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Pine Tree ISD made history, achieving a remarkable sweep in every category at the National Speech and Debate Association National Qualifier tournament. The competition was hosted at Pine Tree High School on February 13-15. Tournament Statistics: 19 schools 234 entries 14 events 2024 National Qualifier Sweepstakes: 1st - Overall Sweepstake 1st - Speech / Interp 1st - Congressional Debate QUALIFIERS (12): Parker Dalton (Junior) - Duo Interp Noi Dillingham (Junior) - Duo Interp Haylie Gresham (Sophomore) - Duo Interp Jy'Mon Hatcher (Freshman) - Congressional Debate - House Jacobie Humprey (Sophomore) - Policy Debate Melyssa Juarez (Sophomore) - Dramatic Interp Aiden McQueary (Senior) - Policy Debate Sophiya McCain (Sophomore) - Humorous Interp Claire Rutledge (Sophomore) - Duo Interp Emma Willis (Senior) - Dramatic Interp 2 Qualifiers in Supplemental Events (To Be Determined Soon) *Possible Qualifiers in World Schools Debate Notables: **Most National Qualifiers in a single year in PTHS history (more than any previous year combined) **Will be PTHS' 6th National appearance **We have had 5 previous years with National Qualifiers (6 students qualified in 2024)(4 students qualified total prior to 2024) Big Questions Debate: 6th - Liv Brannon (Sophomore) - 4th alternate Congressional Debate / House: 4th - Jy'Mon Hatcher (Freshman) - QUALIFIER 7th - Aiden McQueary (Senior) - Qualified in Policy Congressional Debate / Senate: 4th - Jacobie Humphrey (Sophomore) - Qualified in Policy Dramatic Interp: 1st - Melyssa Juarez (Sophomore) - QUALIFIER 2nd - Emma Willis (Senior) - QUALIFIER 5th - Kinyon Monk (Senior) - 3rd alternate Duo Interp: 1st - Haylie Gresham (Sophomore) / Claire Rutledge (Sophomore) - QUALIFIER 2nd - Parker Dalton (Junior) / Noi Dillingham (Junior) - QUALIFIER 3rd - A.J. Jennings (Freshman) / Emma Willis (Senior) - 1st alternate 4th - Valerie Arroyo (Freshman) / Yami Castillo (Junior) - 2nd alternate Humorous Interp: 1st - Claire Rutledge (Sophomore) - Qualified in Duo 3rd - Haylie Gresham (Sophomore) - Qualified in Duo 4th - Sophiya McCain (Sophomore) - QUALIFIER International Extemp: 5th - Jacobie Humphrey (Sophomore) - Qualified in Policy Policy (CX Debate): 2nd - Jacobie Humphrey (Sophomore) / Aiden McQueary (Senior) - QUALIFIER Program of Interpretation (POI): 1st - Noi Dillingham (Junior) - Qualified in Duo 4th - Valerie Arroyo (Freshman) - 1st alternate 6th - Parker Dalton (Junior) - Qualified in Duo United States Extemp: 1st - Aiden McQueary - Qualified in Policy

Join Pine Tree ISD as we honor and celebrate Black History Month on Wednesday, February 26th at the Pine Tree Auditorium. Program starts at 5:30pm. Doors will open at 5:00 pm. Enjoy an evening of reflection, culture, and celebration featuring student performances that showcase the rich history and achievements of Black Americans.

Come out and cheer on the Pine Tree Boys Basketball team on Tuesday, February 25th as they compete in the Regional Semi Final game against Kimball! 7PM at North Forney High School. #BTB #WinWithWinners 🏴‍☠️🏀

Save the Date! PTHS Choir Presents All Jazzed Up, a Speakeasy Pop Show, on May 9th at 7pm in the PTHS Theater. 🎶 Costumes encourage 🎶

🏴‍☠️🏀 Pirate Nation, we need YOU! 🏀🏴‍☠️ The Pine Tree Boys Basketball team will take on the Sulphur Springs Wildcats in the Area Round of the UIL playoffs tonight! Come out and support the team as they continue their playoff journey! Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy in Van, TX! Time: 7:00 pm Location: Van High School - 985 N. Maple St. Tickets: $3 for students / $5 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the gate using cash or card. The link for presale tickets is below. https://events.hometownticketing.com/organization/0bfa577e-647a-4c2d-a9a8-bf2460c952c9 📣 Bring the noise. Bring the pride. Bring the win! 📣 See y’all there! 💙💛 #BTB #PirateNation #PTBasketball

Join us for Pine Tree Expedition 2025 tonight Thursday, February 20th from 6pm - 8pm at Maude Cobb Convention Center. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind community event that highlights all the incredible things happening at Pine Tree! ✨ Chat with students, teachers, and administrators from every campus and department. ✨ Explore innovative projects, special programs, and extracurriculars that inspire success. ✨ Enjoy live student demonstrations and fine arts performances. ✨ Discover volunteer and job opportunities that connect you to the Pine Tree family. We can't wait to see you!

Get ready to explore all that Pine Tree ISD has to offer at Expedition 2025! Join us on Thursday, February 20th, from 6 pm to 8 pm, at the Maude Cobb Convention Center for an exciting evening filled with student demonstrations, captivating performances, and hands-on experiences. https://youtu.be/VxLNHXsLf4s

¡Prepárese para explorar todo lo que Pine Tree ISD tiene para ofrecer en la Expedición 2025! Únase a nosotros el jueves 20 de febrero, de 6 a 8 p. m., en el Centro de Convenciones Maude Cobb para una velada emocionante llena de demostraciones estudiantiles, actuaciones cautivadoras y experiencias prácticas. https://youtu.be/YxB1E1PE42s

Join us for Pine Tree Expedition 2025 on Thursday, February 20th from 6pm - 8pm at Maude Cobb Convention Center. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind community event that highlights all the incredible things happening at Pine Tree! ✨ Chat with students, teachers, and administrators from every campus and department. ✨ Explore innovative projects, special programs, and extracurriculars that inspire success. ✨ Enjoy live student demonstrations and fine arts performances. ✨ Discover volunteer and job opportunities that connect you to the Pine Tree family. 🗓 When: Thursday, February 20, 2025 6 PM – 8 PM 📍 Where: Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd

Congratulations to the 18 powerlifting medalist! 2/6/25 Hallsville PWL Results for Pine Tree

🏀 The only day to order your PT Basketball Playoff Shirt 🏀 Get ready to cheer on our Pine Tree Pirates in style with this special edition playoff shirt! Today is the last day to order. Details: Shirt Style: Light Blue Soft Style Tee – Long Sleeve Cost: $25 (Cash OR Venmo: @Rachael-Waclawczyk Last four of Phone #: 5256 ) How to Order: Fill out the Google form link below. Make sure to press SUBMIT. ADULT SIZES ONLY. Payment Instructions: Bring your cash payment to the Pirate Center at the High School. Note: There will be no campus-wide cash collection or delivery. Pick-Up Info: PICK UP WILL BE AT THE PIRATE CENTER, TIME IS TBA AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE PINE TREE BASKETBALL FACEBOOK PAGE. Order Deadline: Wednesday, February 12th by Midnight. Front design of T-Shirt, the back will have coaches, players & managers names listed. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKHQSZYp5D6EqWjNVVDh-AKir0mzRJs-1JiGKqaqznzJW58A/viewform?usp=dialog For questions contact Keshia Casey at keshiatcasey@gmail.com

A friendly reminder that there will be no school on Friday, February 14th and Monday, February 17th. All campuses and district offices at Pine Tree ISD will be closed due to a district holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18th.

Five PTHS juniors have been chosen for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)! Sponsored by Rotary Club International; these students were chosen based on leadership potential, school involvement, and academic success. They will attend RYLA camp in February to network with area juniors and build on their leadership skills. The students chosen are, from left to right: Katelynn Sessions, Alexis Klein, Christopher Ramirez, Brandon Hayes, and Stanford O'Quinn.

Join Pine Tree ISD as we honor and celebrate Black History Month on Wednesday, February 26th at the Pine Tree Auditorium. Program starts at 5:30pm. Doors will open at 5:00 pm. Enjoy an evening of reflection, culture, and celebration featuring student performances that showcase the rich history and achievements of Black Americans.

Get ready to explore all that Pine Tree ISD has to offer at Expedition 2025! Join us on Thursday, February 20th, from 6 pm to 8 pm, at the Maude Cobb Convention Center for an exciting evening filled with student demonstrations, captivating performances, and hands-on experiences. https://youtu.be/VxLNHXsLf4s

¡Prepárese para explorar todo lo que Pine Tree ISD tiene para ofrecer en la Expedición 2025! Únase a nosotros el jueves 20 de febrero, de 6 a 8 p. m., en el Centro de Convenciones Maude Cobb para una velada emocionante llena de demostraciones estudiantiles, actuaciones cautivadoras y experiencias prácticas. https://youtu.be/YxB1E1PE42s

Congratulations to the Policy Debate powerhouse duo, Aiden McQueary and Jacobie Humphrey! They are the 1st place team, and Aiden is the Top Speaker in the Lindale Winter meet today out of approximately 20 teams. Way to go, guys! We are so proud of your persistence! 🏴‍☠️

Congratulations are in order to Logan Blondrage for being selected as the newest member of the Texas All-State Band. On Jan 13th in Plano, TX, he competed with 60 other oboes state wide for a spot in this ensemble and after two rounds, was selected to be 3rd chair in the 5A Texas All-State Symphonic Band. What makes this achievement all the more exciting is that he is also just a freshman, and is 1 of 5 freshman in the entire state to be selected. We are so excited for Logan, and how he has represented himself, our Fine Arts Dept. and Pine Tree ISD as a whole.

Pine Tree Powerlifting wins Mount Pleasant Meet on 1/24 for the boys team and earns 2nd place for the girls team. The teams combined for a 20 total medalist on the day!

Congratulations to the following 30 students who have qualified to compete at the DECA State Career Development Conference in Dallas on March 6th-9th. Wish them luck as they go against many of the top high schools in the state! DECA State Career Development Conference Qualifiers ECA State Career Development Conference Qualifiers Aubrey Arce - Human Resource Management Ben Bigham - Food Marketing Series Zoey Bowers - Principles of Finance Sandra Briones - Hospitality Services Team Decision Making Jasmine Byrd - Marketing Management Team Decision Making Benito Castro - Automotive Services Marketing Series Zori Clark - Restaurant and Food Service Management Max Crochet - Food Marketing Series Cristal Cupido - Quick Service Restaurant Management Hayes Daugbjerg - Sports & Entertainment Team Decision Making McKinley Dunlap - Marketing Management Team Decision Making Eryka Furlong - Financial Services Team Decision Making Makeena Griffin - Hospitality Services Team Decision Making Julian Ibarra - Principles of Business Management and Administration Adrian Juarez - Business Finance Series Rachel Malloy - Hotel and Lodging Management Dax McCain - Personal Financial Literacy Event Derek Nash - Sports & Entertainment Team Decision Making Leyton Nguyen - Principles of Finance Steve Nunez - Financial Services Team Decision Making Stanford O'Quinn - Apparel & Accessories Marketing Series Reddic Rau - Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making Josue Rodriguez - Automotive Services Marketing Series Kiley Salser - Entrepreneurship Series Laney Schroeder - Apparel & Accessories Marketing Series Nolan Sharp - Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making AhNylan Whitaker - Hotel and Lodging Management Emily Willadson - Principles of Entrepreneurship Adan Yoeung - Principles of Hospitality and Tourism