
Check out all the news, happenings and events in this edition of The Pirate Treasure!
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Congratulations to our 2024-2025 PTHS Cheer Teams!


🎉 Congratulations to our outstanding Pine Tree ISD Teachers of the Year! Your dedication, passion, and hard work have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for your commitment to shaping the minds of our students and making a positive impact every day. You are true inspirations! 🏫🌟




🌟🏆 We're thrilled to announce that Pine Tree ISD has been honored with the prestigious Billy Hibbs Safety Award and was presented a $500 scholarship to be awarded to a high school student by CAS (Claims Administrative Services), our Workman's Comp carrier! 🎉 This award recognizes our exemplary safety practices and outstanding achievement in improving our loss ratio during the 2022-2023 period. 🌲💼



Have a fun and safe spring break, Pirates! #springbreak2024


THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS AND SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CLASS OF 2024 AFTER PROM! WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Gift basket of Whataburger Merch donated from Longview Whataburger c/o Kelsey Matlock
$100 donation donated from Elliott Claim Services
Kodak Dock Plus Instant Photo Printer $152
Donated from 2B Imaging & Design
Hudson Printing $100 Visa Card
Keurig Combo donated by Sam Mallett
Gift basket including Kilgore College merch and $25 Bubba's gift card valued $75
Donated by Kilgore College


Join Pine Tree High School Theatre for the community performance of Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones on Thursday, March 7 at 6: 30 p.m. in the Pine Tree Little Theatre located on the high school campus. General admission is $10 and $5 for staff and students.


Congratulations! CHAMPIONS
Pirates win the Rains Tournament! 🎉⚾️

CEER Academy is an innovative, fast-paced learning environment focused on growth and collaboration for students in grades 1st- 8th. Their learning will grow in an environment that is set up to be fast paced and flexible. Our program emphasizes students' strengths, encouraging collaboration across grade levels and campuses. Beyond the classroom, CEER provides opportunities for students to collaborate, grow, and lead. To learn more visit www.ptisd.org/page/ceer
Important Dates:
CEER Nomination window for current PT students opens March 4 and closes March 28.
Students not currently enrolled in PTISD nomination window opens April 20 and closes May 16.
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🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our incredible Black History Month Program! The student performances were nothing short of amazing, showcasing talent, passion, and the rich cultural heritage we celebrate. We celebrated two amazing individuals, Trey Willis and Joyce Sibley. Huge appreciation to our hosts, Coach Rockwell and Coach Denkins, for guiding us through this memorable event. Let's keep the spirit alive and look forward to another inspiring celebration next year! 🌟 #BlackHistoryMonth #Celebration #CommunityUnity











Congratulations to our High School (varsity and junior varsity) Color Guard teams that competed in their district show at Pine Tree High Show in the Pirate Center this past weekend!
Both teams had competitive success - Varsity took 2nd and Junior Varsity took 3rd over some tough competition. Both teams have advanced to state. Junior Varsity state competition will be March 23rd at Flower Mound Marcus High School and Varsity state competition will be April 6th & 7th at Coppell High School.
Below are the teams competed against at the district show:
Congratulations, Pirates ! #statebound
Junior Varsity:
Arkansas HS (AR)
Corsicana HS
DeSoto HS
Grand Saline HS
Haughton HS (LA)
Hooks HS
Jefferson HS
North Lamar HS
Palestine HS
Paschal HS Varsity
Prairiland HS
Rivercrest HS
Sanger HS
Texas HS Varsity
Trinity HS
Tyler Legacy HS
Varsity:
Marshall HS
Mount Pleasant HS JV
Sulphur Springs HS

Students from our Middle, Junior High and High School campuses had the great opportunity today to meet with Congressman Nathaniel Moran who serves the First Congressional District of Texas. Thank you for visiting our district and the impact you made on our students lives!





Pine Tree ISD Celebrates Texas Public Schools Week 2024! #publiceducation #makinganimpact


We are proud to announce seniors Chloe Tesser and Jose Aranda as winners in the Texas Eastman Essay and Oratorical Contest in honor of Black History Month. Jose placed 2nd and was awarded a $1000 scholarship. Chloe placed 4th and was awarded a $500 scholarship.
Students submit a research essay about a black person who has profoundly impacted a STEM field. Judges select the top five essays and then invite those five students to round two which is an oratorical contest. According to rules, students memorize a speech to be delivered without notes. Judges tally the results from the essay and the oratory for final results.
To date, Pine Tree students have been awarded $13,000+.
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Our talented gamers, Keaton Duncan, Alexis Flores, and Dakota Smith, showcased their skills in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate esports tournament hosted by eTex and UT at the eTex HQ in Gilmer. Congratulations to Keaton for making it to state! 🎮🏆



With 9 elementary campuses at the UIL meet, Birch and Parkway combined for 84% of the total points!! 🏴☠️☝️🤟🏆🌎



Check out the latest events, initiatives and programs in this edition of The Pirate Treasure - https://www.smore.com/16zcv

💙🏴☠️💛From classic tees to cozy hoodies, we've got the perfect attire to let your school pride shine! Swing by Pirate Outfitters and deck yourself out in the latest and greatest gear. Open on Thursday from 9am-1pm and 1:30pm-5:30pm and Friday 12pm-4pm at Eastman Credit Union, 2002 W Loop 281. #schoolspirit #pirateproud #ptisdpirates #blueandgold
