Zane Trace High School

Daily Announcements Aaden Dunn is signing with the University of Rio Grande today to play football. The signing will take place at 2:05 p.m. in the media center. Are you a writer? Are you ready to be creative? Zane Trace is now offering a high school writing club. The Word Wizards will have their first meeting on Feb. 5 in room 346 during lunch. All are welcome! Sports times Varsity Girls Swimming and Diving at Pickaway YMCA at 5:15 p.m. Varsity Boys Wrestling at Paint Valley at 4:30 p.m. Sports Scores Boys basketball defeats Westfall, 58-48 Lunch Hot dog on bun Sauce and cheese avail Mac and cheese Baked beans Fruit Quote of the day “We love the things we love for what they are.” ― Robert Frost

Varsity Boys Basketball Final Zane Trace 58 Westfall 48 Our varsity boys' basketball team improves to 11-1 in the SVC and 15-2 overall!

Join us for a fantastic performance featuring some of the areas finest musicians, including eight students from Zane Trace! The Ross County High School Honor Band is tonight (Tuesday, January 28th) at the Chillicothe High School Auditorium. The band is under the direction of Dr. Gretchen L. McNamara, the Senior Lecturer of Trombone and Music Education at Wright State University. Good luck to Madalyn Lombardo, Blake Knight, Silas Ruggles, Connor Hill, Vernon Holdren, Sam Goodman, Carly Picklesimer, and McKenzie McQuirt on a wonderful performance tonight! It's amazing how much you all have accomplished in the short time you have had together. The Ross County High School Honor Band Concert begins at 7pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, and free for children 5 and under. Doors open around 6:40pm.

Date 1/28/25 Daily Announcements Good luck to our BPA students’ participating in the BPA competition! Sports times Varsity Boys Basketball v.s. Westfall at 7:30p.m. Sports Scores Lunch Meatballs in BBQ sauce Tater puffs Steamed broccoli Dinner Fruit Quote of the day “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” ― Albert Einstein l

History teacher requested to have her ceiling tiles painted and suggested American landmarks for the art students to paint. Students were able to find and add more of their own favorite Ohio and/or American symbols.

Date 1/27/25 Daily Announcements Are you considering an IT career after high school? Check out the High School Tech Internship Program! Last summer, nearly 1,000 students participated, and four of them were from Zane Trace! This is a paid internship, so it’s a great way to gain real-world experience and earn money while building your future. If you’re interested, please see Mrs. Morton or Mrs. Thornton in room 168 for more information. There will be a Student Council meeting today at lunch in the Media Center. BPA students attending Leadership Day with the Columbus Blue Jackets need to turn in your money and consent form today! Congratulations to our band members who performed at the District 16 High School Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Event on Saturday! We had several that achieved Superior and Excellent ratings. Sports times Swimming at Pickaway YMCA 5:30 p.m Sports Scores 1/24/25 Boys Basketball defeated Paint Valley, 68-44 1/25/25 Boys Basketball defeated McClain, 56-49 Girls basketball lost to Piketon 50-41 Lunch Chicken and Noodles Green beans Sweet dinner roll Fruit Quote of the day “If you don't know where you're going, any road'll take you there.” ― George Harrison

Zane Trace High School Events/Activities January 27- February 1, 2025 Monday, January 27 Tuesday, January 28 Bowling vs Unioto 4 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs Westfall 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 29 Swimming at Pickaway YMCA (Circleville/Logan Elm) 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30 FCA Meeting (Lunch) Friday, January 31 BPA Awards Ceremony Science Bowl Meeting (Lunch) Boys’ Basketball vs Unioto 6 p.m. Saturday, February 1 Wrestling at Circleville 9 a.m. Powerlifting at Piketon (Southern Ohio Regional) 10:00 a.m. Girls’ Basketball vs Adena 6 p.m.

1/24/2024 Sports Scores Varsity Boys Basketball Zane Trace 68 Paint Valley 44 The boys' basketball team improves to 10-1 in the SVC! Grady Stewart 20 points Gunnar McCullough 17 points Landen Jarrell 13 points Ezra Rippeth 9 points 1/25/25 Event Schedule Band at OMEA District 16 High School Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Event (Unioto H.S.) 8 a.m. Boys' Basketball at Greenfield McClain 6 p.m. Girls' Basketball at Piketon 6 p.m.

Shoe Drive Success! Our High School Business Professionals of America chapter is thrilled with the incredible support we’ve seen during the second week of our shoe drive! Thank you to everyone who has already donated and made a difference! Looking for a great opportunity to give back? Come enjoy delicious food at the FFA 47th Annual Sausage Breakfast on Friday, February 7th, from 5–9 AM. While you’re here, drop off your shoe donations at the designated collection area just inside the high school main entrance. Reminder: The shoe drive continues through March 7, 2025, so there’s still plenty of time to bring in more donations. Let’s keep the momentum going and make a big impact together! Drop-off Location During FFA Sausage Breakfast: High School Main Entrance Shoe Drive Ends: March 7, 2025 Thank you for supporting our BPA chapter and those in need!

Date 1/24/25 Daily Announcements There will be a Science Bowl meeting today during lunch in Mr. Scott’s room. BPA students attending Leadership Day with the Columbus Blue Jackets please bring your $35 to attend ASAP The eligible Juniors and Seniors for the National Honor Society are posted outside the office. Please read thoroughly and speak to Mrs Myers or Mrs Lashley if you feel you belong on the list. A meeting will be on Monday during 3rd period and applications will be distributed. Sports times 1/24/25 Boys’ Basketball at Paint Valley 6 p.m. 1/25/25 Girls’ Basketball at Piketon 6 p.m. Boys’ Basketball at Greenfield McClain 6 p.m. Sports Scores Lunch Max Cheese Filled Sticks Marinara Sauce Mixed Veggies Fruit Quote of the day “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”-Dr. Seuss

Zane Trace Local Schools will be operating on a two hour delay on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Exciting news! One of our talented High School Information Technology students has achieved 5th place worldwide in mastering Microsoft PowerPoint! They tackled challenging tasks including inserting pictures, video, and audio, resizing images, applying stylish effects, tweaking video playback settings, and even adding hyperlinks – all within a timed environment! Way to go! Your dedication and skill shine brightly. Keep up the excellent work!

Date 1/23/25 Daily Announcements There will be an FCA meeting today during lunch in the high school gym. BPA students attending Leadership Day with the Columbus Blue Jackets please bring your $35 to attend ASAP. Any high school boy interested in running track needs to sign up in the high school office. Sports times Varsity Boys Swimming and Diving at 6:00 p.m. at Ross County YMCA Sports Scores 1/22/2025 Varsity Girls Basketball defeated Southeastern, 38-34. Two SVC wins in a row! Lunch Chicken Patty On Bun Scalloped Potatoes Steamed Baby Carrots Fruit Quote of the day “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Zane Trace Local Schools will be using a remote learning day on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

1/21/25 Athletic Updates The athletic events listed below have been postponed. Boys' Basketball vs Logan Elm Bowling vs Logan Elm

Due to the cold temperatures, Zane Trace Local Schools will be using a remote learning day for Tuesday, January 21, 2025. If students' have questions over an assignment, they need to contact their teacher by email.

Zane Trace High School Events/Activities January 20-25, 2025 Monday, January 20 NO SCHOOL- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Girls Basketball at Whiteoak 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 21 Student Council Meeting (Lunch) FFA Officer Meeting (Lunch) Bowling vs Logan Elm at Shawnee Lanes 4:30 p.m. Swimming at Ross County YMCA (Chillicothe Tri-Match) Boys’ Basketball vs Logan Elm 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 22 Girls Basketball at Southeastern 6 p.m. Thursday, January 23 FCA Meeting (Lunch) Parent Advisory Committee Meeting 4:30 p.m. Swimming at Ross County YMCA (Chillicothe) 6 p.m. Friday, January 24 Science Bowl Meeting (Lunch) Boys Basketball at Paint Valley 6 p.m. Saturday, January 25 Band at OMEA District 16 Solo Ensemble at Unioto 8 a.m. Boys Basketball at Greenfield McClain 6 p.m. Girls Basketball at Piketon 6 p.m.

Weekend Basketball Results Friday, January 17 Varsity Boys Basketball Zane Trace 57 Southeastern 42 Saturday, January 18 Varsity Boys Basketball Zane Trace 64 Piketon 25 Our boys' basketball team improves to 9-1 in the SVC! Varsity Girls Basketball Zane Trace 53 Westfall 45 Big win for our girls' basketball team!

Triple Crown Family Fun Center was host to a lot of Pioneers today! The students' attending the trip met the criteria for the second nine weeks PBIS reward.

A Huge Thank You for Your Support! Our Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter is thrilled with the amazing response to our Shoe Drive in just the first week! Your generous donations will make a big difference! But we’re not done yet! This drive continues through March 7, 2025, so there’s still plenty of time to clean out your closets and bring in more new or gently used shoes. All sizes and styles are welcome (NO SKATES), as long as they’re in good condition (clean and without holes or damage). Drop-off boxes are located near the offices of the elementary, middle, and high schools. Stay tuned for details on the upcoming Drop-Off Drive-thru in February! Let’s keep the momentum going and make this shoe drive a massive success! Thank you for supporting BPA and helping us make a difference.