Pine Tree High School

Dual Credit Night information!

There will be no Saturday school tomorrow, March 8th. See the information below on the remaining Saturday schools left this year.

Pine Tree Students Awarded Medals at Regional VASE Competition Congratulations to Pine Tree HS senior Juliana Sims. Juliana’s necklace, which she titled “Lacerta viridis,” was awarded an area medal, and Juliana will compete in the state level Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) contest in April. Juliana designed her necklace from bronze plates, bronze and silver wire, and green resin. The necklace is the first jewelry artwork from Pine Tree to advance to the state level. Pine Tree students earned 39 regional gold medals, and five students earned double regional medals. In addition to exhibiting their artwork, students also participate in a juror interview to defend their artistic choices. PTHS Art teachers Caity Rutledge, Carmen Gadt, Carly Garcia, and Wayne Gaddis are extremely proud of all of their students for representing Pine Tree High School with this amazing accomplishment. Congratulations to the following medalists: DOUBLE REGIONAL MEDALISTS Katherine Deel, Audrey Jenkins, Amauria Owens, Ashli Starr REGIONAL MEDALISTS Kinyon Monk, Cristal Cupido, William Graves, Timmy Nguyen, Jocelyn Calderon, Alyssa Fowler, Jacqueline Vasquez, Allison Aparicio, Cecia De Los Santos, Miley Duncan, Mackenzie Finch, Alexis Klein, Reagan Lollar, Elia Martinez, Herminio Mercado, Lauren Nichols, JAcob Reeves, Kiley Salser, Tristen Spencer, Nhiya Webb, Scarlett Wilstead, Kim Jakob, Emmae Brown, Maria Rodriguez, Mikael Gonsalez-Ortiz, Vianet Juarez Arreguin, and Juan Loza Castelan.

Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Amber Harrington as PTHS TEACHER OF THE YEAR! Thank you for all you do for our students and campus and CONGRATULATIONS!

Pajama Day on Friday, March 7th!

A friendly reminder, all campuses and district offices at Pine Tree ISD will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 10th, to Friday, March 14th. Classes will resume on Monday, March 17th. Have a great Spring Break!

On Tuesday, March 4th, the Pine Tree High School Varsity Choir, led by Danielle Warren, traveled to Mount Pleasant, Texas, to compete in the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading competition. The choir earned a first-division rating from all six judges, achieving a superior sweepstakes award.

On Tuesday, March 4th, the Pine Tree High School Varsity Choir, under the direction of Danielle Warren, traveled to Mount Pleasant, Texas, to compete in the UIL Concert and Sight Reading competition. The choir was awarded a first division from each judge (6) and received a superior rating of sweepstakes.

Saturday School information.

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.

🏴‍☠️🏀 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

Saturday School information

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

PTHS Choir presents All Jazzed Up a Speakeasy Pop Show on May 9th at 7:00 pm.

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 Melyssa Juarez! She has advanced as one of six state finalists for her traditional animation titled I'll Always Be There. Good Luck at state!

No Saturday School on Feb. 15, 2025