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Pine Tree’s Fine Arts Art Program gives students the opportunity to explore a variety of hands-on creative experiences including drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking. With a close-knit department that supports students from elementary through high school, the program continues to grow and succeed earning the District of Distinction award for the fourth year and sending five students to the state competition. Most importantly, students have fun, build connections, and create art along the way.
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Pine Tree’s Fine Arts Theater Program offers something for everyone. From set construction and fashion to a variety of technical roles behind the scenes, students can be part of bringing stories to life in many different ways. Whether on stage or behind the curtain, the theater department is a place where students can get involved, grow their talents, and find a place to belong.
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Logan Blondrage, a Texas- All State Musician and PTHS band student, says Pine Tree’s Band Program gave him structure and made his high school experience easier. From competitions to Friday night football games, band helped him connect with people he never thought he would know. He believes Pine Tree Band is so strong because of its culture a group that is always driven to improve and do better.

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At Pine Tree ISD, our Choir Program creates a strong sense of community because success in choir depends on every voice contributing to the whole. Students learn to trust, encourage, and rely on one another while working together toward a shared goal.

Starting Fine Arts at a young age gives students the opportunity to develop creativity, discipline, and self-expression early in their education.
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Pine Tree ISD Superintendent Steve Clugston shares how our district is preparing students for life beyond graduation. Success doesn't happen by accident. Students must learn valuable life skills such as developing a strong work ethic, solving problems, and persevering through challenges. These lessons help build the foundation for successful adults.

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Pine Tree Middle School's Washington, D.C. Trip Recap

What an incredible week in Washington D.C. for our Pine Tree Middle School students!

Throughout the trip, students explored some of our nation's most historic landmarks and memorials, including the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, World War II Memorial, Washington Monument, and the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial. They also visited Arlington National Cemetery, toured the U.S. Capitol, stopped by the Supreme Court, and received a special tour of the National Archives.

Students learned about American history at Mount Vernon, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the Holocaust Memorial Museum. Along the way, they enjoyed memorable experiences such as a ghost tour, gelato with friends, souvenir shopping, and time spent exploring the Tidal Basin.

Parents, your voice matters! Please take a few minutes to give some feedback from the 2025-2026 school year. Thank you.
Follow the link to the Google Form: https://forms.gle/SfCtrvyh9kZWWDmh6

Congratulations to the 34 Pine Tree High School seniors who earned the first-ever Pine Tree High School Community Service Award!

To receive this recognition, students completed at least 60 hours of community service during their high school careers. The award was created to encourage students to make a positive impact and help make our community a better place.

We are proud to recognize these students for their dedication to serving others and giving back to the communities that support them.

Community Service Award Recipients:
Stanford O'Quinn, Kiley Salser, Celeste Baker, Autumn Hunter, Jacquelline Valles, Jasmine Grimaldo, LayKin Elliott, Kiley Salazar, Kaleb Kelley, Zoey Bowers, Adam Venegas, Jayda Stevens, Ashlyn Donley, Noi Dillingham, Jennifer Morales, Meredith Eggerman, Lil’lona Wilson, Abigail Juarez, Alexis Hernandez, Desiree Ellis, Dylan Medrano, Katelyn Morrow, Sean Rackley, Kinsley Yanez, Emma Ramirez, Leah Neff, Lilyann Smith, Emily Willadson, Viktoria Roudkovski, Daniel Solis, Bryanna Herrada, Jacob Reeves, Brandon Hayes, and Evan Pearce.

Thank you for your service and for helping make Pine Tree and our community stronger.

Pine Tree ISD announces its intent to apply for federal grant funding for Special Education, Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE), and ESSA/Title I programs.

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 10, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Pine Tree ISD Central Staff Development Room, located at 1701 Pine Tree Road.

Visit the Pine Tree ISD website for complete information at www.ptisd.org/page/federal-programs

🍎 FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR ALL KIDS! ☀️

When the school year ends, Summer Meals begin!

Free summer meals are available at Pine Tree for all children ages 1–18 at the campuses listed below. Just stop by during meal service times.

📍 Pine Tree Primary
June 1–25 (Mon–Thurs)
Breakfast: 7:30–8:00 AM
Lunch: 11:00–11:30 AM

📍 Birch Elementary
June 1–25 (Mon–Thurs)
Breakfast: 7:30–8:00 AM
Lunch: 12:00–1:00 PM

📍 Pine Tree Junior High
June 1–25 & July 6–29 (Mon–Thurs)
Breakfast: 8:30–9:00 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

📍 Pine Tree High School
June 1–25 & July 6–29 (Mon–Thurs)
Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 AM
Lunch: 10:45 AM–12:15 PM

Help us spread the word so every child in our community has access to nutritious meals all summer long! 💙💛

Head over to the Pine Tree High School website to view and download your 2026 Senior events and Graduation Pictures.

👉 Visit: www.ptisd.org/o/phs then click More > 2026 Senior Pictures

Congratulations to Celeste Baker and Dylan Medrano on being selected as recipients of the Texas First Congressional Service Award!

This distinguished honor, presented by Nathaniel Moran, recognizes outstanding young individuals who exemplify the true spirit of Texas through their dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a positive difference in their communities.

We are incredibly proud of these students and the meaningful impact they have made through their service and leadership.

🏅PTHS UIL ACADEMICS STATE MEET RESULTS🏅

Congratulations to our Pirate state medalists and especially to our seniors for raising the bar. We are proud of all of our state meet qualifiers!

Pine Tree HS - 7th Place Overall

NEWS WRITING
3rd Place - Mitchell Eggerman

NUMBER SENSE - 2nd Place Team
4th Place - Matthew Sprague
6th Place - Alex Chen
Team Member - Emily Willadson
Team Member - Aubrey Klein

CALCULATOR - 2nd Place Team
STATE CHAMPION Alex Chen 🏴‍☠️
Team Member - Emily Willadson
Team Member - Viktoria Roudkovski
Team Member - Morgan Rue

MATHEMATICS - 3rd Place Team
5th Place - Matthew Sprague
Team Member - Emily Willadson
Team Member - Alex Chen
Team Member - Viktoria Roudkovski

SPELLING - 3rd Place Team
Team Member - Mae Shen
Team Member - Emma Bourn
Team Member - Alisha Prasad
Team Member - Ashlyn Dunn

BARBARA JORDAN ESSAY
Finalist - Mitchell Eggerman

Shout out to our fellow Region 2 competitors and 4A State Champion Sulphur Springs HS and 4A Runner-Up Lindale HS on your students' success!

On May 9, members of the Pine Tree High School Band performed prepared solo selections for adjudicators at the annual solo contest. We are proud to announce that 44 students earned Superior Ratings for their performances.

In addition, nine students were selected as Outstanding Soloists and will perform in the Finals Solo Recital on May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pine Tree Road Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.

Pine Tree High School is proud to announce the Top 10 students for the Class of 2026. These students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and dedication throughout their high school careers.

Help us congratulate these outstanding students on this remarkable achievement.

Pine Tree ISD elementary robotics teams earned three awards at the Region 7 Robotics Design Competition after submitting entries in November 2025.

The competition entries were created by fourth-grade Gifted and Talented pullout classes from both campuses. Birch Elementary’s team entry, Solar Flow, and Parkway Elementary’s team entry, Moonlight Mechanics, were recognized during the competition awards announced this week.

Students participating in the projects included:
George Richards, Tilden Rutkowski, Lorelei Sage, Piper Samples, James Shore, Kylin West, Camden Jackson, Jordan Cates, Esteban Anders, Abel Briones, Sophia Dinh, Landon Dodson, Benson Dong, Vera Lynn Drew, Everett Holcombe, Eliana House, Nicholas Houser, Lynnon Johnson, Zelda Jones, Dakota Kellam, and Josiah Martin.

The Region 7 Robotics Design Competition includes multiple judged components that allow teams to earn awards in several categories. Pine Tree ISD teams received three awards overall for their entries.

🎓 Mark your calendars! Join us as we celebrate the Pine Tree High School Class of 2026 at Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM at Pirate Stadium.

Join us tonight for the Pine Tree High School Band and Jazz Ensemble!

On Saturday, May 9th, the students in the Pine Tree HS Band performed prepared solos for an audience and judge. The judges selected 9 students to perform in the first annual Solo Finalists Recital sponsored by the band boosters.

Join us for the Finals Concert Recital on May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pine Tree Road Auditorium.