State medal winners with a rating 4 at STATE VASE 2026
Ava Velasquez - Freshman
Saray Hernandez - Freshman
Out of 32,000 artworks entered into VASE this year, only 2,154 advanced to state. Students who receive a rating 4 at the state event are awarded with a state medallion and will be named an All- State Artist by the Texas Art Education Association and VASE. Their artwork will be featured on the VASE website.
The high school art teachers and the Pine Tree ISD Art Department are extremely proud of these two talented ladies. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication.
Ava Velasquez - Freshman
Saray Hernandez - Freshman
Out of 32,000 artworks entered into VASE this year, only 2,154 advanced to state. Students who receive a rating 4 at the state event are awarded with a state medallion and will be named an All- State Artist by the Texas Art Education Association and VASE. Their artwork will be featured on the VASE website.
The high school art teachers and the Pine Tree ISD Art Department are extremely proud of these two talented ladies. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication.
Our Pine Tree Middle School 6th grade art students competed at Jr. VASE in Tyler, TX.
Pine Tree Middle School won a total of 5 medals!! In addition to presenting their artwork, participants completed an in depth juror interview, where they articulated and defended their artistic processes and creative decisions.
The following students won a medal for receiving a rating 4 on their artwork:
🏅Leo Aguilar
🏅Kate Darden
🏅Jordyn Jett
🏅Alyvia Lockwood
🏅Evelyn Torres
Mrs. Meeks & the Pine Tree ISD Art Department are extremely proud of these students and proud of their outstanding achievement. Please help us congratulate these talented students!!!
Pine Tree Middle School won a total of 5 medals!! In addition to presenting their artwork, participants completed an in depth juror interview, where they articulated and defended their artistic processes and creative decisions.
The following students won a medal for receiving a rating 4 on their artwork:
🏅Leo Aguilar
🏅Kate Darden
🏅Jordyn Jett
🏅Alyvia Lockwood
🏅Evelyn Torres
Mrs. Meeks & the Pine Tree ISD Art Department are extremely proud of these students and proud of their outstanding achievement. Please help us congratulate these talented students!!!
✨ JR. VASE 2026 ✨
Our Pine Tree Junior High art students competed at Jr. VASE in Tyler, TX.
Pine Tree Junior High won a total of 17 medals. In addition to presenting their artwork, participants completed an in depth juror interview, where they articulated and defended their artistic processes and creative decisions.
🏅The following students won a medal for receiving a rating 4 on their artwork:
Aamina Abram -8th grade
Jirah Baker - 8th grade
Reece Fagg -8th grade
Andrea Lopez -8th grade
Kylee Parker -8th grade
Luna Patino - 8th grade
Melanie de la Garza - 7th grade
🏅🏅Double Medalist:
Audrey Handorf -8th grade
Iyanna Herrera - 8th grade
🥇Pine Tree Jr. High won 3 Platinum medals
Lilianna Bruno - 8th grade
Mercy Burr- 8th grade
Maryann de Jesus - 8th grade
Ms. Boswell & the Pine Tree ISD Art Department are extremely proud of these students and proud of their outstanding achievement. Please help us congratulate these talented students!!
Our Pine Tree Junior High art students competed at Jr. VASE in Tyler, TX.
Pine Tree Junior High won a total of 17 medals. In addition to presenting their artwork, participants completed an in depth juror interview, where they articulated and defended their artistic processes and creative decisions.
🏅The following students won a medal for receiving a rating 4 on their artwork:
Aamina Abram -8th grade
Jirah Baker - 8th grade
Reece Fagg -8th grade
Andrea Lopez -8th grade
Kylee Parker -8th grade
Luna Patino - 8th grade
Melanie de la Garza - 7th grade
🏅🏅Double Medalist:
Audrey Handorf -8th grade
Iyanna Herrera - 8th grade
🥇Pine Tree Jr. High won 3 Platinum medals
Lilianna Bruno - 8th grade
Mercy Burr- 8th grade
Maryann de Jesus - 8th grade
Ms. Boswell & the Pine Tree ISD Art Department are extremely proud of these students and proud of their outstanding achievement. Please help us congratulate these talented students!!
🎈 LIFT OFF TO LEARNING!
Pine Tree Primary Information Fair
2026–2027 School Year
☁️ Big dreams begin here—come see how your child can soar! ☁️
🧒👧 WHO CAN ATTEND?
New & Returning Primary Pirates
🎈 Prekindergarten (2026–2027)
Children who turn 4 on or before September 1, 2026
🎈 Kindergarten (2026–2027)
Children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2026
🎈 Future First Graders (2026–2027)
👋 Meet & Greet with Birch and Parkway Staff
🎒 WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Pine Tree Primary 2026–2027 Information Fair
🗓 FLIGHT DATE & TIME
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 TAKEOFF LOCATION
Pine Tree Primary School
1808 Silver Falls Road
Longview, TX 75604
☁️ WHAT WILL YOU DISCOVER?
🚀 A look at a typical day in Primary
🚀 Meet our Pre-K & Kindergarten teachers
🚀 Tips on school readiness
🚀 New & returning student registration info
🚀 Community groups that support families
🧺 READY TO TAKE FLIGHT?
✍️ Sign up for more information:
👉 bit.ly/FPC2627
Pine Tree Primary Information Fair
2026–2027 School Year
☁️ Big dreams begin here—come see how your child can soar! ☁️
🧒👧 WHO CAN ATTEND?
New & Returning Primary Pirates
🎈 Prekindergarten (2026–2027)
Children who turn 4 on or before September 1, 2026
🎈 Kindergarten (2026–2027)
Children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2026
🎈 Future First Graders (2026–2027)
👋 Meet & Greet with Birch and Parkway Staff
🎒 WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Pine Tree Primary 2026–2027 Information Fair
🗓 FLIGHT DATE & TIME
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 TAKEOFF LOCATION
Pine Tree Primary School
1808 Silver Falls Road
Longview, TX 75604
☁️ WHAT WILL YOU DISCOVER?
🚀 A look at a typical day in Primary
🚀 Meet our Pre-K & Kindergarten teachers
🚀 Tips on school readiness
🚀 New & returning student registration info
🚀 Community groups that support families
🧺 READY TO TAKE FLIGHT?
✍️ Sign up for more information:
👉 bit.ly/FPC2627
Congratulations to our PTHS exercise science students for earning their National Academy of Sports Medicine-Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) certificate! 💯 100% PASS RATE! 💯
Join us to learn about services available for your family and connect with our Special Education team.
📅 Tuesday, May 5
🕓 4:30 PM
📍 PTISD Administrative Office | 1701 Pine Tree Road
For more info: 903-295-5170 | www.ptisd.org
📅 Tuesday, May 5
🕓 4:30 PM
📍 PTISD Administrative Office | 1701 Pine Tree Road
For more info: 903-295-5170 | www.ptisd.org
The 2026–2027 Academic Calendar is now available 📅
Please review important dates for the upcoming school year as you begin planning ahead.
Congratulations on a great season, Pirates! ⛳️
Our Boys Golf team wrapped up their season with an 8th place finish at the Regional Tournament. A special shoutout to Jaxon Hicks for finishing T11 individually. We are proud of this team and how much they improved this year.
Our Boys Golf team wrapped up their season with an 8th place finish at the Regional Tournament. A special shoutout to Jaxon Hicks for finishing T11 individually. We are proud of this team and how much they improved this year.
An exciting opportunity is here to support our amazing teachers! Homes by Noble is giving back to East Texas by awarding one school a fully funded teacher’s lounge makeover and the winner is chosen by YOU!
Community voting is open now through May 22
The winning campus receives a complete lounge renovation!
Vote for your favorite Pine Tree ISD campus!
🔗 Cast your vote here:
https://homebuildwithnoble.com/school-contest/
Community voting is open now through May 22
The winning campus receives a complete lounge renovation!
Vote for your favorite Pine Tree ISD campus!
🔗 Cast your vote here:
https://homebuildwithnoble.com/school-contest/
🎨 Join us for the Parkway Annual Art Show!
🗓️ May 7 | ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Parkway Elementary at 601 Pine Tree Pkwy
Enjoy student artwork from across the district, an art walk, live performances, a silent auction, and fun hands-on art activities! Plus, food trucks will be on site.
Bring your family and come support our talented students! ✨
🗓️ May 7 | ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Parkway Elementary at 601 Pine Tree Pkwy
Enjoy student artwork from across the district, an art walk, live performances, a silent auction, and fun hands-on art activities! Plus, food trucks will be on site.
Bring your family and come support our talented students! ✨
The Pine Tree Pirates will be participating in the City of Longview Celebrating America 250 a full day of community, history, and fun as we kick off this national celebration right here in East Texas.
The day begins at the Longview Public Library with the Chautauqua Cultural Arts Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., featuring performances by Birch Beatles and the Jolly Rogers Jam Band.
That evening, Pine Tree High School Fine Arts will take center stage in the America 250 Parade! Be sure to come out and support our students as our band, color guard, cheer, and precision teams represent Pine Tree with pride.
📅 Full Day of Events:
• Chautauqua Festival | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Longview Public Library
• Dalton Days (Gregg County Historical Museum) | Noon–4:00 p.m.
• Downtown Live Concert (Tuxedo Cats) | 5:00 p.m. | Heritage Plaza
• America 250 Parade | 6:30 p.m. | Downtown Longview (Whaley & Methvin)
• Laser Light Show | 8:15 p.m. | Downtown Longview (VeraBank)
Come spend the day celebrating our nation’s history and cheering on your Pine Tree Pirates!
The day begins at the Longview Public Library with the Chautauqua Cultural Arts Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., featuring performances by Birch Beatles and the Jolly Rogers Jam Band.
That evening, Pine Tree High School Fine Arts will take center stage in the America 250 Parade! Be sure to come out and support our students as our band, color guard, cheer, and precision teams represent Pine Tree with pride.
📅 Full Day of Events:
• Chautauqua Festival | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Longview Public Library
• Dalton Days (Gregg County Historical Museum) | Noon–4:00 p.m.
• Downtown Live Concert (Tuxedo Cats) | 5:00 p.m. | Heritage Plaza
• America 250 Parade | 6:30 p.m. | Downtown Longview (Whaley & Methvin)
• Laser Light Show | 8:15 p.m. | Downtown Longview (VeraBank)
Come spend the day celebrating our nation’s history and cheering on your Pine Tree Pirates!
🎉 Herencia y Orgullo Award – Nominate Today! 🎉
As part of our Cinco de Mayo Cultural Celebration, we’re excited to honor individuals who have made a meaningful impact in our community.
The Herencia y Orgullo (Heritage & Pride) Award recognizes those who show leadership, service, and pride in Hispanic heritage, and who inspire students, families, and our community in a positive way.
💡 Know someone who deserves this recognition? We want to hear about them!
🗓 Nomination Deadline: April 17
Selected honorees will be celebrated during our Cinco de Mayo program.
👉 Submit your nomination here:
https://forms.gle/Ry1pJtiGmT1mY4k36
Let's celebrate the leaders and changemakers who bring Herencia y Orgullo to life! 🌟
As part of our Cinco de Mayo Cultural Celebration, we’re excited to honor individuals who have made a meaningful impact in our community.
The Herencia y Orgullo (Heritage & Pride) Award recognizes those who show leadership, service, and pride in Hispanic heritage, and who inspire students, families, and our community in a positive way.
💡 Know someone who deserves this recognition? We want to hear about them!
🗓 Nomination Deadline: April 17
Selected honorees will be celebrated during our Cinco de Mayo program.
👉 Submit your nomination here:
https://forms.gle/Ry1pJtiGmT1mY4k36
Let's celebrate the leaders and changemakers who bring Herencia y Orgullo to life! 🌟
🏴☠️ HISTORY CONTINUES TO BE WRITTEN 🏴☠️
Extremely proud of this group of 8th-grade young ladies and the legacy they’ve built at Pine Tree Junior High. The standard has been raised… and they answered.
🔥 4x100M RELAY – NEW SCHOOL RECORD: 49.94
Rylen Morrow • A’yana Watkins • Za’kiya Miller • Jasmin Brown
(Previous: 50.84 – McKenzie Fields, Laney Shroeder, Alexis Hernandez, KarmaBrown | 2022)
💪 AVA EVANS – DOUBLE RECORD BREAKER
• Shot Put: 39’7” (Prev: 34’4.5” – Shaketra Johnson)
• Discus: 100’9”
⚡ JASMIN BROWN – MULTIPLE RECORD HOLDER
• 100M: 12.68 (Prev: 13.0 – Cierra Murphy | 2011)
• 200M: 26.24 (Prev: 26.44 – Kim Goodwin)
• Long Jump: 17’0” (Prev: 16’5.5” – Karma Brown | 2022)
This didn’t happen by accident. This is discipline, consistency, and work.
Proud of how these young ladies competed, represented, and left their mark on Pine Tree. The future is bright… and this is just the beginning.
➡️ High school is next.
➡️ Bigger stages.
➡️ Bigger moments.
We can’t wait to see what’s next…
#ALLIN
IT TAKES WHAT IT TAKES
Extremely proud of this group of 8th-grade young ladies and the legacy they’ve built at Pine Tree Junior High. The standard has been raised… and they answered.
🔥 4x100M RELAY – NEW SCHOOL RECORD: 49.94
Rylen Morrow • A’yana Watkins • Za’kiya Miller • Jasmin Brown
(Previous: 50.84 – McKenzie Fields, Laney Shroeder, Alexis Hernandez, KarmaBrown | 2022)
💪 AVA EVANS – DOUBLE RECORD BREAKER
• Shot Put: 39’7” (Prev: 34’4.5” – Shaketra Johnson)
• Discus: 100’9”
⚡ JASMIN BROWN – MULTIPLE RECORD HOLDER
• 100M: 12.68 (Prev: 13.0 – Cierra Murphy | 2011)
• 200M: 26.24 (Prev: 26.44 – Kim Goodwin)
• Long Jump: 17’0” (Prev: 16’5.5” – Karma Brown | 2022)
This didn’t happen by accident. This is discipline, consistency, and work.
Proud of how these young ladies competed, represented, and left their mark on Pine Tree. The future is bright… and this is just the beginning.
➡️ High school is next.
➡️ Bigger stages.
➡️ Bigger moments.
We can’t wait to see what’s next…
#ALLIN
IT TAKES WHAT IT TAKES
🎤 PTHS Choir Pop Show 🎶
Join us on May 1st at 7pm in the PTHS Theater for the PTHS Choir Pop Show "Variety Hour"
Come support the choir and say farewell to our '26 seniors!
$5 entry fee - cash only
Join us on May 1st at 7pm in the PTHS Theater for the PTHS Choir Pop Show "Variety Hour"
Come support the choir and say farewell to our '26 seniors!
$5 entry fee - cash only
Pine Tree Precision presents "40 years. One Standard. Precision"!
For 40 years, this team has moved to the same rhythm driven by one standard: precision. This anniversary spring show is a vibrant celebration of four decades of hard work, growth, and unforgettable performances. Join us as we celebrate 40 years of dedication, friendship, and the love of dance that continues to inspire generation after generation.
Show Dates and Times:
Friday April 17th - 7:00pm
Saturday April 18th - 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Location: Pine Tree High School Theater
Please click on the link below to purchase your tickets. We hope to see you there!
https://ptpdt.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
For 40 years, this team has moved to the same rhythm driven by one standard: precision. This anniversary spring show is a vibrant celebration of four decades of hard work, growth, and unforgettable performances. Join us as we celebrate 40 years of dedication, friendship, and the love of dance that continues to inspire generation after generation.
Show Dates and Times:
Friday April 17th - 7:00pm
Saturday April 18th - 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Location: Pine Tree High School Theater
Please click on the link below to purchase your tickets. We hope to see you there!
https://ptpdt.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
We are excited to invite you to a special closing performance of our UIL District Champion One Act Play, Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson.
Join us this Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 PM in the High School Little Theater as our talented students bring this inspiring story to life one more time. Their hard work, dedication, and artistry have earned them the district title and countless individual and ensemble awards, and we would love for you to be part of celebrating their achievement.
Your support means the world to our students, and this is a wonderful opportunity to experience the excellence they have brought to the stage.
We hope to see you there!
Join us this Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 PM in the High School Little Theater as our talented students bring this inspiring story to life one more time. Their hard work, dedication, and artistry have earned them the district title and countless individual and ensemble awards, and we would love for you to be part of celebrating their achievement.
Your support means the world to our students, and this is a wonderful opportunity to experience the excellence they have brought to the stage.
We hope to see you there!
The Pine Tree High School Band competed at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation held at Gilmer High School.
“The Pride” earned Superior ratings from every judge in both the Concert and Sight Reading portions of the evaluation—the highest distinction possible.
With these outstanding results, combined with their Superior ratings in marching this past fall, the band has been awarded the prestigious UIL Sweepstakes Award.
“The Pride” earned Superior ratings from every judge in both the Concert and Sight Reading portions of the evaluation—the highest distinction possible.
With these outstanding results, combined with their Superior ratings in marching this past fall, the band has been awarded the prestigious UIL Sweepstakes Award.
📢 Reminder to sign up by April 8th for the Pine Tree ISD Student Immunization Clinic 📢
Pine Tree ISD will host a student vaccine clinic on April 13, 2026.
💉 Who should attend?
✔️ 6th grade students who need Tdap and MCV4 vaccines (required for 7th grade)
✔️ Seniors needing meningitis vaccines for college
📝 Parents must sign up in advance using the link below by April 8, 2026:
https://form.jotform.com/auroraconcepts/student-vaccine-consent?School=Pine%20Tree%20ISD
Insurance will be verified, and low-cost options are available for those without insurance.
Pine Tree ISD will host a student vaccine clinic on April 13, 2026.
💉 Who should attend?
✔️ 6th grade students who need Tdap and MCV4 vaccines (required for 7th grade)
✔️ Seniors needing meningitis vaccines for college
📝 Parents must sign up in advance using the link below by April 8, 2026:
https://form.jotform.com/auroraconcepts/student-vaccine-consent?School=Pine%20Tree%20ISD
Insurance will be verified, and low-cost options are available for those without insurance.
Our trio—Channing, Cohen, and Douglas—took things to another level. After placing 2nd in their last contest, they came back and earned 1st place in the 19th Annual Driving the Message Contest (Teens in the Driver Seat)!
Their video, “Be a Leader, Not a Speeder,” stood out among nearly 200 entries from 10 states.
They earned $1,500 for Pine Tree AND the opportunity to have the current version of their video professionally re-produced by a multi Emmy Award-winning production team later this month.
We had a great conference call this morning with Alan Weiss Productions, the National Road Safety Foundation, and the Teens in the Driver Seat team to kick things off.
Proud is an understatement. Huge congratulations to these guys!
Their video, “Be a Leader, Not a Speeder,” stood out among nearly 200 entries from 10 states.
They earned $1,500 for Pine Tree AND the opportunity to have the current version of their video professionally re-produced by a multi Emmy Award-winning production team later this month.
We had a great conference call this morning with Alan Weiss Productions, the National Road Safety Foundation, and the Teens in the Driver Seat team to kick things off.
Proud is an understatement. Huge congratulations to these guys!
🌸 Pine Tree ISD District Holiday Reminder 🌸
All campuses and district offices will be closed for a district holiday on Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7th.
All campuses and district offices will be closed for a district holiday on Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7th.
