This license allows them to operate drones commercially, opening doors to exciting opportunities in fields like aerial photography, surveying, mapping, inspections, agriculture, and search-and-rescue operations. It’s a professional credential that gives them a real advantage as they pursue careers in aviation and technology.
And they’re not stopping there — these students, along with the rest of the class, are working on a second aviation certification, continuing to build skills that will take them even higher in their careers. The sky’s the limit! 🌟
#PRCTCProud #AviationStudents #STEMSuccess
Mrs. Thornton’s Information Technology students have been learning all about computer hardware. This week, they got hands-on experience by tearing down computers, identifying internal components and ports, and then tackling the challenge of reassembling the machines.
Great job to these students for their hard work, teamwork, and problem-solving skills!
#PRCTCProud #ZaneTrace #IT
Thank you to the incredible team at Yost Labs for this inspiring opportunity and for showing our students real-world technology in action!
#PRCTCProud #ZaneTrace #IT
Events/Activities
March 1-7, 2026
Sunday, March 1
Girls Wrestling Sectionals at Alexander 10:00 a.m.
Monday, March 2
FFA Officer Meeting (Lunch)
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony (High School Gym) 1:30 p.m.
Varsity Boys Basketball vs Eastern Brown at Ohio University 8:00 p.m.
Tickets to the game can be purchased here:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/ohsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzM5MjA0
Tuesday, March 3
FCA Meeting (Lunch)
Wednesday, March 4
Atomic Credit Union Student Run Program (Lunch)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Programming 8th Period
Thursday, March 5
Friday, March 6
Prom Committee Meeting (Lunch)
Saturday, March 7
Shawnee State University will be at Zane Trace High School during our lunch on Tuesday, March 3 to meet with juniors and seniors. Please fill out the google form in your google classroom if you are interested in speaking with them. See Mrs. DePugh with any questions.
Attention to all BPA students. This is a friendly reminder your permission slips and payment are due for the Special Olympics Bowl-a-thon and the Downtown Takeover TODAY. Please note that there will be no extensions granted. Students who do not submit their slips and money by this Friday, will not be permitted to attend. Thank you!
Attention Seniors: Today is the last day to vote for senior bests.
There will be a Science Bowl meeting today during lunch in Mr. Scott's Room 268.
Sports Times
2/27/26
Boys Wrestling at OHSAA Sectionals at Alexander H.S. 5:00 p.m.
2/28/26
Boys Wrestling at OHSAA Sectionals at Alexander H.S. 10:30 a.m.
3/1/26
Girls Wrestling at OHSAA Sectionals at Alexander H.S. 10:00 a.m.
Daily Menu
Mexican or CHeese Pizza
Salad w/ Ranch
Mixed Veggy
Fruit
Quote of the Day
"If there is no struggle, there is no progress." — Frederick Douglass
Announcements 2/26/2026
Daily Announcements
The Varsity Girls Track practices will begin Monday, February 23rd from 2:15 to 4:00pm. Please meet in Mrs. Payton's room after school and arrange to be picked up at the track at 4:00pm all week.
Shawnee State University will be at Zane Trace High School during our lunch on Tuesday, March 3 to meet with juniors and seniors. Please fill out the google form in your google classroom if you are interested in speaking with them. See Mrs. DePugh with any questions.
A reminder to all seniors: Please complete your graduation ceremony form (google) as soon as possible.
Boys track will start Monday. Be out to the fieldhouse by 2:30 and will go to 4. Must have a physical on file to Practice. They will need sweat pants, hoodies and a toboggan.
Cheerleading Clinics for tryouts will be held March 10th and March 11th from 5pm to 7pm in the Middle School gym. March 13th from 5pm to 7pm in the HIgh School gym
Cheerleading Tryouts will be held March 14th beginning at 10 am in the Middle School gym Please wear a white t-shirt and black shorts for tryouts.
The 7th-12th Grade Band OMEA Preview Concert is tonight at 7pm in the Middle School Gym. Call Mrs. Waller to place a last minute Chick-fil-A order before the end of the school day. Chick-fil-A orders will be ready to pick up from 6:15-7:00pm tonight!
Attention all BPA students. This is a friendly reminder your permission slips and payment are due for the Special Olympics Bowl-a-thon and the Downtown Takeover by this Friday February 27th. Please note that there will be no extensions granted. Students who do not submit their slips and money by this Friday, will not be permitted to attend. Thank you!
Lukas Oiler will be committing to play football at Ohio Northern University at 2:15 p.m. in the library today. Congrats, Lukas!
Sports Times
2/26/26
Daily Menu
Chicken Wrap w/ Cheese
Sauces Available
Steamed Baby Carrots
Salad w/ Ranch
Fruit
Quote of the Day
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." — Wayne Gretzky
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Chick-fil-A fundraiser! If you missed out on the presale and would like to enjoy Chick-fil-A sandwiches for dinner on Thursday, there will be 17 extra sandwiches available for purchase from 6:15pm-7:00pm. Call Mrs. Waller at 740-775-1809 ext. 2194 if you'd like to purchase one of the extra sandwiches. There may be time to order more sandwiches when we pick up the order that we placed last week. They are $7 each. Pickles and sauces will be available on the side. There will be chips and beverages for sale as well.
The Zane Trace Band Boosters and students are working hard to raise money to replace the marching band uniforms and annual operating fees. Donations are always appreciated. If you aren't a fan of Chick-fil-A and would like to assist in this fundraiser, you can donate directly to the band anytime through the uniform donation drive:
https://cuttime.simpleraise.com/stores/1630-zane-trace-band-donation-center/products/1522
This concert is a preview performance of what the 8th-12th grade will perform next Saturday, March 7th in the Miami Trace High School Auditorium at 10:25 AM.
The 7th and 8th Grade Band will perform their songs as smaller ensembles on Saturday, April 18th at Chillicothe Middle School. Times will be determined once we have registered.
Announcements 2/25/2026
Daily Announcements
Shawnee State University will be at Zane Trace High School during our lunch on Tuesday, March 3rd to meet with juniors and seniors. Please fill out the google form in your google classroom if you are interested in speaking with them. See Mrs. DePugh with any questions.
Attention all BPA students. This is a friendly reminder your permission slips and payment are due for the Special Olympics Bowl-a-thon and the Downtown Takeover by this Friday February 27th. Please note that there will be no extensions granted. Students who do not submit their slips and money by this Friday, will not be permitted to attend. Thank you!
Seniors: a reminder that voting for senior bests ends this Friday!
The Varsity Girls Track practices will begin Monday February 23rd from 2:15 to 4:00pm. Please meet in Mrs. Payton's room after school and arrange to be picked up at the track at 4:00pm all week.
The boys basketball team defeated Lynchburg Clay last night by a score of 47-37. The boys advanced in the district tournament and will now face Eastern Brown in the Convocation Center at Ohio University on Monday, the 2nd of March, at 8:00 PM. BE THERE!
Sports Times
2/25/26
Daily Menu
Mini Corn Dogs
Gina’s Twisted
Mac and Cheese
Baked Beans
Fruit
Quote of the Day
"We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are." — Oprah Winfrey
Zane Trace High School
Events/Activities
February 23 - February 28
Monday, February 23
BPA State Competition- Ali Payton, Andrew Payton, and Jourdan Enmen are representing ZT!
Tuesday, February 24
BPA State Competition- Ali Payton, Andrew Payton, and Jourdan Enmen are representing ZT!
ACT Test
NHS Meeting (Lunch)
FCA Meeting (Lunch)
Boys Basketball vs Lynchburg-Clay (OHSAA District Tournament) 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 25
Student Council Meeting (Lunch)
Atomic Credit Union Student-Run Program (Lunch)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Programming (8th Period)
Thursday, February 26
Friday, February 27
Boys Wrestling at OHSAA Sectionals (Alexander H.S.) 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 28
Boys Wrestling at OHSAA Sectionals (Alexander H.S.) 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 1
Girls Wrestling at OHSAA Sectionals (Alexander H.S.) 10:00 a.m.
Please join us in wishing three of our high school students the best of luck as they head to the BPA State Competition! 🎉
⭐ Jourdan Enmen – Personal Financial Management (advancing to State for the second year in a row!)
⭐ Ali Payton – Interview Skills
⭐ Andrew Payton – Fundamental Accounting
The competition will take place on Monday, February 23 and Tuesday, February 24.
We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and professionalism. Good luck at State—we know you will represent our program with excellence!
#PRCTCProud #BPAState #StudentSuccess #CareerTechEd #GoodLuck
Daily Announcements
There will be a Prom Committee meeting today at lunch in Kathy Wolfe's room
Reminder to all Juniors that the ACT will be given here at ZT on Tuesday, February 24. Bring a fully charged Chromebook, calculator, and snack. We will begin in the high school gym at 7:45.
The BPA chapter is hosting a donut and hot chocolate fundraiser this Friday in front of the teacher's lounge. The proceeds support the Ross County Special Olympics.
Today is the last day to place Chick-fil-A Orders through the ZT Band presale. The 5th-12th Grade Band is raising money to replace uniforms. Sandwiches will be ready for pick-up before the 7th-12th Grade OMEA Winter Preview Concert next Thursday, February 26th, from 6:15-7:00. The concert will begin at 7 pm. There will be chips and beverages available for purchase at pick-up to round out the meal. Scan the QR code on the posters or visit the ZT Website to place orders online through the link. Cash or a check can be given to Mrs. Waller. Payment can also be made by Venmo or PayPal. Thank you for your support!
The Esports team qualified three teams for state competition this year. Our chess team was defeated in the quarter finals on Wednesday. Two of our Fortnite teams compete in the club state finals on Monday, the 23rd.
The BPA will host a donut and hot chocolate sale tomorrow from morning until the items sell out. It will be $2 for each item.
A reminder that parent-teacher conferences are tonight from 3:00 p.m. to 5:40 p.m.
Sports Times
2/19/26
Boys Basketball vs. Jackson at 6 p.m. for JV and 7:30 p.m. for Varsity
Daily Menu
Gina’s Taco Taters
On a tray with cheese
Seasoned Beans
Seasoned Corn
Tortilla Chips
Fruit
Quote of the Day
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” - Sam Levenson
Announcements 2/18/2026
Daily Announcements
There will be a MADE Ambassador meeting today at lunch in room 146.
A representative from the Ohio National Guard will be here today during lunch to talk with anyone interested.
Reminder to all Juniors that the ACT will be given here at ZT on Tuesday, February 24. Bring a fully charged Chromebook, calculator, and snack. We will begin in the high school gym at 7:45.
The BPA chapter is hosting a donut and hot chocolate fundraiser this Friday in front of the teacher's lounge. The proceeds support the Ross County Special Olympics.
The 5th-12th Grade Band is raising money to replace uniforms. They are taking orders for Chick-fil-A sandwiches today and tomorrow. Sandwiches will be kept warm and will be ready for pick-up before the 7th-12th Grade OMEA Winter Preview Concert next Thursday, February 26th, from 6:15-7:00. The concert will begin at 7 pm. There will be chips and beverages available for purchase at pick-up to round out the meal. Scan the QR code on the posters or visit the ZT Website to place orders online through the link. Cash or a check can be given to Mrs. Waller. Payment can also be made by Venmo or PayPal. Thank you for your support!
Sports Times
2/18/26
Girls Gymnastics at Bradley at 6 p.m.
Girls Basketball at Chesapeake at 7 p.m.
Daily Menu
Breaded Chicken on Bun
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Fruit
Quote of the Day
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." — Maya Angelou
The Zane Trace 5th-12th Grade Band is currently running a Chick-fil-A Fundraiser on Thursday, the 26th, before the 7th-12th Grade Band Winter OMEA Preview Concert. The sandwiches will be ready to pick up or consume from 6:15-7:00pm outside the Middle School Gym. Sandwiches are $7 each. There will be Pepsi products and a variety of chips available for $1 each as well.
Chick-fil-A orders are due by Thursday, February 19th. You can place orders through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddh2W-nHmNeeEHlon8YF0vSrgjXDKcYMuxWFGegxc-R41fGg/viewform?usp=send_form
Payment can be made with cash/checks (Zane Trace Band Boosters) and given to Mrs. Waller or paid online with a credit card to David Houts (Venmo: @davidhouts, paypal: @DvdHts). He will be picking up the sandwiches in a heated bag on Thursday and the sandwiches will be kept in the heated bag during the pick-up time. Pickles and sauces will be available on the side.
The 7th-12th Grade Band OMEA Preview Concert is Thursday, February 26th at 7pm in the Middle School Gym. The Junior High Band will play 2-3 short pieces. The 8th-12th Grade Band will play 4 relatively short pieces. The 8th-12th Grade Band will perform these pieces again for Ohio Music Education Association District 16 Large Group Adjudicated Events on Saturday, March 7th at 10:25am at Miami Trace High School. The Junior High Band will perform their pieces as smaller ensembles for OMEA District 16 Junior High Solo and Ensemble at Chillicothe Middle School on Saturday, April 18th. All events are free and open to the public!
The Zane Trace Band Boosters are working hard to raise money to replace the marching band uniforms and annual operating fees. Donations are always appreciated as well. If you aren't a fan of Chick-fil-A and would like to assist in the fundraiser. You can donate directly to the band anytime through the uniform donation drive:
https://cuttime.simpleraise.com/stores/1630-zane-trace-band-donation-center/products/1522
Thank you so much! We hope to see you at a band event soon!
"How 'Bout That Band?!"
Announcements 2/17/2026
Daily Announcements
There will be a brief Student Council meeting today in the media center ONLY for those who are attending the Statehouse Trip.
There will be a Junior Class Officer only meeting at lunch in the Media Center (right after Student Council).
A representative from the Ohio National Guard will be here tomorrow during lunch to talk with anyone interested.
If you qualified for a donut from your English MAP test score, go see your English teacher to claim it if you haven't already.
Daily Menu
Bosco Sticks
Marinara Sauce
Salad w/ Ranch
Steamed Broccoli
Fruit
Quote of the Day
"The only person you should strive to be better than is the person you were yesterday." — Tony Robbins
Zane Trace High School
Events/Activities
February 16 - February 21
Monday, February 16
President’s Day- NO SCHOOL
OHSAA Girls Bowling District Tournament (Shawnee Lanes) 11:00 a.m.
Lauren Andrews will be representing ZT at the tournament!
Tuesday, February 17
FFA Officer Meeting (Lunch)
Student Council Meeting (Lunch)
Wednesday, February 18
M.A.D.E. Ambassador Meeting (Lunch)
Girls Basketball at Chesapeake (OHSAA Div. 5 District Quarterfinal) 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 19
Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:00 p.m.-5:40 p.m.
Boys Basketball vs Jackson 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 20
Central/East/Southeast District Swimming Tournament (Ohio University)
Malia Vick, Aggie Search, Willow Cacciatore, and Madi Snider will be competing in districts!
PBIS Field Trip to Shawnee Lanes 10:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Saturday, February 21
OHSAA Division II Swimming Sectional Results
Congratulations to the swim team! Thirteen members placed and scored points in the OHSAA Division II Sectional Swim Meet. Many personal records were set.
The girls swim team placed 8th out of 20 teams.
Medley relay: Aggie Search, Madi Snider, Willow Cacciatore, Malia Vick 8th place. Qualified for districts!
Kylie Arthur :16th in the 200 Free and 9th in the 500 Free
Malia Vick :8th in the 200 IM
Isaac Detty :13th in 200 IM and 13th in 100 Breast
Willow Cacciatore: 12th in 100 Fly, 17th in 200 Free
Tate Lambardo : 14th in 500 Free
Aggie Search : 7th 500 Free and 14th in 100 Back
Summer Cacciatore: 20th in 500 Free and 19th in 100 Breast
200 Free Relay: Crystal Kellough, Mary Helber, Olivia Renner, Alexis Warnement 15th
Madi Snider: 12th in 100 Breast
Keira DiBenedetto: 16th in 100 Breast
400 Free Relay : Malia Vick, Aggie Search, Madi Snider, Willow Cacciatore was 8th
Great work, team!
Results provided by Coach Lashley