The school's Community Scholars Program takes students into the community for research. The students publish their results using the school's Macintosh computers and laser printers, located in every classroom. The annual Poetry Festival invites well-known poets to school to work with students on technique and style. A book of the students' poetry is published each year. Trunnell has a fully equipped Science Lab and a full-time science teacher.
Students have time to conduct experiments weekly.
Parents are a welcome part of the School-Based Decision Making Council.