Why Us

A Tradition of Excellence 2nd Oldest School District in Texas

The Pine Tree ISD was established in 1847, less than two years after Texas became the nation's 28th state, and James K. Polk was president. Growth was slow but stable, with agriculture being the primary source of income through the turn of the century. The oil boom in 1931 brought thousands of people to East Texas and caused rapid growth for Pine Tree Schools. Since that time, the district's reputation for quality education has attracted steady enrollment. The district’s Core Values are Intentional, Consistent, Reverence, Resolute and Relationships.

UIL Academics

Pine Tree ISD students compete successfully in UIL academic competitions beginning in first grade. Our robust high school program fully supports academic competition through STEM, reading, writing, social studies, accounting, theatrical design, performance, and film, and speech and debate events. The program also provides enrichment for students to make real world connections such as summer camps, community involvement, and college preparation. UIL students leave Pine Tree confident in charting their own future.

Fine Arts Program

The Fine Arts Department of PTISD proudly celebrates our performing and visual art students. Pine Tree ISD students explore and refine their talents in the areas of visual arts, band, color guard, choir, dance, cheer, and theatre. The fine arts groups at Pine Tree continue to achieve through UIL, VASE, and other circuits, receiving top awards across the State of Texas. Pine Tree High School is a five time Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) District of Distinction.

Local Optional Homestead Exemption

The Pine Tree Independent School District has the highest local optional homestead exemption in Longview.

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Spotlight

Beeper Kraus

PTISD provides a strong commitment to academic excellence while encouraging all students to be involved, make a difference, and be a part of a special district that we all get to call home. No matter where you’re from or how long you’ve been here, we’re all Pirates!

- Beeper Kraus, Principal Pine Tree High School

White

This is home. No place has ever felt like this. Our people genuinely care about each other and our kids. This is home. I've been in several districts in and outside of Texas. No place has ever felt like this. Our people genuinely care about each other and our kids.

- Mickey White, Principal Middle School

Lisa Sawyer

PT does not just talk about relationships, we build them between students, teachers, administrators and community, this is evident in the success of our students. We do not preach success and achievement, we show them how to attain it with hard work and high expectations.

- Lisa Sawyer, Principal PTJH