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Long Trail School Long Trail School is an independent school serving grades 6-12 in Southern Vermont.

Long Trail School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school located in Dorset, Vermont with 240 students in grades 6 through 12. We take pride in our talented and committed faculty, welcoming community spirit, superb opportunities in the visual and performing arts, and a rigorous curriculum complemented by the celebrated International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Long Trail also offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities and enrichment along with an inclusive program of Division IV athletics in a beautiful mountain setting overlooking the Mettowee Valley of Vermont.

Join us for a moderated conversation with Sandy Pinsonault and Mike Rice, candidates for Vermont’s Bennington-Rutland Ho...
09/18/2026

Join us for a moderated conversation with Sandy Pinsonault and Mike Rice, candidates for Vermont’s Bennington-Rutland House district.

Hear directly from both candidates as they discuss issues facing our community, including education, housing, and affordability. The conversation will include an opportunity for audience questions. Please use this link to submit your questions ahead of time: https://forms.gle/2qTwoCRmPi1e85AL7

Head of School Colin Igoe will moderate the discussion.

🗓️Wednesday, October 7
🕒6:00 PM
📍Long Trail School Theatre
❓ https://forms.gle/2qTwoCRmPi1e85AL7

We hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to listen, learn, and engage in the conversation.

09/17/2026

Long Trail’s fourth Mountain Day is in the books! One of our favorite days of the year, Mountain Day brings our entire school community together to climb Mt. Antone at Merck Forest & Farmland Center.

We’re grateful to our friends and community partners at Merck Forest & Farmland Center for welcoming the Long Trail community and helping make this special day possible.

Reel made by Lyla R. ’27

09/10/2026

Long Trail School welcomed 26 students into the National Honor Society during a special student-led induction ceremony. The evening included remarks from Head of School Colin Igoe, who encouraged the

Long Trail School welcomed 26 students into the National Honor Society during a special student-led induction ceremony. ...
09/09/2026

Long Trail School welcomed 26 students into the National Honor Society during a special student-led induction ceremony. The evening included remarks from Head of School Colin Igoe P’33, who encouraged the newest NHS members to recognize that the honor comes with a responsibility to give back.
Colin reminded students that leadership, scholarship, character, and service are not simply personal achievements, but qualities that should be used to strengthen the community around them. When we focus on supporting others and working together, he shared, everyone benefits. “The more you shine, bring your friends into the fold,” he encouraged the students.
During the induction, each of the four NHS pillars was represented by a candle as part of the traditional Candle of Knowledge ceremony, symbolizing the values these students bring to the Long Trail community.
At Long Trail, NHS students play an important role in the fabric of our school. Through service, volunteering, and supporting the school’s mission, they make an impact across campus and beyond. From raising money and awareness for cancer research to organizing Red Cross blood drives and supporting other community-based initiatives, NHS students lead by example and put the values of service and leadership into action. The chapter is led by History Department Chair Julia Craig P’25.
Congratulations to our 26 newest National Honor Society members on this well-deserved honor! We look forward to seeing the many ways they will continue to lead, serve, and make a difference in our community.

2026 NHS Inductees
Ava Bienvenu ‘27
Ethan Bishop ‘29
Nevada Bloechle ‘29
Miles Cable ‘29
Abigail Cummings ‘29
Adeline Elworthy ‘29
Jordis Finch ‘29
Susanna Frank ‘29
Amelia Gibbs ‘28
Callie Gibbs ‘28
Olivia Gibbs ‘28
Emma Graf ‘29
Claire Jones ‘29
Vena Kent ‘29
Ruby LaDyne ‘27
Sophia LeVitre ‘29
Maddie Marthage ‘29
Eden Nguyen-Molina ‘29
Hannah Pelletier ‘29
Emmy Porter ‘29
Joel Rader ‘29
Lillian Rosenblum ‘29
Hadley Thompson ‘27
Gideon Weeks ‘28
Jacob Weinberg ‘29
Eleanor Zimmerman ‘29

09/09/2026

Heidi M. ’27 kicked off this year’s Core Talk series by sharing a thoughtful message with the LTS community about the importance of being an individual, discovering what works best for you, and having the courage to try new things. In a world where it can be easy to follow the latest trends or rely on advice about what has worked for others, Heidi encouraged us to find our own path and embrace what makes us uniquely ourselves.

Head of School Colin Igoe scooped ice cream for the students (and faculty!) who completed the 1,000-page summer reading ...
09/04/2026

Head of School Colin Igoe scooped ice cream for the students (and faculty!) who completed the 1,000-page summer reading challenge.

Every summer, Colin challenges the entire LTS community to read 1,000 pages and this year, our readers rose to the challenge! Today, those who completed the challenge were treated to a special ice cream sundae to celebrate their accomplishment.

Way to go, Mountain Lions!

Mark Your Calendars!LTS Homecoming is Saturday, September 26! Join us for a great day of Mountain Lions athletics, commu...
09/04/2026

Mark Your Calendars!

LTS Homecoming is Saturday, September 26! Join us for a great day of Mountain Lions athletics, community, food, and fun.

11:00 AM — Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Arlington
11:00 AM — Middle School Boys Soccer (Red) vs. MEMS
12:00 PM- Middle School Boys Soccer (White) vs MEMS
1:00 PM — Varsity Girls Soccer vs. West Rutland

Hound Dogs will be on campus serving up food and beverages, so come hungry and stay to cheer on our Mountain Lions! We’ll also have yard games, giveaways, and plenty of excitement.

Get your red and white on and join us!

Our first Parent Coffee of the year was a huge success!We’re excited for the school year ahead and grateful for the oppo...
08/28/2026

Our first Parent Coffee of the year was a huge success!
We’re excited for the school year ahead and grateful for the opportunity to gather as a community. Each month, parents are invited to campus for coffee and conversation with Colin, who is entering his fifth year as our Head of School.
This morning, Colin shared a meaningful reminder that raising good humans is a collective effort.
Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!

Address

1045 Kirby Hollow Road
Dorset, VT
05251

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18028675717

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