Dec
18
PT ExCEL HS Graduates First Class
December 18, 2010 | 1 Comment
-Longview News Journal: view article with pictures by Les Hassell here By Christina Lane clane@news-journal.com Dustin Vaughn has gone from being the kid who skipped because he didn’t like school to being the first in Pine Tree’s newest graduating class. Pine Tree’s Excellence Compelling Extraordinary Leaders campus graduated its first class of eight students Friday night. “If [...]
Dec
16
The Gifts of the Season: the Joy of Giving
December 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
As the holidays approach it is common for children to think of what they will ask for. In Pine Tree ISD however, there are many students and staff members looking for ways to share the joys of giving. HS students in the Leadership Class organized a toy drive where all toys donated will benefit the [...]
Dec
13
British Petroleum Helps Teacher Surprise Students with Radios
December 13, 2010 | 7 Comments
On Thursday, December 9th, Pine Tree High School welcomed British Petroleum for an award presentation to students in the Telecommunications & Networking class. Rod Bartlett and Erik Sandvik, who work for British Petroleum, were instrumental in securing funding from BP to purchase handheld radios for each of the students in the class. Students were awarded [...]
Dec
10
Blue and Gold Goes GREEN!
December 10, 2010 | 1 Comment
Have you ever considered buying a prom dress with cash from cans? That’s what a resourceful teenager at Pine Tree named Tammy did back in high school, and today she continues to think of remarkably simple yet meaningful solutions that will make a dramatic environmental difference in our community. About a year ago, Tammy Cromer-Campbell [...]
Dec
10
Pirate Pride Day at Primary
December 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment
During the Primary Campus Pirate Pride Day this month students and teachers enjoyed a special treat. Pre K students from Coleman and Thompson classrooms performed. The High School Percussion section played and Varsity Football players visited with students. A special drawing for perfect attendance took place and 2 children won a bicycle. Mrs. Vasquez’s class won the “Golden Tray Award” which [...]
Dec
10
PT Student Recognized for Her Spirit of Giving
December 10, 2010 | 3 Comments
Applause goes to Shylon Acuff, seventh grade student of Pine Tree Junior High School (TX) for her generous donation to The Wounded Warrior Project. For her kindness, she was recently recognized at the campus by the Apangea Learning Company. Kevin McAliley, President and CEO of Apangea traveled from Pittsburg, PA with the Christine Riviello, Regional [...]
Dec
8
Bond Committee Begins Discussion
December 8, 2010 | 2 Comments
Adapted from an article by Christina Lane clane@news-journal.com , Longview News Journal: View Longview News Journal Article Here. A Pine Tree Bond Development Committee on Tuesday asked district officials to provide a list of all capital development needs and a long-range facilities plan. The committee is charged with preparing for a May bond election. The 30-person [...]
Dec
8
JH Students take Rainforest Adventure
December 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Friday, November 30th, the students from Pine Tree Junior High Community in Schools (CIS) attended a field trip to the Museum of Nature & Science in Dallas, Texas. Instructor Juan Ortiz explained that students toured the exhibit, “Bugs!” in a Rainforest Adventure where they explored a variety of tropical animals – including tarantulas, scorpions, vipers, [...]
Dec
7
Musicians Set Records, Earn Applause
December 7, 2010 | 2 Comments
Pine Tree High School recently applauded three young men for awards earned at the UIL Region Honor Orchestra and Region Jazz band competetion. These students set a record for Pine Tree ISD as the first students to earn the honor of joining either of these organizations. Joshua Jenkins – UIL Region Orchestra – Concert at [...]
Dec
7
PTHS Math Science Team Takes Top Score
December 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The Pine Tree Math –Science Team, under the direction of Bonnie Edmund, won first place at the Mt. Pleasant, Pine Tree, Daingerfield, and Spring Hill meet. At Spring Hill the team won sweepstakes with a total of 2838 points with Mt. Pleasant receiving second place with 1657. Individual winners were numerous. Click to view individual student awards: [...]