!

Thomas and Amy Moore (Parent ’22)

4 months ago

In honor of Faith Moore’s graduation from Kent State

Brooke Joy (Faculty/Staff, Yes!)

4 months ago

In honor of the kindergartners and families of room 106, who bring so much joy, curiosity, and wonder to our OTS community.

Amelia Weber (Student ’35)

4 months ago

In honor of Mrs. Fowler & Ms. Dudash

Thank you for making magic every day!

Anonymous (Parent ’26, Yes!)

4 months ago

Incredible caring faculty

Mark and Kathy Bearer (Grandparent ’33, ’35)

4 months ago

Thank you for the space to celebrate childhood and learning.

Hilary Ayers (Parent ’32)

4 months ago

Thank you to the incredible Old Trail School community, who has and continues to make a profound impact on Charlotte's life. We look forward to the many years to come!

Hunter & Schay Barnhardt (Parent ’32)

4 months ago

In honor of Kristen Fearon

Gerald and Janet Lutkus (Parent ’19)

4 months ago

In honor of Grace Lutkus

A truly memorable experience for Grace - she still talks about her time at Old Trail School

Christine & Frank Davis (Parent ’32, ’35)

4 months ago

In honor of everyone part of our OTS community!

💚🤍💚

Emily Tenney (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of the remarkable students and teachers who make Old Trail such a magical place to be.

Tracy McLean Ehrler (Parent ’22, ’26, Yes!)

4 months ago

We have been blessed to raise our boys at Old Trail. This is our 12th and last year having students there. We will miss it but will hold the memories dear.

Lynn Newenhisen (Parent ’98)

4 months ago

In honor of Jacob and Shannon Best

Kristen Fearon (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of My amazing second grade team, students, and families!

Meghan Vidan (Murphy) (Alumni ’05)

4 months ago

In honor of William and Sandra Stevens

For making an OTS education possible for both me and my daughter (next year).

Aliraza Rattansi (Parent ’31)

4 months ago

Keep the amazing work going

Amish and Jill Yajnik (Parent ’23, ’26, Yes!)

4 months ago

Congratulations to our eighth grader, Ruby, and the entire class of 2026! Thank you OTS!

Carrie Brown (Faculty/Staff, Yes!)

4 months ago

In memory of Karen Nackes

Karen unfortunately passed this year. However, she always spoke so highly of her time at Old Trail. And she was thrilled (as am I) that I get to come to work here every day!

Beverly Esterly (Grandparent ’34)

4 months ago

What a wonderful educational experience!

Stephanie Smith (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of With gratitude to my fellow colleagues whose joy creates a world where children feel seen, safe, and inspired.

Aaron and Rachel Rich (Parent ’26, ’30, Faculty/Staff, Yes!)

4 months ago

To the wonderful teachers who bring joy to Old Trail every day!

Deborah Palmer (Parent ’27)

4 months ago

In honor of Declan Palmer '27

Tony & Thomas Ganley-Stillings (Parent ’35)

4 months ago

Thanks for loving our little guy as much as we do!

Chirag Shah (Student ’33, Parent ’31)

4 months ago

Arjun and Roshan

Janet Pry (Grandparent ’29, ’31)

4 months ago

It is a wonderful environment for my grandchildren. And they Love school because it is so welcoming.

Al and Donna Loomis (Alumni ’59, Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

In honor of Anna Eaton

William Bruner (Grandparent ’32)

4 months ago

In Honor of Abbie Vodraska

Anonymous (Parent ’34)

4 months ago

So thankful for how we’ve been welcomed to the OTS community.

Gayathri Sreedher Santosh Ramanathan (Parent ’30, ’32, No)

4 months ago

Thank you for your dedication.

Katherine Roberts (Parent ’33)

4 months ago

Amazing family atmosphere

Samuel Yannerilla (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In memory of Peter Wilson

Alexis Schaeffer (Alumni ’11)

4 months ago

For the institution that jumpstarted my education, OTS 💚

Carrie Lehman (Parent ’27)

4 months ago

This is for the community that we share.

Raymond Scott (Grandparent ’31, ’33)

4 months ago

Our grandsons are thriving at your school.

Joe Laurene (Parent ’28, ’31)

4 months ago

We get to watch our children genuinely love where they go and what they do every day. In support of this wonderful new community of amazing humans at OTS we joined this year; thank you teachers, staff, and friends!

Lynne Deutch (Alumni ’61)

4 months ago

Thank you for the beautiful memories of my years at OTS

Anonymous (Parent ’30, ’33, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

Great school, keep doing school the right way

Anika Soni (Alumni ’22)

4 months ago

Joe Vogel and all the teachers at OTS!

Joanna Hollister (Faculty/Staff, Yes!)

4 months ago

In honor of Class of 2026

We’re so proud to have been your teachers!

Sara Shalowitz (Alumni ’97)

4 months ago

In honor of Jancie Newhouse

My OTS years left me with some of my favorite memories and some of my lifelong best friends ❤️

Sherry Joy

4 months ago

In honor of Great Kindergarten teachers

My granddaughter went to old Trail and my daughter is a teacher there.

Brady Powell

4 months ago

Thank you for shaping future generations of thinkers.

Yun Bai (Parent ’28)

4 months ago

Thanks to the caring teachers for the conscious efforts in guiding, teaching manners, and fostering emotional growth!

Serena & Michael Bond (Parent ’35)

4 months ago

In honor of The Busy Bees, Glitter Grapes and Chickadees, along with all the wonderful teachers and staff who have helped them navigate their way this year.

Meghan Scott (Parent ’29, ’33)

4 months ago

Thank you to all the amazing teachers and staff at OTS. You inspire us every day! This year, we'd like to especially thank Mrs. Wakser and the entire 5th-grade team!

Eva Sabolek Smith

4 months ago

❤️ OTS

Michelle and Joe Blanda (Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

Best memories ever!!

Jaye Powell

4 months ago

I'm so appreciative of the community and experiences you've created at Old Trail. My grandchildren are so lucky to have this opportunity. Thank you!

Dean Ruff (Faculty/Staff, Yes!)

4 months ago

Old Trail Tennis teams.

Paul and Sara Warner (Parent ’28, ’32, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of the incredible OTS sixth grade faculty team and Sydney Smith!

Hallie and Tom Ritzman (Alumni ’95, Parent ’31, ’33, Faculty/Staff, Yes!)

4 months ago

In honor of Cathy and Doug Godshall

We are so grateful to the Old Trail community for all it has done for our family--past, present and future!

Johnny Swegan (Alumni ’23)

4 months ago

In honor of Mrs. Johnston

sharon winfrey (Faculty/Staff, Yes!)

4 months ago

There are no limits to what you can do and learn at Old Trail School ❤️

Amber Pearson (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

We love our community!

Phyllis Pembroke Tougas (Alumni ’73)

4 months ago

As I get older, I realize that the education that I was privileged to receive at OTS was amazing. I wish to honor all my teachers: Dr. Michael Kimball, the Rev. Hugh Wright, Mrs. Ruth Alliger and all of the others, who taught us to love learning, the gift I carry with me even more than 50 years later. Thank you all so much, and may today's teachers be empowered to do the same.

Stacy and John Shulan (Alumni ’67, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

A truly magical place for children to grow and learn that instills a sense of respect, responsibility, service, and goodness in each of us. Thank you.

Clare McGowan (Parent ’09, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

Old Trail School is a joyful place! Every child deserves the kind of education it provides. I am forever grateful that my daughter attended Old Trail School and that I am able to contribute to it.

Paige Dix (Alumni ’20)

4 months ago

Thank you OTS!

Susan Alexander (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of all the fabulous 4th graders, past, present, and future!

Kara Kristoff (Parent ’35, Faculty/Staff, Yes!)

4 months ago

In honor of my amazing Kindergarten team and the incredible students of room 104!

Sarah & Ethan Weber (Alumni ’05, Parent ’35, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In memory of Steve Wise

Ronald Flauto (Parent ’25)

4 months ago

So grateful to all of the faculty and staff at Old Trail School for their part in inspiring kids to embrace learning while promoting kindness, authenticity and community.

Joey Perry (Student ’35)

4 months ago

"I really love Old Trail School because my best friends are there! I love you, Mrs Francis & Miss Siegfried!!"

Kerney Family (Parent ’35, Yes!)

4 months ago

Thank you OTS faculty and staff for your compassion and unwavering support. We love you all and cherish everything you do for our children!

Shengyong Wang and Xiaowei Teng (Parent ’25)

4 months ago

In honor of the inspiring teachers, enduring values, and lasting impact of Old Trail School.

Leora Liatti (Faculty/Staff, Yes!)

4 months ago

In honor of My wonderful first graders!

Chad & Lindsay McKinney (Student ’35)

4 months ago

The spirit and impact the Old Trail community instills is a gift!

Clare LaTourette (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of Room 203- My favorite place to be. So lucky to be apart of this community!

Nana Yaa Koram (Saaed-Saad) (Parent ’26, Yes!)

4 months ago

In honor of Nicole Saaed-Saad, who has bloomed incredibly at Old Trail.

Megan Lojek (Alumni ’97, Parent ’35)

4 months ago

Thank you for the continued incredible experience!

Bonnie Vorachek (Grandparent ’35)

4 months ago

My grandson and his parents love Old Trail, and after visiting, I understand why! Learning is exciting when those around you make it exciting every day!

Abigail Siegfried (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of The vibrant and loving children of Room 205!

Lela Yajnik (Alumni ’23, Yes!)

4 months ago

Congrats Ru!!

Chrissy & Albert Macso

4 months ago

In memory of Patty Wyman

Martha Loar (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of Patricia Wyman

In memory of Patricia Wyman

Kaitlin Kimberley (Parent ’35)

4 months ago

In honor of Emily Tenney & Clare LaTourette

Timothy Emmitt (Grandparent ’34, Yes!)

4 months ago

In honor of Lyra Emmitt

Kotecki Family (Parent ’35)

4 months ago

We are so grateful for the learning environment, community, and care Old Trail provides our children, and we are very much looking forward to continuing their educational journey at OTS for many years to come. It's truly been an unmatched experience and we have seen our kids grow and thrive in so many ways.

Megan Gray (Faculty/Staff, Yes!)

4 months ago

So grateful to work in such an amazing place! Go OTS!

Steve and Jessica Czekalinski (Parent ’30, ’33, Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

To all of the wonderful teachers and staff who create the most nurturing educational environment for our children!

Jacquie and Maxx Matheny (Parent ’33, ’34, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of Kelley Crawford, Brooke Joy, Ben Kovach

Robert Keener (Alumni ’63, Grandparent ’32, ’35, Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

In honor of Hunter and Tucker Dronzek

Rich Kurtz (Parent ’32)

4 months ago

Thank you to all the teachers and staff at OTS for making this school a wonderful place for my daughter to learn and grow. Go Buffalo's!

Laura Stropki (Parent ’26, Yes!)

4 months ago

We are so grateful for the gift of Old Trail and proud of our soon-to-be graduate!

Jessica Ash (Parent ’33, Yes!)

4 months ago

OTS has the best community - not only for the students but for the parents and family members too!

Tony & Thomas Ganley-Stillings (Parent ’35, Yes!)

4 months ago

Such a kind space filled with love and possibilities!!!

Karen Beckwith (Trustee/Past Trustee)

4 months ago

Old Trail School continues to be the exemplary pre-K to 8th grade independent school. OTS provided an outstanding education to my children, and it serves now as the model school that my children have sought for my grandchildren. I will always be grateful to OTS for admitting my children to the best possible educational -- and life -- foundation.

Jamie Knapp (Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In honor of the next generation of leaders.

Proud to support our Buffaloes!

Alex Eliopoulos (Alumni ’08, Faculty/Staff)

4 months ago

In memory of Patty Wyman

Alexandra Woods (Alumni ’03)

4 months ago

We love Old Trail School 💚!

Andra and Katie Bellamy (Parent ’35)

4 months ago

It's an amazing place, with amazing people, where children thrive.

Lois Ganley (Grandparent ’35)

4 months ago

Grandson doing well

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