🌟If you are interested in nominating your child for the Gifted/Talented Program at PTISD, please complete the form on the website at www.ptisd.org/page/gifted-talented. There is an English and Spanish version.
🌟Students in Kindergarten and 2nd grade will participate in universal testing, so a nomination is not required for those grade levels. Students are only permitted to test for the GT program once per campus. If you are unsure if your child has been tested at their current campus, please contact your campus counselor.
🌟The nomination window opens October 14, 2025 and closes at 4:30 p.m. on October 31, 2025. Please note that late nominations cannot be accepted.


🌟Join us for National Night Out tonight on Tuesday, October 7th from 5–7 PM! 🌟
Pine Tree ISD is hosting 3 neighborhood parties as part of Longview’s National Night Out:
📍 Pine Tree High School – 1005 W. Fairmont St
📍 Church on Purpose – 1101 Pine Tree Rd
📍 Pathway Church – 1600 Blueridge Pkwy
✨ Enjoy student performances, free hot dogs and refreshments, and an evening of fun and connection! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet neighbors, local law enforcement, and the PTISD family. We can’t wait to see you there!💙💛


As a reminder, please join our informational meeting on September 30 at 6:00 PM in the PTMS Library.
If you know someone else who should attend, please have them register using this link: https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/hssvh86
It’s almost time! The final info meeting for next year’s Boston, Plymouth, and Salem trip will be held September 30 at 6PM in the Pine Tree Middle School library.
This is your final reminder to register: https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/hssvh86. Registration is mandatory to attend. Interested in the trip, but can’t make the meeting? Register, “No, but send me more info.”








We’re excited to see so many families already registered for the first info meeting on Tuesday the 30th! If you haven’t already, make sure to let us know you’re coming: https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/hssvh86.
This is an amazing opportunity for your student to explore outside their comfort zone and build skills for the future. Hope to see you there!

🎄⚓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!




As a reminder, please join our informational meeting on September 9 at 6:00 PM.
If you know someone else who should attend, please have them register using this link: https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/vfnaecn [https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/vfnaecn?utm_source=ptk_reminder_2]
See you soon!
Mickey White
It’s almost time! The final info meeting for this year’s DC trip for current 6th graders will be held September 9 at 6PM in the Pine Tree Middle School library.
This is your final reminder to register: https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/vfnaecn.
Registration is mandatory to attend. Interested in the trip, but can’t make the meeting? Register, “No, but send me more info.”
