This patriotic color choice satisfied the alumni of the original schools, as it used the "red" from Ansted's Highlanders and the "blue" from Nuttall's Generals.
Students in their junior and senior years can elect to attend the regional Fayette Institute of Technology in nearby Oak Hill for vocational-technical classes.
Sports offered include American football, golf, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, baseball, softball and athletics.
An active alumni chapter is in place to represent Trail graduates, as well as those of Ansted and Nuttall High Schools.
Midland Trail High School is governed by a student council that works in concert with the faculty and staff.