Pine Tree Middle School

🎨 If you have a college degree and a passion for teaching Art, we want YOU to join our Pine Tree Middle School team. 🎨👩‍🏫 Apply at www.ptisd.org/page/employment and start your journey with us!

📣 Pine Tree ISD Student Registration 📣 💻 New Student Online Application is open for PK-12 📅 Returning Student Online Registration is open and is required for all returning students 🏫 In-Person Registration will be available on campus for new students and any returning students needing assistance on the following dates: July 31, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. August 1, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. August 2, 2024: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students! www.ptisd.org

📣 Pine Tree ISD Student Registration 📣 💻 New Student Online Application is open for PK-12 📅 Returning Student Online Registration is open and is required for all returning students 🏫 In-Person Registration will be available on campus for new students and any returning students needing assistance on the following dates: July 31, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. August 1, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. August 2, 2024: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students! www.ptisd.org

📣 Pine Tree ISD Student Registration 📣 💻 New Student Online Application is now open for PK-12 📅 Returning Student Online Registration opens on July 15th and is required for all returning students 🏫 In-Person Registration will be available on campus for new students and any returning students needing assistance on the following dates: July 31, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. August 1, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. August 2, 2024: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students! www.ptisd.org

Required Substitute Teacher Training on July 30th at Pine Tree Central Office. Contact Stephanie Buchanan at 903-295-5000 ext 1700 for more details.

From the Pine Tree ISD Family to Yours, Have a Fun and Safe Independence Day! In Honor of the 4th of July, ALL school offices will be closed Tomorrow 7/4 and will reopen Monday 7/8/2024!

Dear Parents/Guardians: We are excited to offer an incredible opportunity for our students!! Pine Tree ISD prioritizes a student-centered education, exemplified by our advanced math program allowing students to enter Algebra 1 by 8th grade. Following SB2124, 5th-grade students scoring in the 60th percentile or higher on STAAR will be automatically enrolled in Advanced Math in 6th grade, ensuring a path to Algebra I in 8th grade. Students that do not score in the 60th percentile will continue to have the opportunity to enroll in the advanced math pathway during the course selection process. Brief Course Overviews: 6th Grade Advanced Math: will cover all Grade 6 math standards and some (about 40%) 7th grade standards. Students in this course will take the 6th grade STAAR at the end of their 6th grade year. 7th Grade Advanced Math: will cover the remainder of Grade 7 math standards (about 60%) and all of 8th grade standards. Students in this course will take the 8th grade STAAR at the end of their 7th grade year. 8th Grade Algebra 1: will cover all Algebra 1 standards. This is a high school level course. Students in this course will take the Algebra 1 EOC at the end of their 8th grade year. Additional Considerations: As a parent or guardian, if you do not wish for your student to be enrolled in an advanced math course at the beginning of 6th grade, written notification must be received by the campus principal no later than the first day of instruction. For students that did not take a 5th grade STAAR test, an alternative grade level assessment equivalent to the rigor of STAAR will be given to determine possible enrollment. Students will be required to score in the 60th percentile to be considered for enrollment. For students that took the 5th grade STAAR test but did not meet the requirement of scoring in the 60th percentile or better, the parent may request in writing for their child to be placed in the advanced math class in 6th grade. A final decision will be made prior to the first day of instruction by the campus principal or his/her designee on enrollment in the course. After the first day of instruction, students will only be removed from the advanced math class at the end of the first nine weeks of instruction or at the beginning of 7th grade. Upon removal from the course, the student will be placed in the grade level appropriate math class. While all consideration will be given to keeping the student with the same teacher, no guarantees can be made. Additional resources to facilitate student success can be found in the student’s Google Classroom and by accessing the teacher during morning and afternoon tutorial sessions. Any additional questions about Advanced Math Courses can be directed to the campus principal.

Register today! Email the coaches for details!

Ladies and Gentlemen, After watching the weather we have decided that the threat of lightning has forced us to move graduation to the Pirate Center. Doors will open to guests at 7:45 and the ceremony will begin at 8:30. Remember you must have a ticket to enter the gymnasium. We will live stream the event to the Theatre at the High School for those without a ticket.

"Everyday at Pine Tree ISD, we're teaching kids how to think, not what to think. We’re teaching kids how to rise to expectations not make excuses on why they can't. We’re teaching kids how to make good choices and good decisions so they don't have to endure a lifetime of pain for making poor decisions. We’re teaching kids you've got to put in whatever amount of work it takes to get the job done because you can't sit around and wait for someone else to do it. Basically, we are teaching kids how to be successful adults.” Steve Clugston, Pine Tree ISD Superintendent https://youtu.be/iNS3mLjsaJ8?si=pjwHkN1XvQJa-5Qc

Today is Speech Pathologist Day! Thank you to our district speech pathologists for your passion and commitment to our students. You are changing the world one word at a time. #speechpathologistsday2024

What advice would you give to our graduating seniors? #seniors2024

Pine Tree ISD Early Release

Pine Tree High School Graduation, Thursday, May 23 at 8:00 p.m. at Pirate Stadium. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. #graduation2024

Happy School Communicators Day! Thank you to our campus and district communications teams who do an incredible job promoting our outstanding district! You are appreciated! #schoolcommunicatorsday2024

Today is School Nurse Appreciation Day! School Nurses are strong, yet compassionate. They often walk with determination, yet have the gentlest touch. They are educators as they are always willing to teach and share their knowledge. They are good listeners and always seem to be there when you need them. Thank you to our district nurses for taking care of our Pirates every day and the impact you have on their lives.

Come join Pine Tree ISD for a Girls Basketball Camp May 28-May 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This camp is for PT students only and incoming 3rd - 8th grade students. This camp is FREE! Parent/Guardian must register child on the first day of camp! For questions, contact Coach Cal Goss @cgoss@ptisd.org. #summercamp2024

Check out the latest news and events in the May 2 issue of The Pirates Treasure https://secure.smore.com/n/ag86t

We present to you the Pine Tree High School Class of 2024 Top 10 students! Congratulations to these hardworking students for your accomplishments! We know you will go far! #pirateproud