Pine Tree ISD will host Financial Family Fun Night on Tuesday, April 1st at Pine Tree Middle School to kick off National Financial Literacy Month. This event is geared specifically toward middle school students and their families and is a key initiative to raise awareness about financial wellness and provide valuable resources to our community.
Pine Tree ISD is proud to announce its 2025 Campus Teachers of the Year, recognizing the outstanding educators who have made a significant impact on their students, schools, and the community.
This year’s honorees are:
Primary School: Kori Thompson
Birch Elementary: Elisha Rivera
Parkway Elementary: Kambri Sneed
Middle School: Billy McBride
Junior High: Clarice Bledsoe
High School: Amber Harrington
PACE: Rebekah Alexander
Pine Tree Soccer is heading to the playoffs, and we need YOU in the stands!
Bi-District Playoff Match Information:
Date: Friday, March 21st
Time: 6:00 pm - Varsity Girls
7:45 pm - Varsity Boys
Location: CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium Tyler, Texas
Opponent: Palestine
Pine Tree will be the HOME team
Clear Bag Policy: Fans are encouraged not to bring any bags inside CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium during soccer games; however, the following outlines bags that are permitted: Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"; One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar); and Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" (approximately the size of a hand). An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a designated gate.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are available now! All tickets will be sold online there will be no cash sales. https://tylerisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
Pine Tree is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 application process for CEER Academy. This project-based learning pathway is in its fifth year of implementation serving students in grades 1-8. Nominations are accepted now through March 28 and must be submitted via the link on the CEER web-site. Parents of current CEER students do not need to reapply. https://youtu.be/LjOUjOnqzSY
Huge congratulations to our 6 state qualifiers and 14 regional medalists! Our boys’ team brought home 2nd place, and the girls’ team finished strong in 4th. Check out all of the results below and help us congratulate all of our lifters!
Pine Tree Wins 2nd Place Sweepstakes in Hallsville UIL Tournament of Hearts UIL. We have had a lot of UIL wins lately! We couldn't pass up sharing this win from February. Congratulations!
Pine Tree Students Awarded Medals at Regional VASE Competition
Congratulations to Pine Tree HS senior Juliana Sims. Juliana’s necklace, which she titled “Lacerta viridis,” was awarded an area medal, and Juliana will compete in the state level Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) contest in April. Juliana designed her necklace from bronze plates, bronze and silver wire, and green resin. The necklace is the first jewelry artwork from Pine Tree to advance to the state level.
Pine Tree students earned 39 regional gold medals, and five students earned double regional medals. In addition to exhibiting their artwork, students also participate in a juror interview to defend their artistic choices.
PTHS Art teachers Caity Rutledge, Carmen Gadt, Carly Garcia, and Wayne Gaddis are extremely proud of all of their students for representing Pine Tree High School with this amazing accomplishment. Congratulations to the following medalists:
DOUBLE REGIONAL MEDALISTS
Katherine Deel, Audrey Jenkins, Amauria Owens, Ashli Starr
REGIONAL MEDALISTS
Kinyon Monk, Cristal Cupido, William Graves, Timmy Nguyen, Jocelyn Calderon, Alyssa Fowler, Jacqueline Vasquez, Allison Aparicio, Cecia De Los Santos, Miley Duncan, Mackenzie Finch, Alexis Klein, Reagan Lollar, Elia Martinez, Herminio Mercado, Lauren Nichols, JAcob Reeves, Kiley Salser, Tristen Spencer, Nhiya Webb, Scarlett Wilstead, Kim Jakob, Emmae Brown, Maria Rodriguez, Mikael Gonsalez-Ortiz, Vianet Juarez Arreguin, and Juan Loza Castelan.
A friendly reminder, all campuses and district offices at Pine Tree ISD will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 10th, to Friday, March 14th. Classes will resume on Monday, March 17th. Have a great Spring Break!
On Friday, Feb. 7th the following PTHS Choir members, under the direction of Danielle Warren, competed at UIL Solo and Ensemble and received a 1st division rating.
Celeste Baker**- State qualifier
Mia Cervantes**- State qualifier
Haiden Hailey**- State qualifier
Alexis Hernandezs**-State qualifier
Fernando Hernandez**-State qualifier
Autumn Hunter**- State qualifier
Amelia Jennings**- State qualifier
Slaid Light**- State qualifier
Abby Neff**- State qualifier
Amauria Owens**- State qualifier
Rylee Benson
Bailey Dehart
Gauge Donaldson
Lailah Rosemond
Jessica Decker
JoSon Hollins
Channing Johnson
Addyson Schave
Olivia Sessions
Diego Quilo
On Tuesday, March 4th, the Pine Tree High School Varsity Choir, led by Danielle Warren, traveled to Mount Pleasant, Texas, to compete in the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading competition. The choir earned a first-division rating from all six judges, achieving a superior sweepstakes award.
Pine Tree ISD made history, achieving a remarkable sweep in every category at the National Speech and Debate Association National Qualifier tournament. The competition was hosted at Pine Tree High School on February 13-15.
Tournament Statistics:
19 schools
234 entries
14 events
2024 National Qualifier Sweepstakes:
1st - Overall Sweepstake
1st - Speech / Interp
1st - Congressional Debate
QUALIFIERS (12):
Parker Dalton (Junior) - Duo Interp
Noi Dillingham (Junior) - Duo Interp
Haylie Gresham (Sophomore) - Duo Interp
Jy'Mon Hatcher (Freshman) - Congressional Debate - House
Jacobie Humprey (Sophomore) - Policy Debate
Melyssa Juarez (Sophomore) - Dramatic Interp
Aiden McQueary (Senior) - Policy Debate
Sophiya McCain (Sophomore) - Humorous Interp
Claire Rutledge (Sophomore) - Duo Interp
Emma Willis (Senior) - Dramatic Interp
2 Qualifiers in Supplemental Events (To Be Determined Soon)
*Possible Qualifiers in World Schools Debate
Notables:
**Most National Qualifiers in a single year in PTHS history (more than any previous year combined)
**Will be PTHS' 6th National appearance
**We have had 5 previous years with National Qualifiers (6 students qualified in 2024)(4 students qualified total prior to 2024)
Big Questions Debate:
6th - Liv Brannon (Sophomore) - 4th alternate
Congressional Debate / House:
4th - Jy'Mon Hatcher (Freshman) - QUALIFIER
7th - Aiden McQueary (Senior) - Qualified in Policy
Congressional Debate / Senate:
4th - Jacobie Humphrey (Sophomore) - Qualified in Policy
Dramatic Interp:
1st - Melyssa Juarez (Sophomore) - QUALIFIER
2nd - Emma Willis (Senior) - QUALIFIER
5th - Kinyon Monk (Senior) - 3rd alternate
Duo Interp:
1st - Haylie Gresham (Sophomore) / Claire Rutledge (Sophomore) - QUALIFIER
2nd - Parker Dalton (Junior) / Noi Dillingham (Junior) - QUALIFIER
3rd - A.J. Jennings (Freshman) / Emma Willis (Senior) - 1st alternate
4th - Valerie Arroyo (Freshman) / Yami Castillo (Junior) - 2nd alternate
Humorous Interp:
1st - Claire Rutledge (Sophomore) - Qualified in Duo
3rd - Haylie Gresham (Sophomore) - Qualified in Duo
4th - Sophiya McCain (Sophomore) - QUALIFIER
International Extemp:
5th - Jacobie Humphrey (Sophomore) - Qualified in Policy
Policy (CX Debate):
2nd - Jacobie Humphrey (Sophomore) / Aiden McQueary (Senior) - QUALIFIER
Program of Interpretation (POI):
1st - Noi Dillingham (Junior) - Qualified in Duo
4th - Valerie Arroyo (Freshman) - 1st alternate
6th - Parker Dalton (Junior) - Qualified in Duo
United States Extemp:
1st - Aiden McQueary - Qualified in Policy
Join Pine Tree ISD as we honor and celebrate Black History Month on Wednesday, February 26th at the Pine Tree Auditorium. Program starts at 5:30pm. Doors will open at 5:00 pm. Enjoy an evening of reflection, culture, and celebration featuring student performances that showcase the rich history and achievements of Black Americans.
Come out and cheer on the Pine Tree Boys Basketball team on Tuesday, February 25th as they compete in the Regional Semi Final game against Kimball! 7PM at North Forney High School.
#BTB #WinWithWinners 🏴☠️🏀
Save the Date! PTHS Choir Presents All Jazzed Up, a Speakeasy Pop Show, on May 9th at 7pm in the PTHS Theater. 🎶 Costumes encourage 🎶
🏴☠️🏀 Pirate Nation, we need YOU! 🏀🏴☠️
The Pine Tree Boys Basketball team will take on the Sulphur Springs Wildcats in the Area Round of the UIL playoffs tonight! Come out and support the team as they continue their playoff journey! Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy in Van, TX!
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Van High School - 985 N. Maple St.
Tickets: $3 for students / $5 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the gate using cash or card. The link for presale tickets is below.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/organization/0bfa577e-647a-4c2d-a9a8-bf2460c952c9
📣 Bring the noise. Bring the pride. Bring the win! 📣
See y’all there! 💙💛
#BTB #PirateNation #PTBasketball
Join us for Pine Tree Expedition 2025 tonight Thursday, February 20th from 6pm - 8pm at Maude Cobb Convention Center.
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind community event that highlights all the incredible things happening at Pine Tree!
✨ Chat with students, teachers, and administrators from every campus and department.
✨ Explore innovative projects, special programs, and extracurriculars that inspire success.
✨ Enjoy live student demonstrations and fine arts performances.
✨ Discover volunteer and job opportunities that connect you to the Pine Tree family.
We can't wait to see you!
Get ready to explore all that Pine Tree ISD has to offer at Expedition 2025!
Join us on Thursday, February 20th, from 6 pm to 8 pm, at the Maude Cobb Convention Center for an exciting evening filled with student demonstrations, captivating performances, and hands-on experiences.
https://youtu.be/VxLNHXsLf4s
¡Prepárese para explorar todo lo que Pine Tree ISD tiene para ofrecer en la Expedición 2025! Únase a nosotros el jueves 20 de febrero, de 6 a 8 p. m., en el Centro de Convenciones Maude Cobb para una velada emocionante llena de demostraciones estudiantiles, actuaciones cautivadoras y experiencias prácticas. https://youtu.be/YxB1E1PE42s
Join us for Pine Tree Expedition 2025 on Thursday, February 20th from 6pm - 8pm at Maude Cobb Convention Center.
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind community event that highlights all the incredible things happening at Pine Tree!
✨ Chat with students, teachers, and administrators from every campus and department.
✨ Explore innovative projects, special programs, and extracurriculars that inspire success.
✨ Enjoy live student demonstrations and fine arts performances.
✨ Discover volunteer and job opportunities that connect you to the Pine Tree family.
🗓 When: Thursday, February 20, 2025 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Where: Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd
Congratulations to the 18 powerlifting medalist!
2/6/25 Hallsville PWL Results for Pine Tree
