The 48th Annual ZT FFA Sausage Breakfast was a success! Our students in the FFA program began preparing for this event in early January. This past week, they spent the week preparing the sausage and getting all the needed materials ready for the event. They could not have achieved this without the assistance of several parents and the guidance our great cafeteria staff! Big thanks to Todd Jean for stepping in to help lead the students in the preparations for the event. A great team effort!
Announcements 2/5/2026
Daily Announcements
The BPA community service committee is holding a fundraiser to give the gift of love to nursing home residents. If you would like to contribute, see Mrs. Black for details or to donate items! The deadline to donate will be on Wednesday, January 11th.
The ZT FFA Sausage Breakfast is tomorrow from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Sports Times
Daily Menu
Chicken tenders plain
Or sweet baby Ray’s garlic
Hot honey sauce
Steamed broccoli
Steamed rice
fruit
Quote of the Day
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”― Albert Einstein
Daily Announcements
The BPA community service committee is holding a fundraiser to give the gift of love to nursing home residents. If you would like to contribute, see Mrs. Black for details or to donate items! The deadline to donate will be on Wednesday, January 11th.
The ZT FFA Sausage Breakfast is tomorrow from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Sports Times
Daily Menu
Chicken tenders plain
Or sweet baby Ray’s garlic
Hot honey sauce
Steamed broccoli
Steamed rice
fruit
Quote of the Day
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”― Albert Einstein
Zane Trace High School Newsletter, February 2026 Edition
The boys basketball games tonight against Jackson have been postponed. The Senior Night activities have been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 10th.
Please see the attached flyers to order a 2026 yearbook! Please note there are separate flyers for high school, middle school, and elementary. Please be sure you use the correct flyer and information when you register your student and order a book.
Announcements 2/3/2026
Daily Announcements
Attention: this is for all BPA students attending the Columbus Blue Jackets Leadership Day. We are leaving after lunch Wed. You need to be at the superintendent's doors to load the bus as soon as possible after lunch. At 10:45, we leave. Bring only what you need for the day. You cannot carry in any bags that are larger than 8X5X1 inches. Dress warm. No crocks, no jeans with holes. Wear gloves and hoodies or warm hats and coats. Bring money to eat before and during the game. Any questions, please talk to Mrs. Thornton or Ms. Black.
The second nine-week PBIS Field trip to Shawnee Lanes was rescheduled for Friday, February 20th.
There will be an FCA meeting today during lunch in the room behind the cafeteria
The first day for varsity softball will be Monday, February 16th @3:00 in the middle school gym.
Sports Times
2/3/26
Boys Basketball vs Jackson 6:00 p.m.
Daily Menu
Pizza
Steamed Baby Carrots
Salad with Ranch
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.”-Robertson Davies
Announcements 2/2/2026
Daily Announcements
Anyone interested in donating blood on February 10 see Malia Vick or Mrs. Lashley to schedule a time.
Student Council members need to stop by Lauren & Kathy's office today at lunch to pick up a permission slip for the upcoming Statehouse trip.
Congratulations to the band members who participated in the Ohio Music Education Association's Solo and Ensemble Events on Saturday, January 17th at Unioto! All ZT events earned either a Superior or Excellent Rating on all Class A and B pieces. Sam Goodman, Scarlett Chaney, and Andrea Carroll received Superior Ratings on their solos. Vernon Holdren and Madalyn Lombardo received Excellent Ratings on their solos. The Percussion Ensemble received a Superior on the piece; members included Sam Goodman, Addison Gawelek, Chloe Johnson, Carly Picklesimer, AJ Jaynes, and Emily Goodman. The Clarinet Quartet received an Excellent Rating on their piece, members included: Madalyn Lombardo, Andrea Carroll, Natalie Boltenhouse, and Addison Gawelek. Great work, everyone! "How 'Bout That Band?!"
Sports Times
2/2/26
Girls Basketball at Jackson at 6 p.m.
Daily Menu
Gina’s Italian
Hamburger Helper
Salad w/ Creamy Italian
Buttered Peas
Sweet Rolls
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.” —Helen Keller.
Daily Announcements
Anyone interested in donating blood on February 10 see Malia Vick or Mrs. Lashley to schedule a time.
Student Council members need to stop by Lauren & Kathy's office today at lunch to pick up a permission slip for the upcoming Statehouse trip.
Congratulations to the band members who participated in the Ohio Music Education Association's Solo and Ensemble Events on Saturday, January 17th at Unioto! All ZT events earned either a Superior or Excellent Rating on all Class A and B pieces. Sam Goodman, Scarlett Chaney, and Andrea Carroll received Superior Ratings on their solos. Vernon Holdren and Madalyn Lombardo received Excellent Ratings on their solos. The Percussion Ensemble received a Superior on the piece; members included Sam Goodman, Addison Gawelek, Chloe Johnson, Carly Picklesimer, AJ Jaynes, and Emily Goodman. The Clarinet Quartet received an Excellent Rating on their piece, members included: Madalyn Lombardo, Andrea Carroll, Natalie Boltenhouse, and Addison Gawelek. Great work, everyone! "How 'Bout That Band?!"
Sports Times
2/2/26
Girls Basketball at Jackson at 6 p.m.
Daily Menu
Gina’s Italian
Hamburger Helper
Salad w/ Creamy Italian
Buttered Peas
Sweet Rolls
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.” —Helen Keller.
Due to dangerously cold temperatures and road conditions, Zane Trace Local School District will be closed on Thursday, January 29th and Friday, January 30th. High School students need to continue to complete assignments posted in Google Classroom.
The high school PBIS field trip scheduled for Friday, January 30th is being rescheduled to a later date.
🎓 We are proud to celebrate our Zane Trace High School students who have earned professional IT and aviation certifications! These achievements are proudly displayed on Mrs. Thornton’s classroom door for the entire school to see.
Each badge represents an individual certification earned, and many students have earned multiple certifications, highlighting their dedication and continued growth. This display is a work in progress, with more students still to be added as they complete additional certifications.
We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work and dedication as they prepare for future careers. Keep it up! ❤️💙
#ZaneTraceHighSchool #StudentSuccess #CareerReady #PRCTCProud
🎉 So proud of our Zane Trace BPA students who attended the Region 14 Awards Ceremony on January 16! A total of 5 students placed across 4 events, and we’re excited to announce that 3 students are advancing to the State BPA Competition on February 23–24!
Their hard work, professionalism, and dedication truly paid off. Way to represent Zane Trace! ❤️💙
#ZaneTraceBPA #BPA #Region14 #BPAProud #StateBound #PRCTCProud
Their hard work, professionalism, and dedication truly paid off. Way to represent Zane Trace! ❤️💙
#ZaneTraceBPA #BPA #Region14 #BPAProud #StateBound #PRCTCProud
Announcements 1/20/2026
Daily Announcements
Today's FCA meeting will be in Mr. Scott's Room due to the two-hour delay.
Atomic Credit Union will return on Wednesday, January 21st, if students want to make a deposit.
Sports Times
1/20/26
Boys Basketball at Southeastern 6:00 p.m.
Daily Menu
Breaded Chicken on Bun
Spicy Chicken Available
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities.”- Robert H. Schuller
Daily Announcements
Today's FCA meeting will be in Mr. Scott's Room due to the two-hour delay.
Atomic Credit Union will return on Wednesday, January 21st, if students want to make a deposit.
Sports Times
1/20/26
Boys Basketball at Southeastern 6:00 p.m.
Daily Menu
Breaded Chicken on Bun
Spicy Chicken Available
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities.”- Robert H. Schuller
Congratulations to the Zane Trace High School Band members who participated in Ohio Music Education Association District 16 Solo and Ensemble on Saturday, January 17th at Unioto! Everyone performed well and received either a Superior or Excellent Rating on all Class A and B pieces.
Sam Goodman earned a Superior on his Class A Snare Solo.
Scarlett Chaney earned a Superior on her Class B Trumpet Solo.
Andrea Carroll earned a Superior on her Class B Bass Clarinet Solo.
Vernon Holdren earned an Excellent on his Class A Tuba Solo.
Madalyn Lombardo earned an Excellent on her Class B Clarinet Solo.
The ZT Percussion Ensemble earned a Superior on their Class B piece. Members included: Sam Goodman, Addison Gawelek, Chloe Johnson, Carly Picklesimer, Emily Goodman, and Annabell Jaynes.
The Clarinet Quartet earned an Excellent on their Class B piece. Members included: Madalyn Lombardo, Andrea Carroll, Addison Gawelek, and Natalie Boltenhouse.
Special shoutout to Addison Gawelek for participating in both the Percussion Ensemble and Clarinet Quartet (and currently on month two of playing clarinet)!
Shoutout to our soloists for all of the extra work they put in, almost completely on their own!
It takes a lot of courage to perform for adjudicators and the public as part of a Large Ensemble, but it takes even more to do so alone or in small groups and being the only person on your part. Thank you for all of your efforts!
Way to go, Pioneers!
"How 'Bout That Band?!"
Sam Goodman earned a Superior on his Class A Snare Solo.
Scarlett Chaney earned a Superior on her Class B Trumpet Solo.
Andrea Carroll earned a Superior on her Class B Bass Clarinet Solo.
Vernon Holdren earned an Excellent on his Class A Tuba Solo.
Madalyn Lombardo earned an Excellent on her Class B Clarinet Solo.
The ZT Percussion Ensemble earned a Superior on their Class B piece. Members included: Sam Goodman, Addison Gawelek, Chloe Johnson, Carly Picklesimer, Emily Goodman, and Annabell Jaynes.
The Clarinet Quartet earned an Excellent on their Class B piece. Members included: Madalyn Lombardo, Andrea Carroll, Addison Gawelek, and Natalie Boltenhouse.
Special shoutout to Addison Gawelek for participating in both the Percussion Ensemble and Clarinet Quartet (and currently on month two of playing clarinet)!
Shoutout to our soloists for all of the extra work they put in, almost completely on their own!
It takes a lot of courage to perform for adjudicators and the public as part of a Large Ensemble, but it takes even more to do so alone or in small groups and being the only person on your part. Thank you for all of your efforts!
Way to go, Pioneers!
"How 'Bout That Band?!"
Daily Announcements
Hocking College will be here today to meet with any Juniors or Seniors interested in information or applying to their college. A Google Form was posted in the Junior and Senior Google Classroom, where you can sign up to meet with them. Please see Mrs. DePugh with any questions!
There will be a prom committee meeting today during lunch in the media center
There will be a writing club meeting today during lunch in room 346.
There will be a Science Bowl meeting today during lunch in Mr. Scott's Room 268.
Hope Squad's door decorating contest begins today for 1st-period classrooms. We ask that your 1st-period class decorate your door with the theme of Optimism. Judging will take place next Friday, 1/23. The winning classroom will get donuts and hot chocolate.
BPA students attending the awards ceremony today, please meet at the superintendent's doors at 8:30 AM.
Senior Yard Signs are still available to order until January 31st. Please go to https://www.downtownphotos.com/zanetrace to order yours!
The FFA Meeting that was scheduled for January 15th has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 22nd.
Sports Times
1/16/26
Boys Basketball vs Adena JV 6:00 p.m. Varsity 7:00 p.m.
1/17/26
Boys Wrestling at Miami Trace at 10 a.m.
Girls Basketball vs Southeastern 1 p.m.
Boys Basketball at Logan Elm JV 2:00 p.m. Varsity 3:30 p.m.
1/18/26
Girls Wrestling at Jackson 10 a.m.
Daily Menu
Tommy’s Cheese Sticks
Marinara Sauce
Salad w/ Italian
Mixed Veggie
Fruit
Quote of the Day
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein
Hocking College will be here today to meet with any Juniors or Seniors interested in information or applying to their college. A Google Form was posted in the Junior and Senior Google Classroom, where you can sign up to meet with them. Please see Mrs. DePugh with any questions!
There will be a prom committee meeting today during lunch in the media center
There will be a writing club meeting today during lunch in room 346.
There will be a Science Bowl meeting today during lunch in Mr. Scott's Room 268.
Hope Squad's door decorating contest begins today for 1st-period classrooms. We ask that your 1st-period class decorate your door with the theme of Optimism. Judging will take place next Friday, 1/23. The winning classroom will get donuts and hot chocolate.
BPA students attending the awards ceremony today, please meet at the superintendent's doors at 8:30 AM.
Senior Yard Signs are still available to order until January 31st. Please go to https://www.downtownphotos.com/zanetrace to order yours!
The FFA Meeting that was scheduled for January 15th has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 22nd.
Sports Times
1/16/26
Boys Basketball vs Adena JV 6:00 p.m. Varsity 7:00 p.m.
1/17/26
Boys Wrestling at Miami Trace at 10 a.m.
Girls Basketball vs Southeastern 1 p.m.
Boys Basketball at Logan Elm JV 2:00 p.m. Varsity 3:30 p.m.
1/18/26
Girls Wrestling at Jackson 10 a.m.
Daily Menu
Tommy’s Cheese Sticks
Marinara Sauce
Salad w/ Italian
Mixed Veggie
Fruit
Quote of the Day
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein
The 48th Annual ZT FFA Sausage Breakfast is only a few weeks away!
We are having the CCP required meeting for students/parents/guardians tonight at 5:00 in the Media Center at Zane Trace High School.
Congratulations to all who came out and auditioned for Aladdin Jr! You all did a fabulous job and made casting decisions extremely difficult. We are certainly a school full of talent!
Rehearsals for the show will be every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30-6pm up until the week of the show. We will add a dress/technical rehearsal on the Thursday of that week. Rehearsals will begin next Wednesday, January 21, as there is no school on Monday due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I will distribute a rehearsal calendar and group contact information at our first rehearsal.
With that said, here is the cast list!
Aladdin - Kipley Murphy
Jasmine - Tanalyn Kellough
Jafar - Lilly Ruggles
Genie - Leah Congrove
Iago - Riley Steele
Isir - Maylee Jenkins
Manal - Jenica Powell
Rajah - Crystal Kellough
Sultan - Rowan Fyffe
Babkak - Cameron Waller
Omar - Lake Shanton
Kassim - Hadley Hall
Fortune Teller - Callie Miller
Apple Vendor - Jasmine Gillow
Prince Abdullah - Conner Kneice
Beggar 1 - Adrienne Smith
Beggar 2 - Bryar Goodling
Beggar 3 - Ruby Nunnelee
Shop Owner - Lorelei Cargo
Razoul - Liam Glass Poole
Guard 1 - Cruze Craig
Guard 2 - Hailey Patrick
Attendant 1 - Zoey Seymour
Attendant 2 - Scarlett Hours
Spooky Voice/Cave of Wonders - Christine Patrick
Information provided by Mrs. Wilhelm
Rehearsals for the show will be every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30-6pm up until the week of the show. We will add a dress/technical rehearsal on the Thursday of that week. Rehearsals will begin next Wednesday, January 21, as there is no school on Monday due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I will distribute a rehearsal calendar and group contact information at our first rehearsal.
With that said, here is the cast list!
Aladdin - Kipley Murphy
Jasmine - Tanalyn Kellough
Jafar - Lilly Ruggles
Genie - Leah Congrove
Iago - Riley Steele
Isir - Maylee Jenkins
Manal - Jenica Powell
Rajah - Crystal Kellough
Sultan - Rowan Fyffe
Babkak - Cameron Waller
Omar - Lake Shanton
Kassim - Hadley Hall
Fortune Teller - Callie Miller
Apple Vendor - Jasmine Gillow
Prince Abdullah - Conner Kneice
Beggar 1 - Adrienne Smith
Beggar 2 - Bryar Goodling
Beggar 3 - Ruby Nunnelee
Shop Owner - Lorelei Cargo
Razoul - Liam Glass Poole
Guard 1 - Cruze Craig
Guard 2 - Hailey Patrick
Attendant 1 - Zoey Seymour
Attendant 2 - Scarlett Hours
Spooky Voice/Cave of Wonders - Christine Patrick
Information provided by Mrs. Wilhelm
Daily Announcements
Hocking College will be here Wednesday to meet with any Juniors or Seniors interested in information or applying to their college. A google form was posted in the Junior and Senior google classroom where you can sign up to meet with them. Please see Mrs. DePugh with any questions!
The required CCP student/parent meeting date has changed. This meeting is required for any student that is interested in taking college classes next year. The meeting will be Thursday, January 15th at 5 in the media center. Please see Mrs. DePugh with any questions!
Attention All BPA Students. This is a reminder we have a BPA meeting during lunch on Wed Jan 14 in the Media Center. Please attend as there will be important information about our upcoming Columbus Blue Jackets Leadership day.
Attention All BPA students. This is a friendly reminder you need to turn in your parent permission slip, your skating permission slip and your payment of $36 to go by Fri January 16. There will be no extensions on the deadline.
There will be a writing club meeting this Friday during lunch in room 346.
There will be an FCA meeting today during lunch in the room behind the cafeteria.
There will be a Science Bowl meeting today during lunch in Mr. Scott's Room 268.
Sports Times
1/14/26
Bowling at Le Ella Lanes 4:30 p.m.
Boys Wrestling at Gallia Academy 6 p.m.
Swimming at McClain at 6 p.m.
Daily Menu
Chicken nuggets plain
Or with orange sauce
Steamed brown rice
Steamed broccoli
fruit
Quote of the Day
“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”
― Andre Gide
Hocking College will be here Wednesday to meet with any Juniors or Seniors interested in information or applying to their college. A google form was posted in the Junior and Senior google classroom where you can sign up to meet with them. Please see Mrs. DePugh with any questions!
The required CCP student/parent meeting date has changed. This meeting is required for any student that is interested in taking college classes next year. The meeting will be Thursday, January 15th at 5 in the media center. Please see Mrs. DePugh with any questions!
Attention All BPA Students. This is a reminder we have a BPA meeting during lunch on Wed Jan 14 in the Media Center. Please attend as there will be important information about our upcoming Columbus Blue Jackets Leadership day.
Attention All BPA students. This is a friendly reminder you need to turn in your parent permission slip, your skating permission slip and your payment of $36 to go by Fri January 16. There will be no extensions on the deadline.
There will be a writing club meeting this Friday during lunch in room 346.
There will be an FCA meeting today during lunch in the room behind the cafeteria.
There will be a Science Bowl meeting today during lunch in Mr. Scott's Room 268.
Sports Times
1/14/26
Bowling at Le Ella Lanes 4:30 p.m.
Boys Wrestling at Gallia Academy 6 p.m.
Swimming at McClain at 6 p.m.
Daily Menu
Chicken nuggets plain
Or with orange sauce
Steamed brown rice
Steamed broccoli
fruit
Quote of the Day
“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”
― Andre Gide
Daily Announcements
The required CCP student/parent meeting date has changed. This meeting is required for any student that is interested in taking college classes next year. The meeting will be Thursday, January 15th at 5 in the media center. Please see Mrs. DePugh with any questions!
Attention All BPA Students. This is a reminder we have a BPA meeting during lunch on Wed Jan 14 in the Media Center. Please attend as there will be important information about our upcoming Columbus Blue Jackets Leadership day. Also, This is a friendly reminder you need to turn in your parent permission slip, your skating permission slip and your payment of $36 to go by Fri January 16. There will be no extensions on the deadline.
Congratulations to the girls swim team on their 1st place win in Friday's meet and the boys 2nd place finish. 1st place swimmers include Autumn Vick, Aggie Search, Malia Vick, Tate Lombardo and Isaac Detty.
Congratulations to the following powerlifters who placed at the Northeastern Invitational on Saturday. Bella Tisi finished 1st with a total of 290lbs. Blayke Payne, Blake Brower, and Aubrey Muncy each place third in their weight classes. Bella Tisi set new school records for her weight class in the deadlift (215lbs) and bench press (75lbs). Aubrey Muncy set a new deadlift school record of 290 lbs for her weight class.
Sports Times
1/12/26
Daily Menu
Chicken and Noodles
Green Beans
Sweet Roll
Fruit
Quote of the Day
"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it" - Maya Angelou
The required CCP student/parent meeting date has changed. This meeting is required for any student that is interested in taking college classes next year. The meeting will be Thursday, January 15th at 5 in the media center. Please see Mrs. DePugh with any questions!
Attention All BPA Students. This is a reminder we have a BPA meeting during lunch on Wed Jan 14 in the Media Center. Please attend as there will be important information about our upcoming Columbus Blue Jackets Leadership day. Also, This is a friendly reminder you need to turn in your parent permission slip, your skating permission slip and your payment of $36 to go by Fri January 16. There will be no extensions on the deadline.
Congratulations to the girls swim team on their 1st place win in Friday's meet and the boys 2nd place finish. 1st place swimmers include Autumn Vick, Aggie Search, Malia Vick, Tate Lombardo and Isaac Detty.
Congratulations to the following powerlifters who placed at the Northeastern Invitational on Saturday. Bella Tisi finished 1st with a total of 290lbs. Blayke Payne, Blake Brower, and Aubrey Muncy each place third in their weight classes. Bella Tisi set new school records for her weight class in the deadlift (215lbs) and bench press (75lbs). Aubrey Muncy set a new deadlift school record of 290 lbs for her weight class.
Sports Times
1/12/26
Daily Menu
Chicken and Noodles
Green Beans
Sweet Roll
Fruit
Quote of the Day
"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it" - Maya Angelou
Zane Trace High School
Events/Activities
January 12 - January 17
Monday, January 12
Tuesday, January 13
FCA Meeting (Lunch)
Girls Basketball at Logan Elm 5:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball vs Piketon 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14
Atomic Credit Union Student Run Program (Lunch)
BPA Meeting (Lunch)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Programming (8th)
Bowling at LeElla Lanes (Wellston) 4:30 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 15
FFA Meeting (Lunch)
M.A.D.E Ambassador Meeting (Lunch)
College Credit Plus Night (H.S. Library) 5:00 p.m.
Swimming at Greenfield McClain 5:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball at Westfall 6:00 p.m.
Friday, January 16
Prom Committee Meeting (Lunch)
Boys Basketball vs Adena 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 17
Bowling at Shawnee Lanes vs Unioto 8:30 a.m.
Girls Basketball vs Southeastern 1:00 p.m.
Boys Basketball at Logan Elm 2:00 p.m.
Events/Activities
January 12 - January 17
Monday, January 12
Tuesday, January 13
FCA Meeting (Lunch)
Girls Basketball at Logan Elm 5:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball vs Piketon 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14
Atomic Credit Union Student Run Program (Lunch)
BPA Meeting (Lunch)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Programming (8th)
Bowling at LeElla Lanes (Wellston) 4:30 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 15
FFA Meeting (Lunch)
M.A.D.E Ambassador Meeting (Lunch)
College Credit Plus Night (H.S. Library) 5:00 p.m.
Swimming at Greenfield McClain 5:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball at Westfall 6:00 p.m.
Friday, January 16
Prom Committee Meeting (Lunch)
Boys Basketball vs Adena 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 17
Bowling at Shawnee Lanes vs Unioto 8:30 a.m.
Girls Basketball vs Southeastern 1:00 p.m.
Boys Basketball at Logan Elm 2:00 p.m.
CCP meeting announcement
