A friendly reminder that Pine Tree ISD will have an early release day on Friday, December 20th. All district campuses and offices will be closed Monday, December 23rd – Friday, January 3, 2025. District offices will return to normal hours on Monday, January 6, 2025, and students will return to class on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Early release times for Friday, December 20th.
Primary, Birch Elementary and Parkway Elementary will be released at 12 p.m.
Middle School, Junior High and High School will be released at 1 p.m.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Semester Exam Schedule and Early Release information.
The 2025 Powerlifting schedule is here! Get ready to cheer on our Pirates as they show their strength and determination this season!
2025 Powerlifting Schedule
The UIL writing team has been working this semester to revive the PTHS student newspaper, The Cutlass. They are ready for the soft launch. The website is the cutlass.org and is phone-friendly.
On behalf of The Cutlass Staff, Merry Christmas!
EDITORS
Jennifer Chen
Lucia McCree
Mitchell Eggerman
Matthew Sprague
STAFF WRITERS
Kaylee Lacy
Kenzie Finch
Liv Brannon
Saturday School Information
🎅 Pancakes with Santa 🎅
Hosted by the Pine Tree High School Choir Boosters. Come enjoy pancakes with toppings, meet Santa, and hear live music from the Birch Beatles and the Jolly Roger Band! This Saturday, December 14th from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM at the Pine Tree High School Cafeteria. $5 (Cash only).
The PTHS Cheer team delivered an impressive performance at the Game Day Rally held on Sunday, December 8, at East Texas Baptist University (ETBU). Along with receiving positive feedback for their routine, the team was honored with the prestigious Innovative Stunt Award. Their next show off is on January 4th at PTJH. Go Pirates!
🏆 And the Winners Are… Janiah Ryan and Brandon Spaulding! 🏆
Their All Sports Shirt design has been selected as the top pick in the PTHS Economics Design Contest!
A huge congratulations to Janiah and Brandon for their creativity and hard work. Stay tuned their winning design will soon be available on a shirt at Pirate Outfitters!
Thank you to everyone who participated and voted!
The Pine Tree High School Choir invites you to experience a magical evening of music as they present Under Winter Moon under the direction of Danielle Warren, accompanied by Cherisa York. Join us at 7 PM on Monday, December 9, at Trinity Episcopal Church for this unforgettable performance.
The Pine Tree Pirates continue their quest in the UIL State Playoffs! Ranked No. 7, the Pirates are gearing up for an epic battle against the Stafford Spartans.
📍 Where? Bruce Field
🗺️ Address: 480 Royal Street, Athens, TX
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🎟️ All tickets will be sold at the gate (cash or card accepted) $10/adults; $8/students
Pirates are the visiting team
Can't make the game? Follow along for live updates, highlights, and all the excitement. Catch every moment here or on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/G2DiNHQCUlE?si=8rCjoe3oBeC8Pk2d
Go Pirates! 🏴☠️
🏴☠️ HOIST THE COLORS, PIRATES! 🏴☠️
This Friday, November 22nd, the 2024 Pine Tree Football Team takes on Stafford in a game that could cement their place in history as the winningest football team Pine Tree has ever seen.
We’re calling on ALL PIRATES — past, present, and future — to show your pride and post your pictures with flags, banners, and Pirate gear! Let’s paint social media in blue and gold and let our team feel the love.
Tag @PTISDPirates and @PineTreeAthletics and use the hashtag #HoistTheColors to rally the Pirate spirit! 🏴☠️⚓
Let’s show up, show out, and MAKE HISTORY! 💙💛 Go Pirates!
Laney Schroeder has kicked off her college journey as the first Pine Tree High School student of the year to confirm her attendance to UT Tyler! To make the moment even more special, she was surprised today by Swoop with a special gift.
We’re so proud of you, Laney, and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish as a Patriot.
A friendly reminder that there will be no school on Monday, November 25th through Friday, November 29th. All campuses and offices at Pine Tree ISD will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2nd.
🏀 It’s time to cheer loud and proud for our Boys Basketball and Lady Pirate Basketball teams as they take the court this season! Check out their schedules below and mark your calendars.
Let’s pack the stands and show our Pirate pride at every game. Go Pirates!
Congratulations to the following choir members for advancing to the Area Choir audition:
Sop 1
Abby Neff - 1st chair
Emma Beekman- 5th chair
Sop 2
Alexis Hernandez- 1st chair
Mia Cervantes- 5th chair
Alto 1
Bailey Dehart- 4th chair
Autumn Hunter- 5th chair
Alto 2
Haiden Hailey- 3rd chair
Tenor 1
Cohen Minor- 1st chair
Tenor 2
Josiah Washington- 1st chair
Keegan Felker- 3rd chair
Bass 1
Fernando Hernandez- 2nd chair
They will compete for a spot in the prestigious Texas All State Choir on January 11th @ Baylor University.
Congratulations, Pirates!!
PTHS Economics Design Contest: We Need Your Vote!
PTHS students in Coach Sears' Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits were challenged to create designs for a shirt or hat. Each class period presented their ideas to a panel of judges, and now we have one winning design from each class!
Now, it’s your turn to make the final call! Click the Google Form link below to vote for your favorite design. The overall winning design will be featured on a shirt or hat and sold at Pirate Outfitters!
Voting ends Friday, November 22nd at noon.
Vote Here: https://forms.gle/rEBZ5PkGskLzbnPT7
Janiah Ryan and Brandon Spaulding - All Sports Shirt
Carlos Lopez - Pirate Hat
Julian Ramirez and Cameron Bass - Pirate with Fire Shirt
Lauren Nichols and Mikael Gonzalez - Soccer Hat
Diamonique Francis and Jackelin Palomares - PT Band Shirt
🏴☠️🚨🚨Playoff Alert! 🚨🚨🏴☠️
The Pine Tree Pirates continue their quest in the UIL State Playoffs!
Ranked No. 7, the Pirates are gearing up for an epic battle against the Stafford Spartans. Let’s fill the stands, bring the energy, and show our Pirate pride as we rally behind our team in this pivotal matchup.
📍 Where? Bruce Field
🗺️ Address: 480 Royal Street, Athens, TX
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🎟️ All tickets will be sold at the gate (cash or card accepted) $10/adults; $8/students
Pirates are the visiting team
Let’s get loud, Pirate fans—our team needs you!
Go Pirates! 🏴☠️
🏴☠️GAMEDAY ALERT 🏴☠️
Round 1 of the UIL State Playoffs is here!
The No. 7 ranked Pirates are set for an epic showdown against the Bridge City Cardinals. Let’s pack the stands and bring the noise as we support our team in this crucial matchup! It's time to show what Pirate pride is all about. Let's make this the loudest crowd yet!
📍 Where? Pirate Stadium
🗺️ Address: 3737 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: www.pinetreeathletics.com/tickets.html
Let’s bring the energy and make this a night to remember! If you can’t make it in person, tune in live on the Pine Tree Live Network on YouTube.
📺 WATCH LIVE!
https://www.youtube.com/live/6GTb3ozmx2M?si=rBZCfTHfNAHQDdZI
Go Pirates!
Playoff shirts are ready! They will be available for pick up at the high school football field house starting at 4:00 pm today, Thursday, November 14th. If you have not paid, please bring payment to pick up.
