Zane Trace Local Schools

🎄 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

Tickets are now available for the ZT Alumni Football Game vs. Westfall On November 8. All presale tickets sold benefit the Zane Trace Athletic Department.

Today, Deputy Thomas led an Active Intruder exercise with our middle and high school students. He discussed the importance of safety, explained students’ options during such situations, and guided them through the exercise.

Our students took it seriously and did an outstanding job making the experience meaningful!

Our new TAG program is off to a fantastic start this year in grades 3-6! Students are already diving into exciting projects and challenges designed to stretch their thinking and creativity. Check out our first newsletter for a look at what's been happening so far!

October Lunch Menu

Our October newsletters are here! 🎉
You can check out the full newsletter anytime by heading to the Parent Resources tab on the district website.

The Homecoming Bonfire returned for the first year since 1997. Thank you to the ZT FTO for organizing and to the first responders and Zane Trace community that volunteered to help!

We are excited to announce that in the next few weeks we will be launching our new Abre Parent Portal. This platform will provide families with easy access to important student information, including profiles, grades, behavior updates, and much more. The Abre Parent Portal is designed to strengthen communication between school and home, making it easier than ever for families to stay engaged in their child’s education. Additional details, including login instructions and support resources, will be shared as we get closer to the launch.

Zane Trace Local School District
Meet the Candidates Night

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Elementary Technology Aide
For 2025-2026

Free Summer Lunch Food Service Program

We have had an exciting year of band events and as we wind down for the year, we want to spread the word about some important events we have planned over the next couple of weeks. Please spread the word to anyone who might be interested! Congrats to the 5th-12th Grade Band on a wonderful Spring Concert on Wednesday, April 30th! Thank you for all your hard work this past year! Shoutout to our Band Seniors for 8 wonderful years! Information about Signing Up for 5th-12th Grade Band. 1. Review the appropriate Important Information Letter For current 4th and 5th Grade Students about 2025-2026 5th and 6th Grade Band https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r0Nhfmr4lMViyH7OqsJtUUn7Ft4C-77o/view?usp=drive_link For current 6th-11th Grade Students about 2025-2026 7th-12th Grade Band https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BL01ZqHscZr6DvV7Gwu-as1Pyu8o_yMB/view?usp=drive_link For anyone planning to participate in 2025-2026 7th-12th Grade Marching Band   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S-P9rOQ4doLGRQGgcrEag8IiM_zECO3y/view?usp=drive_link 2. Fill out and turn in a Band Sign-Up Form https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pe7fuGKd-SnAP4swO0bBZcJOzGkOsjQI/view?usp=drive_link 3. 5th-11th Grade students should sign up for an instrument fitting for Tuesday, May 13th (4th graders are already signed up): https://forms.gle/cMFZHbvXfoiVdaZk8 4. Attend the Beginning Band and New Member Parent Meeting on Wednesday, May 14th at 6pm in the Cafeteria. Contact Mrs. Waller (kwaller@ztlsd.org) if you are not able to attend the meeting. Please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Waller anytime with any questions! Thank you!

Zane Trace would like to say thank you for the support in passing our 2025 earned income levy!!