Zane Trace High School

The 35th Annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards Ceremony was held today at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio. The ceremony honors one senior from each of Ohio's eighty-eight counties for their academic achievement, personal accomplishments, and community service. Zane Pickerrell was chosen by the Ross-Pike Educational Service Center to represent Ross County at the annual event! Zane will be attending the United States Air Force Academy this fall. Pictured left to right: Ed Dickens ( Ross-Pike ESD Assistant Superintendent), Dr. Todd Burkitt (Ross-Pike ESD Superintendent), Zane Pickerrell, Sam Jackson (Zane's Grandfather), Dr. Josh Jones (ZT H.S. Principal), Ty Wertman (ZT Superintendent)

4/15/24 Announcements PBIS Award Winners-Carter Langley, Ellie Doles, Brice Johnson, Tyson Singer A reminder that we are beginning our trial with the Smart Pass application today. Just login and submit your pass to the teacher after they give the okay for your hall pass. Exam Schedule Monday, April 15- American History A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Tuesday, April 16 -Biology A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-K P.M Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Wednesday, April 17-Algebra I A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Thursday, April 18- Geometry A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-K P.M Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Friday, April 19- Government A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-K P.M Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Athletics 4/15/2024 Varsity baseball at Westfall 5:15 p.m. JV baseball vs Westfall 5:15 p.m. Softball at Westfall 5:15 p.m. “There is a difference between listening and waiting for your turn to speak.”- Simon Sinek

April 15- April 20, 2024 Events/Activities *Please make sure Chromebooks are fully charged when arriving to take an exam.* Monday, April 15, 2024 End of Course Exam- American History A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Varsity Baseball at Westfall 5:15 p.m. JV Baseball vs Westfall 5:15 p.m. Softball at Westfall 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024 FCA Meeting End of Course Exam- Biology A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Varsity Baseball at Adena 5:15 p.m. Softball at Adena 5:15 p.m. Track and Field hosts ZT Invitational 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024 End of Course Exam- Algebra I A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Board Meeting 5:00 p.m. Varsity Baseball at Piketon 5:15 p.m. JV Baseball vs Piketon 5:15 p.m. Softball at Piketon 5:15 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024 Student Council Meeting End of Course Exam- Geometry A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Track and Field at Chillicothe Invitational 4:30 p.m. Varsity Baseball vs Paint Valley 5:15 p.m. Softball at Chillicothe 5:15 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 End of Course Exam- Government A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Varsity Baseball vs Adena 5:15 p.m. Softball vs Adena 5:15 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 Varsity Baseball at Jackson 11:00 a.m. JV Baseball vs Jackson 11:00 a.m.

The baseball and softball games scheduled for tonight against Paint Valley have been postponed. The makeup date for the varsity baseball game will be Thursday, April 18 at Zane Trace. The softball and JV baseball games will be played on Tuesday, April 23 at Paint Valley. The softball and baseball games against Adena have been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 16th at Adena.

Class of 2024 Spotlight Hannah Williamson Hannah is currently working full time at CareCore as an STNA and is on job placement. Hannah will graduate from Zane Trace High School and Pickaway Ross-CTC. Hannah has maintained high honors all while cheering and competitive dancing at TSOD and working full time. She plans to further her career in nursing after graduation.

4/12/24 Announcements 2024 Prom Court- Kailee Adkins, Abby Guffey, Annie Scott, Charley Clyne, Cowen Forcum, Carter Langley Prom King and Queen will be announced at Grand March! Our prom promise activity is scheduled for today for our juniors and seniors at 8:30 a.m. All juniors and seniors will be dismissed at 8:15 a.m. and they will report to the hill leading up to the softball diamond. After the activities outside are complete, the juniors and seniors will report to the gym to listen to a guest speaker. At the conclusion of the prom promise activity, the seniors are free to leave. Our Jr/Sr. Prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 13th at 7 p.m. at Bell Manor. The Grand March will begin at 6 p.m. in the high school gym. Exam Schedule Monday, April 15- American History A.M. A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Tuesday, April 16 -Biology A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-K P.M Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Wednesday, April 17-Algebra I A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-J P.M Students with the last name beginning with K-Z Thursday, April 18- Geometry A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-K P.M Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Friday, April 19- Government A.M. Students with the last name beginning with A-K P.M Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Athletics 4/12/2024 Varsity Baseball at Paint Valley 5:15 p.m JV Baseball vs Paint Valley 5:15 p.m. Softball at Paint Valley 5:15 p.m. Track and Field at Washington C.H. 4:30 p.m. "You are not the cause of everything that happens to you, but you are responsible for how you respond to everything that happens to you." - James Clear

Seniors! You are just about in your final month here at ZT! Here are some upcoming events and things you need to know. Senior Dates: Class Night- Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the cafetorium. Chromebook Turn-In- Friday, May 10 at 8 a.m. in the media center. School issued Chromebooks need to be turned in for seniors to participate in graduation. Any fees owed also need to be paid. Seniors' Last day of school- Tuesday, May 14 Kings Island Trip- Wednesday, May 15 - Mrs. Kelly Congrove is organizing the trip. Senior Walk- Friday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. All seniors report to the elementary playground. Mrs. Susan Congrove will lead you through the elementary halls. You will then be lead to the graduation practice. Graduation Practice- Friday, May 17 11:00 a.m. The practice will begin after the senior walk through the elementary. Graduation- Saturday, May 18 6:00 p.m.

The baseball and softball games scheduled for tonight against Adena have been postponed. A make up date is yet to be determined.

The Andy Haines Memorial Track Meet scheduled for tonight at Paint Valley High School has been canceled due to the impending weather.

4/11/24 Announcements FFA Meeting today during lunch Ms. Black’s classes will be taking the Webxam today in the library. Study hall will report to Ms. Black’s room. A prom promise activity is scheduled for our juniors and seniors tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. All juniors and seniors will be dismissed at 8:15 a.m. and they will report to the hill leading up to the softball diamond. After the activities outside are complete, the juniors and seniors will report to the gym to listen to a guest speaker. At the conclusion of the prom promise activity, the seniors are free to leave. Our Jr/Sr. Prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 13th at 7 p.m. at Bell Manor. The Grand March will begin at 6 p.m. in the high school gym. Exam Schedule Exam Schedule ELA II make-up exams are tomorrow. Athletics 4/10/2024 Varsity Baseball Zane Trace 3 Unioto 1 ZT improves to 4-0 in the SVC. JV Baseball Zane Trace 6 Unioto 2 Unioto 9 Zane Trace 0 4/11/2024 Softball vs Adena 5:15 p.m. Varsity Baseball vs Adena 5:15 p.m. JV Baseball at Adena 5:15 p.m. Track and Field at Paint Valley (Andy Haines Memorial) 4:30 p.m. “The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t win’ is you and you don’t have to listen.”-Jessica Ennis-Hill

Zane Trace Prom Promise Activity- Friday, April 12, 2024 On Friday, April 12th, at 8:30 a.m. there will be a mock crash staged in the parking lot between the baseball and softball diamonds. The mock crash is part of a prom promise activity for our juniors and seniors. The Ross County Sheriff's Department and Ohio State Highway Patrol will be present and helping facilitate the event. Emergency personnel will be on campus and near the scene, but remember it is a drill prepared for our students. The drill should be over before 9:30 a.m. We are asking all students that normally park in the lot the drill will take place to park in the parking lot closest to the field house. After the event concludes, the juniors and seniors will report to the high school gym to listen to a guest speaker and sign the prom promise. All seniors will be released to go home after the event.

Rece Allen has committed to attend Shawnee State University to continue his bowling career and further his education. Congratulations, Rece!

Class of 2024 Spotlight Annie Scott "I plan to attend Taylor University in the fall. As of this moment, I’m undecided on my course of study. Hopefully, my college will help me decide a clear pathway towards my future. I would like to thank the teachers, staff and administration of ZT for providing an education that allows me to be okay with not fully knowing my next steps. Carve your Path. ZTHS ‘24"- Annie Scott

4/10/24 Announcements There is a BPA meeting today during lunch in Ms. Black's room. Ms. Black’s classes will be taking the Webxam on Thursday in the library. Study hall will report to Ms. Black’s room. Big Brothers/Big Sisters applications for the 2024-2025 school year are available in the office. Rece Allen is signing a letter of intent at 2:15 p.m. today to become a member of Shawnee State University’s bowling team. The signing will take place in the media center. End of Course Exams continue today. Please make sure your Chromebooks are charged when arriving to take the test. All tests will be taken in the media center. Study Hall will report to the Home Ec/Teacher’s Lounge. Exam Schedule Wednesday, April 10- ELA II Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Athletics 4/9/2024 Varsity Baseball Zane Trace 6 Huntington 3 Our varsity improves to 8-1 overall. JV Baseball Paint Valley 5 Zane Trace 4 Track and Field Highlights Our boys won the Raidiger Invitational with 133 points! Girls-Kendra Detillion won the shot put and discus events! Boys- We had boys finish first place in the following events: Wyatt Vick- 800 meter run Charley Clyne-300 meter hurdles 4x100 meter relay- Riley Hartsaugh, Aaden Dunn, Brice Johnson, Peyton Dotson 4x200 meter relay-Riley Hartsaugh, Aaden Dunn, Brice Johnson, Peyton Dotson 4x400 meter relay-Wyatt Vick, Riley Hartsaugh, Aaden Dunn, Charley Clyne 4/10/2024 Softball vs Unioto 5:15 p.m. Varsity Baseball vs Unioto 5:15 p.m. JV Baseball at Unioto 5:15 p.m. “Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.”-Dale Carnegie

Track and Field Results (Raidiger Invitational) 4/10/2024 Girls- 4th of12 teams Boys- Our boys won the invitational with 133 points! Girls Highlights 800 meter run- Molly Prochaska 5th 1600 meter run- Molly Prochaska 4th 3200 meter run- Molly Prochaska 3rd 300 meter hurdles- Savannah Jenkins 7th 4x100 meter relay- Reise Grant, Lexi Barrows, Brea Alley, Emma Klein- 5th 4x 200 meter relay-Alie Dolan- Moss, Hadley Matthews, Brea Alley, Brooklyn Fisher-Riffle -4th 4 x400 meter relay-Kailee Johnson, Kelsie Haubeil, Hadley Matthews, Lydia Delong-4th 4x800 meter relay-Fiona Gillow, Kailee Johnson, Lydia Delong, Molly Prochaska-5th Girls Long Jump-Reise Grant - 4th Girls Shot Put-Kendra Detillion FIRST! Girls Discus- Kendra Detillion FIRST! Boys 100 meter dash- Peyton Dotson (2nd), Charley Clyne (6th) 200 meter dash-Peyton Dotson (2nd), Aaden Dunn (5th) 800 meter run-Wyatt Vick - FIRST! 1600 meter run-Wyatt Vick-2nd 110 Meter Hurdles-Jordan Powell (4th), Ryan Andrews (5th) 300 Meter Hurdles-Charley Clyne -FIRST! Jordan Powell (6th) 4x100 meter relay- Riley Hartsaugh, Aaden Dunn, Brice Johnson, Peyton Dotson- FIRST! 4x200 meter relay-Riley Hartsaugh, Aaden Dunn, Brice Johnson, Peyton Dotson-FIRST! 4x400 meter relay-Wyatt Vick, Riley Hartsaugh, Aaden Dunn, Charley Clyne-FIRST! 4x800 meter relay-Andrew Payton, Camron Shewalter, Austin Singer, Isaac Detty -6th Long Jump-Peyton Arthurs (6th) Shot Put-Spencer Brower- FIRST! Noah Fetters 2nd Discus-Noah Fetters-FIRST! Spencer Brower 3rd

Congrats to our March PBIS Students of the Month! Left to Right: Jeran Wilson, Will Cahoon, Catherine Morrison Keep up the great work!

Class of 2024 Spotlight Carson Lane Carson plans to train and find employment where he can utilize skills in technology.

4/9/24 Announcements PBIS March Students of the Month-Catherine Morrison, Will Cahoon, Jeran Wilson PBIS Weekly Award Winners-Sarah McGraw, Trina Bailey, Elise Depugh, Rob Whittington Big Brothers/Big Sisters applications for the 2024-2025 school year are available in the office. Congratulations to our Ag. Mechanics CDE Team. The team consisting of Isaac Detty, Dawson Skinner, and Peyton Bretz placed 18th at the state finals in Wooster. End of Course Exams begin today. Please make sure your Chromebooks are charged when arriving to take the test. All tests will be taken in the media center. Study Hall will report to the Home Ec/Teacher’s Lounge. Exam Schedule Tuesday-April 9- ELA II Students with the last name beginning A-K Wednesday, April 10- ELA II Students with the last name beginning with L-Z Athletics Varsity Baseball vs Huntington 5:15 p.m. JV Baseball at Huntington 5:15 p.m. Softball vs Huntington 5:15 p.m. Track and Field at Waverly (Raidiger Invitational) 4:30 p.m. “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.”- Mr. Rogers

2024-2025 District Calendar Key Dates: Thursday, August 15- Open House Tuesday, August 20- First Day of School What's New? OU-C College Credit Plus courses offered on campus. New courses: Environmental Science, Human Anatomy, Literature New curriculum for Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Calculus, English I, English II, English III, and English IV.

April 8- April 13, 2024 Events/Activities Monday, April 8, 2024 NO SCHOOL Tuesday, April 9, 2024 EOC Test- ELA II -Students with the last name beginning A-K FCA Meeting Varsity Baseball vs Huntington 5:15 p.m. JV Baseball at Huntington 5:15 p.m. Softball vs Huntington 5:15 p.m. Track and Field at Waverly (Raidiger Invitational) 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024 EOC Test-ELA II-Students with the last name beginning with L-Z BPA Meeting Softball vs Unioto 5:15 p.m. Varsity Baseball vs Unioto 5:15 p.m. JV Baseball at Unioto 5:15 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024 FFA Meeting Big Brothers/Big Sisters Programming 11:45 a.m. Track and Field at Paint Valley (Andy Haines Memorial) 4:30 p.m. Varsity Baseball vs Adena 5:15 p.m. JV Baseball at Adena 5:15 p.m. Softball vs Adena 5:15 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2024 Prom Promise Activity (Jr./Sr.) 8:30 a.m. Track and Field at Washington C.H. Invitational 4:30 p.m. Varsity Baseball at Paint Valley 5:15 p.m. JV Baseball vs Paint Valley 5:15 p.m. Softball at Paint Valley 5:15 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024 Grand March (High School Gym) 6 p.m. Jr./Sr. Prom (Bell Manor) 7 p.m.-10:00 p.m.