Zane Trace High School

The parking lot surrounding Zane Trace Local School District has been repaved and our student parking spots have been numbered! G & J Paving has also repaved the walkway areas at our Zane Trace Sports Complex. In addition to the numbering of student parking spots, more handicap spots will soon be added in the parking lot next to the baseball field. This paving project is still in the works, so try not to park in a lot where you see the paving crew working.

Carve Your Path!

Elementary Technology Aide
For 2025-2026

The high school gym has overgone a makeover, thanks to several outside companies and our maintenance department! If you make a visit to our gym, you will notice the floor was recently waxed and the walkway around the upper level has been painted. The railings on the second level have also been painted.

Next, check out our new mats at both ends of the gym! The ZT Athletic Boosters chipped in and helped with the purchase of the new wall mats ! Thanks, ZT Athletic Boosters!

The locker rooms that our volleyball and boys and girls basketball teams use have new flooring installed! These positive changes go well with the weight room behind our home bleachers that has gradually grown. One of two weight rooms on campus for our students and staff. Lastly, if you walk by the concession stand in our main hallway you will notice two giant ZT Pioneer logos smiling at you! Carve Your Path!

While the students and staff are out for the summer, it is still very busy at ZTHS! Over the next few weeks, there will be posts regarding the many improvements/upgrades that are taking place with the help of our staff in the maintenance and technology departments! Plus, all of the outside businesses that helped with the variety of projects going on.

This first post is in regards to the new SMART Interactive Displays and curriculum arriving in classrooms this year! The new SMART Interactive Displays have been installed in every classroom! These displays replace the smartboards that have been in the classrooms for at least 10 years.

The new curriculum has arrived and ready for use in American Government and World History. New curriculum for Biology will arrive before the start of the school year!

The 2025-2026 ZTHS Fall Sports Season is right around the corner!

Our boys and girls golf teams tee their season off on Tuesday, July 29th at 9:00 a.m. at the Chillicothe Country Club.

All you need to know about ZTHS athletics is at the link below:

https://www.zanetrace.org/o/zth/page/rosters

On this page you will find:
Team schedules, rosters, pictures, and results.
There is also links to: OHSAA Preparticipation Physical Form, ZT Baseball Page, ZT Pioneer-Hudl, Athletic Hall of Fame, Pupil Activity Permit, Athletic Handbook, etc.

The Zane Trace High School Parent Advisory Committee for the 2025-2026 school year is set. The current committee is at the cap of 15 parents. Awesome! We greatly appreciate how many parents want to be part of this committee. The committee meets once per month during the school year with the building principal and has provided a lot of valuable insight over the past two school years. The committee has also brought ideas to the meetings that have been implemented. Examples would include the ACT Workshops and the Student-Run Atomic Credit Union program that will begins this coming year.

We appreciate the support and input from our parents and community! The more involvement we have from everyone, the better we serve our students.

Below is a link to ZTHS Parent Advisory Committee page found on our high school webpage. All meeting minutes from the past two school years are posted.
https://www.zanetrace.org/o/zth/page/community-engagement

School Supply Drive!

FinalForms will rollover to the 2025-2026 school year on July 1, 2025. All forms will need to be signed by both student and guardian for a student to receive their schedule and Chromebook at Open House. Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 14th with grades arriving at the following times. Seniors 2 p.m. Juniors 3 p.m. Sophomores 4 p.m. Freshman 4:45 p.m. All grades will report to the high school gym to receive their schedule. Chromebooks will be passed out in the library. FinalForms is updating some forms, so if you have already signed all forms you will have go back in later and re-sign the updated forms.

Zane Trace High School is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 25th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the high school gym. Donors can schedule online at the link below or walk in. Donors need to be at least 16 years of age. A 16 year old would need parental consent. At the link below, just find the blood drive and then select a time for your appointment. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=45601

Zane Trace Cross Country begins July 7th!

The Scioto Valley Conference has issued 10 All SVC Passes to each school in the league. Each pass costs $80 and it will get one person into all middle school and high school Zane Trace athletic events for the 2025-2026 school year. Passes are sold on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in purchasing a pass, you need to email Zane Trace Athletic Director, Trevor Thomas at tthomas@ztlsd.org.

See the attachments for information on resources available this summer in our community for families and our youth!

Zane Trace High School High Honor & Honor Roll Fourth Nine Weeks All grades cards were uploaded into Progressbook.

Zane Trace High School 2025-2026 School Year Need to Know FinalForms-All parent/guardian (s) will need to update FinalForms prior to Open House, which is scheduled for August 14th. For returning students, FinalForms will be available to update on July 1. All FinalForms will need to be signed by both the guardian and student before a student can receive their Chromebook and schedule at Open House. 2025-2026 District Calendar https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GPxqZNy0ep_fA6nHojRlcuHgVceWGiUX/view Zane Trace High School Website: All you need to know on this site! https://www.zanetrace.org/o/zth All Zane Trace High School Fall Sports Schedules can be found here: https://www.zanetrace.org/o/zth/page/rosters *The cross country schedule is still yet to be finalized. * 2025-2026 Event Schedule: https://www.zanetrace.org/o/zth/article/2225251

🎉 Celebrating a Year of Achievements in Computer Science at Zane Trace High School! 🌟 Our computer science students have accomplished incredible milestones this year, and we’re proud to share their success: ✨ Highlights: 61 students earned a combined 70 professional certifications! 🏆 34 students received the Technology Seal for graduation, showcasing their advanced tech skills. 13 students went above and beyond, earning the Industry Credential Graduation Seal by passing two or more professional certifications, depending on the course they completed! 🎓 These accomplishments reflect the hard work, dedication, and future-focused mindset of our students. 🚀💻 💡 Have a current or future high school student? Encourage them to explore computer science! It’s more than just coding — it’s about building real-world skills, earning valuable certifications, and preparing for success after graduation in college, the workforce, or the tech-driven world ahead. Way to go, Pioneers! We’re proud of all you’ve achieved! #StudentSuccess #BeFutureReady #IndustryReady #PRCTCProud

Date 5/22/25. Daily Announcements The 3rd and 7th period exams are today. Tomorrow is a make-up exam day. You do not need to attend if you have all of your exams done. Make sure you clean out your locker and turn in your Chromebook and charger to the teacher that administers your last exam. There is a parent/player meeting tonight for girls soccer on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the field house. These are the final announcements of the school year! Before you leave for the summer, make sure you thank a teacher. This staff invested a lot of time into you to make sure you were successful. We hope everyone has a great summer! Sports Times Varsity Baseball at Lucasville Valley 5:30 p.m. Sports Scores OHSAA Softball District Semifinal Zane Trace 4 Ironton 2 Our Lady Pioneers advance to play Piketon for a district championship on Friday, May 23rd at 5:00 p.m. at Ohio University! Lunch Assorted Sandwiches Pizza Breadsticks Vegetables and Fruit Quote of the day “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”- Aristotle

🎉 Year-End Wrap-Up: Zane Trace High School Aviation Program Milestones! 🛩️ What a landmark year for our Zane Trace High School Aviation program, led by Mrs. Thornton! In our first year offering industry-recognized certifications, our students rose to the challenge and achieved amazing things: ✅ 2 students became licensed FAA Part 107 Remote Drone Pilots ✅ 7 students earned their USI – Safety Level 1 Certification This year’s success was made even more special through partnerships with The Ohio State University and the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI). Their support helped bring real-world experiences and professional credentials into our classroom! These certifications open doors to future careers in aviation, technology, and beyond. We’re incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication our students showed all year long. The sky’s not the limit—it’s just the beginning! 🚀 #DronePilots #USICertified #CareerReady #STEMEducation #TheOhioStateUniversity #UnmannedSafetyInstitute #PRCTCProud #ZaneTraceAviation #MrsThornton

Date 5/21/25. Daily Announcements There is a parent/player meeting for girls soccer on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the field house. The 2nd and 6th period exams are today. Students’ can sign out after they are finished with their last exam for the day. A parent/guardian note or email stating a student has permission to sign out is required to be on file in the office before a student can sign out. Sports Times Softball vs Ironton at Ohio University (OHSAA Tournament) 4:00 p.m. Sports Scores Track and Field Results-OHSAA Districts Day 1 Qualified for District Finals on Saturday, May 24 Boys Curtis Houser - 110 Meter Hurdles & 300 Meter Hurdles Aaden Dunn-100 Meter Dash Peyton Dotson-200 Meter Dash 4x100 Meter Relay Team 4x400 Meter Relay Team 4x200 Meter Relay Team Finals Boys Hudson Williams was the district runner-up in the pole vault with a mark of 14-0! Hudson advances to the regional meet! The 4x800 meter relay team finished 6th with a time of 9:16.64. Girls Kailee Johnson finished 6th in high jump with a jump of 4-6. Lunch Assorted Sandwiches Pizza Breadsticks Vegetables and Fruit Quote of the day “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life”- Steve Jobs

Date 5/20/25. Daily Announcements There is a girls soccer sign-up sheet in the office. There is also a parent/player meeting for girls soccer on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the field house. The 1st and 5th period exams are today. Students’ can sign out after they are finished with their last exam for the day. A parent/guardian note or email stating a student has permission to sign out is required to be on file in the office before a student can sign out. Sports Times Track and Field at OHSAA Districts (Washington Court House) 4:00 p.m. Sports Scores Varsity Baseball ZT 6 Athens 3 Softball Logan Elm 7 ZT 0 Lunch Cheese Sticks Marinara Sauce Salad w/Ranch Fresh Baby Carrots Fruit Quote of the day “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.”- James Clear

🧼💻 Wrapping up the school year with teamwork and tech skills! Late last week, our amazing advanced IT students, Josh Southwick and Wyatt Park, stepped up to help Mrs. Thornton with end-of-year PC maintenance. From carefully cleaning hardware to organizing cables, they made sure every classroom computer is ready to be powered down for summer break. ☀️🖥️ Thanks for your hard work and leadership — true IT pros in the making! 👨‍💻👩‍💻 #TechTeamwork #ITLeadership #EndOfYearCleanup #PRCTCProud