🎄⚓Pine Tree Christmas Shirts are back and they mean more than just school spirit! 💛💙
Pirate Santa uses the profits from our annual Christmas shirt sales to purchase Christmas gifts for Pine Tree students and their siblings. Every shirt (or donation) helps brighten the holidays for families who may be facing financial hardships. With the need growing this year, your support matters more than ever.
🔗 Order your shirt online here
Not interested in a shirt? You can still:
🎁 Make a monetary donation
🎁 Adopt a Pirate
📧 Contact Teresa Rau at trau@ptisd.org for more information
Thank you for helping make this season magical for our Pine Tree students and families!
🏆 GAMEDAY | GOLD BOWL RIVALRY 🏆
Tonight, the Pirates set sail to Bobcat Stadium to take on our rivals, the Hallsville Bobcats, in the annual Gold Bowl! This matchup promises to be an exciting battle you don’t want to miss.
📍 Location: Bobcat Stadium
2 Bobcat Ln, Hallsville, TX 75650
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
Let’s pack the stands with Pirate Pride! Our players thrive on your energy and support.
Can’t make it in person? No worries—catch all the action live on the Pine Tree Live Network on YouTube:
👉 Pine Tree Live https://www.youtube.com/@pinetreelive
💙💛 GO PIRATES!!! 💛💙
⭐ Pine Tree ISD’s Jacob Lusk Named Career and Technical Association of Texas Area Administrator of the Year ⭐
Pine Tree ISD proudly congratulates Jacob Lusk, CTE Director, on being named the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) Area Administrator of the Year.
This honor recognizes outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing career and technical education. Lusk’s vision and dedication have greatly expanded opportunities for Pine Tree students, preparing them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need for future success.
As CTE Director, Lusk has been instrumental in developing programs that connect students to real-world learning experiences, industry partnerships, and post-secondary pathways. His commitment ensures Pine Tree's CTE students are equipped with skills for today’s workforce.
Pine Tree ISD proudly congratulates Jacob Lusk, CTE Director, on being named the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) Area Administrator of the Year.
This honor recognizes outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing career and technical education. Lusk’s vision and dedication have greatly expanded opportunities for Pine Tree students, preparing them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need for future success.
As CTE Director, Lusk has been instrumental in developing programs that connect students to real-world learning experiences, industry partnerships, and post-secondary pathways. His commitment ensures Pine Tree's CTE students are equipped with skills for today’s workforce.
🚙💦 Got dirt? We’ve got soap.
🎶 Come support the PTHS Choir at our Car Wash!
📅 Saturday, Oct. 4th
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Drug Emporium on the Loop
✨ Just $5 (cash) and donations are always welcome 😉
Get your ride shining while helping our choir hit all the right notes! 🎤💛💙
🎶 Come support the PTHS Choir at our Car Wash!
📅 Saturday, Oct. 4th
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Drug Emporium on the Loop
✨ Just $5 (cash) and donations are always welcome 😉
Get your ride shining while helping our choir hit all the right notes! 🎤💛💙
🌟 Emily Willadson National Merit Semifinalist 🌟
Big news! Officials with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) just announced this year’s Semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program and Pine Tree’s own Emily Willadson made the list! 🎉
Emily’s outstanding PSAT & SAT scores place her in the top 1% of students nationwide out of more than 1.3 million who entered the competition.
She now has the opportunity to advance to National Merit Finalist status, which will be announced in February 2026.
👏 Congratulations, Emily! We’re so proud of you! 💛💙
Big news! Officials with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) just announced this year’s Semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program and Pine Tree’s own Emily Willadson made the list! 🎉
Emily’s outstanding PSAT & SAT scores place her in the top 1% of students nationwide out of more than 1.3 million who entered the competition.
She now has the opportunity to advance to National Merit Finalist status, which will be announced in February 2026.
👏 Congratulations, Emily! We’re so proud of you! 💛💙
🚨 GAMEDAY ALERT 🚨
It’s Homecoming Night in Pirate Nation! 🏴☠️💛💙
Tonight, the Pirates battle the Dallas Carter Cowboys under the lights. Alumni, welcome back home!
📍 Location: Pirate Stadium
📫 Address: 3737 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
Let’s pack Pirate Stadium and bring the energy! The team feeds off your support, so let’s make it a night to remember.
📺 Watch Live on Pine Tree Live Network (YouTube) www.youtube.com/live/05TZGFpZIkA
👉 Pine Tree vs. Dallas Carter
🔥 GO PIRATES!!!🔥
It’s Homecoming Night in Pirate Nation! 🏴☠️💛💙
Tonight, the Pirates battle the Dallas Carter Cowboys under the lights. Alumni, welcome back home!
📍 Location: Pirate Stadium
📫 Address: 3737 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
Let’s pack Pirate Stadium and bring the energy! The team feeds off your support, so let’s make it a night to remember.
📺 Watch Live on Pine Tree Live Network (YouTube) www.youtube.com/live/05TZGFpZIkA
👉 Pine Tree vs. Dallas Carter
🔥 GO PIRATES!!!🔥
📺 PINE TREE LIVE Pre-Game show starts at 7:15 PM
🏈 Kick Off at 7:30 PM
🏈 Kick Off at 7:30 PM
🏐 Pine Tree Lady Pirate Volleyball GAME DAY! 4:30 PM @ The Pirate Center
🚨GAMEDAY ALERT 🚨
Tonight, the Pirates set sail to Van, TX to take on the Van Vandals! ⚔️🏴☠️
📍 Location: Memorial Stadium
📫 Address: 1085 N. Maple, Van, TX 75790
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy—your support makes all the difference! 💛💙
📺 PINE TREE LIVE Pre-Game show starts at 7:15 PM
https://www.youtube.com/live/q6cJq90O2Mk?si=DHjBQB4UGfCYPpBD
🔥 GO PIRATES!!! 🔥
Tonight, the Pirates set sail to Van, TX to take on the Van Vandals! ⚔️🏴☠️
📍 Location: Memorial Stadium
📫 Address: 1085 N. Maple, Van, TX 75790
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy—your support makes all the difference! 💛💙
📺 PINE TREE LIVE Pre-Game show starts at 7:15 PM
https://www.youtube.com/live/q6cJq90O2Mk?si=DHjBQB4UGfCYPpBD
🔥 GO PIRATES!!! 🔥
⚠️ Action Required: Parent Consent Needed for Nurse and Counselor Services ⚠️
Beginning September 1, 2025, a new Texas law (Senate Bill 12) requires parental consent before school nurses may provide health-related services to students and before school counselors may provide routine counseling services to students.
Without your consent, nurses and counselors will only be able to provide assistance in emergencies. This means we will not be able to provide health services such as basic first aid (including bandages and ice packs), or routine counseling services until the consent form is completed.
Please log in to your Skyward Family Access account to complete and submit the consent form. The form must be completed on a computer, not on a mobile device. If you do not have access to a computer, please visit your child’s campus office for assistance with log in.
Thank you for your partnership in supporting student health and well-being.
Skyward Family Access 🔗 https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsedupinetreetx/fwemnu01.w
Beginning September 1, 2025, a new Texas law (Senate Bill 12) requires parental consent before school nurses may provide health-related services to students and before school counselors may provide routine counseling services to students.
Without your consent, nurses and counselors will only be able to provide assistance in emergencies. This means we will not be able to provide health services such as basic first aid (including bandages and ice packs), or routine counseling services until the consent form is completed.
Please log in to your Skyward Family Access account to complete and submit the consent form. The form must be completed on a computer, not on a mobile device. If you do not have access to a computer, please visit your child’s campus office for assistance with log in.
Thank you for your partnership in supporting student health and well-being.
Skyward Family Access 🔗 https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsedupinetreetx/fwemnu01.w
🏴☠️ GAMEDAY ALERT 🏴☠️
IT’S TIME, PIRATE NATION! ⚔️
Tonight, the Pirates open the 2025 football season against the Gilmer Buckeyes!
📍 Location: Pirate Stadium
🏈 Address: 3737 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🎫 www.pinetreeathletics.com/httickets
Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy! Your support makes all the difference—come cheer loud and proud as the Pirates start the season strong.
📺 Watch Live!!!
https://www.youtube.com/live/ZW0cf98As-c?si=BJE5lk6koq9MM6JP
🔥 GO PIRATES!!! 🔥
IT’S TIME, PIRATE NATION! ⚔️
Tonight, the Pirates open the 2025 football season against the Gilmer Buckeyes!
📍 Location: Pirate Stadium
🏈 Address: 3737 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🎫 www.pinetreeathletics.com/httickets
Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy! Your support makes all the difference—come cheer loud and proud as the Pirates start the season strong.
📺 Watch Live!!!
https://www.youtube.com/live/ZW0cf98As-c?si=BJE5lk6koq9MM6JP
🔥 GO PIRATES!!! 🔥
Beginning September 1, 2025, a new Texas law (Senate Bill 12) will require parental consent before school nurses may provide health-related services to students and before school counselors may provide routine counseling services to students. Without your consent, nurses and counselors will only be able to provide assistance in emergencies.
Please log in to your Skyward Family Access account to complete and submit the consent form.
Thank you for your partnership in supporting student health and well-being!
Please log in to your Skyward Family Access account to complete and submit the consent form.
Thank you for your partnership in supporting student health and well-being!
📢 Reminder: All Pine Tree ISD campuses and district offices will be closed Monday, September 1st for a district holiday. Classes resume Tuesday, September 2nd. Enjoy your long weekend!
Hey Pirates!
Homecoming is coming up soon!
We’re kicking things off with a Glow in the Dark Homecoming Dance on Saturday, Sept. 6th, from 7:00–10:00 pm. This is for PTHS students only. Grab your friends, get dressed up, and come dance the night away!
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in Room 608 with Mrs. Rutledge or during lunch.
Homecoming is coming up soon!
We’re kicking things off with a Glow in the Dark Homecoming Dance on Saturday, Sept. 6th, from 7:00–10:00 pm. This is for PTHS students only. Grab your friends, get dressed up, and come dance the night away!
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in Room 608 with Mrs. Rutledge or during lunch.
Pine Tree ISD is auctioning surplus district vehicles and surplus used books through Lemons Auctioneers. Prospective buyers will be required to a pay a 14% Buyer Premium. This Online Auction will go live at WWW.ONLINEPRO.COM on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Interested parties may preview items to be auctioned, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 between the hours on 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, at the Pine Tree ISD Department of Transportation located at 704 Birch St. Longview, Texas 75604. The online auction will close at 5:00 PM September 5, 2025. Questions concerning this auction may be directed to Online Pros at 800-243-1113.
Live Auction Link: https://www.onlinepros.com/auctions/detail/bw147240
Live Auction Link: https://www.onlinepros.com/auctions/detail/bw147240
📣✨ Calling all future Pirate Cheerleaders! ✨📣
Join us for the PTHS Cheer Mini Camp on September 7th from 1–4 PM (check-in begins at 12:30). This is the perfect chance for grades K–8 to learn cheers, have fun, and shine alongside the Pine Tree High School Cheerleaders! 💙💛
Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
Questions? Email lportley@ptisd.org
Join us for the PTHS Cheer Mini Camp on September 7th from 1–4 PM (check-in begins at 12:30). This is the perfect chance for grades K–8 to learn cheers, have fun, and shine alongside the Pine Tree High School Cheerleaders! 💙💛
Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
Questions? Email lportley@ptisd.org
✨ It’s OUR DAY TO SHINE! ✨
Pine Tree High School and Marshall High School will face off in a scrimmage today, August 21st at 6:30 pm, with all proceeds raised benefiting the THSCEF Benevolence Fund. There’s no gate fee, but donations will be accepted to support this incredible cause. 💛💙
This day has become known as OUR DAY TO SHINE. The THSCEF Benevolence fund was established by the Texas High School Coaches Association Board of Directors to assist athletes and coaches experiencing hardships. “Our Day to Shine” has involved over 1,441 schools that have hosted an ODTS Scrimmage. To date, our coaches have raised over $1,000,000 for the THSCEF Benevolence Fund has paid over $820,000 to athletes and coaches experiencing hardships.
Come out, enjoy some great football, and help make a difference!
Pine Tree High School and Marshall High School will face off in a scrimmage today, August 21st at 6:30 pm, with all proceeds raised benefiting the THSCEF Benevolence Fund. There’s no gate fee, but donations will be accepted to support this incredible cause. 💛💙
This day has become known as OUR DAY TO SHINE. The THSCEF Benevolence fund was established by the Texas High School Coaches Association Board of Directors to assist athletes and coaches experiencing hardships. “Our Day to Shine” has involved over 1,441 schools that have hosted an ODTS Scrimmage. To date, our coaches have raised over $1,000,000 for the THSCEF Benevolence Fund has paid over $820,000 to athletes and coaches experiencing hardships.
Come out, enjoy some great football, and help make a difference!
Make memories, share your home, and welcome an exchange student to Pine Tree!
👉 Learn more at www.cetusa.org
👉 Learn more at www.cetusa.org
Hey Pirates, are you looking for an adventure? The fun doesn’t have to end just because school has started! Share your home with a foreign exchange student and help bring the culture and the experience to Pine Tree High School.
🎉 Congratulations to Pine Tree High School students Theone Frederick, Eva Vizueth, and Jezibella Martindale!
All three were named winners in the 2025 Texas School Safety Center Art Contest and had their artwork showcased at the Texas School Safety Conference this summer. 🖌️💛
The contest invited middle and high school students to submit original artwork highlighting their perspectives on school safety. Students could choose from three prompts:
• What is the biggest problem you and/or your peers experience at school?
• What does a safe school look like to you?
• What does your safe place from stress and worries look like?
✨ Winning Artwork:
Theone Frederick – “Drowning in Grades” (chalk pastel)
Eva Vizueth – “See my Thoughts” (chalk pastel)
Jezibella Martindale – “Burnt” (Prismacolor pencils)
We are so proud of their talent, creativity, and the way they represented Pine Tree ISD! 💙💛
All three were named winners in the 2025 Texas School Safety Center Art Contest and had their artwork showcased at the Texas School Safety Conference this summer. 🖌️💛
The contest invited middle and high school students to submit original artwork highlighting their perspectives on school safety. Students could choose from three prompts:
• What is the biggest problem you and/or your peers experience at school?
• What does a safe school look like to you?
• What does your safe place from stress and worries look like?
✨ Winning Artwork:
Theone Frederick – “Drowning in Grades” (chalk pastel)
Eva Vizueth – “See my Thoughts” (chalk pastel)
Jezibella Martindale – “Burnt” (Prismacolor pencils)
We are so proud of their talent, creativity, and the way they represented Pine Tree ISD! 💙💛
