Nov
30
Financial Aide Workshop for Students & Families
November 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Education and training beyond high school can get expensive. In order to help families move ahead successfully in the process, Pine Tree High School will be presenting a financial aid workshop on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 6:30PM in the PTHS High School Library. Information will be given about all the financial aid resources available [...]
Nov
30
Junior High All Region Band Awards Announced
November 30, 2011 | 1 Comment
On Nov. 19th, 65 Pine Tree Junior High band students gave up the first day of their Thanksgiving Break (Saturday) to compete for a spot in the all region band. 31 students earned a spot against nearly a 1000 other band students. “We are very proud of these students, and if you see any of [...]
Nov
28
Join the 5K for Chris
November 28, 2011 | 1 Comment
Pine Tree High School Pirate Cross-Country Team is sponsoring a fun run/walk for their classmate, Chris Sartor, a 15 year old PTHS student who received a traumatic spinal cord injury. Proceeds from this event will assist Chris’ family with medical expenses. Other donations will be accepted at the event. Download the 5K Flyer. 5K for Chris [...]
Nov
28
Tutor.com Free for Military Families
November 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The Federal Department of Defense has contracted with Tutor.com to provide free online tutoring 24/7 to any student in a military family. What a cool idea. Here is the 411: This program is provided by the Department of Defense. Authorized patrons include U.S. active duty military service members, U.S. military reservists, U.S. National Guard personnel [...]
Nov
28
JH Student’s Art Recognized Online
November 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment
8th grade Art I student Matt Speegle was awarded as an Artist of the Week winner on Artsonia, the online art studio and gallery. His artwork is currently on display on the Artsonia homepage and he will receive a plaque and a $50 giftcard from Blick Art Supplies. Hi art teacher, Jessica Riggs of Pine [...]
Nov
23
24 Advanced Placement Honors Announced from PTHS
November 23, 2011 | 1 Comment
Twenty-four (24) students at Pine Tree High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams and were recognized at the November Board meeting. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high [...]
Nov
23
Sweet Battle of Best Cupcakes
November 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Katie Parks of Pine Tree High School was one of the students from East Texas area High Schools who were in a sweet battle to see who makes the best cupcake. All cupcakes were made from scratch. Box mixes of any kind or store bought icing were not allowed. Competitors could win awards and prizes. [...]
Nov
21
Congratulations to Award Winning PT Choir Students
November 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The following Pine Tree High School students competed in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Pre-Area Choir audition Thursday, November 17th at East Texas Baptist University. This event is the 2nd round of the All-State Choir contest. These students will advance to the final round of auditions in January, where they will audition against student [...]
Nov
18
Giving Back: Giving Thanks
November 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The students at Pine Tree ISD are giving back to the community by collecting cans of food for the needy. Susan Curtis of the PT Middle School reports that 3,500 cans and items were collected for the Highway 80 Rescue Mission this week. The high school Leadership Class is also collecting canned and dry goods [...]
Nov
9
2011 GLOBE College Night
November 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment
This free event is for area high school students and their families. Representatives from colleges, universities, trade schools and military branches will be present. 2011 GLOBE College Night Monday, November 14th at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex 6:30 pm-8:00 pm