Congratulations to our Pine Tree Powerlifting athletes on a strong showing.
The girls team finished 3rd overall with several medalists, and the boys team advanced multiple athletes to the regional meet. Great work by these students and their coaches representing Pine Tree.
The girls team finished 3rd overall with several medalists, and the boys team advanced multiple athletes to the regional meet. Great work by these students and their coaches representing Pine Tree.
Huge thank you to the Longview News-Journal for recognizing our Pine Tree Pirates on the Star Power All-East Texas Team.
We are extremely proud of these young men. Their hard work, discipline, and commitment to our program continue to stand out. They represent Pine Tree the right way and showcase what it means to be a Pirate.
Congratulations on a well-deserved honor.
#ALLIN #PiratePride
We are extremely proud of these young men. Their hard work, discipline, and commitment to our program continue to stand out. They represent Pine Tree the right way and showcase what it means to be a Pirate.
Congratulations on a well-deserved honor.
#ALLIN #PiratePride
💙 Pine Tree is hiring a Part-Time Sales Associate for the Pirate Outfitters spirit store! 💛
We’re looking for an engaging, friendly individual who enjoys connecting with customers and providing excellent service. This role includes overseeing daily store operations, assisting shoppers, and supporting events such as home football games, Expedition, mini-conference, and other special events.
Some flexibility in store days and hours is available, but applicants must be able to work until the store closes at 5:30 p.m. Social media skills and the ability to create content for the store are a plus!
Interested in joining our team? Apply today at:
🔗 https://www.ptisd.org/page/employment
We’re looking for an engaging, friendly individual who enjoys connecting with customers and providing excellent service. This role includes overseeing daily store operations, assisting shoppers, and supporting events such as home football games, Expedition, mini-conference, and other special events.
Some flexibility in store days and hours is available, but applicants must be able to work until the store closes at 5:30 p.m. Social media skills and the ability to create content for the store are a plus!
Interested in joining our team? Apply today at:
🔗 https://www.ptisd.org/page/employment
The Pine Tree ISD Junior High Color Guard had a great showing this past weekend at Waskom High School!
🏆 Junior High Varsity – 1st Place
🥉 Junior High Casey – 3rd Place
Great job to these students and to Director Sydney Robinson for leading the way!
🏆 Junior High Varsity – 1st Place
🥉 Junior High Casey – 3rd Place
Great job to these students and to Director Sydney Robinson for leading the way!
🌺☀️ Spring Break at Pine Tree ISD! ☀️🌺
All campuses and district offices at Pine Tree ISD will be closed for Spring Break Monday, March 9th – Friday, March 13th. We’ll see everyone back on Monday, March 16th refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong! We hope our Pirate families enjoy a safe, fun, and relaxing week.
All campuses and district offices at Pine Tree ISD will be closed for Spring Break Monday, March 9th – Friday, March 13th. We’ll see everyone back on Monday, March 16th refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong! We hope our Pirate families enjoy a safe, fun, and relaxing week.
PTHS Percussion represented Pine Tree High School at the North Texas Percussion Festival last weekend. Directed by Terence Lloyd, Percussion Director, the group continues to represent Pine Tree with Pride.
Congratulations to PTHS senior Emily Willadson, who has been named a National Merit Finalist! She will now advance in the National Merit Scholarship Program and compete for major scholarships. Less than half of the 15,000 National Merit Finalists will make it to the final stage of the competition and be named a National Merit Scholar. Congratulations on this major achievement, Emily!
🌟 Now Hiring: Custodians at Pine Tree ISD 🌟
Pine Tree ISD is seeking dependable and hardworking individuals to join our custodial team. Interested applicants may apply online at www.ptisd.org/page/employment
Pine Tree ISD is seeking dependable and hardworking individuals to join our custodial team. Interested applicants may apply online at www.ptisd.org/page/employment
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.
