Zane Trace Local Schools

📢 Zane Trace Local Schools – Federal Programs Overview (2026–2027)
We’re excited to share how federal funding supports our students, staff, and families across the district:
🔵 Title I – Supporting Student Achievement
• 2.5 Title I Teachers
• Title I Crate (compliance platform)
• Parent newsletters
• Assessments: HS (MAP), MS/ES (iReady)
• Engagement: Career Day, MS After Dark, Literacy/STEM Night
• Social-emotional supports: Fuse/ReDo Day, Hope Squad
🟢 Title II – Investing in Our Educators
• Ongoing professional development
• Curriculum & math training
• Book studies for staff & administration
• Handle with Care recertification
• Personalized professional development opportunities
🟣 Title IV – Enhancing Learning Environments
• Elementary Technology Aide
🟠 IDEA – Supporting Students with Disabilities
• Intervention platforms & teachers
• Specialized professional development
• Touchscreen laptops (as needed)
• Transportation & ESC evaluation services
• Special Education Coordinator
• Flexible seating, fidgets, and adapted equipment
💬 We value your input!
Public comments can be submitted to ztpubliccomments@ztlsd.org through April 27, 2026.
Your feedback helps guide how we best serve our students and community!

Don't forget to stop by Chipotle for dinner tonight (4-8 PM). This fundraiser supports several student groups at the high school!

Thank you to our local businesses for your continued support!

March is here, and so are our new March Newsletters and Daily Planners for tips to help keep your student organized and on track! Visit our website and head to the Parent Resources tab to access both the newsletters and daily planners.

Congratulations to Zane Trace basketball players earning all-Southeast District awards, including Gunnar McCullough earning Division V Player of the Year honors!

Reminder: Students will be on a 2 hour delay tomorrow.
Stop by and support the annual ZT FFA Sausage Breakfast!

January Newsletters Are Here! 🗓️📚
Our January Helping Children/Students Learn newsletters are now available for elementary, middle, and high school families. You can find the entire newsletters and daily planners on our website—just visit Parent Newsletters under the Parent Resources tab.

Thank you!

❄️ The Winter Gifted Newsletter is out! ❄️
Check it out under Gifted Education on the About Us tab of our website for updates and highlights.

We had a couple of special guests at morning drop off today!

🎄 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. 🎄

📅 Date: Thursday, December 4th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Cafetorium

Presented by Zane Trace Drama and 4th Grade Music Classes.

Come enjoy a magical holiday performance the whole family will love!

School will be cancelled Tuesday, December 2 2025 due to inclement weather.

Newsletters and planners for December are now available. Please visit the district website under Parent Resources to view them in full.

Please see the attached letter from multiple Ross County Schools calling for continued, responsible property tax reform that does not harm Ohio public schools, fire and emergency services, and local infrastructure.

🌟 Introducing the Daily Learning Planner! 🌟
Located with the Parent Newsletters (Parent Resources tab) - try a new idea each day to help students stay motivated, organized, and ready to succeed. From study tips to goal-setting prompts, this planner makes learning a daily habit. ✏️📘
#carveyourpath

November Newsletters are out! See the entire newsletter under our Parent Resources tab.

November 2025 Lunch Menu