
Our Pioneers defeated Paint Valley, 34-31, to finish the regular season with a 7-3 record!
They have clinched a first round home playoff game and will find out who their opponent later this weekend.







Zane Trace High School
First Nine Weeks
High Honors and Honor Roll
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B0oFFZ8a0lC91doFeOzgTXgXikUQhlvehasfmiOi4Mc/edit?usp=sharing

10/19/2023
Announcements
-There will be a mandatory student council meeting today in Mrs. Morton’s room.
-A reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow.
Athletics/Events
10/18/2023
Our boys’ soccer team claimed a sectional championship last night with their 4-2 victory over Miami Trace! They now play on Tuesday, October 24th against Unioto. Time and location to be announced.
Girls Soccer
Rock Hill 4 ZT 0
10/19/2023
Volleyball at Huntington (Division III Sectional Tournament) 7 p.m.
Tickets are available online at : https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
Our Zane Trace Marching Band in the Parade of Bands at the Pumpkin Show at 8 p.m.
10/20/2023
Varsity Football vs Paint Valley 7 p.m.
“You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.” William Falkner

Our boys' soccer team defeated Miami Trace, 4-2, to advance to the Division II District Semifinal round!
They will play on Tuesday, October 24th vs the winner of Sheridan/Unioto.





Our football team has qualified for the OHSAA Division V Playoffs! If you are interested in a playoff shirt, please go to the link below to place an order.
https://sidelineapparel.myshopify.com/products/zane-trace-football-playoffs-2023?fbclid=IwAR0E5uDuYsDVhhlHmn4kyLvK7oVhwzuvnWl1GHy_4x868-OXg4rHpVTciXs

Congratulations to the quiz bowl team for their win over Paint Valley with a score of 420 to 70!


10/18/2023
Announcements
Our boys’ soccer team hosts Miami Trace tonight at 6 p.m. in the Division II Sectional Tournament.
Our girls’ soccer team travels to Rock Hill. This Division III Sectional Tournament game starts at 6:00 p.m..
Tickets are online for both events at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets. Adults are $8.00 Students: $5.00
Congratulations to the quiz bowl team for their win over Paint Valley 420-70!
Our library is now open daily during the first two periods.
Grade cards are going home tomorrow.
A reminder that there is NO SCHOOL this Friday, October 20th.

Check out this Powder Puff Football flier put together by some of our students. Which grade level will reign supreme on November 5th?
Below is the link for class shirts.
https://www.sweettsonline.com/shop/zths-class-shirts/22


10/17/2023
Announcements
Our library will now be available to review and checkout books beginning tomorrow, October 18th. The library will be open daily from 7:45 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. If you are in study hall the first two periods, you still report to the library. Our first two study hall class rosters are small enough that we can use the library for its main purpose.
Students who signed up for the Wittenberg University presentation need to report to the media center during lunch time today.
There is a meeting for any student interested in participating on the swim team on Wednesday during lunch in Mrs. Johnston’s room.
There is an FCA meeting today.
A reminder that there is NO SCHOOL this Friday, October 20th.
Lunch
Chicken Fajita Meat On
A Soft Wrap w/Cheese
Refried Beans
Buttered Corn
Fruit
“To embark on the journey towards your goals and dreams requires bravery. To remain on the path requires courage. The bridge that merges the two requires commitment.”-Dr. Steve Maraboli

The month of October is Ohio School Safety Month.
The Ohio Department of Education released information on the theme for this week on 10/16/2023, which is a focus on bullying prevention.
On Wednesday, October 18th, we encourage students to participate in "Wear and Share Orange". The purpose of the theme for this day is to unite in kindness and to show support against bullying.
The link for more information on this day.
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp

Seeking information from the guidance office?
Below is the link to our "Scholarships" page that is on our high school website. Mrs. Myers has also been sending out scholarship information to the Class of 2024's Google Classroom. All students in the class have been invited. Each student can also invite their parents.
We also have a "Guidance News" page listed on the high school page that includes upcoming test dates.
The "Counselor's Corner" is a newsletter that comes out once per month and has a lot of information from the guidance office as well.
https://www.zanetrace.org/o/zth/page/scholarships

10/16/2023
Announcements
I hope everyone had a great weekend. Believe it or not, we have reached the second nine weeks!
PBIS Award Winners
Gift Cards- Allison Payton, Noah Kysor
The Junior Class Officers are:
President-Jasper Kern
Vice President= Hannah Karwatske
Secretary-Maddie Mash
Treasurer-Camron Naumovski
There will be a meeting during lunch on Wednesday, October 18th for all high school students interested in joining the swim team.
PSAT is today for the 10th/11th graders that registered.
Grade Cards will go home on Thursday.
A reminder that there is NO SCHOOL this Friday, October 20th.
Weekend Highlights
Our varsity football team defeated Southeastern 49-16 to improve to 6-3.
Wyatt Vick placed 3rd and Isaac Detty placed 11th at the SVC Cross Country Meet. The boys’ team placed 3rd overall.
Lydia Delong placed 17th and Kaitlyn McDowell placed 21st at the SVC Cross Country Meet.
Our Marching Band performed well at the Festival of Bands at Logan High School on Saturday.
Boys’ soccer defeated Leesburg Fairfield, 6-2.
Lunch
Hot Dog on Bun
Sauce and Cheese Available
Mac and Cheese
Baked Beans
Fruit
“On the other side of a storm is the strength that comes from having navigated through it. Raise your sail and begin.”-Gregory Williams

Events for the Week of 10/16-10/21
Monday, October 16
PSAT for those that registered for the test.
Tuesday, October 17
No events
Wednesday, October 18
Girls Soccer at Rock Hill (Division III Sectional Tournament) 6 p.m.
Boys Soccer vs TBD (Division II Sectional Tournament) 6 p.m.
Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 19th
Volleyball at Huntington (Division III Sectional Tournament) 7 p.m.
Grade Cards Go Home
Friday, October 20th
NO SCHOOL
Varsity Football vs Paint Valley 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 21st
Cross Country Division II District Tournament at Rio Grande Girls 1 p.m. Boys 2 p.m.

Wyatt Vick, a senior, placed third this morning at the SVC Cross Country meet, hosted at Adena. Isaac Detty, a sophomore, placed 11th. Congratulations to all the HS boys on winning third place overall.
On the girls side, Lydia Delong, a junior, placed 17th and Kaitlyn McDowell, a
senior, finished 21st. The girls finished 5th overall.
SVC Meet Overall results
Boys
Wyatt Vick. 17:31
Isaac Detty 18:36
Will Cahoon 19:49
Johnny Reed 20:16
Logan Lyle 20:22
Cameron Shewalter 22:44
Nick Detty. 25:25
Lincoln Joosse 26:02
Andrew Delong 26:06
Girls
Lydia Delong 24:58.4
Kaitlyn McDowell 25:46
Savannah Jenkins 28:18
Logan Knapp 31:51
Morgan Thornton 34:15
Sarah McGraw 36:31






Our Journalism class has published the latest edition of The Trailblazer. The spotlight feature consists of interviews of the Board of Education candidates.
https://sites.google.com/ztlsd.org/thetrailblazer/home

10/13/2023
Announcements
The winners of the 2024 Senior Class Officers are:
President-Kailee Adkins
Vice President- Spencer Brower
Treasurer- Kendra Detillion
Secretary -Katie Henning
There will be a quiz bowl practice in room 270 during lunch today.
First 9 weeks PBIS award winners will be announced next week. Any student that had no discipline referrals, no grades below a “C”, and had perfect attendance (medical absences excluded) will be invited to a pizza party in the gym on Friday, November 3rd.
Each 9 weeks, there will be a different PBIS reward.
Athletics
10/12/2023
Volleyball
Varsity
Southeastern 3 ZT 1
Junior Varsity
10/13/2023
Varsity Football at Southeastern 7 p.m.
10/14/2023
JV Football vs Southeastern 10 a.m.
Cross Country at SVC Meet (Adena) 10 a.m.
Girls’ Soccer at Leesburg Fairfield 10 a.m.
Boys’ Soccer at Leesburg Fairfield 12 p.m.
Marching Band at the Fall Festival of Bands (Logan H.S.) 6 p.m.
Lunch
Quesadilla Pizza
Other Pizza Available
Salad w/ranch
Seasoned Black Beans
Fruit
“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.”-Earl Nightingale

10/12/2023
Announcements
Students who signed up for the University of Cincinnati presentation need to report to the media center during lunch time today.
Last day of the first nine weeks is tomorrow. Grade cards will go home on Thursday, October 19th.
FFA meeting today during lunch.
Athletics
10/11/2023
Girls’ Soccer
Miami Trace 5 ZT 1
Boys’ Soccer
ZT 8 Miami Trace 2
10/12/2023
Volleyball at Southeastern 5:15 p.m.
Boys’ Soccer at Ironton St. Joseph’s 5:00 p.m.
Lunch
Tony's Stuffed Cheese Stix
Marinara Sauce Available
Salad w/Italian
Carrots
Fruit
"Knowledge is learning something every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day." - Zen Proverb

Ryan Kline, OSU Extension Office, spoke to students in our Senior Seminar and Career classes about resume writing today.


10/11/2023
Announcements
There is a BPA meeting today during lunch in Ms. Black’s room.
Bowling sign ups begin Tuesday, October 14th in the high school office.
There will be open field sessions today for any girls who want to play softball. The sessions will be held from 2:45 to 5:00 p.m. at the softball field.
Athletics
10/10/2023
Volleyball
Varsity
Unioto 3 ZT 0
Junior Varsity
Unioto 2 ZT 0
Freshman
Unioto 2 ZT 1
10/11/2023
Girls’ Soccer vs Miami Trace 5:15 p.m.
Boys’ Soccer vs Miami Trace 7:30 p.m.
Lunch
Beef Patty on Bun
Cheese Available
Mashed Taters
Green Beans
Fruit
“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.”- Peter Marshall

10/10/2023
Announcements
There are sign-up sheets for Senior Class Officers in the office until Wednesday, October 11th. We will be voting on Google Classroom on Thursday, October 12th. Offices include Senior Class President, Vice President, and Secretary.
There is a BPA Officers meeting today during lunch in Ms. Black’s room. Tomorrow there will be a BPA meeting for all chapter members during lunch in Ms. Black’s room.
Students who signed up for the Ohio State University presentation need to report to the Media center during lunch time today
Bowling sign ups begin Tuesday, October 14th in the high school office.
There will be open field sessions this Wednesday for any girls who want to play softball. The sessions will be held from 2:45 to 5:00 p.m. at the softball field.
A reminder that entrance doors to our building should never be propped open at any time. This is a high safety concern.
Athletics
10/9/2023
Girls’ Soccer
Zane Trace 2 Waverly 2
Boys’ Soccer
Zane Trace 5 Waverly 0
10/10/2023
Volleyball vs Unioto 5:15 p.m.
Lunch
Chicken Nuggets
Broccoli
Salad w/ranch
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Fruit
“Happiness and freedom begin with one principle. Some things are within your control and some are not.”- Epictetus