Long Trail School

The Long Trail School is an independent college-preparatory coeducational day school serving students 6-12 located in Dorset, Vermont, United States. Long Trail School was established on the founding principles that every student is unique, small group instruction responds to individual needs, high academic standards motivate students, and financial need should not deter qualified students from applying. Long Trail School is committed to providing financial aid to qualified students, and has a strong tradition of doing so. Many area students are eligible for some amount of tax-funded tuition assistance.

History

David Wilson and Rene Wilson founded the Long Trail School in 1975 with an original class of 14 students in the rented space of the Dorset Sportsman’s Club. The school, which serves grades 6-12, has consistently grown and currently has 177 students enrolled for the 2007-2008 academic year. Notable changes over the years have included the acquisition and construction the facility with winding hallways and small classrooms, two common rooms, offices and other facilities including a library, a 220 seat theater, art studios, presentation spaces, and a gymnasium. The Founders David Wilson and Rene Wilson played a strong role in the school, with David Wilson as the Headmaster and Rene Wilson handling course registration and college placement for the entire history of the school, until their retirement in June 2007. The...
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