Pine Tree proudly participated in the 34th Annual Bee for Literacy hosted by the East Texas Literacy Council! Our incredible spellers, Jaclyn Watson and Melissa Witt, represented us well making it all the way to round 5! Only 1 team beat them. Way to go, ladies! This is always a fun event supporting literacy in East Texas.
Congratulations to all Pine Tree UIL Academic state qualifiers! 🏴☠️
Thank you to our seniors who have worked diligently to show those who come behind you what it takes to make state competitors. You make us proud!
Cread Ray — 9th in the state, Science
Jennifer Chen — Top 12 in the state, Headline
Rachel Malloy — Top 12 in the state, News
Sophia Nix — 13th in the state, Calculator
Thank you, Darwin Winfield with Atmos Energy, for the generous donations! The backpacks, water bottles and support for our backpack food program is greatly appreciated for our Pirates.
🚨 Calling all future crime-solvers and community leaders! 🚨
The Longview Police Department Junior Police Academy is back for 2025! 🕵️♂️👮♀️
📅 June 2–6, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Pine Tree High School – 900 Northwest Drive, Longview, TX
💵 FREE to attend + Lunch provided daily!
This 5-day, hands-on experience gives cadets a behind-the-scenes look at police work, including:
✔️ Traffic Stops
✔️ Crime Scene & Robbery Investigations
✔️ Burglary Investigation
✔️ Firearm Safety & Competition
✔️ And SO much more!
🎓 Must have completed 7th grade and be under 21 years old.
🎯 Space is limited—register early!
📞 To sign up or learn more, contact Officer Josh Marrs at (903) 331-2858.
💥 Don’t miss your chance to train like a real officer!
Congratulations to the percussion ensemble for earning a 1st division "superior" rating today at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble contest! Way to go, Pirates!
Congratulations to the PTHS Number Sense and Calculator teams for rocking the UIL 4A math world at the state meet! The Number Sense team is the state SILVER medalist team and the Calculator team is the BRONZE medalist! Go Pirates! Way to show up and compete!
Congrats to sophomore Alex Chen who placed 5th overall in Calculator and 6th in Number Sense.
Number Sense team members are freshman Zach Lee, sophomore Alex Chen, and juniors Emily Willadson and Matthew Sprague.
Calculator team members are sophomore Alex Chen, juniors Viktoria Roudkovski and Emily Willadson, and senior Sophia Nix.
The Number Sense team is coached by Amber Harrington and the Calculator team is coached by Dannie Urban.
PT 2025 F.A.S.T Camp starts June 2nd!
🏀 Calling all future hoop stars! 🏀
Join us for the PT Basketball Camp June 10th–11th at the Pirate Center!
1st–4th Grade: 1PM–3PM
5th–8th Grade: 1PM–4PM
$40 per camper and includes a camp shirt!
Registration starts June 10th at 12PM
Pine Tree Choir Students Earn Top Ratings at State-Level Competition
On Saturday, May 24th, members of the Pine Tree High School Choir, under the direction of Danielle Warren, competed at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble competition in Pflugerville, Texas. Six members of the choir walked away with the prestigious award of a superior first division and one member walked away with an excellent rating of second division.
Award recipients include:
Abby Neff – 1st division
Alexis Hernandez – 1st division
Autumn Hunter – 1st division
Haiden Hailey – 1st division
Slaid Light – 1st division
Fernando Hernandez – 1st division
Amauria Owens – 2nd division
Pine Tree High School Leadership has been recognized with a Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) Sweepstakes Award and the National Association of Student Councils Gold Council of Excellence award.
These awards are a testament to PTHS Leadership's exceptional performance in Leadership organization, specific project areas, participation in TASC programs, and an administrator's evaluation. Moreover, councils demonstrate excellence in the areas of:
Pride and Patriotism
Energy and Environment
Drugs, Alcohol, Safety, and Health Awareness
Community Service.
Additionally, for its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that improve the school and community, Pine Tree High School Leadership has been recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Student Council (NatStuCo). The NatStuCo program is supported by its parent organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
At Pine Tree, we are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms we enjoy because of their bravery.
Friendly reminder: All Pine Tree ISD campuses and district offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th for a district holiday.
🎓📸 Graduation photos are here!
Head over to the Pine Tree High School website to view and download your 2025 Senior Pictures.
👉 Visit: www.ptisd.org/o/phs then click More > 2025 Senior Pictures
We are looking forward to celebrating our Seniors tonight at Graduation! Below is information for Graduation, parking, and the live stream link.
A shuttle service will be provided to the parking lot areas. Gates will open at 6:00 PM.
https://www.youtube.com/live/rUtGkKhNyG4?si=L24Ss8kK2pPZHb_X
After graduations pictures are uploaded tomorrow they will be available on the Pine Tree High School Website.
No balloons at graduation (they block others' views) and no confetti, please. We look forward to celebrating with you!
We can’t believe it’s the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! This year has flown by but it has been full of fun, growth, and so many unforgettable memories. We’re so proud of everything our Pirates have accomplished, and we’re going to miss each and every one of you.
Just a reminder: Today is early release!
Have a safe and awesome summer, Pirates! 🌞🌴
Pine Tree ISD Coach Cody Ellis Receives National Recognition
Pine Tree ISD is proud to announce that Coach Cody Ellis has been recognized by the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) as one of 29 recipients nationwide of the 2025 Program of Excellence Award. This prestigious honor highlights the top High School Strength & Conditioning programs in the country, celebrating professionalism, commitment and achievement in the field.
Coach Ellis and the Pine Tree strength and conditioning program now stand among an elite group representing the highest standards in athletic development. Congratulations Coach Ellis!
Congratulations to Pine Tree High School’s Top 10 Graduates!
We are proud to celebrate the academic excellence of these outstanding students:
Sophia Nix – Valedictorian
Laurelise Beakley – Salutatorian
Cread Ray
Jennifer Chen
Eryka Furlong
Hayes Daugbjerg
Rachel Malloy
Haiden Hailey
Evelin Montano
Seth McFarland
🏴☠️ Come shop Pirate Outfitters , the official spirit store for Pine Tree ISD! 🏴☠️
Show off your Pirate Pride with spirit gear for all ages! We’ve got youth and adult sizes, so everyone in the family can represent Pine Tree in style.
Special Offer: Get 20% OFF your purchase from May 12th - May 30th!
🕒 Store Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location:
We’re located on the backside of Eastman Credit Union at 2002 West Loop 281, Longview, TX.
www.ptisd.org/page/pirate-outfitters
https://youtu.be/UKy6AkmbSmc
At Pine Tree ISD, UIL isn't just about competition, it's about growth, confidence, and connection. In this video, students and educators share how UIL has helped them step out of their comfort zones, develop leadership skills, improve academically, and find a true sense of belonging.
From building stronger communication skills to discovering lifelong passions, UIL exposes students to a wide range of academic events that challenge and inspire. Everyone walks away with something different whether it's new friendships, better grades, or a clearer vision for the future.
"I've become more confident in myself... It helps with my grades."
"UIL helps students grow into better leaders."
"We’re building a team — and a future."
Watch how UIL is helping Pine Tree students thrive in their space, embrace teamwork, and shape what tomorrow looks like.
https://youtu.be/92bEcCCORmM