Pine Tree Fine Arts

The 6th-8th grade Math Science team recently closed out TMSCA regional competition. A total of 28 students have qualified and will be attending the state meet fromApril 10th - 12th in San Antonio. The team is coached by Mrs. Avery Morrill. Way to go, Pirates! 🏴‍☠️ In addition to competing in the UIL, our UIL Academics students also compete in other circuits. Our math science students in grades 6-12 compete through the TMSCA, the Texas Math Science Coaches Association. Students who qualify for the state meet compete against the top performing schools in Texas. Last year, the 6th-8th grade team placed 2nd in the state for 4A. Individual results from the regional meet are below: Number Sense 6th grade 4th place, Jude Holder 7th place, Corban Hollingsworth 7th place, Bella Dinh 7th grade 1st place, Ava Vaught 2nd place, Willa Shore 3rd place, Bridget Salazar 5th place, Aria Arnett 9th place, Clara Walker 8th grade 2nd place, Jeyland Dies 6th place, Hector Pena 7th place, Landon Ednie 10th place, Nathalie Echave Calculator 6th grade 3rd place, Corban Hollingsworth 9th place, Jude Holder 7th grade 2nd place, Ava Vaught 4th place, Willa Shore 5th place, Bridget Salazar 9th place, Stephanie Storms 10th place, Samantha Orona 8th grade 1st place, Ryker Nowlin-Kramer 2nd place, Nathalie Echave 6th place, Hayden Crout 7th place, Hector Pena 10th place, Lizy Burton Math 6th grade 2nd place, Bella Dinh 4th place, Jaxon Haddad 5th place, Devany Alanis 10th place, Jude Holder 7th grade 1st place, Willa Shore 7th place, Ava Vaught 8th place, Clara Walker 8th grade 3rd place, Elliot Wickes 7th place, Jeyland Dies 8th place, Ian Gilliam 9th place, Baylee Gray Science 6th grade 1st place, Devany Alanis 2nd place, Corban Hollingsworth 3rd place, Bella Dinh 7th grade 3rd place, Carter Mathis 5th place, Clara Walker 8th grade 2nd place, Baylee Gray 2rd place, Elliot Wickes 4th place, Emily Abbott 5th place, Hayden Crout 6th place, Kade Stroman Quick Stats 2nd Place Big School (4A-6A) 1st Place 4A 26 of 60 Trophies 45 of 120 Top 10 finishes PT Score -3124.19 Hallsville Score - 3271.72 State 2025 PT State Score 2025 - 3284.82 (2nd) Basis State Score 2025 - 3919.02 (1st) 3rd Place State Score 2025 - 2218.6

We want to brag on the Pine Tree Precision dance team for their success in the East Texas Extravaganza competition at Athens High School. They performed both team and officer dances, earning Grand Champion and Top Rank awards. Great work, Precision, and good luck in the MA Dance contest at Tyler Junior College this Saturday!

Pirate juniors Keith Fowler and Mitchell Eggerman advanced in the Texas Eastman Black History Essay and Oratorical Contest. The contest has two rounds. For round one, students submit research essays about an African American who has impacted a STEM field. If their essay is one of the five chosen to advance, they are invited to round two where they deliver a memorized speech related to their essay at the Texas Eastman campus. Essay and oratorical scores are combined for final rankings. The contest began for students in the East Texas area six years ago, and Pine Tree has placed winners every year, earning more than $13,000 in scholarships. This year, Mitchell wrote about Kara Branch, founder of Black Girls Do Engineer. Keith wrote about Dr. Gladys West, whose research led to the Global Positioning System (GPS). Mitchell and Keith will compete on February 18th for round two. Congratulations, Keith and Mitchell, and good luck next week!

What a fantastic start to our season! Our high school colorguard members went to Nacogdoches, TX where they competed at their very first winterguard competition of the season!  Varsity: Judges choice award 1st place award Superior rating (Overall score of 90 or above) Choreography award (banner that will come in the mail!) JV 2nd place Choreography award Superior rating award (overall score of 90 or above) Great job High School Color guard! Next weekend we are going to Mount Pleasant for our next competition. We hope to see you there!

The UIL spring season is officially underway, and the Pirates are off to a solid start. The team hosted their annual Jar of Dirt and were the tournament runner-up. The Policy Debate team kicked off district with 3 team wins. Our Pirates are the best and we are proud of all of you!! Let's go, Pirates! 🏴‍☠️

Congratulations to UIL Congress debater Jacobie Humphrey! After a full day of debate today, Jacobie advanced to the finals round at the state capitol tomorrow with THE BEST scores of any 4A competitor! Way to go! 🏴‍☠️ Good luck, Jacobie!

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.

Congratulations to 5th grader Kinlee Ledbetter and 6th grader Kate Daren for being winners in the Art Truck Contest sponsored by the Keep Longview Beautiful campaign! Their artwork was unveiled today at Pine Tree Middle School.

“‘Tis the season to be festive! Fa La La La La! Come and share in Christmas cheer with the PTHS choir. They have two upcoming events. Their traditional choir concert and Pancakes with Santa, fun for the whole family. 🇨🇽🎄

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), Megan Boswell (Birch), Carly Garcia PTHS), Wayne Gaddis (PTHS), Carmen Gadt (PTHS), Olga Guerra (PTMS), and Lee Branson, Fine Arts Director.

Come out tomorrow and support our cheerleaders showcase their pre-UIL performance. They have worked hard all season and will compete on December 6. Concessions will be available. Bring the family and support our Pirate Cheerleaders!

Please join our high school choir for their annual Christmas concert at Trinity Episcopal. It is always a fulfilling and uplifting experience. Monday, December 8, 7 pm

Your Pine Tree band, THE PRIDE, has advanced to finals and will perform again at 9:00 PM. Come out and support your Pirates at Pirate Stadium! Go Pirates!!🏴‍☠️

If you missed opening night, you can watch Pine Tree HS Theatre's Alice in Wonderland today at 2:30 pm or 6:30 pm. Bring your family, come and support our theatre cast and crew, and share their fun and joy on the stage! 🐰⏱️🫖💐🪾🌳💙🎭🏴‍☠️

Welcome to Mrs. Nikki Newman, the new Theatre Arts teacher at Pine Tree Junior High! We are lucky to have Mrs. Newman and look forward to the great productions she leads!

Congratulations to the following members for advancing into the All Region Choir! Sop 1 Phoebe Edwards- 1st chair Emma Beekman- 2nd chair Kate Costa- 12th chair Sop 2 Mia Cervantes- 3rd chair Abigail Juarez- 5th chair Alexis Hernandez- 6th chair Aliyah Anthony- 8th chair Abby Loy- 9th chair Alto 1 Bailey DeHart- 1st chair Autumn Hunter- 2nd chair Rylee Benson- 3rd chair Channing Johnson- 4th chair Jessica Decker- 5th chair Katie Roberts- 6th chair Lailah Rosemond- 9th chair Grace Fleming- 11th chair Amelia Jennings- 12th chair Alto 2 Kamryn Taylor- 7th chair Emma Ramirez- 10th chair Tenor Cohen Minor- 1st chair Tenor 2 Camden Nono- 2nd Kaleb Kelly- 5th chair Elijah Wright- 6th chair Diego Quilo- 8th chair Bass Fernando Hernandez- 2nd chair Samuel Haught- 3rd chair Slaid Light- 4th chair Douglas Palmer- 5th chair Aaron Reynoso- 8th chair

Shoutout to our littlest Pirate mini-camp cheerleaders who helped cheer the Pirate varsity football team to a Homecoming win! Go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️

Part of the PTHS fall cast for Alice in Wonderland were fitted for costumes today. Jabberwocky, the Queen of Hearts, an executioner, a squirrel, a white knight, and many more found their perfect costumes at Rose Costumes in Denton. Come see their show in October for the great reveal!

Happy first week of school from the Pine Tree Middle School Choir! 🎶🏴‍☠️ Successful high school programs are built on the foundation of strong beginner programs. Led by Lacy Hargrave, the PTMS Choir is at its all-time peak enrollment. Go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️

Welcome to all new Pine Tree ISD teachers! 🏴‍☠️ Fine Arts students greeted new teachers at the district teacher orientation today. Here’s to a rockstar year. Go Pirates!