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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Pirate Stadium Reopens September 1st

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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 [...]

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Enrollment Numbers Up with Smooth Start of School

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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, [...]