Pine Tree ISD Strength & Conditioning Staff earn HSSCC Certifications by the National High School Strength Coaches Association
Pine Tree Strength and Conditioning staff members Lacy Dennis and Cody Ellis have earned HSSCC certification through the National High School Strength Coaches Association.
The High School Strength Coach Certification was created in 2023 to elevate all High School Strength and Conditioning Nationwide. The NHSSCA goal is to transform the High School Sports landscape by empowering high school strength coaches with the HSSCC, paving the way for superior training programs, ensuring student-athletes reach their full potential nationwide. #pirateproud
The Pine Tree High School UIL state qualifiers competed in the state meet May 13-15. Students qualify to the state meet by first advancing from district to region as the top team or the top three individuals and then advancing from region to state as the same. Pine Tree students advancing include Aiden McQueary in Persuasive Speaking, Travis Johnson (6th place overall in the state in 5A) in Literary Criticism, and Damil Arogo, Stefany Paz, Stephanie Viramontes, and Katherine Castillo (4th place team overall in the state in 5A) in Spelling and Vocabulary. In addition, students Jennifer Chen and Cread Ray were first alternates in Feature Writing and Physics respectively.
State qualifiers are eligible to apply for a Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF) Scholarship. Pine Tree UIL students have been awarded over $19,000 in TILF scholarships over the last four years.
"Everyday at Pine Tree ISD, we're teaching kids how to think, not what to think. We’re teaching kids how to rise to expectations not make excuses on why they can't. We’re teaching kids how to make good choices and good decisions so they don't have to endure a lifetime of pain for making poor decisions. We’re teaching kids you've got to put in whatever amount of work it takes to get the job done because you can't sit around and wait for someone else to do it. Basically, we are teaching kids how to be successful adults.” Steve Clugston, Pine Tree ISD Superintendent https://youtu.be/iNS3mLjsaJ8?si=pjwHkN1XvQJa-5Qc
Today is Speech Pathologist Day!
Thank you to our district speech pathologists for your passion and commitment to our students. You are changing the world one word at a time. #speechpathologistsday2024
Summer School packets have been sent home with your student. Please return your acknowledgment that your child will participate today. Also, transportation forms are due if you need it. Remind them that summer school is only 1 session, 16 days only.
What advice would you give to our graduating seniors? #seniors2024
Pine Tree ISD Early Release
Pine Tree High School Graduation, Thursday, May 23 at 8:00 p.m. at Pirate Stadium. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. #graduation2024
Senior Awards Program, Thursday, May 16 @ 6:00 p.m. - PTHS Little Theater
Click on this link for Senior Awards Roster: https://5il.co/2lm2g
#SeniorAwards2024
Happy School Communicators Day! Thank you to our campus and district communications teams who do an incredible job promoting our outstanding district! You are appreciated! #schoolcommunicatorsday2024
Today is School Nurse Appreciation Day!
School Nurses are strong, yet compassionate. They often walk with determination, yet have the gentlest touch. They are educators as they are always willing to teach and share their knowledge. They are good listeners and always seem to be there when you need them.
Thank you to our district nurses for taking care of our Pirates every day and the impact you have on their lives.
PTHS Senior Awards Program
Senior Awards are Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the PTHS Little Theater!
Happy School Lunch Hero Day to our incredible Student Nutrition Services staff! From nutritious meals to friendly smiles, they keep our students fueled and happy. Thank you for all you do for PTHS!
Join Longview Police Department Resource Unit for its annual Explorer Academy at Spring Hill Jr High June 3-7. This academy will be 5 full days of hands on, police style training. There is no cost for cadets and lunch will be provided daily. To attend, the cadet must be 14 years of age or older, graduated the 8th grade, and under the age of 21.
To register, contact Office Marrs at 903.331.2858. Space is limited so registration today!
Happy School Principals' Day, Coach Kraus! Thank you for all you do for PTHS!
Check out the latest news and events in the May 2 issue of The Pirates Treasure
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Congratulations and thank you to our Pine Tree HS UIL coaches and competitors for their dedication and sportsmanship at the Region 2 UIL Academics meet in Arlington. Good luck to those advancing to the UIL Academics state meet May 13-15.
State Qualifiers:
Travis Johnson -- Literary Criticism REGION CHAMPION (for the 2nd year)
Aiden McQueary -- Persuasive Speaking, 3rd place
Damil Arogo -- Spelling, 3rd place
Spelling and Vocabulary Team -- REGION CHAMPIONS (for the 2nd year)
Damil Arogo, Stefany Paz, Stephanie Viramontes, Katherine Castillo
Jennifer Chen -- Feature Writing, 4th place (alternate)
Cread Ray -- Physics, 2nd place (alternate)
Medalists:
Liv Brannon -- Informative Speaking, 6th place
Literary Criticism Team -- 2nd place team
Travis Johnson, Harper Jones, Alexandra Sanchez, Zoey Bowers
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Register today!
Pine Tree High School Art Students Shia Alford (Freshman) and Madalyn Scaggs (Senior) received Top Honors at the State Visual Arts Scholastic event in San Marcos over the weekend.
Shia received a state gold medal for her color pencil drawing on black paper in the Division 1, 2D category.
Madalyn received a state gold seal medal by being 1 of the top 10 in the Division 4, 3D category and 1 out of the 162 gold seal medalist overall. Gold seal medal winners will have their artwork in a traveling student show that will travel around Texas till November.
Madalyn was also awarded the Robert W Parker Memorial Scholarship of $500 for her artwork that was selected over all 2400 state pieces at this year's event.
There were over 33,000 student artworks entered at the regional level this year and only 2400 made it to the state event. This is an amazing achievement for both of these students and they're awards are well deserved.
Congratulations again Shia and Madalyn!
