Pine Tree Powerlifting off to a STRONG start! With 19 medalists, this was an amazing first meet of the year! The boys' team crushed it with a 1st place finish, scoring an incredible 60 points nearly doubling the next team's 33 and the girls' team took 2nd place by just 2 points. Way to go, Pirates!
Pine Tree ISD is planning to have a normal school start time on Friday, January 10th. We will continue to monitor the weather for any changes and will check the road conditions early Friday morning.
Pine Tree ISD is planning to have a normal school start time on Thursday, January 9th. We will continue to monitor the weather for any changes.
A friendly reminder that Pine Tree ISD district offices will return to normal hours on Monday, January 6, 2025, and students will return to class on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. We hope you had a wonderful holiday and we cannot wait to see all of our Pirates!
🌟 Save the Date for Pine Tree Expedition 2025! 🌟
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind community event that highlights all the incredible things happening at Pine Tree!
✨ Chat with students, teachers, and administrators from every campus and department.
✨ Explore innovative projects, special programs, and extracurriculars that inspire success.
✨ Enjoy live student demonstrations and fine arts performances.
✨ Discover volunteer and job opportunities that connect you to the Pine Tree family.
🗓 When: Thursday, February 20, 2025 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Where: Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd
Guess who made a very special visit to our campuses last week? That’s right – The Grinch himself! While he may be known for his grouchy ways, he couldn’t resist spreading a little holiday cheer to our students.
🎄🎅 Pirate Santa Spreading Holiday Cheer! 🎅🎄
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Pirate Santa program this year! From purchasing our PT Christmas shirts to adopting our families, your kindness has made a big difference for families in need this holiday season.
A HUGE thank you to:
🎄To our incredible community members who adopted families and helped fulfill their wish lists.
🎄 To our PT Family—thank you for shopping for gifts.
🎄 To our talented Culinary Arts students—your adorable cookie decorating kits were the sweetest touch.
🎄 To our Health Science students your gift-wrapping skills and help loading the gifts for the families were the final magic touches.
🎄 To our PT staff behind the scenes - thank you for ensuring every detail was covered.
Thank you for making Pirate Santa a success!
Today is the last to to get your Pirate fan a gift before the holidays and enjoy 20% OFF your entire purchase! We are open from 10am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm. The store is located on the backside of Eastman Credit Union, 2002 W Loop 281. Pirate Outfitters will be closed for Christmas break and will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025. www.ptisd.org/page/pirate-outfitters
A friendly reminder that Pine Tree ISD will have an early release day on Friday, December 20th. All district campuses and offices will be closed Monday, December 23rd – Friday, January 3, 2025. District offices will return to normal hours on Monday, January 6, 2025, and students will return to class on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Early release times for Friday, December 20th.
Primary, Birch Elementary and Parkway Elementary will be released at 12 p.m.
Middle School, Junior High and High School will be released at 1 p.m.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
There is still time to get your Pirate fan a gift from Pirate Outfitters! Now through December 20th, enjoy 20% OFF your entire purchase! Don’t miss out on this holiday deal to grab something special for the Pirate in your life. The store is located on the backside of Eastman Credit Union, 2002 W Loop 281. The store is open today until 5:30pm and Friday from 10am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm. Pirate Outfitters will be closed for Christmas break and will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025. www.ptisd.org/page/pirate-outfitters
"As we celebrate our accomplishments this semester and look forward to what’s ahead, I want to thank every one of you for being a part of this journey. Together, we are Pine Tree ISD. Have a safe and joyous holiday season, and remember—every day is a great day to be a Pirate." Steve Clugston, Pine Tree ISD Superintendent
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STATE BOUND!
The Pine Tree High School Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) team attended their first area competition at Texas A&M University-Texarkana!🏅
We are thrilled to announce that 4 students from our inaugural chapter have advanced to the State TAFE Competition in Galveston! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating these amazing students:
Riley Dillingham- Interactive Bulletin Board
Arlette Martinez- Children's Literature Pre- K Spanish
Jacqueline Valles- Exploring Support Services
Te'Nescia Ingram- Lesson Planning and Delivery Humanities
This is an incredible accomplishment for our first-year chapter, and we couldn’t be more proud of the hard work and dedication from all Pine Tree competitors! A special thank you to their advisor, Mrs. Kathryn Darden, for her leadership and support.
Let’s cheer on these outstanding future educators as they prepare to compete at the State level! 🏴☠️
#TAFE #PineTreeProud #FutureEducators #StateBound
The 2025 Powerlifting schedule is here! Get ready to cheer on our Pirates as they show their strength and determination this season!
The Pirates are cheering you on as you take the field this week! Stay strong, stay focused, and play with that East Texas grit.
Looking for the perfect gift for your Pirate fan? Look no further! Pirate Outfitters has everything you need to show your Pirate pride. Now through December 20th, enjoy 20% OFF your entire purchase! Don’t miss out on this holiday deal to grab something special for the Pirate in your life. The store is located on the backside of Eastman Credit Union, 2002 W Loop 281. Open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm. www.ptisd.org/page/pirate-outfitters
Congratulations to our PT Transportation for winning the President's Award (Most Creative) at the annual Downtown Longview AMBUCS Christmas Parade!
🎅 Pancakes with Santa 🎅
Hosted by the Pine Tree High School Choir Boosters. Come enjoy pancakes with toppings, meet Santa, and hear live music from the Birch Beatles and the Jolly Roger Band! This Saturday, December 14th from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM at the Pine Tree High School Cafeteria. $5 (Cash only).
The PTHS Cheer team delivered an impressive performance at the Game Day Rally held on Sunday, December 8, at East Texas Baptist University (ETBU). Along with receiving positive feedback for their routine, the team was honored with the prestigious Innovative Stunt Award. Their next show off is on January 4th at PTJH. Go Pirates!
🏆 And the Winners Are… Janiah Ryan and Brandon Spaulding! 🏆
Their All Sports Shirt design has been selected as the top pick in the PTHS Economics Design Contest!
A huge congratulations to Janiah and Brandon for their creativity and hard work. Stay tuned their winning design will soon be available on a shirt at Pirate Outfitters!
Thank you to everyone who participated and voted!
The Pine Tree High School Choir invites you to experience a magical evening of music as they present Under Winter Moon under the direction of Danielle Warren, accompanied by Cherisa York. Join us at 7 PM on Monday, December 9, at Trinity Episcopal Church for this unforgettable performance.
