Announcements 5/11/2026

Daily Announcements
A representative from the United States Air Force will be at Zane Trace during our lunch on Wednesday, April 13. Please visit with them if you are interested or have questions.

All seniors will be released to the library at 9:30 a.m. to turn in their ZT Chromebook and charger.

Students that have qualified to attend the PBIS Field Day scheduled for noon today will be released by grade level beginning at 11:55 a.m. Seniors will be released first and then juniors, sophomores, freshman. The next grade level will not be released into the roster check if complete is done for a grade level.

Sports Times
5/11/26
Track and Field at SVC League Meet (Westfall) at 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Baseball at Whiteoak at 5 p.m.
Softball vs. Oak Hill at 5:15 p.m.

Daily Menu
Pizza Choice
Salad w/ Ranch
Green Beans
Fruit

Quote of the Day
“Empower your mind, anywhere anytime.”- Dimebag Darrel
about 1 hour ago, Joshua A. Jones
Zane Trace High School
Events/Activities
May 11-May 16, 2026


Monday, May 11
PBIS Field Day 12:00 p.m. (Athletic Complex)
Gavin Jean College Signing- Rio Grande 2:15 p.m.
Track and Field at SVC League Meet (Westfall) 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Baseball at Whiteoak 5:00 p.m.
Softball vs Oak Hill 5:15 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12
FCA Meeting (Lunch)
Seniors Last Day of School
Varsity Baseball vs Minford 5:15 p.m.

Wednesday, May 13
Varsity Baseball vs Wheelersburg 5:15 p.m.
Softball at Adena (OHSAA Tournament) 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 14
Underclassman Awards 9:00 a.m. (High School Gym)

Friday, May 15
Senior Breakfast 9:00 a.m-10:00 a.m. (Cafeteria)
Senior Walk 10:20 a.m.
Graduation Practice 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
8th Period Final Exam 12:32 p.m.-2:11 p.m.
Track and Field at SVC League Meet (Westfall) 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Baseball at Miami Trace 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball vs Miami Trace 5:15 p.m.

Saturday, May 16
60th Zane Trace High School Graduation 6:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
about 15 hours ago, Joshua A. Jones
Announcements 5/8/2026

Daily Announcements
Today is the last day to purchase prom tickets.

Seniors- On Monday, May 11th at 9:30 a.m. all seniors with a ZT Chromebook will turn in their Chromebook and charger to Mr. Lyle in the library.

All juniors and seniors will be attending a Prom Promise event that will take place in the high school gym at 9 a.m. this morning. Those students will be dismissed at 8:55 a.m. to report to the gym.

Sports Times
5/8/26
Track and Field at Circleville 4:30 p.m.

Daily Menu
Popcorn Chicken Plain
Or Hot Honey Sauce
Steamed Rice
Buttered Corn
Fruit

Quote of the Day
“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”― Andre Gide
3 days ago, Joshua A. Jones
Announcements 5/7/2026

Daily Announcements
Adena will be here today to provide free sports physicals to high school students. Be sure you bring your completed Final Forms physical paper printed out and signed by a parent.

Reminder, Prom tickets are on sale in room 146. Please be sure you do your Prom forms and get those signed by Dr. Jones prior to purchasing.

There will be a meeting for all girls interested in playing basketball next year. Meeting will be held in the gym during lunch today.

Class Night is today at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.

"Varsity Girls Track Results from the Ross County Meet held at Adena-
The girls team came in 2nd place scoring 106 points
1st Place, Sophia Williams, 800 Meter, Setting New Meet Record of 2:22.22
1st Place, Sophia Williams, 400 Meter, Tied the Meet Record of 58.76
1st Place, 4x200, Allison Payton, Lexi Barrows, Ashton Jean, and Sophia Williams
1st Place, Ava Gigley, Discus
1st Place, Reise Grant, Pole Vault
2nd Place, Kailee Johnson, High Jump
2nd Place, Sophia Williams, Long Jump

Sports Times
5/7/26

Daily Menu
Bosco Sticks
Marinara Sauce
Salad with Ranch
Mixed Veggies
Fruit

Quote of the Day
“We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.”
― Kurt Vonnegut


4 days ago, Joshua A. Jones
Reminder: Tonight is Senior Class Night! Scholarships and awards will be given to our Seniors.
4 days ago, Kate Depugh
Reminder:  Tonight is Senior Class Night!  Scholarships and awards will be given to our Seniors.


Announcements 5/6/2026

Daily Announcements
There will be a Student Council meeting today during lunch in the Media Center

Adena will be here tomorrow, May 7th to provide free sports physicals to high school students. Be sure you bring your completed Final Forms physical paper printed out and signed by a parent.

Reminder, Prom tickets are on sale in room 146. Please be sure you do your Prom forms and get those signed by Dr. Jones prior to purchasing.

There will be a meeting for all girls interested in playing basketball next year. Meeting will be held in the gym during lunch, on Thursday May 7th

Sports Times
5/6/26
Track and Field at Piketon at 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Baseball vs. Piketon at 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball at Piketon at 5:15 p.m.
Softball vs. Circleville at 5:15 p.m.

Daily Menu
Chicken tenders plain or
Sweet and sour sauce
Mashed potatoes
Broccoli florets
Oatmeal cookie
fruit

Quote of the Day
“If you’re doing something and keep doing it, you’re going to get better results.”- King Von

5 days ago, Joshua A. Jones
Announcements 5/4/2026

Daily Announcements
Reminder, Prom tickets are on sale in room 146. Please be sure you do your Prom forms and get those signed by Dr. Jones prior to purchasing.

The Big Brothers/Big Sisters Field Day is today! Students in the program will be dismissed at 9:00 a.m. to board the bus.

Congratulations to Sophia Williams on setting a NEW SCHOOL RECORD in the 400 Meter Dash with a time of 58.01 at the Wayne Invitational over the weekend.

Girls Varsity Track Results from the Athens Invitational
The girls team finished in 4th place with 14 Personal Bests!!
Top Scores Include-
1st Place, Discus, Leah Richards
2nd Place, High Jump, Kailee Johnson

Sports Times
5/4/26
Varsity Baseball vs. Westfall at 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball at Westfall at 5:15 p.m.

Daily Menu
Chicken and Noodles
Green Beans
Sweet Roll
Fruit

Quote of the Day
“Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.”- Jimi Hendrix
7 days ago, Joshua A. Jones
Zane Trace High School
Events/Activities
May 4-May 9, 2026


Monday, May 4
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Field Day at Ross County Fairgrounds 9:30 a.m.
Varsity Baseball vs Westfall 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball at Westfall 5:15 p.m.
Softball vs Westfall 5:15 p.m.

Tuesday, May 5
Remote Learning Day
Students should be completing assignments remotely with the use of their Chromebook.
Track and Field at Ross County Meet (Adena H.S.) 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Baseball at Circleville 5:15 p.m.
Varsity Softball at Lynchburg-Clay 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6
Atomic Credit Union Student-Run Program (Lunch)
Track and Field at Piketon 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Baseball vs Piketon 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball at Piketon 5:15 p.m.
Softball vs Circleville 5:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 7
FFA Meeting (Lunch)
Senior Class Night (Cafeteria) 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 8
Prom Promise Event (Juniors/Seniors) 9:00 a.m.
Track and Field at Circleville 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 9
Grand March (High School Gym) 6:00 p.m.
Jr./Sr. Prom (Riser Barn) 7:00 p.m.
8 days ago, Joshua A. Jones
Carve Your Path: Commitment Day

Carlie Clark will be attending Ohio University to study physical education, health, and special education.

Congrats, Carlie!
10 days ago, Joshua A. Jones
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Carve Your Path: Commitment Day

Elise DePugh will be attending Ohio University to study nutrition.

Congrats, Elise!

10 days ago, Joshua A. Jones
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Carve Your Path: Commitment Day

Carleigh Pickerrell will be attending the University of Kentucky to study equine science and animal sciences.

Congrats, Carleigh!
10 days ago, Joshua A. Jones
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May Pioneer Planner
10 days ago, Kate Depugh
May Pioneer Planner

Carve Your Path: Commitment Day

Lauren Andrews will be attending Cedarville University to study mechanical engineering.

Congrats, Lauren!

10 days ago, Joshua A. Jones
Carve Your Path; Commitment Day
Announcements 5/1/2026

Daily Announcements
There will be a prom committee meeting today during lunch in room 146

Today is the final day to vote for Prom King and Queen. The voting will close at 2:00pm today.

Reminder, Prom tickets are on sale in room 146. Please be sure you do your Prom forms and get those signed by Dr. Jones prior to purchasing.

Mrs. DePugh is extending the Senior Slide due date to Friday, May 1st. If you want to be included in the Senior Slide show, please email her a slide!

A reminder that Tuesday, May 5th is a remote learning day. Teachers will be providing students work through use of their digital platforms.

Sports Times
5/1/26
Baseball at 5:15 PM vs. Paint Valley Baseball @ Zane Trace
Softball at 5:15 PM vs. Paint Valley Softball @ Zane Trace

Daily Menu
Popcorn chicken plain or buffalo sauce
Steamed wg rice
Salad w/ ranch
Fruit

Quote of the Day
“And if you don't live, you have nothing to write about”- Maynard James Keenan

10 days ago, Joshua A. Jones
Announcements 4/30/2026

Daily Announcements
There will be a Hope Squad meeting today during lunch in room 146.

Advisors from the GRIT Assessment will be here today to meet with any students that didn't already have a coaching session.

The Prom King & Queen vote is open until May 1st. If you did not receive the email to vote, please let Kathy Wolfe know.

For anyone interested in playing volleyball in the 2026-2027 school year, there will be a meeting in the media center during lunch on Monday May 4th.

Mrs. DePugh is extending the Senior Slide due date to Friday, May 1st. If you want to be included in the Senior Slide show, please email her a slide!

Sports Times
4/30/26
Track and Field at Athens 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Baseball at Unioto at 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball vs. Unioto at 5:15 p.m.
Softball at Unioto at 5:15 p.m.

Daily Menu
Beef Patty on Bun
Cheese Available
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli Florets
Fruit

Quote of the Day
“My bad habits aren't my title, My strengths and talent are my title.”- Layne Staley
11 days ago, Joshua A. Jones
ROMOTES ACADEMIC AND SOCIO-EMOTIONAL GROWTH


Announcements 4/29/2026

Daily Announcements
Attention Seniors- you need to work on your Senior Slide for Mrs. DePugh and email it to her today. See her with any questions!

The Prom King & Queen vote is open until May 1st. If you did not receive the email to vote, please let Kathy Wolfe know.

There will be a representative here today discuss ASVAB results with Juniors. An announcement will be made to come down if interested. Please ask Mrs. DePugh if you have any questions.

Reminder, Prom tickets are on sale in room 146. Please be sure you do your Prom forms and get those signed by Dr. Jones prior to purchasing.

"Results of the Huntington High School Invitational- Varsity Girls
Girls team placed 3rd Overall
Top finishes include-
1st Place, 800 Meter Dash, Sophia Williams
1st Place, Pole Vault, Reise Grant
2nd Place, High Jump, Kailee Johnson

Sports Times
4/29/26
Varsity Baseball at Unioto 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball vs. Unioto 5:15 p.m.
Softball at Unioto 5:15 p.m.

Daily Menu
Beef Patty on Bun
Cheese Available
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli Florets
Fruit

Quote of the Day
“Every day you try to get better.” - Zakk Wylde
12 days ago, Joshua A. Jones

Announcements 4/28/2026

Daily Announcements
Attention Seniors- you need to work on your Senior Slide for Mrs. DePugh and email it to her by tomorrow. See her with any questions!

The Prom King & Queen vote is open until May 1st. If you did not receive the email to vote, please let Kathy Wolfe know.

There will be a representative here tomorrow discussing ASVAB results with Juniors. An announcement will be made to come down if interested. Please ask Mrs. DePugh if you have any questions.

Sports Times
4/28/26

Daily Menu
Beef Patty on Bun
Cheese Available
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli Florets
Fruit

Quote of the Day
"Never give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about." — Winston Churchill
13 days ago, Joshua A. Jones
Free Sports Physicals for high school students!
13 days ago, Kate Depugh
Free Sports Physicals for high school students!

Announcements 4/27/2026

Daily Announcements
Attention Seniors- you need to work on your Senior Slide for Mrs. DePugh and email it to her by April 29th. See her with any questions!

The Prom King & Queen vote is open until May 1st. If you did not receive the email to vote, please let Kathy Wolfe know.


Sports Times
4/27/26
Track and Field at Huntington 4:30 pm
Softball vs. Huntington 5:15pm
Varsity Baseball vs Huntington 5:15 p.m.

Daily Menu
Mini Corn Dogs
Gina’s Twisted
Mac and Cheese
Baked Beans
Fruit

Quote of the Day
“At least in my life, I cannot hold onto grudges. It's a waste of energy and time.”- Phil Anselmo
14 days ago, Joshua A. Jones
Zane Trace High School
Events/Activities
April 27- May 2, 2026

Monday, April 27
Softball vs Huntington 5:15 p.m.
Varsity Baseball vs Huntington 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball at Huntington 5:15 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28
FCA Meeting
5th-12th Grade Spring Band Concert 7:00 p.m. (High School Gym)

Wednesday, April 29
Atomic Credit Union Student-Run Program (Lunch)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Programming (8th Period)
Varsity Baseball at Unioto 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball vs Unioto 5:15 p.m.
Softball at Unioto 5:15 p.m.

Thursday, April 30
State FFA Convention
Girls Soccer Meeting (Lunch)
Hope Squad Meeting (Lunch)
Track and Field at Athens 4:30 p.m.
Softball at Eastern Brown 5:00 p.m.
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Friday, May 1
Carve Your Path: Commitment Day (By Appointment w/Mrs. DePugh)
State FFA Convention
Varsity Baseball vs Paint Valley 5:15 p.m.
Softball vs Paint Valley 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball at Paint Valley 5:15 p.m.

Saturday, May 2
Varsity Baseball vs Lucasville Valley 11:00 a.m.

15 days ago, Joshua A. Jones