Jun
27
PT Board to Negotiate on Bond Project Personnel
June 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The PT Board of Trustees met Monday morning to discuss the selection of a construction model and the process for selecting personnel including the architect and construction manager to carry out the charges in the 2011 bond proposal. A motion was made to enter negotiations for the purpose of reaching an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews [...]
Jun
16
S & P Rating Service Conducted for PTISD
June 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Credit analysts Russell Brice and Apple Lo, from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services visited Pine Tree Independent School District yesterday for the purpose of evaluating the Districts credit rating. Ratings are provided by organizations such as Standard & Poor’s, which specialize in evaluating credit risk, for the purpose of rating the underlying financial risk of [...]
Jun
15
TAKS Retesting Dates for JULY 2011
June 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment
High school students who are needing to retest TAKS, be sure to save the following dates: Monday, July 11th – ELA Test Tuesday, July 12th – Math Test Wednesday, July 13th – Science Test Thursday, July 14th – Social Studies Test Students will need to report to the PTHS Library before 8:00 AM each morning [...]
Jun
14
The Pine Tree ISD Board of Trustees conducted the regular monthly meeting on June 13th at 6pm in the Central Administration Office. Dr. T.J. Farler, Pine Tree’s new Superintendent was offered a three-year contract with unanimous approval by board members. Farler, who is currently serving in Wylie ISD as Assistant Superintendent, will start leading the District July 5th. [...]
Jun
7
Student Recognized for Determination
June 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Zoe Koepke, recent graduate from Pine Tree ISD’s ExCEL campus, was recognized as the representative to receive the Mirabeau B. Lamar medal and a $1000 scholarship on Saturday, June 4th, from Pine Tree Masonic Lodge #1396. According to Pine Tree teacher and Lodge member, Bret Conway, the organization presents a scholarship each year to a [...]
Jun
7
Former Students Roam Memory Lane at PTHS 50th Reunion
June 7, 2011 | 1 Comment
By Pat Story / View Photos 2011-06-07PTHS-50th Painting the water tower, toilet-papering teachers’ houses and stuffing a dead bat in one of the teacher’s desk drawers hardly scratches the surface of the pranks the Class of ’61 laughed about at their recent 50-year reunion. Three of PTISD’s distinguished alumni come from the Class of 1961, [...]
Jun
7
Outstanding educators and retiring staff members were center stage for a new end of year event at Pine Tree this year. Pine Tree ISD kicked off the new tradition with a district-wide celebration for staff highlighting the year’s accomplishments and recognizing outstanding educators and staff. In past years, teachers and staff members were honored only [...]
Jun
6
Pine Tree Teacher Receives Community Builder Award
June 6, 2011 | 1 Comment
Pine Tree ISD teacher, Terry Barrett, received the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas Community Builders Award on June 10th at a ceremony with the local Masonic Lodge, Pine Tree 1396. This prestigious award is given each year to a non-Mason who has helped bring about changes in building a better community. Terry Barrett, who is [...]
Jun
3
Swimming Pool News
June 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The Longview Swim Center, at 1111 W. Fairmont St. adjacent to Pine Tree High School, opens Saturday with free admission from noon until 8 p.m. The City of Longview operates the pool along with several splash pads at Broughton Park, Spring Hill Park and Stamper Park, while the city’s indoor pool is located at Paula [...]