🎄Christmas Break and Early Release Reminder🎄
✨ Friday, December 19th will be an early release day for students.
🎅🏻All Pine Tree ISD campuses and district offices will then be closed for the holiday break beginning Monday, December 22nd through Monday, January 5th, 2026. District offices will reopen and return to normal hours on Tuesday, January 6th, and students will return to class on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026.
🎆Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
✨ Friday, December 19th will be an early release day for students.
🎅🏻All Pine Tree ISD campuses and district offices will then be closed for the holiday break beginning Monday, December 22nd through Monday, January 5th, 2026. District offices will reopen and return to normal hours on Tuesday, January 6th, and students will return to class on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026.
🎆Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Each year the National High School Strength and Conditioning Association selects schools across the nation that strive to excel, and continually grow in the realm of strength and conditioning. The NHSSCA thoroughly evaluates programs across several domains including: safety, efficacy, continuing education, quality, outreach, and technology. Pine Tree was recently selected as 1 of 31 schools in the nation that received the Program of Excellence Award.
We are thankful for the leadership of Coach Ellis, and the hard work of all of the coaches as they train our athletes across our district.
We are thankful for the leadership of Coach Ellis, and the hard work of all of the coaches as they train our athletes across our district.
🎅🏻 Pirate Outfitters is spreading holiday cheer with a Holiday Sale you don't want to miss! 🎄
Enjoy 20% off everything in store now through Friday, December 19th. The store is open on Thursday and Friday from 10am–1pm and 2pm–5:30pm. This is your last chance to grab pirate gifts before Christmas, so don't miss out on the savings!
Enjoy 20% off everything in store now through Friday, December 19th. The store is open on Thursday and Friday from 10am–1pm and 2pm–5:30pm. This is your last chance to grab pirate gifts before Christmas, so don't miss out on the savings!
Join us for a fundraiser tonight, December 17th, from 5pm–10pm at Raising Cane’s! 🐔⚽
Mention the fundraiser at the register and 15% of sales will be donated to Pine Tree Muddog Soccer. Eat chicken. Support our team. Win-win!
Mention the fundraiser at the register and 15% of sales will be donated to Pine Tree Muddog Soccer. Eat chicken. Support our team. Win-win!
🎷🎄 The Pine Tree Jazz Band is spreading Christmas cheer! 🎄🎷
Our Jazz Band was out on their annual Christmas Carol Tour, sharing festive music and holiday spirit at Christus, Texas Bank and Trust, Jaggers, Birch Elementary, Parkway Elementary, Pine Tree Middle School, an Administration Meeting, and Longview Mall all under the direction of Santa himself! 🎅🏼
Thank you to all our community partners for welcoming the sounds of the season and helping make the day so special.
Our Jazz Band was out on their annual Christmas Carol Tour, sharing festive music and holiday spirit at Christus, Texas Bank and Trust, Jaggers, Birch Elementary, Parkway Elementary, Pine Tree Middle School, an Administration Meeting, and Longview Mall all under the direction of Santa himself! 🎅🏼
Thank you to all our community partners for welcoming the sounds of the season and helping make the day so special.
Congratulations to the Following Pine Tree High School Band Students!!
They competed Friday, December 12th at Pine Tree High School against all the 5A/6A schools in region 4 for places in the TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) All Region Band. They will rehearse and perform a concert on January 23-24th in Mt. Pleasant. The students with a * beside their name qualified to advance to the Area Round to compete for a spot in the TMEA All State Band and Orchestra.
They competed Friday, December 12th at Pine Tree High School against all the 5A/6A schools in region 4 for places in the TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) All Region Band. They will rehearse and perform a concert on January 23-24th in Mt. Pleasant. The students with a * beside their name qualified to advance to the Area Round to compete for a spot in the TMEA All State Band and Orchestra.
Congratulations, Ava Velasquez!!✨
Ava's artwork has been selected as a winner in the Keep Longview Beautiful's Fall 2025 Art Truck Contest! Her artwork is featured on a City of Longview sanitation truck, turning a working vehicle into a rolling art exhibit for the entire community to enjoy! We hosted a BIG REVEAL at the high school campus where her art was shown on the truck.
We are so proud of her!!! 🏴☠️
#HTCC25 #HoistTheColors25.
Ava's artwork has been selected as a winner in the Keep Longview Beautiful's Fall 2025 Art Truck Contest! Her artwork is featured on a City of Longview sanitation truck, turning a working vehicle into a rolling art exhibit for the entire community to enjoy! We hosted a BIG REVEAL at the high school campus where her art was shown on the truck.
We are so proud of her!!! 🏴☠️
#HTCC25 #HoistTheColors25.
Join us for Pancakes with Santa, sponsored by the Pine Tree High School Choir Boosters, on Saturday, December 13th from 9am-11:30am in the Pine Tree High School Cafeteria. 🎅🏻🥞
Performances by the Birch Beatles and Jolly Roger Jam Band. $5 entry
Performances by the Birch Beatles and Jolly Roger Jam Band. $5 entry
Monday night the three Junior High Bands performed before a packed gym!!!
With each band performing holiday selections, they started the Pine Tree Band Program's Christmas programs off with an amazing concert performance.
Monday, December 15th, the High School Band will perform their Christmas program at 6:30pm in the High School Auditorium.
Our Band Directors are
Mark Perry, Jason R. Smith, Aaron Handorf, Collin Hill, Terence Lloyd and Sydney Robinson.
With each band performing holiday selections, they started the Pine Tree Band Program's Christmas programs off with an amazing concert performance.
Monday, December 15th, the High School Band will perform their Christmas program at 6:30pm in the High School Auditorium.
Our Band Directors are
Mark Perry, Jason R. Smith, Aaron Handorf, Collin Hill, Terence Lloyd and Sydney Robinson.
Thank you, Atmos Energy, for your donation that supports our backpack food program. We appreciate your commitment for our Pirates.
Congratulations, Kinlee and Kate!
Pine Tree Middle Schoolers Kinlee Ledbetter (5th grade) and Kate Darden (6th grade) are winners in the Keep Longview Beautiful Art Truck Contest by the Keep Longview Beautiful campaign. Their artwork was unveiled for all students to see. We are so proud of them! 🏴☠️
Pine Tree Middle Schoolers Kinlee Ledbetter (5th grade) and Kate Darden (6th grade) are winners in the Keep Longview Beautiful Art Truck Contest by the Keep Longview Beautiful campaign. Their artwork was unveiled for all students to see. We are so proud of them! 🏴☠️
Congratulations to the following 9th grade band students! They competed against all the other 9th grade band students in Class 5A and 6A in our Region for a place in the TMEA Region 4 Freshmen All Region Band. Pine Tree had 30 students make the 9th grade all region band, which was more than any other school.
They will join the other freshmen this Saturday (12/13) and rehearse all day then perform a concert Saturday night at Paris HS Auditorium.
They will join the other freshmen this Saturday (12/13) and rehearse all day then perform a concert Saturday night at Paris HS Auditorium.
Our Pine Tree Transportation team rolled through the Longview AMBUCS Christmas Parade and came home with the President’s Award for Most Creative! 🚍🎄🦌
From imagination to execution, this crew brought the holiday magic. Special thanks to Ambur Daniels and Ilene Orms for their hard work and creative spark! 🌟
Congratulations to our Transportation Department!
From imagination to execution, this crew brought the holiday magic. Special thanks to Ambur Daniels and Ilene Orms for their hard work and creative spark! 🌟
Congratulations to our Transportation Department!
Pine Tree Junior High Theatre invites you to attend its upcoming production of The Tale That Wagged the Dog by Tim Kelly
📅 Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30 pm
📍 Pine Tree Junior High Cafetorium
Guests will enjoy free admission as well as complimentary desserts and coffee
This performance is directed by Nikki Newman and presented by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing
We look forward to welcoming you and appreciate your support of our theatre students
⚽💛💙 Meet the Muddogs! 💙💛⚽
You are invited to come out and meet the Muddogs on Thursday, December 11th at 5:30 PM at Pirate Stadium!
Come watch our annual Blue vs. White scrimmage with our Varsity and JV teams . This is a fun way for our families and community to get to know our players and preview the season ahead.
We will also be drawing and announcing the winner of the Big Raffle during the event! If you’re still interested in purchasing raffle tickets, please reach out or visit our Pine Tree Boys Soccer Facebook page for details.
You are invited to come out and meet the Muddogs on Thursday, December 11th at 5:30 PM at Pirate Stadium!
Come watch our annual Blue vs. White scrimmage with our Varsity and JV teams . This is a fun way for our families and community to get to know our players and preview the season ahead.
We will also be drawing and announcing the winner of the Big Raffle during the event! If you’re still interested in purchasing raffle tickets, please reach out or visit our Pine Tree Boys Soccer Facebook page for details.
🎉💙 LET’S HEAR IT FOR PTHS CHEER! 💛🎉
Please help us congratulate our PTHS Cheerleaders for bringing home 2nd place at the McKinney Spirit Competition at McKinney Boyd High School! 🥈👑
Next stop ➡️ UIL State Spirit Championships in January! 📣⭐
Please help us congratulate our PTHS Cheerleaders for bringing home 2nd place at the McKinney Spirit Competition at McKinney Boyd High School! 🥈👑
Next stop ➡️ UIL State Spirit Championships in January! 📣⭐
Congratulations to our Pine Tree ISD art teachers for being awarded the District of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. They are among the top 5 percent of Texas districts recognized. Congratulations, art teachers! 🏴☠️
Pictured are Misti Scaggs (Parkway), Meagan Boswell (Junior High), Carly Garcia (High School), Wayne Gaddis (High School), Carmen Gadt (High School) , Olga Guerra (Middle School) ,and Lee Branson, Fine Arts Director
Pictured are Misti Scaggs (Parkway), Meagan Boswell (Junior High), Carly Garcia (High School), Wayne Gaddis (High School), Carmen Gadt (High School) , Olga Guerra (Middle School) ,and Lee Branson, Fine Arts Director
🥞 Pancakes with Santa 🎅🏻
Get ready for a festive morning! Join us Saturday, December 13th from 9:00–11:30 AM in the Pine Tree High School Cafeteria for Pancakes with Santa, sponsored by the Pine Tree High School Choir Boosters.
🎟️ Entry: $5
🎶 Enjoy performances by the Birch Beatles and the Jolly Roger Jam Band while you sip, stack, and celebrate the season.
We hope to see you there for holiday fun, great music, and of course pancakes!
Get ready for a festive morning! Join us Saturday, December 13th from 9:00–11:30 AM in the Pine Tree High School Cafeteria for Pancakes with Santa, sponsored by the Pine Tree High School Choir Boosters.
🎟️ Entry: $5
🎶 Enjoy performances by the Birch Beatles and the Jolly Roger Jam Band while you sip, stack, and celebrate the season.
We hope to see you there for holiday fun, great music, and of course pancakes!
🏴☠️ GAMEDAY ALERT 🏴☠️
Round 3 of the UIL State Playoffs is here!
The Pirates are set for another epic showdown against the Almeta Crawford Chargers. Let’s make the voyage to Grosbeck, TX, pack the stands, and bring the noise as we support our team in this crucial matchup!
📅 Date: Friday, November 28th (Today)
📍 Location: Grosbeck Stadium
🗺 Address: 1202 N Ellis St, Grosbeck, Texas 76642
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Ticket Info:
Presale: $6 students | $8 adults
Game Day: All tickets $10
Tickets will only be sold online or with QR Codes at the gates.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/groesbeckisd/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D
Let’s get loud, Pirate Nation — our team needs you!
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch live on Pine Tree Live (NFHS NETWORK):
👉 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gamf3e2803e03?fbclid=IwY2xjawOWb55leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7w_9n7EpUoZ6W1hC9BLH0HrUi6GLk2cMXIJUGIJyEHFY_jCTVt-yRwwqza9A_aem_kUV5aXPNdW2S_1JtUsRdbA
💙💛 GO PIRATES!!! 💛💙
🏴☠️🚨🚨Playoff Alert! 🚨🚨🏴☠️
The Pine Tree Pirates continue their quest in the UIL State Playoffs!
This week, the Pirates are gearing up for another epic battle against the Almeta Crawford Chargers. Let’s fill the stands, bring the energy, and show our Pirate Pride as we rally behind our team in this pivotal matchup!
📅 Date: Friday, November 28th
📍 Location: Groesbeck Stadium
🗺️ Address: 1202 N Ellis St, Grosbeck, Texas 76642
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Let’s get loud, Pirate Nation — our team needs you!
💙💛 GO PIRATES!!! 💛💙
