Aug
31
Spotlight Shines on PT in Charm Magazine
August 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Charm Magazine, a publication of Longview News Journal featured two special people recently: Travis House, HS Theatre Director and Debbie Carroll, PT Alumnus and Football mom in support of her son, Tanner. + Read an article featuring Travis House PTHS Theatre Director. + Read quotes from Debbie Carroll along with other area moms who are [...]
Aug
31
Students to Speak to International Space Station: Sept. 9th
August 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment
VIEW VIDEO OF THE EVENT – YouTube Pine Tree ISD Communicates with Space Station http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rd4mjm41tA If you could talk to an astronaut on the International Space Station, what would you ask? “How does it feel in zero gravity?” Or “Is it hard to sleep in space?” Pine Tree Middle School science teachers asked their [...]
Aug
31
Back-to-School Open Houses & Parent Conferences Scheduled
August 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Pine Tree ISD campuses will host students and their families at back-to-school open houses according to the schedule below: Primary Campus, grades PK-K: Tuesday, September 20th Elementary Campus, grades 1-2: Tuesday, September 13th Intermediate Campus, grades 3-4, Monday, October 17th Parent Conferences are also scheduled ON ALL CAMPUSES for the Early Release Day: October 17th [...]
Aug
31
Pirate Stadium Reopens September 1st
August 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Tony Hollins, Director of Facility Services reports that the Pirate Stadium is open for the public starting September 1st. It was closed during summer months for turf replacement, paid out of 2011 bond funds. For the safety of patrons, Pine Tree Stadium will open each morning at approximately 7:00 am; to include weekends. The stadium [...]
Aug
31
Enrollment Numbers Up with Smooth Start of School
August 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The first week of a new school year came to a close last Friday as local officials reported a week of smooth-sailing, and student enrollment numbers reaching all-time highs. As of Thursday, August 25th Pine Tree’s enrollment was 4713. First day numbers for last year, 2010-2011 were much lower, at 4571. Pine Tree’s new Superintendent, [...]
Aug
30
Region 7 ESC/British Petroleum/Smalley Foundation Host Luncheon for Gregg County Educators
August 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment
KILGORE – On August 30, 2011 at 12 pm, British Petroleum (BP) Corporation, the Smalley Foundation and Region 7 ESC hosted a luncheon for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers and administrators from Gregg county school districts. Selected teachers from Longview ISD, Spring Hill ISD, Gladewater ISD, Pine Tree ISD, and Kilgore ISD were chosen [...]
Aug
26
First Week of School Brings Good News for Staff
August 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment
It’s a good time to work in Pine Tree ISD where staff are set to receive an increase in pay this year. Unlike many districts across the state, teachers and staff were able to keep their jobs and receive pay increases. During a special board meeting held Thursday, August 25th, PTISD Board of Trustees approved [...]
Aug
18
Tests Teach PT Educators about Concussions
August 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Read full article from Longview News Journal. Concussions are a serious health concern that have gotten the attention of not only the Longview-area medical community, but of educators, as well. Pine Tree Independent School District administrators took time out of their back-to-school schedule this week to do baseline testing for helping detect concussions. Good Shepherd [...]
Aug
16
PT Staff Gathers for Beginning of Year Kick-Off
August 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment
About seven hundred teachers and staff gathered in the Pine Tree Auditorium as the PT High School band, under the direction of new director, Mark Melton, roused Pirate spirit during the Back to School District Convocation on August 15th. Cathy Williams, secondary teacher of the year and Carol Barnard, elementary teacher of the year provided [...]
Aug
4
The PTISD Board of Trustees, along with the PT Education Foundation, PTA and PTO invited the community to attend a welcome reception for Dr. T.J. Farler, new PTISD Superintendent of Schools, Thursday, August 11th 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the PTISD Central Administration Building – Board Room, 1701 Pine Tree Road, Longview. View [...]