Zane Trace High School

Date 3/28/25 Daily Announcements There will be a Prom Committee meeting today at lunch in Mrs.Park/Mrs.Wolfe’s room. Please see your teachers for the upcoming End of Course State Exams on April 1st to April 4th. Today is the BPA Special Olympics Bowl-a-Thon. Participants attending need to meet Ms. Black and Mrs. Thornton at the superintendent doors at 1045. Zane Trace High School Prom tickets are now on sale. Reminder to do your Request to Attend forms and turn them into the High School office for Dr. Jones to approve. Tickets can be purchased in room 146. Boys Varsity Track….Activity fee needs to be paid to the office by April 1st or you cannot run. Good luck to the ZT Quiz Bowl team at the Quiz Bowl State Championship Tournament this weekend! There will be a quiz team practice in Mr.Clark’s room today during lunch. Sports Times 3/29/25 Baseball v.s. Wauseon at 2:45 p.m. at the VA Memorial Sports Scores Varsity Softball beat Waverly 13-6 Lunch Max Cheese Filled Stix Marinara Sauce Salad w/ Italian Mixed Veggie Fruit Quote of the day “Happiness is something that comes into our lives through doors we don't even remember leaving open.” ― Rose Wilder Lane

Zane Trace High School Newsletter, Issue 18 April 2025

Zane Trace Theater presents Jungle Book Kids April 4th and 5th at 7pm. Tickets will be sold at the door. Doors will be open at 6pm. $5 for students and $10 for Adults. All tickets come with a souvenir Playbill program. All seats are General Admission.

Date 3/27/25 Daily Announcements 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. Boys’ varsity track participants need to pay their 100 dollar activity fee by April 1st or they cannot participate. Sports Times Softball v.s Waverly at 5:00 p.m. Sports Scores Softball lost to Amanda-Clearcreek. 10-4 Lunch Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potatoes California Veggies Choc Chip Cookie Fruit Quote of the day “Some things are more precious because they don't last long.” ― Oscar Wilde

3/26/25 Daily Announcements Zane Trace High School tied with Athens High School as the District 12 Science Day Champs! Individual rewards received at the District 12 Science Day: Ali Payton, Elise DePugh, and Robert Whittington all received Superiors! All three also received a scholarship and can attend the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair as observers! 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 tonight, Wednesday, March 26, at 5:30 p.m. BPA members participating in the Special Olympics Bowl-a-Thon need to have their consent form and sponsorship money turned in by tomorrow to participate. Zane Trace High School Prom tickets are now on sale. Reminder to do your Request to Attend forms and turn them into the High School office for Dr. Jones to approve. Tickets can be purchased in room 146. Sports Times Softball v.s. Amanda-Clearcreek 5:15p.m. Sports Scores Softball lost to Chillicothe 7-2 Lunch Pizza Choice Salad w/ Ranch Baby Carrots Fruit Quote of the day “If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?” ― George Carlin

The Ohio Academy of Science District 12 Science Day was held on Saturday, March 23 at Ohio University. The results are in! Zane Trace High School tied with Athens High School as the District 12 Champs! Both schools received a 100% Superior Rating! Individual Rewards: Ali Payton, Elise DePugh, and Robert Whittington all received Superiors! All three also received a scholarship and can attend the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair as observers! Elise DePugh-Yale Science and Engineering Association Award Robert Whittington- Engineering 9-12 Grade 1st Place,; Ohio Soybean Council Ali Payton- U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize; Office of Naval Research; AEP Environmental Science Award Congrats Ali, Elise, and Robert! Way to represent Zane Trace!

Daily Announcements BPA members participating in the Special Olympics Bowl-a-Thon need to have their consent form and sponsorship money turned in by Thursday, March 27th to participate. Sports Times Softball v.s. Chillicothe at Mt. Logan 5:00 p.m. Sports Scores Softball lost,16-5, to Eastern Brown Lunch Chicken Nuggets Steamed Broccoli Salad w/ Ranch Choc Chip Cookie Fruit Quote of the day “The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.” ― Frank Herbert

Certified Job Posting 2025-2026 School Year High School English Language Arts Teacher Candidates can email cover letter, resume, and references to jjones@ztlsd.org. Materials can also be mailed to: Attention: Dr. Josh Jones Zane Trace High School 946 St. Rt. 180 Chillicothe, Ohio 45628

Zane Trace High School Third Nine Weeks High Honor Roll & Honor Roll

Date 3/24/25 Daily Announcements Students who got accepted to PRCTC next school year will attend a field trip today from 10:25 to 1:30 BPA members participating in the Special Olympics Bowl-a-Thon need to have their consent form and sponsorship money turned in by Thursday, March 27th to participate. Please see your teachers for the upcoming End of Course State Exams on April 1st to April 4th. 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. Sports Times Varsity Baseball at Jackson (Scrimmage) 5:00 p.m. Varsity Softball v.s. Eastern Brown 5:15 p.m. Lunch Breaded Chicken on Bun Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Quote of the day “A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it.” ― Albert Einstein

Mears Photography is taking orders for the Class of 2025 Yard Signs through April 4th. If you have not placed an order yet, you can contact them at 740-774-4120. Signs will be delivered to the school and be on display the whole week before graduation.

March 24- March 29, 2025 Events/Activities Monday, March 24, 2025 PRCTC New Student Welcome Day 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Softball vs Eastern Brown 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Softball vs Chillicothe 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Big Brothers/Big Sisters Programming 11:45 a.m. Softball vs Amanda 5:15 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 FCA Meeting (Lunch) Softball at Waverly 5:15 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025 Prom Committee Meeting (Lunch) FFA Farm Vehicle Parade 1:15 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025 Baseball vs Wauseon 2:45 p.m. at VA Memorial Stadium

The third nine weeks PBIS reward trip allowed for these Pioneers to put their bowling skills to the test! Incentives connected to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports has been one factor that has helped student discipline referrals to decrease by 58% in comparison to the 2023-2024 school year.

Community Presentation! See below.

Date 3/21/25 Daily Announcements Students attending the PBIS field trip to Shawnee Lanes will dismiss at 10:45 a.m. and return at 1:15 p.m. Students who got accepted to PRCTC next school year will attend a field trip on Monday, March 24th from 10:25 to 1:30. 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. There will be a Prom Committee meeting today at lunch in Mrs.Park/Mrs.Wolfe’s room. All members need to attend this meeting to help plan for fundraisers and ticket sales. BPA members participating in the Special Olympics Bowl-a-Thon need to have their consent form and sponsorship money turned in by Thursday, March 27th to participate. Good luck to Elise DePugh, Allison Payton, Robert Whittington, Isaac Detty, Malia Vick, Kylie Arthur and Camron Naumovski. Tomorrow they will be competing in the Regional Science Fair at OU - Athens. There will be a quiz team practice in Mr. Clark’s room during lunch today for those members going to the state championship. Lunch Bosco Stix Marinara Sauce Salad w/ Italian Mixed Veggies Fruit Quote of the day “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

🚀 Big News for Our High School Programmers! 🤖💡 Our students are diving into the Ohio Code Scholar - Wearable Droid project with Southern State Community College! 🎉 They’re 3D printing, customizing, and assembling their very own wearable droids—all while gaining hands-on experience in engineering, electronics, and programming. 🛠️⚡ This is the future of tech, and they’re building it! Stay tuned for updates as they bring their droids to life. 🚀 #OhioCodeScholar #WearableDroid #STEMinAction #FutureEngineers #ProgrammingForTheFuture

Date 3/20/25 Daily Announcements There will be a Prom Committee meeting today at lunch in Mrs.Park/Mrs.Wolfe’s room. 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. Someone from the yearbook will be attending to take pictures. Students who got accepted to PRCTC next school year will attend a field trip on Monday, March 24th from 10:25 to 1:30 Sports Times Varsity Baseball v.s. Minford scrimmage at VA memorial stadium at 5:15p.m. Lunch Chicken Fajita Meat on A Soft Wrap w/ Cheese Seasoned Beans Salad w/ Ranch Tortilla Chips Fruit Quote of the day “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” ― Plato

Daily Announcements There is a BPA fundraising and community service meeting today during lunch in Ms. Black’s room. There will be a full BPA Chapter photo taken at 10:00 am today. Please meet outside Ms. Black’s room at that time. Lunch Meatballs in BBQ Sauce Mashed Potatoes Buttered Corn Roll Fruit Quote of the day “Whatever you are, be a good one.” ― Abraham Lincoln

Date 3/18/25 Daily Announcements Students who got accepted to PRCTC next school year will attend a field trip on Monday, March 24th from 10:25 to 1:30 If you have signed a commitment to attend the military after graduation please let Mrs. Myers know as soon as possible to order a graduation stole. There will be a full BPA Chapter photo taken at 10:00 am on Wednesday. Please meet outside Ms. Black’s room at that time. There will be a student council meeting today during lunch in the media center. Sports Times Zane Trace v.s. White Oak Varsity Baseball scrimmage 5:15 p.m. at home Lunch Chicken Nuggets Steamed Broccoli Baby Carrots Choc Chip Cookie Quote of the day “One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.” ― Paulo Coelho

Date 3/17/25 Daily Announcements At the 37th Ohio High School State Powerlifting meet for divisions 5, 6, and 7, our boys’ team finished 3rd in the state out of 34 schools with a total of 12,550lbs. Our girls team finished 6th out of 23 schools with a total of 3,355lbs. Brice Johnson is the state champion for the 225lb weight class with a total of 1390lbs. Brice squatted 580lbs, bench pressed 320lbs, and deadlifted 490lbs. Silas Stewart was the state runner-up for the 195lb class with a total of 1380lbs. Silas squatted 490lbs, benched 330lbs, and deadlifted 560lbs. There will be a Student Council meeting today at lunch in the Media Center. 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. Students who got accepted to PRCTC next school year will attend a field trip on Monday, March 24th from 10:25 to 1:30 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. There will be a full BPA Chapter photo taken at 10:00 am on Wednesday. Please meet outside Ms. Black’s room at that time. Sports Times Varsity Softball scrimmage v.s. Minford Jr/sr at 5:15 p.m at home. Lunch Chicken and Noodles Green Beans Roll Fruit Quote of the day “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” ― Martin Luther King, Jr.