Oct
26
School Board Discusses Bond Election Possibilities
October 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment
View Article at Longview News Journal Web Page By Christina Lane clane@news-journal.com Pine Tree’s school board on Monday decided to form a committee to study its facilities with the hopes of calling a May bond election that most likely would include plans for a new or renovated stadium. Pine Tree ISD taxpayers defeated a $19.99 [...]
Oct
25
PTHS Leadership hosts Rally Round Your School at Chick fil
October 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Join the fun, show your Pirate Pride! Where: Chicl-fil-a, Loop 281 and Gilmer Road When: Thursday, Oct. 28th What: High School Cheerleaders at 6:15 Pine Tree Drumline at 7:00 Pine Tree Precision Drill Team at 7:15 Pine Tree Auxiliary at 8:30 Volleyball girls will sign autographs from 7-8 . Football boys will sign autographs from 8-9 [...]
Oct
25
Red Ribbon Week Essay Contest 2010 Winners and Awards Luncheon
October 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment
(Longview, TX) The City of Longview Partners in Prevention is proud to announce the winners of the 13th annual Red Ribbon Week 4th Grade Essay Contest. During Red Ribbon Week, over 1,400 essays were written by students from area school districts using 50 words or less to finish the statement, “I am drug free because…”. [...]
Oct
22
‘Red Ribbon Week’ Celebration: Geared to Drug Abuse Prevention
October 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Pine Tree’s students, school faculty and staff members in our schools will join in the national Red Ribbon Week drug abuse prevention celebration October 23-30. Each day students and faculty will participate in a common theme. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. It usually takes place the [...]
Oct
22
Students at PTHS Talk to Northern Ireland and Nairobi, Kenya
October 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment
On Thursday, Oct. 21st, Tommy Gober’s high school networking course was held outside by the flag pole; they hoped to win a competition in a Ham Radio competition. Mr. Gober has been teaching his students about ham radios as they prepare for the FCC test that will earn them a license and the title of [...]
Oct
15
PT Junior High Wins Concert by Music Group
October 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The texting skills of seventh and eighth grade students at Pine Tree Junior High have paid off. They found out today that they won a contest sponsored by the Breeze Radio Station. The students won a few fabulous moments of musical bliss as they rocked to the tunes of the top 40 pop-rock band, “Runner, [...]
Oct
15
Pine Tree Changes Policy for Young Bus Riders
October 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment
By Christina Lane clane@news-journal.com | CLICK TO VIEW LNJ Article Beginning Monday, parents of Pine Tree first and second grade students will be required to be present at drop off locations before children are allowed off the bus. The district already implements the policy for younger children and was practicing it for first- and second-graders, [...]
Oct
12
School Board Recognizes Award Winners
October 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The board room at the central adminstration building was a packed house Monday night when the monthly school board meeting was called session. The highlight of the meeting came when the board recognized the 2010-11 Pine Tree School District Teachers of the Year and Principal of the Year for the Region, Cindy Gabehart, PTHS Principal. [...]
Oct
12
Fire Prevention Lessons for Life Safety
October 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment
During the month of October, students in Pine Tree Kindergarten through fourth grade study fire prevention by getting a special visit from firefighters in the Longview Fire Department. Students watched a puppet show and listened to firefighters as they talked about what to do if they were ever to find themselves in a fire emergency [...]
Oct
11
PTISD Earns Highest Fiscal Rating through ‘Schools FIRST’ Program
October 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment
For the eighth consecutive year, Pine Tree ISD has earned a “Superior Achievement” rating through the Schools FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas). The district was graded on 22 financial accountability indicators. Judy Downing, director for financial services, presented the report to the Pine Tree ISD Board of Trustees on October 11, 2010. Ms. [...]