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Join us at Pine Tree Expedition 2024, a community event that will showcase Pine Tree. Visit with students, teachers and administrators from each campus and department about pathways to success, innovative projects, extracurricular activities, special programs, and more. Enjoy student demonstrations, fine arts performances; learn about volunteering and job opportunities. This is your chance to discover what makes Pine Tree great all in one location. Make plans to join us on Thursday, January 18th from 6pm - 8pm at Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd. https://youtu.be/h-MjmPPUA1g?si=7RVQ4yxc3ahHhyP-

Pine Tree ISD Expedición 2024 Jueves, 18 de enero 6:00 pm - 8:00 PM Centro de Convenciones Maude Cobb 100 Grande Blvd Descrubre Lo Que Ofrece Pine Tree ISD Manifestaciones estudiantiles | Actuaciones de estudiantes Conéctese con estudiantes y personal | Conoce a los administradores Conozca las oportunidades de voluntariado | Feria de trabajo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCqHwCL2FxA

Thank you to our community, parents, students and our Pirate family for helping fund our Pirate Santa program by either purchasing a PT Christmas shirt, a monetary donation or adopting a family. Each year our Health Science students help wrap the gifts, organize and hand out the gifts to our families. This year we donated almost 1000 wrapped gifts for 76 families. Thank you to your Culinary Arts department for donating cookie decorating kits.

Shop Pirate Outfitters for your Pirate Christmas gear. Open today until 5:30pm and Friday, December 15th from 9am-4pm. Store entrance is on the back of Eastman Credit Union 2002 West Loop 281. www.ptisd.org/page/pirate-outfitters

At the December 11th PTISD board meeting, our pledges were led by students from Birch Elementary. PTISD employees Chandra Watson, Jamie Hudman and Elisha Rivera were recognized with the Above and Beyond award and Joey Lawrence with AEP/SWEPCO was honored with the Most Valuable Pirate (MVP) award for their outstanding contributions to PTISD. PTISD received the TAEA District of Distinction award for the second year in a row. and recognition was given to those employees. For complete board minutes, click on this link: https://www.ptisd.org/page/board-of-trustees. #pirateproud

At the December 11th PTISD board meeting, our Special Athletes were honored. Each of these students received a letter jacket for their participation in Special Olympics. We are proud of you! #pirateproud2023

The Pine Tree High School Interpretation, Speech & Debate team traveled to Chapel Hill Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, December 9, 2023 to compete in the Chapel Hill TFA Christmas Classic with 10 schools and 139 entries spread over 12 events. Traditional Interpretation, Speech & Debate powerhouses competed in the tournament including Lindale, Princeton, Tyler All Saints and Athens. As a result, Pine Tree captured the overall team sweepstakes. Pine Tree earned event champion in 7 of the 12 events. Additionally, Sophomore Parker Dalton joins fellow team member Junior Aiden McQueary in qualifying for the TFA State tournament. Up next: UIL State Congressional Debate Championship January 10-11, 2024 and Pine Tree Jar of Dirt Tournament January 12-13, 2024. Team Sweepstakes Results: 1st - PIne Tree - 396 points 2nd - Tyler All Saints - 175 points 3rd - Princeton - 145 points Individual Results: Policy Cross Examination Debate 1st - Aiden McQueary / Travis Johnson Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking 1st - Aiden McQueary Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking 4th - Travis Johnson Impromptu Speaking 5th - Parker Dalton 6th - Haylie Gresham Dramatic Interpretation 1st - Antonio Springfield 2nd - Hannah Smith 3rd - Natalie Amaya 4th - Reagan Lollar 5th - Lexi Cowan 6th - Yamile Castilo Morales Duo Interpretation 1st - Claire Rutledge / Haylie Gresham 4th - Parker Dalton / Riley Dillingham Humorous Interpretation 1st - Landon Easterling 2nd - Claire Rutledge 3rd - Haylie Gresham 4th - Parker Dalton 5th - Antonio Springfield 6th - Melyssa Juarez Poetry Interpretation 3rd - Claire Rutledge 4th - Telea McNeal 5th - Hannah Smith Program of Interpretation 1st - Parker Dalton 4th - Telea McNeal 5th - Melyssa Juarez 6th - Riley Dillingham Prose Interpretation 1st - Antonio Springfield 3rd - Parker Dalton 4th - Melyssa Juarez 5th - Lexi Cowan 6th - Haylie Gresham

Have a wonderful Christmas break!

Join Pine Tree High School Choir for Pancakes with Santa this Saturday! This year's event will be held at the Pine Tree High School Cafeteria!

Have a great week Pirates! #motivationalMonday #pirateproud

Today is National Special Education Day! Pine Tree ISD celebrates our wonderful staff and students as we continue to move special education forward while engaging all students in exciting learning opportunities. #specialeducationday #pirateproud

Join Pine Tree Middle School and Pine Tree Junior High for its annual Christmas Concert, That's Christmas to Me - Tuesday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. at the Pine Tree Road Auditorium

Save the date for Pine Tree ISD's Expedition 2024, a community event that will showcase Pine Tree. Visit with students, teachers and administrators. Enjoy student demonstrations, fine arts performances, learn about volunteering and job opportunities. This is your chance to discover why Pine Tree ISD is a Legacy worth Following. Make plans to join us on Thursday, January 18th from 6-8 pm at Maude Cobb Convention Center 100 Grand Blvd. We look forward to sharing with you.

Please join Pine Tree High School Choir for its annual Winter Concert, A Midwinter Song, on Monday, December 4th at 7:oo p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. #pirateproud

Dear Pirates: Last year, our Pirate Santa program helped more than 170 Pine Tree students have a wonderful Christmas! Proceeds from the sales of our Christmas shirts are donated to our Pirate Santa program. Order your shirt today by filling out the Google Form or contacting Teresa Rau in the Superintendent's office at 903-295-5000 ext 1701. The shirts are on a blue long sleeve and come in both adult and youth sizes. Adult shirts are $25-$30 and youth shirts are $20. If you do not wish to order a shirt but would like to make a donation, you may do so by making a note on the order form or by card at the link below. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSe_A-Usl.../viewform... Thank you for supporting PTISD!

Have a great week, Pirates! #ptproud

Pancakes with Santa coming December 9th!

On Tuesday, November 14th members of the Pine Tree High School choir, under the direction of Danielle Warren, competed at the Pre-Area choir competition to go to the next level and advance to the state audition. Congratulations to the following members who will get their chance to earn a spot in the prestigious Texas All State Choir! Haiden Hailey- 1st chair, Alto 2 Abby Neff- 4th chair, Soprano 1 Alexis Hernandez- 5th chair, Soprano 2 Autumn Hunter- 3rd chair, Soprano 2 Lexie Cowan- 4th chair, Alto 1 Kaleb Kelly- 2nd chair, Tenor 2 Camden Fipps- 5th chair, Bass 1

Wishing our Pirates a Happy Thanksgiving break!

To our men and women in uniform, past, present, and future, God bless you and thank you.”