Zane Trace High School

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

🌟 Celebrating excellence in Information Technology at Zane Trace High School! 🎉 Huge congratulations to Fiona Gillow for earning 6th place in the entire state of Ohio in the Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist 2025 State Championship Spring Qualifier for PowerPoint 2019—scoring an incredible 975 out of 1000! 💻👏 Your hard work and talent truly shine! 🚀 A special shoutout to Mrs. Thornton, who was honored with the Outstanding Educator Award for her dedication and inspiration in the classroom. 🏆👩‍🏫 #ITExcellence #MicrosoftCertified #OutstandingEducator #CertiportChampion #PRCTCProud

Date 5/19/25. Daily Announcements Final exams begin today with the 8th period exam. After the 6th period bell, you will report to your 8th period class. The exam will begin at 12:24 p.m. Two reminders: You will turn in your Chromebooks to the teacher that administers your last exam of the week. Before you leave for the summer, make sure to clean out your locker. This is your final week of the school year. Finish it out on a positive note! Sports Times Varsity Baseball at Athens 5:30 p.m. JV Baseball vs Athens 5:15 p.m. Softball vs Logan Elm 5:15 p.m. Sports Scores 5/16/25 Softball- Unioto 4 ZT 2 Track and Field-SVC Meet SVC Champs Hudson Williams: Pole Vault 14-05 NEW SVC Record! Curtis Houser: 110 Meter Hurdles 16.69 4x200 Relay Team (Aaden Dunn, Aaden Gigley, Levi Marshall, Peyton Dotson): Time-1:32.42 NEW SVC Record! Reise Grant: Pole Vault 8-06 Lunch Breaded Chicken Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Fruit Quote of the day “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”- B.B. King

May 19- May 24, 2025 Events/Activities The Final Week! Monday, May 19, 2025 8th Period Exam 12:24 -2:01 p.m. Varsity Baseball at Athens 5:30 p.m. JV Baseball vs Athens 5:15 p.m. Softball vs Logan Elm 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025 1st Period Exam 8:34 -10:09 a.m. 5th Period Exam 10:45-12:21 p.m. Track and Field at OHSAA Districts (Washington C.H.) 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2nd Period Exam 8:34 -10:09 a.m. 6th Period Exam 10:45-12:21 p.m. Softball vs Ironton at Ohio University (OHSAA Tournament) 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025 3rd Period Exam 8:34 -10:09 a.m. 7th Period Exam 10:45-12:21 p.m. Varsity Baseball at Lucasville Valley 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2025 Make-Up Exams -Students only report if they need to make up an exam. Varsity Baseball vs Amanda Clearcreek 5:15 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025 Track and Field at OHSAA Districts (Washington C.H.) 10:00 a.m. Varsity Baseball at Marysville 11:00 a.m.

SVC Track and Field Meet Results Monday, May 12 Friday, May 16 Team Standings Our boys team finished 2nd with a team total of 144 points. Our girls team finished 8th with 37.50 points. Results (Top Finishers) Boys Hudson Williams is the SVC Champ in the pole vault! His mark of 14-05 also set a new SVC record! The 4x200 meter relay team of Aaden Dunn, Aaden Gigley, Levi Marshall, and Peyton Dotson won the event and set a new SVC record with a time of 1:32.42! Curtis Houser is the SVC champ in the 110 meter hurdles! Curtis won the event with a time of 16.69. Aiden Gigley- Long Jump (2nd) 21-10 Logan Morris- High Jump (2nd) 5-8" Peyton Dotson- 200 Meter Dash (2nd) 23.06 Aaden Dunn-200 Meter Dash (3rd) 23.40 Andrew Payton- 800 Meter Run (3rd) 2.10.58 Aaden Dunn- 100 Meter Dash (2nd) 11.105 Peyton Dotson-100 Meter Dash (3rd) 11.13 4x100 Meter Relay (2nd) 44.58 - Payton Dotson, Aaden Dunn, Jayden Higgins, Aaden Gigley 4x800 Meter Relay (3rd) 9:04. 95- Andrew Payton, Johnny Reed, Liam Eubanks, Gabe Renner 4x400 Meter Relay (3rd) 3:41.55- Andrew Payton, Gavin Jean, Levi Marshall, Hudson Williams Girls Reise Grant is the SVC champ in the pole vault with her mark of 8-06! Kailee Johnson -High Jump (2nd) 4-10 The rest of the results can be found here: https://www.baumspage.com/track/svc/2025/Results.htm

Date 5/16/25. Daily Announcements Graduation Practice is this morning at 11:00 a.m. in the high school gym. Our seniors will be walking through the elementary halls beginning at approximately 10:30 a.m. They will be marching their way to the high school gym for the graduation practice! The 59th Zane Trace Commencement will be held on Saturday at 6 p.m. in the high school gym. The doors will open at 5 p.m. Final exams begin on Monday with the 8th period exam. The exam schedule has been sent to all parents and students in an email. Throughout the week, students do not need to report until their first exam of the day and can sign out after their last exam of the day is complete. Each student has to have a note on file in the office from a parent/guardian giving them permission to sign out. Sports Times Softball vs Unioto 5:15 p.m. Track and Field at Piketon (SVC Meet Day 2) 4:30 p.m. Sports Scores Varsity Baseball Unioto 6 ZT 1 Lunch Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Salad w/Italian Mixed Veggy Roll Fruit Quote of the day “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.”- Plutarch