Valedictorians- Bing Brown, Carlie Clark, and Noah Kysor
Salutatorian-Lauren Andrews
All individuals put their name on the ZTHS Academic Wall of Fame this morning.
Daily Announcements
The BPA club and Senior class are hosting a $5 Sundae Bar and Skip 5th period class deal. On Wed April 1st, during lunch time you can purchase an ice cream sundae and you will be able to go outside for the remainder of lunch and all of 5th period. Any additional toppings are $1 each. Choices will be chocolate, caramel, strawberry, whip cream, M&M's, cookie crumbs, etc. Be prepared to pay $5 that day.
The Prom Committee is hosting their First Capital Nutrition Tea Fundraiser. If you are interested in purchasing tea, please fill out the google form that was sent from Lauren Park. If you did not receive this google form, please email Lauren and let her know.
Sports Times
3/30/26
Baseball at Eastern High School at 5 p.m.
Softball at ZT vs. Westfall at 5:15 p.m.
Daily Menu
Chicken and Noodles
Green beans
Sweet roll
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“Never be embarrassed to struggle—it's part of the journey”- Kai Cenat
Zane Trace High School
Events/Activities- Corrected Version
March 30 - April 4, 2026
Monday, March 30
Varsity Baseball at Eastern Brown 5:00 p.m.
JV Baseball vs Eastern Brown 5:00 p.m.
Softball vs Westfall 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31
FCA Meeting (Lunch)
Softfall at Alexander 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1
Softball vs Piketon 5:15 p.m.
Thursday, April 2
Spring Break-NO SCHOOL
Track and Field at Southeastern 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Baseball vs Washington C.H. 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball at Washington C.H. 5:15 p.m.
Softball vs Washington C.H. 5:15 p.m.
Friday, April 3
Spring Break-NO SCHOOL
Varsity Baseball vs Chillicothe at VA Memorial Stadium 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 4
Varsity Baseball vs Logan Elm 12:00 p.m.
April 2026 Edition
Announcements 3/27/2026
Daily Announcements
2026-2027 MADE Ambassador Application window is now open. If you are interested, please pick up an application at the High School Office or room 146. These applications are due no later than April 1st.
The MADE Ambassadors are hosting a MADE only Volleyball tournament on TODAY. This event is for MADE members only! We will be checking names at the door. There will be concessions available for purchase
The BPA club and Senior class are hosting a $5 Sundae Bar and Skip 5th period class deal. On Wed April 1st, during lunch time you can purchase an ice cream sundae and you will be able to go outside for the remainder of lunch and all of 5th period. Any additional toppings are $1 each. Choices will be chocolate, caramel, strawberry, whip cream, M&M's, cookie crumbs, etc. Be prepared to pay $5 that day.
The BPA Club and Senior class are hosting Texas Roadhouse Night. On Tues Mar 31, go to Texas Roadhouse between 4 and 9 PM and when you order and pay tell them you are with Zane Trace and a portion of the proceeds will go to end of the year activities. See you there!
Sports Times
3/27/26
Varsity Baseball vs Lynchburg Clay 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball at Lynchburg Clay 5:15 p.m.
Softball at McClain 5:00 p.m.
3/28/26
Softball vs Circleville 12:00 p.m.
Daily Menu
Breaded Fish
Gina’s Twisted Mac and Cheese
Buttered Peas
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today/”- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Daily Announcements
The MADE Ambassadors are hosting a MADE-only volleyball tournament on Friday. This event is for MADE members only! We will be checking names at the door. There will be concessions available for purchase.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 3:00 p.m. to 5:40 p.m.
Eighth Grade Night is tonight at 5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
A reminder that there is a 2-hour delay for students on Friday, March 27th.
A reminder to all students who received permission slips for the next PBIS trip, those forms are due in the office no later than Friday, March 27th.
Zane Trace High School is the District 12 Science Fair winner for the third year in a row. The following students have received superior ratings for multiple years: Ali Payton, 8 years; Robert Whittington, 7 years; Anna Helber, 5 years, Autumn Vick, 5 years.
Sports Times
3/26/26
Daily Menu
Hot Dog on a Bun
Cheese and Sauce
Tater Tots
Baked Beans
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“Forget yesterday, live for today. Tomorrow will take care of itself” - Rick Ross
Daily Announcements
The MADE Ambassadors are hosting a MADE-only volleyball tournament on Friday. This event is for MADE members only! We will be checking names at the door. There will be concessions available for purchase
The BPA club and Senior class are hosting a $5 Sundae Bar and Skip 5th period class deal. On Wednesday, April 1st, during lunch time, you can purchase an ice cream sundae,and you will be able to go outside for the remainder of lunch and all of 5th period. Any additional toppings are $1 each. Choices will be chocolate, caramel, strawberry, whip cream, M&M's, cookie crumbs, etc. Be prepared to pay $5 that day.
A reminder to all students who received permission slips for the next PBIS trip, those forms are due in the office no later than Friday, March 27th.
Evan Minor is committing to play football for Wilmington College today in the media center at 2:15 p.m. Congrats, Evan!
Sports Times
3/25/26
Daily Menu
Ginas italian
Hamburger helper
Green beans
Salad w/ creamy italian
Oatmeal cookie
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“To be great, you have to do the boring stuff at an elite level”- Bo Nix
Daily Announcements
Students who were accepted into the Sports Medicine and Allied Health programs at Pickaway Ross through their "magnet" program will meet at their program location tonight between 4 PM and 6 PM.
Congratulations to Anna Helber, Autumn Vick, Allison Payton, and Robert Whittington for earning a superior rating at the Regional Science Fair on Saturday. They will be moving on to State Science Day in May.
There will be an FCA meeting today during lunch in the room behind the cafeteria.
The MADE Ambassadors are hosting a MADE-only volleyball tournament on Friday. This event is for MADE members only! We will be checking names at the door. There will be concessions available for purchase
Parent-Teacher Conferences are this Thursday, March 26th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. Please contact a teacher to set up a conference time with them.
The U.S. Army is sponsoring an assembly in the high school gym this Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. The assembly is titled Dunk Distracted Driving. Students will be dismissed at 9:05 a.m. to attend the assembly.
A reminder that there is a two-hour delay on Friday, March 27th, for students.
Sports Times
3/24/26
Baseball vs. Miami Trace at 5 p.m.
Softball at Amanda Clearcreek at 5:15 p.m.
Daily Menu
Popcorn Chicken Plain
Or with Sauce
Steamed Brown Rice
Steamed Broccoli
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“Your mindset is everything” -Jack Canfield
Daily Announcements
New Student Welcome Day for all sophomores who were accepted (and emailed their acceptance) at Pickaway Ross Career and Technology Center today from 10:30-1:30. Magnet students do not attend. Students will be called down around 10:10.
2026-2027 MADE Ambassador Application window is now open. If you are interested, please pick up an application from the High School Office or room 146. These applications are due no later than April 1st.
Andrew Payton is signing a letter of intent to continue his track and field career at Mount Vernon Nazarene University after school today in the media center.
Students who were accepted into the Sports Medicine and Allied Health programs at Pickaway Ross through their "magnet" program will meet at their program location on the evening of March 24th between 4 PM and 6 PM.
Sports Times
3/23/26
Softball vs. Logan Elm 5:15 p.m.
Daily Menu
Assorted Pizza
Salad w/ Ranch
Mixed Veggy
Fruit
Quote of the Day
"I think as an artist, you should always be trying to learn something new and never feel like you’ve reached your peak."- Chino Moreno
Events/Activities
March 23-March 28
Monday, March 23
Softball vs Logan Elm 5:15 p.m.
Andrew Payton Signing 2:15 p.m. (Media Center)
Tuesday, March 24
FCA Meeting (Lunch)
Softball at Amanda Clearcreek 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25
Dunk Distracted Driving Assembly 9:15 a.m.
Student Council Meeting (Lunch)
Atomic Credit Union Student-Run Program (Lunch)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Programming (8th Period)
Evan Minor Signing 2:15 p.m. (Media Center)
Thursday, March 26
Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:00 p.m.- 5:40 p.m.
8th Grade Night (Cafeteria) 5:00 p.m.
Friday, March 27
Two Hour Delay-Teacher Meetings
Softball at McClain 5:00 p.m.
Varsity Baseball vs Lynchburg-Clay 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball at Lynchburg Clay 5:15 p.m.
Saturday, March 28
Softball at Circleville 12:00 p.m.
Varsity Baseball vs Delaware Hayes at VA Memorial Stadium 2:45 p.m.
Greetings!
We are excited to share some upcoming events with everyone who is interested in participating in the Zane Trace Band Program. Mrs. Smith and I have been talking to the 4th grade classes about band and the different instruments they have the opportunity to learn if they would like to sign-up for band.
Permission Slip to sign up for 5th-8th Grade Band. Please turn in to BJ Tripp or Mrs. Waller by Friday, March 27th.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H12mp73Zm9GPrzkAh3UQNGWrYstV_hIR/view?usp=drive_link
We will have Instrument Fittings during the school day on Wednesday, March 25th. The 4th grade classes have been scheduled for a time to play a few instruments and choose the instrument that is the best fit for them. If anyone in 5th-11th grade would like to join band, please fill out the permission slip, turn it in to BJ tripp or Mrs. Waller, and sign up for an instrument fitting in the Instrument Fitting Google Form: https://forms.gle/vo7Dtjk6pLZuoxV27
Not sure which instrument you want to try during the fitting? You can hear what they sound like on this interactive PDF:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lb4FK2eS8B2UFez4TceSJOGCvAuNZURX/view?usp=sharing
Zane Trace High School students who are interested in participating in band should email Mrs. Waller and make sure you add band to your high school schedule with Mrs. Depugh. We have additional band options for high school band students (Jazz Band, Chamber Ensemble, and Honor Band).
We will have a Beginning Band and New Member Parent Meeting on Tuesday, March 31st in the ZT Cafeteria at 6pm. This is the best time to talk about what band will be like and hear about how to set up an instrument rental through Music and Arts for the fall of 2026. As mentioned in the permission slip, it is recommended and not mandatory to set up a rental with Music and Arts. Please talk to Mrs. Waller before taking a different route.
Students that participate in Pickaway-Ross, CCP, FFA, theatre, eSports, and athletics are always welcome to participate! We work hard to schedule events while keeping possible conflicts in mind. We care about providing ZT students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities to better the community, support their interests, and help them reach their potential.
Here are a couple of videos that I like that break down the different instrument options and how playing instruments is one of the best activities you can do for your brain.
Information about instruments that we play in band: www.bepartofthemusic.org/bpotb/index.html
How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain: https://youtu.be/R0JKCYZ8hng
In 5th and 6th Grade, we usually have 2 concerts a year. We usually have a concert in early December and a concert in late April. There are opportunities to perform in the Ross Regional Beginning Honor Band and Ross County Summer Youth Band (performs at the Ross County Fair).
In 7th and 8th Grade, we usually have 3 concerts a year. We also begin participating in Ohio Music Education Adjudicated Events, such as Large Group in March and Solo and Ensemble in April. Students also have opportunities to participate in about 3 honor bands, as well as Ross County Summer Youth Band (performs at the Ross County Fair). Students are allowed to participate in the Marching Band.
In 9th-12th Grade, we usually have 3 concerts a year. We continue to participate in Ohio Music Education Adjudicated Events. High School Solo and Ensemble in January or February and Large Group in March. Students have even more opportunities to participate in a variety of collegiate Honor Bands, OMEA All-State Band, Ross County Honor Band, and OMEA District 16 Honor Band. The Zane Trace Marching Band performs at most local parades, band festivals, ZT Football Games, ZT home basketball games, and usually performs in Florida, Cedar Point, and Kings Island every four years or so.
Throughout 5th-12th grade band, we hope that students learn skills that they can use for the rest of their lives, transfer those skills to other forms of music performances, participate in community bands, and hopefully pass on to future generations. Zane Trace Band Alumni have gone on to participate in collegiate marching bands and have performed all over the world.
It’s never too late to get started, but it is easier the earlier you begin.
Please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Waller anytime with any questions! Thank you!
Kate Waller
Zane Trace Band Director
kwaller@ztlsd.org
Daily Announcements
New Student Welcome Day for all sophomores that were accepted (and emailed their acceptance) at Pickaway Ross Career and Technology Center on March 23 from 10:30-1:30. Magnet students do not attend. Students will be called down around 10:10.
2026-2027 MADE Ambassador Application window is now open. If you are interested, please pick up an application at the High School Office or room 146. These applications are due no later than April 1st.
There is a writing club meeting today during lunch in room 346.
Good luck to our ZT students competing at the Regional Science Fair on Saturday at Ohio University in Athens.
Sports Times
3/20/26
Varsity Baseball at Amanda Clearcreek at 5:15 p.m.
JV Baseball at ZT vs. Amanda Clearcreek at 5:15 p.m.
3/21/26
Baseball at ZT vs. Whiteoak at 12 p.m.
Softball at South Webster at 12 p.m.
Daily Menu
Popcorn Fish Nuggets
Sauces Available
Ginas Twisted
Mac and Cheese
Baked Beans
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?” - MLK
Daily Announcements
There will be a prom committee meeting today during lunch in room 146
New Student Welcome Day for all sophomores who were accepted (and emailed their acceptance) at PRCTC on March 23 from 10:30-1:30. Students will be called down around 10:10.
There will be a writing club meeting tomorrow during lunch in room 346.
Lane Reeves is signing a letter of intent to attend the University of Rio Grande to play football in the media center after school today. Congrats, Lane!
There is an FFA Meeting at lunch today in the AG shop.
Sports Times
3/18/26
Baseball at Minford at 5 p.m.
Softball at Minford at 5 p.m.
Daily Menu
Chicked Wrap
Sauces Available
Steamed Broccoli
Salad w/ Ranch
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“It always seems impossible until it's done.” – Nelson Mandela
Daily Announcements
There will be a MADE Ambassador meeting today during lunch in room 146
New Student Welcome Day for all sophomores that were accepted (and emailed their acceptance) at PRCTC on March 23 from 10:30-1:30. Students will be called down around 10:10.
There will be a writing club meeting this Friday in room 346 during lunch.
Kailee Johnson is committing to attend Ohio Northern University for volleyball after school in the media center today. Congrats, Kailee!
Sports Times
3/18/26
Daily Menu
Mini Corndogs
Scalloped Potatoes
Baked Beans
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“I never want to grow up” - Tyler Gregory Okonma
Daily Announcements
There will be an FCA meeting today in the normal meeting in the cafeteria.
There will be a Junior Class Officer only meeting today during lunch in room 146.
Reise Grant is committing to attend Capital University for Track and Field after school in the media center today. Congrats, Reise!
The FFA Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Daily Menu
Bosco Sticks
Marinara Sauce
Salad w/creamy italian
Steamed Baby Carrots
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“Procrastination makes easy things hard and hard things harder.”- Mason Cooley
🚨 Tomorrow’s the Night!
Come to Chipotle (Chillicothe Bridge St.) from 4–8 PM to support our students! 🌯
🎉 A portion of the proceeds goes toward our end-of-year celebration.
📣 Remember to mention the fundraiser before you pay so your order counts!
Bring friends, grab dinner, and make a difference! 💛
Announcements 3/16/2026
Daily Announcements
2026-2027 MADE Ambassador Application window is now open. If you are interested, please pick an application up in the High School Office or room 146. These applications are due NO LATER than April 1st.
Attention All Students. Tues March 17, eat at Chipotle between 4 and 8 pm and mention Zane Trace Fundraiser before paying and a portion of the proceeds will come back to Zane Trace High School.
This weekend at the Ohio High School State Powerlifting Meet, Evan Minor won the state title in the 250lb weight class with a 1300lb total! Blake Brower was the state runner-up in the 225lb class with a 1385lb total and Brice Johnson was state runner-up in the 210lb class with a 1330 total! Others that finished near the top of their weight divisions include Lane Reeves and Bella Tisi, who both finished 4th.
Sports Times
3/16/26
Softball vs. Portsmouth West at 5:15 p.m.
Daily Menu
Chicken Patty Plain Or
Spicy on Bun
Tater Tots
Green Beans
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“Everybody just has different steps in their life that they take to do what they should”
- Jacques Bermon Webster ll
