Pine Tree ISD is now accepting applications for students interested in joining the district’s CEER program for the upcoming academic year. The district is seeking innovative and committed students willing to devote time and creativity in a new educational pathway for learning in Pine Tree ISD
The CEER program is designed to provide engaging learning opportunities that challenge students to think critically, collaborate, and grow academically through meaningful educational experiences.
The application deadline is March 27, 2026. Families are encouraged to complete the application through the district website and ensure they select the appropriate campus for their student when applying.
Please note that consistent attendance is critical to student success in the CEER program. Families should carefully consider their ability to commit to the program’s attendance expectations before applying.
Students who are currently enrolled in the CEER program for the 2025–2026 academic year do not need to reapply.
For more information and to access the application link, please visit the www.ptisd.org/page/ceer
The CEER program is designed to provide engaging learning opportunities that challenge students to think critically, collaborate, and grow academically through meaningful educational experiences.
The application deadline is March 27, 2026. Families are encouraged to complete the application through the district website and ensure they select the appropriate campus for their student when applying.
Please note that consistent attendance is critical to student success in the CEER program. Families should carefully consider their ability to commit to the program’s attendance expectations before applying.
Students who are currently enrolled in the CEER program for the 2025–2026 academic year do not need to reapply.
For more information and to access the application link, please visit the www.ptisd.org/page/ceer
Help us congratulate our PTHS CTE Animation and Audio/Visual students who have advanced to the Top Six in the State for their animation and film!
These talented students competed in the UIL Film contest — a statewide competition where students create original animations and films that showcase their storytelling, creativity, and technical skill in the following categories: Traditional Animation, Digital Animation, Documentary, and Narrative.
On February 25th, they will attend the State UIL Film Festival, where the final winners will be announced. Being named among the top six in Texas is an incredible accomplishment, and we could not be prouder of their dedication and hard work.
Please join us in wishing them the best as they represent Pine Tree High School at the state level!
These talented students competed in the UIL Film contest — a statewide competition where students create original animations and films that showcase their storytelling, creativity, and technical skill in the following categories: Traditional Animation, Digital Animation, Documentary, and Narrative.
On February 25th, they will attend the State UIL Film Festival, where the final winners will be announced. Being named among the top six in Texas is an incredible accomplishment, and we could not be prouder of their dedication and hard work.
Please join us in wishing them the best as they represent Pine Tree High School at the state level!
Congratulations to the PTHS UIL Academic team who are the Sweepstakes 🏆CHAMPIONS🏆 for the Hallsville Tournament of Hearts. The team competed on Saturday, winning numerous individual and team awards. We are so proud of the efforts of all of our students.
Let’s go, Pirates! 🏴☠️
Let’s go, Pirates! 🏴☠️
We are so proud of all of our 5th-8th grade Math Science students! They work hard all year long, and their hard work is paying off. They hosted a Texas Math and Science Coaches (TMSCA) meet at PTJH, and many of them have qualified for the state meet in San Antonio. We want to especially recognize their teacher, Mrs. Avery Morrill, for her dedication to her students and to Pine Tree. Thank you, Mrs. Morrill!
Individual awards are as follows:
Number Sense
6th grade
3rd place, Bella Dinh
7th place, Jude Holder
8th place, Corban Hollingsworth
7th grade
2nd place, Ava Vaught
5th place, Clara Walker
6th place, Bridget Salazar
6th place, Willa Shore
8th grade
2nd place, Jeyland Dies
5th place, Hector Pena
7th place, Josiah Martinez
9th place, Ryker Nowlin-Kramer
10th place, Ian Gilliam
Calculator
6th grade
1st place, Jude Holder
2nd place, Corban Hollingsworth
6th place, Yuli Gomez
7th grade
2nd place, Ava Vaught
4th place, Clara Walker
9th place, Stephanie Storms
10th place, Bridget Salazar
10th place, Gavin Archundia
8th grade
2nd place, Ryker Nowlin-Kramer
3rd place, Nathalie Echave
4th place, Josiah Martinez
5th place, Hector Pena
6th place, Hayden Crout
7th place, Jeyland Dies
8th place, Lizy Burton
Math
6th grade
2nd place, Jillian Knight
3rd place, Bella Dinh
7th place, Devany Alanis
9th place, Corban Hollingsworth
7th grade
2nd place, Willa Shore
10th place, Clara Walker
10th place, Bridget Salazar
8th grade
5th place, Elliot Wickes
9th place, Baylee Gray
10th place, Jeyland Dies
Science
1st place, Bella Dinh
2nd place, Devany Alanis
3rd place, Corban Hollingsworth
4th place, Jaxon Haddad
7th grade
3rd place, Clara Walker
4th place, Carter Mathis
8th place, Willa Shore
8th grade
5th place, Baylee Gray
6th place, Landon Ednie
7th place, Elliot Wickes
8th place, Emily Abbott
9th place, Hayden Crout
Quick Stats
2nd Place Big School (4A-6A)
1st Place 4A
1st place team - Calculator and Science
2nd place team - Number Sense and Math
24 of 60 Medals
49 of 120 Top 10 finishes
PT Score -3549.34 (+203.34 from last meet)
Hallsville Score - 3595.62
State 2025
PT State Score 2025 - 3284.82 (2nd)
Basis State Score 2025 - 3919.02 (1st)
3rd Place State Score 2025 - 2218.6
Individual awards are as follows:
Number Sense
6th grade
3rd place, Bella Dinh
7th place, Jude Holder
8th place, Corban Hollingsworth
7th grade
2nd place, Ava Vaught
5th place, Clara Walker
6th place, Bridget Salazar
6th place, Willa Shore
8th grade
2nd place, Jeyland Dies
5th place, Hector Pena
7th place, Josiah Martinez
9th place, Ryker Nowlin-Kramer
10th place, Ian Gilliam
Calculator
6th grade
1st place, Jude Holder
2nd place, Corban Hollingsworth
6th place, Yuli Gomez
7th grade
2nd place, Ava Vaught
4th place, Clara Walker
9th place, Stephanie Storms
10th place, Bridget Salazar
10th place, Gavin Archundia
8th grade
2nd place, Ryker Nowlin-Kramer
3rd place, Nathalie Echave
4th place, Josiah Martinez
5th place, Hector Pena
6th place, Hayden Crout
7th place, Jeyland Dies
8th place, Lizy Burton
Math
6th grade
2nd place, Jillian Knight
3rd place, Bella Dinh
7th place, Devany Alanis
9th place, Corban Hollingsworth
7th grade
2nd place, Willa Shore
10th place, Clara Walker
10th place, Bridget Salazar
8th grade
5th place, Elliot Wickes
9th place, Baylee Gray
10th place, Jeyland Dies
Science
1st place, Bella Dinh
2nd place, Devany Alanis
3rd place, Corban Hollingsworth
4th place, Jaxon Haddad
7th grade
3rd place, Clara Walker
4th place, Carter Mathis
8th place, Willa Shore
8th grade
5th place, Baylee Gray
6th place, Landon Ednie
7th place, Elliot Wickes
8th place, Emily Abbott
9th place, Hayden Crout
Quick Stats
2nd Place Big School (4A-6A)
1st Place 4A
1st place team - Calculator and Science
2nd place team - Number Sense and Math
24 of 60 Medals
49 of 120 Top 10 finishes
PT Score -3549.34 (+203.34 from last meet)
Hallsville Score - 3595.62
State 2025
PT State Score 2025 - 3284.82 (2nd)
Basis State Score 2025 - 3919.02 (1st)
3rd Place State Score 2025 - 2218.6
Congratulations, Precision! The Pine Tree Precision drill team danced their hearts out and right into the hearts of the judges with another stellar performance day at the MA contest hosted by Tyler Junior College. We are so proud of all of you! The team once again walked away with a wealth of awards. The team is directed by Mrs. Ashlyn Thompson. Go Precision! 🏆🙌💃🕺
Today Is the day!
You are warmly invited to come support the Pine Tree High School Theatre Department as they compete at One Act Play Zone. Our students will be performing scenes from Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson on our home stage in the Little Theatre on Friday, February 27, 2026 at approximately 4:30 PM. Please note that the start time may shift slightly depending on the schedule, and the performance runs approximately 40 minutes.
Silent Sky tells the true story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, who worked at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. Despite facing significant limitations placed on women in science, Henrietta made groundbreaking discoveries while balancing her professional ambitions with family responsibilities and personal relationships. The play explores perseverance, discovery, and finding one’s place in the world.
You are warmly invited to come support the Pine Tree High School Theatre Department as they compete at One Act Play Zone. Our students will be performing scenes from Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson on our home stage in the Little Theatre on Friday, February 27, 2026 at approximately 4:30 PM. Please note that the start time may shift slightly depending on the schedule, and the performance runs approximately 40 minutes.
Silent Sky tells the true story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, who worked at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. Despite facing significant limitations placed on women in science, Henrietta made groundbreaking discoveries while balancing her professional ambitions with family responsibilities and personal relationships. The play explores perseverance, discovery, and finding one’s place in the world.
🎉 Texas History Day Regional Competition Results 🎉
Mrs. Ednie’s 5th and 6th grade CEER students worked diligently to prepare for the Regional competition for Texas History Day, which focused on this year’s theme: Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History.
Junior Division (6th grade)
🔹Group Website – 1st Place: Terezin Concentration Camp by Hadley Montandon, Lucy Dodson, Ella Tramel
🔹Group Exhibit – 2nd Place: The Hull House’s Impact on the United States by Karendeep Kaur, Palmer Prince
🔹Individual Exhibit – 2nd Place: Righteous Rebellion by Will Curl
Elementary Division (5th grade)
Individual Poster:
🔹1st Place – The Battle of the Alamo, Ari Dunham
🔹2nd Place – Eleanor Roosevelt and Her Fight for Human Rights, Tia Smith
🔹3rd Place – Alan Turing, Alexa Villela
Group Poster:
🔹1st Place – Art and Music as a Voice for Civil Rights, Amelia Gilliam, Skye Hall, Esmeralda Davila, Kinley Rogers
🔹2nd Place – America at War: Conflict, Courage, and Consequences, Arcadio Bautista, Dominic Molina, Tynleigh Bicket
🔹3rd Place – Apollo 11, Cora Clark, Melia Jones
🌟 Congratulations to our State Qualifiers:
Karendeep Kaur, Palmer Prince, Will Curl, Ari Dunham, Tia Smith, Amelia Gilliam, Skye Hall, Esmeralda Davila, Kinley Rogers, Arcadio Bautista, Dominic Molina, and Tynleigh Bicket.
Mrs. Ednie’s 5th and 6th grade CEER students worked diligently to prepare for the Regional competition for Texas History Day, which focused on this year’s theme: Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History.
Junior Division (6th grade)
🔹Group Website – 1st Place: Terezin Concentration Camp by Hadley Montandon, Lucy Dodson, Ella Tramel
🔹Group Exhibit – 2nd Place: The Hull House’s Impact on the United States by Karendeep Kaur, Palmer Prince
🔹Individual Exhibit – 2nd Place: Righteous Rebellion by Will Curl
Elementary Division (5th grade)
Individual Poster:
🔹1st Place – The Battle of the Alamo, Ari Dunham
🔹2nd Place – Eleanor Roosevelt and Her Fight for Human Rights, Tia Smith
🔹3rd Place – Alan Turing, Alexa Villela
Group Poster:
🔹1st Place – Art and Music as a Voice for Civil Rights, Amelia Gilliam, Skye Hall, Esmeralda Davila, Kinley Rogers
🔹2nd Place – America at War: Conflict, Courage, and Consequences, Arcadio Bautista, Dominic Molina, Tynleigh Bicket
🔹3rd Place – Apollo 11, Cora Clark, Melia Jones
🌟 Congratulations to our State Qualifiers:
Karendeep Kaur, Palmer Prince, Will Curl, Ari Dunham, Tia Smith, Amelia Gilliam, Skye Hall, Esmeralda Davila, Kinley Rogers, Arcadio Bautista, Dominic Molina, and Tynleigh Bicket.
🏀Area Round🏀
Pine Tree Pirates vs Paris Wildcats Tonight at Texas High School
Game starts at 8:00 PM
🎟 Ticket Information
Adult – $6
Student – $4
Cash & card accepted
Passes accepted: THSCA, TABC, District, & Senior Citizen
🕖 Doors open at 7:00 PM
🏴☠️ Pirates will be the home team
📺 https://youtube.com/@easttexasgameday?si=NYaUE8xk0faxfnmb
Pine Tree Pirates vs Paris Wildcats Tonight at Texas High School
Game starts at 8:00 PM
🎟 Ticket Information
Adult – $6
Student – $4
Cash & card accepted
Passes accepted: THSCA, TABC, District, & Senior Citizen
🕖 Doors open at 7:00 PM
🏴☠️ Pirates will be the home team
📺 https://youtube.com/@easttexasgameday?si=NYaUE8xk0faxfnmb
Pine Tree ISD proudly hosted our 8th Annual Black History Program as we honored 100 years of celebrating Black history, culture, and achievement.
The evening was filled with inspiring student performances, powerful presentations, and meaningful moments of reflection and celebration. Our students did an outstanding job sharing their talents and honoring the legacy, resilience, and contributions that continue to shape our nation.
We were also proud to recognize and honor Larry Denkins and Brittney Jones for their impact.
A special thank you to our wonderful Mistress of Ceremonies, Brande Attaway, for leading the evening with grace and excellence.
The evening was filled with inspiring student performances, powerful presentations, and meaningful moments of reflection and celebration. Our students did an outstanding job sharing their talents and honoring the legacy, resilience, and contributions that continue to shape our nation.
We were also proud to recognize and honor Larry Denkins and Brittney Jones for their impact.
A special thank you to our wonderful Mistress of Ceremonies, Brande Attaway, for leading the evening with grace and excellence.
🏀🔥 BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! 🔥🏀
Help us congratulate the Pine Tree Boys Basketball team for the 2nd year in a row, they are Bi-District Champions!
Final: 58–50
De’Corian Deitz — 19 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
Darron Pair — 16 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST, 4 STL
Trent Fowler — 7 PTS, 4 REB, 2 STL
Jaxon Waclawczyk — 5 PTS, 3 REB
Get ready to show up and support our Pirates at the next round of playoffs!
Help us congratulate the Pine Tree Boys Basketball team for the 2nd year in a row, they are Bi-District Champions!
Final: 58–50
De’Corian Deitz — 19 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
Darron Pair — 16 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST, 4 STL
Trent Fowler — 7 PTS, 4 REB, 2 STL
Jaxon Waclawczyk — 5 PTS, 3 REB
Get ready to show up and support our Pirates at the next round of playoffs!
Pine Tree High School Powerlifting Results. Our Pirates showed up and showed out at the Mount Pleasant meet on January 30th. Stayed tuned for more results this spring.
🥇 Girls Results
Yamile Castillo – 1st Place
Mariah Berlanga – 2nd Place
Natalie Ceja – 2nd Place
Janie Gonzalez – 3rd Place
Bristol Sessions – 3rd Place
Martha Brannigan – 4th Place
Jasmine Byrd – 1st Place
Jocelyn Cordova – 1st Place
🌟 Best Lifter – Light Platform: Jasmine Byrd
🏋️♂️ Boys Results
Kai Nguyen – 4th Place
Brogan Dehart – 4th Place
Callum Ekern – 4th Place
Bentley Lively – 4th Place
Leyton Nguyen – 5th Place
🥇 Girls Results
Yamile Castillo – 1st Place
Mariah Berlanga – 2nd Place
Natalie Ceja – 2nd Place
Janie Gonzalez – 3rd Place
Bristol Sessions – 3rd Place
Martha Brannigan – 4th Place
Jasmine Byrd – 1st Place
Jocelyn Cordova – 1st Place
🌟 Best Lifter – Light Platform: Jasmine Byrd
🏋️♂️ Boys Results
Kai Nguyen – 4th Place
Brogan Dehart – 4th Place
Callum Ekern – 4th Place
Bentley Lively – 4th Place
Leyton Nguyen – 5th Place
Pine Tree High School students showcased their exceptional artistic talent at the Regional Visual Arts Scholastic (VASE) Competition, earning an impressive 55 regional gold medals and advancing several students to the state competition this April.
Pine Tree High School seniors Kiley Salser and Audrey Jenkins, junior Allison Aparicio, and freshmen Saray Hernandez and Ava Velasquez earned Area Medals and will advance to the state competition of the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) in April.
Overall, Pine Tree students earned an impressive 55 regional gold medals, with 13 students receiving double regional 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.
Pine Tree High School seniors Kiley Salser and Audrey Jenkins, junior Allison Aparicio, and freshmen Saray Hernandez and Ava Velasquez earned Area Medals and will advance to the state competition of the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) in April.
Overall, Pine Tree students earned an impressive 55 regional gold medals, with 13 students receiving double regional 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.
🏀 Bi-District Playoff Game 🏀 Come out and support your Pine Tree boys basketball team tonight!
🗓️ 2/24/26
📍 Herrington Patriot Center(UT Tyler)
⏰ 8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets https://www.sidelinetix.shop/#/events/19594
$5/$3 Online and CARD ONLY at the door (THSCA, TABC, Senior Citizen passes will be accepted)
Pine Tree will be the Home Team
🗓️ 2/24/26
📍 Herrington Patriot Center(UT Tyler)
⏰ 8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets https://www.sidelinetix.shop/#/events/19594
$5/$3 Online and CARD ONLY at the door (THSCA, TABC, Senior Citizen passes will be accepted)
Pine Tree will be the Home Team
When Pine Tree first dreamed up Hoist the Colors, we hoped it would bring our people together but last Thursday night exceeded every expectation. Over 100 adults from every campus gathered, sat side by side, and simply had fun. And the talent? Absolutely incredible. Hoist the Colors proved that Pine Tree isn’t just full of amazing educators and staff but full of gifted performers, too.
🏴☠️ STATE BOUND IN OUR FIRST YEAR! 🏴☠️ The Pine Tree High School Technology Student Association (TSA) is making history!
In its very first year, 14 PTHS students have qualified for the Texas TSA State Conference after an outstanding performance at the East Texas Regional Conference. Adding to the excitement, our TSA Robotics Team has also advanced to state competition!
⭐ State Qualifiers & Top Finishers:
🔹2nd Place Chapter Team (National Qualifying Event): Aubrey Klein, Keith Fowler, Joseline Araujo, Faith Sanchez, Calvin Casey, and Gabriel Martinez
🔹2nd Place Children’s Stories (National Qualifying Event): Evelyn Diaz, Chase Sheppard, and Jordyn Theus
🔹2nd Place Extemporaneous Speech (National Qualifying Event): Rory Griffin
🔹3rd Place Music Production (National Qualifying Event): Keith Fowler, Nolan Griffin, Faith Sanchez, and Gabriel Martinez
🔹2nd Place Photographic Technology (National Qualifying Event): Keith Fowler
🔹2nd Place System Control (National Qualifying Event): Brandon Marsh, Dominick Salazar, and Devondre Gray
🔹1st Place UTE Graphic Solutions Information Technology: Dominick Salazar
🔹1st Place UTE Graphic Solutions Technology Problem Solving: Calvin Casey
⭐ Robotics Team Members:
🔹Braydon Marsh
🔹 Devondre Gray
🔹Dominick Salazar
🔹Wyatt Alvarez
🔹Israel Briseno
⭐Our Architectural team received 3rd Place! They will be also be advancing to State Contest! This team is :
🔹Faith Sanchez
🔹Brooklynn Jones
🔹Hudson Baker
🔹Jason Morales
🔹Ollie Villareal
Please join us in congratulating these students as they prepare to represent Pine Tree at the state level in Fort Worth this April. We are so proud of our Pirates!
🎉🏴☠️ Pine Tree DECA Earns Top Honors at District 5 Conference! 🏴☠️🎉
Pine Tree High School’s DECA chapter earned top honors at the District 5 Career Development Conference, held on January 9, 2026, in Pittsburg, Texas. Competing against 13 schools, the largest showing the district has seen in recent years, Pine Tree students demonstrated exceptional skill, professionalism, and preparation across a wide range of business and marketing events. In addition to multiple individual and team achievements, the Pine Tree DECA chapter was recognized with a Community Service Award, highlighting the chapter’s commitment to leadership and service beyond competition.
As a result of their strong performances, the following students qualified to advance to the DECA State Career Development Conference:
🏅 State Qualifiers
• Leyton Nguyen – Accounting Applications
• Bryanna Herrada & McKinley Dunlap – Apparel & Accessories Marketing
• Zoey Bowers – Business Finance
• Elmer Mondragon – Business Services Marketing
• Sandra Briones & Makenna Griffin – Business Law & Ethics (Team Decision Making)
• Kiley Salser & Nolan Sharp – Entrepreneurship
• Ashlyn Dunn & Stanford O’Quinn – Financial Consulting
• Joseline Torres – Food Marketing
• Ahnylan Whitaker – Hotel & Lodging Management
• Julian Ibarra – Human Resources Management
• Emily Willadson – Personal Financial Literacy
• Aaliyah Sedberry, Evolet Rodriguez & Maria Rodriguez – Project Management: Community Awareness
• Maxwell Crochet – Restaurant & Food Service Management
• Clark Medin – Sports & Entertainment Marketing
• Hailey Alexander & Valeria Arroyo – Travel & Tourism (Team Decision Making)
Pine Tree High School’s DECA chapter earned top honors at the District 5 Career Development Conference, held on January 9, 2026, in Pittsburg, Texas. Competing against 13 schools, the largest showing the district has seen in recent years, Pine Tree students demonstrated exceptional skill, professionalism, and preparation across a wide range of business and marketing events. In addition to multiple individual and team achievements, the Pine Tree DECA chapter was recognized with a Community Service Award, highlighting the chapter’s commitment to leadership and service beyond competition.
As a result of their strong performances, the following students qualified to advance to the DECA State Career Development Conference:
🏅 State Qualifiers
• Leyton Nguyen – Accounting Applications
• Bryanna Herrada & McKinley Dunlap – Apparel & Accessories Marketing
• Zoey Bowers – Business Finance
• Elmer Mondragon – Business Services Marketing
• Sandra Briones & Makenna Griffin – Business Law & Ethics (Team Decision Making)
• Kiley Salser & Nolan Sharp – Entrepreneurship
• Ashlyn Dunn & Stanford O’Quinn – Financial Consulting
• Joseline Torres – Food Marketing
• Ahnylan Whitaker – Hotel & Lodging Management
• Julian Ibarra – Human Resources Management
• Emily Willadson – Personal Financial Literacy
• Aaliyah Sedberry, Evolet Rodriguez & Maria Rodriguez – Project Management: Community Awareness
• Maxwell Crochet – Restaurant & Food Service Management
• Clark Medin – Sports & Entertainment Marketing
• Hailey Alexander & Valeria Arroyo – Travel & Tourism (Team Decision Making)
What an outstanding weekend for Pine Tree Middle School 6th Grade Robotics!
Our teams competed at the Greenville “Love at First Build” Robotics Competition, where 32 teams participated and all six PTMS teams advanced to the Teamwork Finals after finishing in the top 20. What an impressive showing!
🏆 Team Results:
🔹The Goonies, driven by Aeden Villa and Jorge Avila and loaded by Oswald McFadzean won first place along with their alliance from another school, giving them the teamwork champion award and qualifying for state.
🔹Billy Bob Jr. and their alliance finished 3rd (Gray Davidson, Elias Estrada, and Devany Alanis)
🔹Da Nuggies placed 4th (Jude Holder, Karson Dollison, Jaxon Haddad, Isaiah Rosborough, and Myles Taylor)
🔹The Band Nerds and Alvin and the Chipmunks (Braylee Davis, Joseph Valencia, and Emily Sarinana) teamed up for a 5th place finish.
🔹Paw Patrol secured 9th with their alliance (Adam Cisneros, Jordan Neal, and Jaxton Dyess)
In addition to team awards, several PTMS teams earned state invitations based on their high skills scores, including Da Nuggies, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Paw Patrol.
Previously this season:
🔹Billy Bob Jr. and The Goonies had already qualified for state.
🔹The Band Nerds won the Teamwork Competition in Rockwall to secure their state spot. (Cross Warren, Martin Amaya, Lillian Schwenn, and Jorge Patino)
🔹Robotics? We Thought This Was Lunch earned the Excellence Award in Sulphur Springs, also qualifying for state (Coleman Green, Cailani Stephens, Koko Krauss, Evie White, and Jillian Knight)
With these accomplishments, seven PTMS teams have now qualified for the state competition this year! Congratulations to our Pirates on an exceptional year in robotics!
Our teams competed at the Greenville “Love at First Build” Robotics Competition, where 32 teams participated and all six PTMS teams advanced to the Teamwork Finals after finishing in the top 20. What an impressive showing!
🏆 Team Results:
🔹The Goonies, driven by Aeden Villa and Jorge Avila and loaded by Oswald McFadzean won first place along with their alliance from another school, giving them the teamwork champion award and qualifying for state.
🔹Billy Bob Jr. and their alliance finished 3rd (Gray Davidson, Elias Estrada, and Devany Alanis)
🔹Da Nuggies placed 4th (Jude Holder, Karson Dollison, Jaxon Haddad, Isaiah Rosborough, and Myles Taylor)
🔹The Band Nerds and Alvin and the Chipmunks (Braylee Davis, Joseph Valencia, and Emily Sarinana) teamed up for a 5th place finish.
🔹Paw Patrol secured 9th with their alliance (Adam Cisneros, Jordan Neal, and Jaxton Dyess)
In addition to team awards, several PTMS teams earned state invitations based on their high skills scores, including Da Nuggies, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Paw Patrol.
Previously this season:
🔹Billy Bob Jr. and The Goonies had already qualified for state.
🔹The Band Nerds won the Teamwork Competition in Rockwall to secure their state spot. (Cross Warren, Martin Amaya, Lillian Schwenn, and Jorge Patino)
🔹Robotics? We Thought This Was Lunch earned the Excellence Award in Sulphur Springs, also qualifying for state (Coleman Green, Cailani Stephens, Koko Krauss, Evie White, and Jillian Knight)
With these accomplishments, seven PTMS teams have now qualified for the state competition this year! Congratulations to our Pirates on an exceptional year in robotics!
Congratulations to Brayson Woods on being named Padilla Poll Coaches 2025 All-State
4A Division I – 3rd Team Linebacker 🏆
Despite missing all of pre-district and playing in just 6 games, Brayson still put up big-time numbers:
• 101 tackles
• 15 TFLs
• 2 forced fumbles
Extremely proud of his growth and leadership this season. Excited to see what you do in the next chapter.
Keep working, stay humble, and put God first in everything you do.
🏀 Bi-District Playoff Game 🏀
🆚 Mabank
🗓️ 2/24/26
📍 Herrington Patriot Center(UT Tyler)
⏰ 8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets will posted at a later time
We will be the Home Team
#BTB #BuiltNotGiven🏴☠️🏀
🆚 Mabank
🗓️ 2/24/26
📍 Herrington Patriot Center(UT Tyler)
⏰ 8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets will posted at a later time
We will be the Home Team
#BTB #BuiltNotGiven🏴☠️🏀
Congratulations to Pine Tree juniors and competitive writers Mitchell Eggerman and Keith Fowler. Mitchell placed 2nd and Keith placed 3rd in the Texas Eastman Black History Essay and Oratorical contest hosted by the Connect group of Texas Eastman.
The goal of the contest is to recognize Black People who have impacted a STEM field. Students submit an essay. The top five essays are chosen and those students are invited to the Eastman campus to deliver a speech. Essay and oratory scores are combined for ranking. Mitchell was awarded $1000 and Keith was awarded $750.
Mitchell wrote about Kara Branch, a chemical engineer from southeast Texas who founded the Black Girls Do Engineer organization that creates space and opportunities in a field heavily dominated by men. Mitchell is a UIL journalism and Ready Writing competitor, the editor of the school newspaper, The Cutlass, a Buc, a competitor on the CTE Audio and Visual team, and a member of the golf team.
Keith wrote about Dr. Gladys West, the inventor of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Keith is a member of the Technology Student Association (TSA) and a student in the PTHS CTE program, and a member of the PTHS Leadership group.
Pictured are Deputy Superintendent Jonathan Eggerman, students Mitchell and Keith, and Superintendent Steve Clugston.
