Zane Trace High School

✈️ Aviation Students Take Flight at Sundowner Aviation! ✈️ Our aviation students had an unforgettable field trip to Sundowner Aviation in Carroll, Ohio! They met an inspiring 18-year-old instrument-rated private pilot, who gave them a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility, shared his journey of becoming a private pilot working toward earning his commercial pilot license, and answered their questions. 🛩️ Students also got up close with the aircraft on site, and some even took their Part 107 Drone Certification Exam during the visit. 🎮🚁 🚀 Huge congratulations to Ryan Forcum and Gabriel Renner for passing the test and officially becoming ZT's first certified commercial drone pilots! 🎉👏 This experience was an incredible opportunity to see where hard work and passion for aviation can lead. The sky is truly the limit! 🌤️✈️ #FuturePilots #AviationCareers #DronePilots #SundownerAviation

3/7/25 Daily Announcements There will be a Prom Committee meeting today at lunch in Mrs. Park/Mrs. Wolfe’s room. Lunch Tony’s Cheese Filled Sticks Marinara Sauce Salad w/Ranch Mixed Veggies Fruit Quote of the day “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.”- Mahatma Gandhi

Congratulations to our February PBIS Students of the Month! Left to Right: Brady Sexton, Kylie Arthur, Kerrigan Hill, Sommer Kuntz Awesome job!

Date 3/6/25 Daily Announcements February PBIS Students of the Month are Brady Sexton, Kylie Arthur, Sommer Kuntz, and Kerrigan Hill. Congrats! Please come to the office now to receive your award. There will be an FCA meeting today during lunch in the high school gym. The Zane Trace Writer’s Club will be meeting during lunch today in room 346. Tomorrow, the Science Bowl teams will be competing in the Regional Science Bowl competition at Shawnee State University. Congratulations to Lauren Andrews, Zane Trace '26 for being selected to represent Ohio and Zane Trace High School as a National Youth Correspondent at the 2025 Washington Journalism and Media Conference, hosted by George Mason University this summer in Washington DC! She earned this prestigious opportunity through her academic excellence and talent in media arts. She will join an elite group of students from across the nation for an immersive experience in journalism and media studies. Cheer Clinics will be held next week. Monday March 10th 4:30-6:30 Tuesday March 11th 4:30-6:30 And Thursday March 13th 4:30-6:30 You must attend 2 out of the 3 clinics to try out. Tryouts will be on Friday March 14th at 4 p.m. Lunch Pulled Chicken in BBQ Sauce on Bun Tater Tots Buttered Corn Fruit Quote of the day “You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love.” ― Nicholas Sparks

Date 3/5/25 Daily Announcements There is a BPA fundraising and community service meeting today during lunch in Ms. Black’s room The Prom Committee is doing a First Capital Nutrition Tea fundraiser. Order forms were sent out via email to all students and staff. Orders must be in and paid for by the end of TODAY. Teas will be delivered at 9:30 a.m. Friday March 7th. If you did not receive the email to order, please reach out to Lauren Park and she will email it to you. There will be a Made Ambassador meeting today during lunch in Mrs. Park/Mrs. Wolfe’s room. Lunch Chicken Nuggets Steamed Broccoli Baby Carrots with Ranch Choc Chip Cookie Quote of the day “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” ― George Orwell

Meet our Class of 2025 Valedictorians! Left to Right: Evan Brower, Connor Swepston, Jasper Kern, Kyle Zheng, Ethan Tackett, Garret Mercer They each got the honor to see their names get put into the Zane Trace High School Academic Wall of Fame!

Zane Trace High School Newsletter, Issue 17

3/4/25 Daily Announcements The Prom Committee is doing a First Capital Nutrition Tea fundraiser. Order forms were sent out via email to all students and staff. Tomorrow is the last day to order and pay. Teas will be delivered at 9:30 a.m. Friday March 7th. If you did not receive the email to order, please reach out to Lauren Park and she will email it to you. Varsity boys track practice will be 2:30-4. Meet at the field house. If you are interested in being in yearbook class next year, please see Mrs. Bsat during lunch. You will be called to the stage toward the end of lunch for a brief meeting. Reminder- All senior picks winners will need to be here tomorrow to get your picture taken for the yearbook. If you were selected, you received an email with the needed information. If you are interested in taking CCP courses next year for the first time, you must attend a mandatory CCP meeting with the college where you are taking courses. The last meeting date for OUC is Wednesday, March 26, at 5:30 p.m. Students wanting breakfast can go directly to the cafeteria when they arrive in the building. No students should be going to get breakfast after 7:40 a.m. Lunch Mini Corn Dogs Mac and Cheese Baked Beans Fruit Quote of the day “You have to have an idea of what you are going to do, but it should be a vague idea.” Pablo Picasso

🌟 March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! 🌟 For years, the ZT BPA chapter, along with Adena and Westfall, has proudly supported this cause by hosting the Special Olympics Bowl-a-Thon—and we’re doing it again! 🎳💙 📅 Mark your calendars: Friday, March 28, 2025 🎯 ZT Goal: Raise $1,000 for Ross County Special Olympics 💰 If each ZT BPA member raises just $40, we’ll hit this incredible milestone! Want to help? You can sponsor a BPA member! If you're interested, see any member at school or contact our co-advisors: 📧 Bridget Black – bblack@ztlsd.org 📧 Sarah Thornton – sthornton@ztlsd.org All members will be bringing home sponsorship forms, so keep an eye out! Let’s come together to make a difference for these amazing athletes. 💛 Who’s ready to bowl for a cause? 🎉 #InclusionMatters #ZTStrong #SpecialOlympics #BowlForACause #DDAM2025

Date 3/3/25 Daily Announcements All Seniors need to complete a Google Slide for Class Night and a Senior Exit survey before April 14th. Please check the Senior class Google Drive for the information. Varsity boys track practice will be 2:30-4. Meet at the field house . Bring sweats as we will be running outside. Must have a Physical. If you have signed a commitment to attend the military after graduation please let Mrs. Myers know as soon as possible. I need to order you a graduation stole. The Prom Committee is doing a First Capital Nutrition Tea fundraiser. Order forms were sent out via email to all students and staff. Orders must be in and paid for by the end of the day March 5th. Teas will be delivered at 9:30 a.m. Friday March 7th. If you did not receive the email to order, please reach out to Lauren Park and she will email it to you. Current NHS members see Mrs. Lashley prior to lunch. All members to be inducted will be called down about 12:45 Reminder- All senior picks winners will need to be here Wednesday to get your picture taken for the yearbook. If you were selected, you received an email with the needed information. Sports Scores Boys Basketball fell short to Minford 60-51 in the district final, ending in a 20-5 season for the team. Lunch Breaded Chicken on Bun Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Quote of the day “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” George Bernard Shaw

Here is a reminder to download our Zane Trace Local School District App! Once downloaded, just follow the high school. Everything posted on our social media will show up in the Feed on the app. You can also find the event schedule, athletics scores/schedules, lunch menu, and more! Everything you need to know is at the tip of your fingertips.

Zane Trace High School Events/Activities March 3 - March 8, 2025 Monday, March 3 FFA Officer Meeting NHS Induction Ceremony 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 Wednesday, March 5 M.A.D.E Meeting (Lunch) Big Brothers’/Big Sisters’ Programming 11:45 a.m. . Thursday, March 6 FCA Meeting (Lunch) Friday, March 7 South Central Ohio Regional Science Bowl at Shawnee State University Prom Committee Meeting (Lunch) Saturday, March 8

🌟 Today, Mrs. Thornton's IT students took on the Binary Code Challenge, putting their skills to the test! 🖥️🎮 A few dedicated students made it all the way to Level 5—a huge accomplishment in this tough game! 💡🔥 This class, a satellite program of Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center, is full of future tech leaders. Keep up the great work! 💻🚀 #BinaryCodeMasters #LevelUp #STEMeducation

March 2025 Counselor's Corner

Date 2/28/25 Daily Announcements There will be a Science Bowl meeting today during lunch in Mr. Scott’s room. Today is the final day of Spirit Week: Today is Hat Day! On behalf of the BPA chapter we hope you enjoyed this week’s activities! All Juniors and Seniors need to complete the Google survey regarding an After Prom. Boys’ soccer open field is today from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. The Prom Committee is doing a First Capital Nutrition Tea fundraiser. Order forms were sent out via email to all students and staff. Orders must be in and paid for by the end of day March 5th. Teas will be delivered at 9:30 a.m. Friday March 7th. If you did not receive the email to order, please reach out to Lauren Park and she will email it to you. Boys’ track will start on Monday at the field house. Practice will be 2:30-4 and come dressed to be outside. Must have a physical to practice. Sports Times Boys Basketball plays Minford at the Convo at 6:15 p.m. for the district championship game. Good luck to all players! Nicolas Congrove and Ethan Tackett are alternates at the district wrestling tournament today. Lunch Breaded Cheese Sticks Marinara Sauce Salad w/ Italian Mixed Veggies Fruit Quote of the day “Today you are you, that is truer than true, There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss

👟 BPA Shoe Drive – Week 7 Update! 👟 We're making incredible progress as we end week 7 of our shoe drive! So far, we've collected 29 bags—that’s 725 pairs of shoes! With just one week left to reach our goal of 34 bags, let's rally together and show our ZT spirit to support our BPA chapter! 💙💪 📢 Reminder: We are collecting new and gently used shoes through March 7, 2025! All sizes and styles are welcome (NO SKATES), but please make sure they are clean and in good condition (no holes or major damage). 📍 Drop-Off Locations: Collection boxes are located near the offices of the elementary, middle, and high school. 🚗 Need help with large donations? On Friday, February 28, and Friday, March 7, students will be outside during morning drop-off (8:35–8:50 AM) and afternoon pickup (1:50–2:00 PM) to assist with collecting large donations. Just pull up, and we’ll take care of the rest! Every pair donated gets us closer to our goal—thank you for your support! Let’s keep stepping up for a great cause! 💙💪 #ShoeDrive #StepUpForACause #BPA #CommunityImpact

Date 2/27/25 Daily Announcements There will be an FCA meeting today during lunch in the high school gym. The Zane Trace Writer’s Club meeting is today during lunch in room 346. Spirit Week is here: Today is Jersey Day! Friday: Hat Day – Wear a fun and unique hat to school! Let’s end February with a Big Bang—don’t miss out on the fun! The Prom Committee is doing a First Capital Nutrition Tea fundraiser. Order forms were sent out via email to all students and staff. Orders must be in and paid for by the end of day March 5th. Teas will be delivered at 9:30 a.m. Friday March 7th. If you did not receive the email to order, please reach out to Lauren Park and she will email it to you. CCP Night is tonight at 5:00 in H.S. Media Center. This is a mandatory meeting for new CCP students. The Student Council Statehouse trip is tomorrow. Students will be called down when it is time to leave. ALL NHS INDUCTEES WILL MEET IN MRS. LASHLEY’S ROOM PRIOR TO GOING TO LUNCH TODAY! Judah Hanks is signing to Wilmington College in the Library at 2:05. Anyone is welcome to come and support him. The 7-12th Grade Band Large Group Preview is tonight at 7 p.m. Lunch Hot Dog on Bun Sauce & Cheese available Tater Tots Baked Beans Fruit Quote of the day “Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working.”-Pablo Picasso

Join us on Thurs., Feb. 27th at 7pm in the ZTHS Gym for the 7th-12th Grade OMEA Large Group Preview Concert! Bake sale available at 6pm. Catch a sneak peek of what the bands will perform on stage at Miami Trace HS on Sat., Mar. 15th! Performances are free and open to the public.

Date 2/26/25 Daily Announcements Spirit Week is here: Today is Twin Day! Thursday is: Jersey Day – Show off your favorite sports team with a jersey or team shirt. Friday is: Hat Day – Wear a fun and unique hat to school! Let’s end February with a Big Bang—don’t miss out on the fun! There will be a Prom Committee meeting today at lunch in Mrs.Park/Mrs.Wolfe’s room. CCP Night is rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27 at 5:00 in H.S. Media Center. Lunch Chicken tenders Mac and Cheese Steamed broccoli Choc chip cookie Fruit Quote of the day “Action is the foundational key to all success.” Pablo Picasso

Boys' Basketball District Finals Information Friday, February 28 6:15 p.m. at Ohio University Zane Trace v.s. Minford Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets FAN INFORMATION Ohio University is a CASHLESS VENUE – ALL SALES ARE CREDIT CARD, except Game Programs which are $2.00 Tickets – NO CASH SALES – ONLY ONLINE Tickets through Hometown Tickets accepted • Adults - $8.00 • Students - $5.00 Doors open 1 hour prior to the first game of the day