Pine Tree’s “The Pride” Marching Band Ranks Among Top 15 in Texas at UIL State!
The Pine Tree High School Band, known as “The Pride,” capped off an incredible marching season with a dazzling performance at the UIL State Marching Championships held at the AlamoDome in San Antonio.
"It truly was a magical year for the band and color guard. The growth and development of the students from the summer till now is incredible, we could not be more proud of them."
Twenty - Seven 4A schools from across the whole state of Texas Qualified for the State Championships, going through three rounds of qualifying to earn a spot. To get to the UIL State Tournament, bands have to earn a 1st Division Rating at the UIL Region Marching Contest. They then compete with all of the bands in their Area, through two rounds of performances for the few spots to advance to state. There are a total 218 schools in class 4A and Pine Tree ended placing 15th overall in the entire state. This is the highest finish at the State Championship the band has had in the last 30+ years.
The Pine Tree High School Band, known as “The Pride,” capped off an incredible marching season with a dazzling performance at the UIL State Marching Championships held at the AlamoDome in San Antonio.
"It truly was a magical year for the band and color guard. The growth and development of the students from the summer till now is incredible, we could not be more proud of them."
Twenty - Seven 4A schools from across the whole state of Texas Qualified for the State Championships, going through three rounds of qualifying to earn a spot. To get to the UIL State Tournament, bands have to earn a 1st Division Rating at the UIL Region Marching Contest. They then compete with all of the bands in their Area, through two rounds of performances for the few spots to advance to state. There are a total 218 schools in class 4A and Pine Tree ended placing 15th overall in the entire state. This is the highest finish at the State Championship the band has had in the last 30+ years.
🏴☠️ PLAYOFF ALERT – SHIRT PICK-UP INFO 🏴☠️
📦 Pick-Up Information:
Shirts will be available Thursday, November 13th from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ONLY
📍 Location: High School Football Field House
💰 Payment Instructions:
If you haven’t already paid at the Central Office, please bring your cash or check payment to the Field House at the time of pickup.
⚠️ Note:
There will be no campus-wide cash collection or delivery.
💙💛 Go Pirates 💛💙
📦 Pick-Up Information:
Shirts will be available Thursday, November 13th from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ONLY
📍 Location: High School Football Field House
💰 Payment Instructions:
If you haven’t already paid at the Central Office, please bring your cash or check payment to the Field House at the time of pickup.
⚠️ Note:
There will be no campus-wide cash collection or delivery.
💙💛 Go Pirates 💛💙
Five Pine Tree High School students have earned the AP Capstone Diploma™ based on the scores released from the 2025 AP® Exam administration. Approximately 27,650 students at participating AP Capstone™ schools around the world earned this distinction.
AP Capstone is a College Board diploma program that's based on two yearlong AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. The program provides student-centered learning while incorporating performance-based assessments. Both courses prepare students for college and career success through the development of critical thinking, academic research, collaboration, presentation, and time-management skills.
To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing. This is an outstanding achievement, and the award is acknowledged on any AP score report that is sent to colleges after the award has been conferred.
Congratulations to the following students:
Zoey Bowers
Jeffrey Brown
Hayes Daugbjerg
Viktoria Roudkovski
Emily Willadson
*Not Pictured: Jeffrey Brown and Hayes Daugbjerg
AP Capstone is a College Board diploma program that's based on two yearlong AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. The program provides student-centered learning while incorporating performance-based assessments. Both courses prepare students for college and career success through the development of critical thinking, academic research, collaboration, presentation, and time-management skills.
To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing. This is an outstanding achievement, and the award is acknowledged on any AP score report that is sent to colleges after the award has been conferred.
Congratulations to the following students:
Zoey Bowers
Jeffrey Brown
Hayes Daugbjerg
Viktoria Roudkovski
Emily Willadson
*Not Pictured: Jeffrey Brown and Hayes Daugbjerg
Yes, Pine Tree ISD has school tomorrow! 🇺🇸
We’ve seen a few mixed messages floating around, but don’t worry school is in session on Veterans Day.
Hey, sometimes even AI gets it wrong but you can trust us on this one!
We look forward to seeing all our Pirates tomorrow! 💛💙
🚨 PLAYOFF ALERT 🚨
The UIL State Playoffs are here, and our Pine Tree Pirates are ready to set sail to Lumberton, TX for Round 1 of the postseason!
📅 Date: Friday, November 14th
📍Location: Raider Stadium
🗺️ Address: 103 S LHS Dr, Lumberton, TX
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
The Pirates are set for an epic showdown against the Lumberton Raiders! Let’s pack the stands, bring the noise, and show everyone what Pirate Pride is all about!
💙💛 GO PIRATES!!! 💛💙
The UIL State Playoffs are here, and our Pine Tree Pirates are ready to set sail to Lumberton, TX for Round 1 of the postseason!
📅 Date: Friday, November 14th
📍Location: Raider Stadium
🗺️ Address: 103 S LHS Dr, Lumberton, TX
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
The Pirates are set for an epic showdown against the Lumberton Raiders! Let’s pack the stands, bring the noise, and show everyone what Pirate Pride is all about!
💙💛 GO PIRATES!!! 💛💙
🚨 GAMEDAY ALERT 🚨
It’s time, Pirate Nation!
It’s SENIOR NIGHT at Pirate Stadium as the Pirates take on the Palestine Wildcats in an exciting matchup under the lights!
📍 Location: Pirate Stadium
🗺️ Address: 3737 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
Let’s pack the stands and celebrate our incredible seniors as the Pirates close out district play in their final home game before the playoffs! Your energy fuels our players, so come out, be loud, and make some noise for the Pirates!
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch live on the Pine Tree Live Network (YouTube):
👉 Watch Here - https://youtube.com/live/qp5LbwhBUJM?feature=share
💛💙 GO PIRATES!!! 💙💛
It’s time, Pirate Nation!
It’s SENIOR NIGHT at Pirate Stadium as the Pirates take on the Palestine Wildcats in an exciting matchup under the lights!
📍 Location: Pirate Stadium
🗺️ Address: 3737 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
Let’s pack the stands and celebrate our incredible seniors as the Pirates close out district play in their final home game before the playoffs! Your energy fuels our players, so come out, be loud, and make some noise for the Pirates!
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch live on the Pine Tree Live Network (YouTube):
👉 Watch Here - https://youtube.com/live/qp5LbwhBUJM?feature=share
💛💙 GO PIRATES!!! 💙💛
🎺 2025 UIL State Marching Band Contest — Watch The Pride LIVE at 4:30PM Today!
🎼 4A Prelims | 4A Finals
Livestream🎥📱► https://livetechsevent.com/uil-state-marching-band-contest-2025/
Don’t miss a single note of this spectacular musical showdown.
Good Luck!!!
🚨Playoff Alert!🚨
The UIL State Playoffs kick off in two weeks, and our Pine Tree Pirates are officially In! Let’s pack the stands and show our support by sporting the special playoff shirts.
Details:
Shirt Style: White Gildan Soft Style Tee – Long Sleeve
Cost: $25 (Cash or check made out to "Pine Tree Football Booster Club")
How to Order: Fill out the Google form link below. ADULT SIZES ONLY.
Payment Instructions:
Bring your cash or check payment to the Pine Tree Central Office. Note: There will be no campus-wide cash collection or delivery.
Pick-Up Info:
Shirts will be available ONLY at the High School Football Field House. We’ll post updates when shirts are ready for pickup!
Order Deadline: Wednesday, November 12th by 4:00 PM
Front design on the shirt, with all coaches' and players' names listed on the back.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFJUAK4TIospOrQDqDky0jw4YJGIsqMMFBTggegaBELcfLfg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
For questions contact Emily Bachman at ebachman@ptisd.org
Go Pirates!
The UIL State Playoffs kick off in two weeks, and our Pine Tree Pirates are officially In! Let’s pack the stands and show our support by sporting the special playoff shirts.
Details:
Shirt Style: White Gildan Soft Style Tee – Long Sleeve
Cost: $25 (Cash or check made out to "Pine Tree Football Booster Club")
How to Order: Fill out the Google form link below. ADULT SIZES ONLY.
Payment Instructions:
Bring your cash or check payment to the Pine Tree Central Office. Note: There will be no campus-wide cash collection or delivery.
Pick-Up Info:
Shirts will be available ONLY at the High School Football Field House. We’ll post updates when shirts are ready for pickup!
Order Deadline: Wednesday, November 12th by 4:00 PM
Front design on the shirt, with all coaches' and players' names listed on the back.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFJUAK4TIospOrQDqDky0jw4YJGIsqMMFBTggegaBELcfLfg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
For questions contact Emily Bachman at ebachman@ptisd.org
Go Pirates!
Join us for our 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, November 15th from 5–7 PM at Pirate Stadium! Come celebrate an evening full of culture, community, and fun with tamale, salsa, and dessert contests, plus student performances and projects.
PT Cross Country is State Bound again!!!
Varsity boys placed 4th at the Regional meet and are advancing to STATE as a team!!!
8:45 AM - Varsity Boys @ the UIL State Meet - Old Settler's Park - Round Rock, TX
Varsity boys placed 4th at the Regional meet and are advancing to STATE as a team!!!
8:45 AM - Varsity Boys @ the UIL State Meet - Old Settler's Park - Round Rock, TX
PT Central Office's 4th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🎃
Congrats to our winners!
1st place Oscar the Grouch
2nd Place Thanksgiving Dinner
3rd Place Monster
4th Place Día de Muertos
Congrats to our winners!
1st place Oscar the Grouch
2nd Place Thanksgiving Dinner
3rd Place Monster
4th Place Día de Muertos
🚨 GAMEDAY ALERT 🚨
🏴☠️ Get ready, Pirate Nation!
Tonight, the Pirates set sail to Eagle Stadium to take on the Lindale Eagles in what’s sure to be an unforgettable showdown!
🚨 With last week’s win, the Pirates have officially clinched a playoff spot!
Tonight, they’re fighting for the chance to host the 1st round of the playoffs at Pirate Stadium, and it all comes down to this game!
📍 Location: Eagle Stadium
🗺️ Address: 200 Stadium Dr, Lindale, TX 75771
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
Let’s pack the stands and show our Pirate Pride! Your energy fuels our players, so come out and be loud!
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch live on the Pine Tree Live Network (YouTube):
👉 https://youtube.com/live/XPlL9k4NZ2I?feature=share
💛💙 GO PIRATES!!! 💙💛
🏴☠️ Get ready, Pirate Nation!
Tonight, the Pirates set sail to Eagle Stadium to take on the Lindale Eagles in what’s sure to be an unforgettable showdown!
🚨 With last week’s win, the Pirates have officially clinched a playoff spot!
Tonight, they’re fighting for the chance to host the 1st round of the playoffs at Pirate Stadium, and it all comes down to this game!
📍 Location: Eagle Stadium
🗺️ Address: 200 Stadium Dr, Lindale, TX 75771
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
Let’s pack the stands and show our Pirate Pride! Your energy fuels our players, so come out and be loud!
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch live on the Pine Tree Live Network (YouTube):
👉 https://youtube.com/live/XPlL9k4NZ2I?feature=share
💛💙 GO PIRATES!!! 💙💛
It’s Game Day! The Lady Pirates will travel to Gladewater to face the Lindale Lady Eagles in the first round of playoffs. We anticipate a strong showing of Pirate Fans. Game time is 6pm.
🏀 It’s basketball season, Pirates!
The Pine Tree Boys Basketball and Lady Pirates Basketball schedules are here! Come out and support your Pirates this season! 💙💛
The Pine Tree Boys Basketball and Lady Pirates Basketball schedules are here! Come out and support your Pirates this season! 💙💛
Huge congratulations to 2 of our girls that represented us at the Dallas Mavericks Fall Combine! Only 40 girls across the state were selected. Alexcia Earl and Ava Evans represented the program well as Ava was named MVP!!!
The girls were put through drills and live games ran by Dallas Mavericks coaches and former player Devin Harris!
The girls were put through drills and live games ran by Dallas Mavericks coaches and former player Devin Harris!
Pine Tree ISD leaders and community members attended the Parent & Family Engagement Conference in Waco. They gained valuable strategies for strengthening family partnerships and building meaningful relationships to support student success in Pine Tree. 💙💛
Caity Rutledge, Leadership and Student Council Advisor at Pine Tree High School, has been named the 2025–2026 High School Advisor of the Year by District 4 of the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC).
Rutledge, now in her 20th year of teaching, is also a nominee for the TASC Eddie G. Bull State Advisor of the Year and will be recognized at the 2026 TASC State Conference in April.
Since 2013, Rutledge has served as Leadership and Student Council Advisor at PTHS, guiding her council to earn numerous honors, including TASC Community Service, Outstanding DASH (Drug, Alcohol, Safety & Health), Outstanding Energy and Environment, Outstanding Pride and Patriotism, Outstanding Student Council, and Sweepstakes Awards. Under her leadership, PTHS Leadership and Student Council has also received the National Student Council of Excellence Award each year since 2021.
During her time as advisor, PTHS Leadership and Student Council has served as president, parliamentarian, and secretary of TASC District 4 multiple times and regularly hosts the district’s fall and spring conferences, serving the greater East Texas area.
TASC is the largest state student council organization in the nation, with over 1,000 member schools, each led by a dedicated advisor. Rutledge exemplifies the commitment and excellence of these advisors, giving her time, energy, and expertise to ensure the success of student leaders across Texas.
Rutledge, now in her 20th year of teaching, is also a nominee for the TASC Eddie G. Bull State Advisor of the Year and will be recognized at the 2026 TASC State Conference in April.
Since 2013, Rutledge has served as Leadership and Student Council Advisor at PTHS, guiding her council to earn numerous honors, including TASC Community Service, Outstanding DASH (Drug, Alcohol, Safety & Health), Outstanding Energy and Environment, Outstanding Pride and Patriotism, Outstanding Student Council, and Sweepstakes Awards. Under her leadership, PTHS Leadership and Student Council has also received the National Student Council of Excellence Award each year since 2021.
During her time as advisor, PTHS Leadership and Student Council has served as president, parliamentarian, and secretary of TASC District 4 multiple times and regularly hosts the district’s fall and spring conferences, serving the greater East Texas area.
TASC is the largest state student council organization in the nation, with over 1,000 member schools, each led by a dedicated advisor. Rutledge exemplifies the commitment and excellence of these advisors, giving her time, energy, and expertise to ensure the success of student leaders across Texas.
Oh dear, oh dear—I’m late for a very important final performance! The Director has sent me (yes, me, the White Rabbit!) to hop into your inbox with an urgent, whimsical, and slightly dramatic reminder:
TONIGHT at 6:30pm
Pine Tree Little Theatre
“Alice in Wonderland” — The FINAL SHOW!
If you’ve not yet tumbled down the rabbit hole to see our students’ delightfully mad performance, this is your last chance before the curtain closes forever (or at least until the next theatrical masterpiece).
Expect talking flowers, chaotic tea parties, a slightly unhinged Queen, and one very confused girl named Alice—all brought to life by a cast that’s curiouser and curiouser!
So put down your grade book, pick up your sense of adventure, and follow the rabbit to the theatre before I lose my pocket watch again.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cheer, and you’ll leave saying, “Why, this must be some kind of magic!”
Tick-tock, tick-tock—time is slipping away!
See you at 6:30 sharp, or I might have to send the Queen after you!
Yours in perpetual lateness and theatrical panic,
The White Rabbit
TONIGHT at 6:30pm
Pine Tree Little Theatre
“Alice in Wonderland” — The FINAL SHOW!
If you’ve not yet tumbled down the rabbit hole to see our students’ delightfully mad performance, this is your last chance before the curtain closes forever (or at least until the next theatrical masterpiece).
Expect talking flowers, chaotic tea parties, a slightly unhinged Queen, and one very confused girl named Alice—all brought to life by a cast that’s curiouser and curiouser!
So put down your grade book, pick up your sense of adventure, and follow the rabbit to the theatre before I lose my pocket watch again.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cheer, and you’ll leave saying, “Why, this must be some kind of magic!”
Tick-tock, tick-tock—time is slipping away!
See you at 6:30 sharp, or I might have to send the Queen after you!
Yours in perpetual lateness and theatrical panic,
The White Rabbit
🏐 IT’S GAME DAY, PIRATE NATION! 🏴☠️💛💙
Come out and cheer on our Lady Pirate Volleyball teams as they take on Spring Hill this afternoon at the Pirate Center! The fun starts early with a tailgate at 4:00 PM behind the Pirate Center. Come grab a free hot dog before the game.
Varsity hits the court at 4:30 PM, with JV1 and JV2 to follow. Pack the stands, bring the noise, and let’s show Spring Hill what Pirate Pride is all about!
Come out and cheer on our Lady Pirate Volleyball teams as they take on Spring Hill this afternoon at the Pirate Center! The fun starts early with a tailgate at 4:00 PM behind the Pirate Center. Come grab a free hot dog before the game.
Varsity hits the court at 4:30 PM, with JV1 and JV2 to follow. Pack the stands, bring the noise, and let’s show Spring Hill what Pirate Pride is all about!
🚨 GAMEDAY ALERT 🚨
It’s time, Pirate Nation!
Tonight, the Pirates take on the Chapel Hill Bulldogs in an exciting matchup under the lights at Pirate Stadium!
📍 Where: Pirate Stadium
🗺️ 3737 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Let’s pack the stands and show our Pirate Pride! Your energy fuels our players so come out, be loud, and make some noise for the Pirates!
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch live on the Pine Tree Live Network (YouTube):
👉 Watch Here: https://youtube.com/live/KLoX_AF4510?feature=share
💙💛 GO PIRATES!!! 💛💙
It’s time, Pirate Nation!
Tonight, the Pirates take on the Chapel Hill Bulldogs in an exciting matchup under the lights at Pirate Stadium!
📍 Where: Pirate Stadium
🗺️ 3737 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Let’s pack the stands and show our Pirate Pride! Your energy fuels our players so come out, be loud, and make some noise for the Pirates!
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch live on the Pine Tree Live Network (YouTube):
👉 Watch Here: https://youtube.com/live/KLoX_AF4510?feature=share
💙💛 GO PIRATES!!! 💛💙
