⏰ REMINDER: Christmas shirt orders must be placed by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH!
Each year, we sell Christmas shirts to raise money to help provide Christmas gifts for Pine Tree students who may not otherwise receive anything during the holiday season. ❤️
Ready to help? Order your Christmas shirt through the online order form!
Don’t want a shirt but still want to help? You can also make a donation through the same online order form.
Important: Orders placed after October 9th will be limited to the sizes remaining in stock.
Thank you for helping us make Christmas a little brighter for our Pine Tree students! 💙🏴☠️
Pine Tree Christmas Shirt Order Form Link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegBJdI6rOCAna5Jal3NXT98qgpaQby-d93kENXKl36GVIpsQ/viewform
COME SEE THE PRIDE!
We want to invite everyone to come out and experience the Pine Tree High School Band — “The Pride” — over the next few days!
These students have been working incredibly hard, and they are ready to put their show on the field. The performance is only about 9 minutes, but it is 9 minutes you won’t want to miss!
We have THREE great opportunities to see The Pride perform this week!
FRIDAY — OCTOBER 9
BEATS N BITES FUNDRAISER PERFORMANCE
Pirate Stadium
Join us for a great evening featuring the Pine Tree Junior High and High School Bands & Color Guard!
6:30 PM — Food Served
$10 Jaggers Chicken Strip Meal & Drink
7:30 PM — Performances Begin!
Come watch the Junior High Band & Color Guard and then experience The Pride take the field!
GET YOUR DINNER IN ADVANCE!
We need to know how much food to order, so please purchase your Jaggers meal ahead of time:
See the attached flyer for additional details.
SATURDAY — OCTOBER 10
SHIVER ME TIMBERS MARCHING CLASSIC
This is a BIG day for Pine Tree!
We are welcoming 15 of the best marching bands in East Texas to Pirate Stadium for a full day of competition.
And, of course, The Pride will take the field!
11:30 AM — THE PRIDE Exhibition Performance
12:15–4:00 PM — Competition Performances
4:30 PM — TJC Exhibition Performance
7:00 PM — Finals Begin
9:00 PM — THE PRIDE Exhibition Performance
ADMISSION
Adults: $10 — All Day
Students: $5 — All Day
Children 6 & Under: FREE
Come for one performance or stay all day and experience some incredible marching bands from across East Texas!
See the attached schedule for the complete lineup.
TUESDAY — OCTOBER 13
UIL REGION 4 MARCHING CONTEST
Pirate Stadium
This is a BIG ONE!
We are hosting the UIL Region 4 Marching Contest, featuring bands of all classes and styles from across the region.
For these students, this is the first step toward Area and State — making this an important day for The Pride!
And the best part...
ADMISSION IS FREE!
3:30 PM — THE PRIDE takes the field
Come fill the stands, make some noise, and support these students as they begin their UIL journey!
THREE DAYS. THREE OPPORTUNITIES. ONE PRIDE.
Friday. Saturday. Tuesday.
We hope you will come out and support these incredible students. They have put in countless hours, overcome challenges, and worked hard to create something special.
Come see what The Pride is all about!
We hope to see you at one — or ALL THREE — performances!
GO PIRATES!
This exhibition showcases Pre-K through 12th grade student works of art from across the state of Texas that have been selected to represent various school districts and private schools, along with an art advocacy booth, where conference attendees can learn more about the importance of quality visual arts programs at the local, regional, and state levels.
Join us in supporting our district food drive! You can help by dropping off canned or boxed food items at any Pine Tree ISD campus through October 30th. The campus collecting the most items will win a trophy, and all donations will be delivered to Longview Community Ministries to help support families in our community.
Let’s fill those boxes, have a little friendly competition, and make a BIG difference together!
Go Pirates! 🏴☠️
🚨 Join Pine Tree ISD for National Night Out! 🚨
Come hang out with your neighbors, local law enforcement, and the Pine Tree ISD community for an evening of fun, food, and community! 💙💛
📅 Tuesday, October 6th
⏰ 5:00 PM –7:00 PM
We’re hosting TWO National Night Out parties:
📍 Pine Tree High School
1005 W. Fairmont St.
🥤 Just Drinks Dirty Sodas will be there!
📍 Pine Tree Auxiliary Stadium
1701 Pine Tree Road
🥤 The Big SIPpi will be there!
🌭 Free hot dogs and refreshments at both locations!
Bring the family, meet your neighbors, visit with local law enforcement, and help us celebrate what makes our community so special. We hope to see you there!
IT’S TIME, PIRATE NATION! 🔥
The #10 Pine Tree Pirates set sail tonight for Palestine for their third district game of the season as they take on the Palestine Wildcats! 🏈
📍 Wildcat Stadium
1600 S TX-256 Loop
Palestine, TX 75801
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🎟️Ticket link: https://secure.payk12.com/school/palestine-high-school/983/item/285186
🌧️ Pirate Nation come prepared for the weather! Rain is in the forecast, so grab the rain gear and be ready to BRING THE ENERGY regardless of the conditions!
We need Pirate Nation in the stands tonight! Make the trip, be loud, and show up for our guys as we continue district play! 🏴☠️💪
📺 Pine Tree Live Broadcast
https://www.youtube.com/live/oUXiL8PrOuk?is=H2hin0_Pz817vIJ0
🔥 GO PIRATES!!! 🔥
#ALLIN #PirateFootball #Gameday #PirateNation #DistrictPlay
Pine Tree High School is pleased to announce that senior Alex Chen has been named a Commended Scholar in the National Merit® Scholarship Program.
Commended Scholars are recognized for their exceptional academic promise, demonstrated through outstanding performance Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®)
Approximately 1.3 million students entered the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2025 PSAT/NMSQT. Of those participants, NMSC identified the 50,000 highest scorers for recognition. Approximately 34,000 of these high performers were named Commended Students based on a nationally applied Selection Index score.
Congratulations, Alex!
Make plans to step with our students across the magical threshold of theatre into the world of Narnia. ✨
Pine Tree High School Theatre presents The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The all region choir is 96 students across 9 school districts. PT makes up 26% of the choir. The following members advanced:
Soprano
Audrey Handorf- 5*
Keren Vizueth- 12*
Ally Smith- 14
Abby Loy- 15
Katie Roberts- 22
Chloe Martell- 23
Alto
Bailey Dehart- 6*
Rylee Benson- 9*
Amelia Jennings- 11*
Jessica Decker- 15
Samuella Mary- 17
Lailah Rosemond- 18
Leah Gatlin- 23
Skyler Lane- 24
Alyssa Gonzales- 26
Emily Abbott- 27
Tenor
Cohen Minor- 3*
Camden Nono- 5*
Levi Yandell- 13
Elijah Wright- 19
Bass
Fernando Hernandez- 1*
Slaid Light- 5*
Sam Haught- 7*
Jet Pickard- 14
Aiden Smith- 17
Douglas Palmer- 19
David Davis- 22
*Pre Area Candidate - will compete in the next round to the All State Choir on Nov. 17th
Congratulations, Pirates!
IT’S TIME, PIRATE NATION! 🔥
The Pirates are BACK HOME tonight for our second district game as the Pine Tree Pirates take on the Kilgore Bulldogs! 🏈🔥
📍 Pirate Stadium
3737 W Loop 281
Longview, TX 75604
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM TONIGHT
📺PT Live: https://youtube.com/live/IfSbyRfX-60?feature=share
Pirate Nation, LET’S PACK THE STANDS! Bring the energy, be LOUD, and show up for our Pirates as we continue district play! 💪🏴☠️
We can’t wait to see everyone under the Friday night lights! See you at 7:30!
🔥 GO PIRATES!!! 🔥
#ALLIN #PirateFootball #Gameday #PirateNation #DistrictPlay
Each year, we sell Christmas shirts to raise money to help provide Christmas gifts for Pine Tree students who may not otherwise receive anything during the holiday season. ❤️
Ready to help? Order your Christmas shirt through the online order form!
Don’t want a shirt but still want to help? You can also make a donation through the same online order form.
Important: Orders placed after October 2nd will be limited to the sizes remaining in stock.
Thank you for helping us make Christmas a little brighter for our Pine Tree students! 💙🏴☠️
Pine Tree Christmas Shirt Order Form Link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegBJdI6rOCAna5Jal3NXT98qgpaQby-d93kENXKl36GVIpsQ/viewform
Want to rep the Boys Basketball program? Get your THE TREE cloth!
👕 Orders are open now!
⏰ Orders CLOSE Friday, 10/2/26 at 10:00 AM
💰 Venmo ONLY
Link to order 👇🏻
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo6Rzy2LJ3IJ2BMNOTtVMoHMTvkziSafH_Tx-MBFykHJ3kgg/viewform
IT’S DISTRICT TIME, PIRATE NATION! 🔥🏈
The Pine Tree Pirates set sail for Jacksonville tonight to take on the Jacksonville Indians in the DISTRICT OPENER!
📍 Tomato Bowl Stadium
202 Austin St.
Jacksonville, TX 75766
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🎟️Ticket Link : https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/jacksonvilleisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzg1NQ%3D%3D
The road to the postseason starts TONIGHT! Pirate Nation, make the trip to Jacksonville, pack the Tomato Bowl, bring the energy, and be LOUD as our Pirates kick off district play! 🏴☠️💪
We need EVERYBODY there supporting our guys! Let's show Jacksonville how Pirate Nation travels! 🔥
Pine Tree LIVE!
📺 LIVE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/live/aoBUxzaFwCk
🔥 GO PIRATES!!! 🔥
#ALLIN #PirateFootball #Gameday #PirateNation #DistrictOpener
IT’S HOMECOMING, PIRATE NATION! 🔥🏈
The Pine Tree Pirates are back HOME tonight as we take on the Athens Hornets for HOMECOMING 2026! 🏴☠️
📍 Pirate Stadium
3737 W Loop 281 Longview, TX 75604
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🎟️ https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/longview/organization/8893/pine-tree-high-school/tickets
▶️Pine Tree Live https://www.youtube.com/live/gHgVSNt5onA?si=edZmSeHTFi7BOQYO
There’s nothing like a Homecoming Friday Night at The Tree! 🌲🏴☠️ Pirate Nation, pack the stands, bring the energy, and be LOUD as our Pirates look to defend home turf and get the job done! 💪🔥
🏈 PIRATE GAMEDAY! 🏈
👑 HOMECOMING 2026 👑
🔥 GO PIRATES!!! 🔥
#ALLIN #PirateFootball #Homecoming2026 #Gameday #PirateNation
Join us this Friday, September 11, during Homecoming pre-game festivities as we celebrate and recognize two outstanding Pine Tree Distinguished Alumni! 🏴☠️💙💛
The Pine Tree Education Foundation will present the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards to Bobby Evans, Class of 1980, and David Lessenberry, Class of 1987, during pre-game festivities on Friday, September 11.
Both of these Pine Tree graduates have gone on to make an incredible impact through their careers, leadership, service, and commitment to others.
⭐ Bobby Evans has spent more than 40 years in the oil and gas industry and is the founder of Liberty Lift Solutions, LLC. His entrepreneurial leadership, work ethic, and dedication to family and community are a true reflection of the values of a Pine Tree Pirate.
⭐ David Lessenberry, a retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, dedicated 26 years to serving our country and continues to serve veterans, military families, and students through his work at The University of Texas at Austin.
We are so proud to celebrate the accomplishments of these two Pirates and the lasting impact they continue to make!
Want to learn more about Bobby, David and the Distinguished Alumni Award? Visit the Pine Tree ISD website at https://www.ptisd.org/page/distinguished-alumni-award
Time to show your Pirate spirit! Check out this week’s dress-up days:
🦸 TUESDAY: Marvel vs. DC
🎤 WEDNESDAY: Favorite Artist
🍌 THURSDAY: Minions — Good vs. Evil
💙💛 FRIDAY: Blue vs. Gold — Show Your School Spirit!
Pine Tree ISD campuses and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, for a district holiday.
Classes and regular district operations will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Enjoy the long weekend, Pirates! 🏴☠️
IT’S TIME, PIRATE NATION! 🔥
The Pine Tree Pirates hit the road and set sail for Carthage to take on the back-to-back 4A Division II State Champion and #1-ranked Carthage Bulldogs! 🏈
📍 Bulldog Stadium
1600 W Panola St.
Carthage, TX 75633
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🎟️https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/carthageisd
It’s a big-time matchup under the Friday night lights! Pirate Nation, make the trip, bring the energy, and come support our guys! 🏴☠️💪
Can’t make it to Carthage? Watch live:
📺 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/Lx0t3k-C2IM?feature=share
🔥 GO PIRATES!!! 🔥
#ALLIN #PirateFootball #Gameday #PirateNation
