Latest News in Peninsula School District
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Here are some important reminders for the week ahead regarding the COVID-19 mobile testing kickoff on Sunday, Nov. 29 and the weekly antigen testing for students and staff beginning Monday, Nov. 30.
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All PSD staff and families were invited to watch a live discussion with Dr. Chen, Director of Health at TPCHD, via Zoom on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 4pm where he shared information about the testing program. A full recording is now available.
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We are pleased to be able to share information about our participation in the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department’s (TPCHD) COVID-19 school-based testing pilot. This program will operate in the Peninsula School District between Nov. 30 and Dec. 18, with a kickoff mobile testing event on Sunday, Nov. 29.
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Please read this message from Superintendent Dr. Art Jarvis covering travel restrictions and voluntary quarantine, the COVID-19 testing program and impact on in-person learning, and delay of in-person learning for 2nd grade.
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As the fall and winter storm season is upon us, we have prepared this letter to explain Peninsula School District's procedures and expectations during inclement weather and school closures.
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Wind and rain storms may cause issues during remote learning, such as loss of connectivity or power outages.
Peninsula School District
Welcome to the Peninsula School District located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Peninsula School District is comprised of 15 schools and nearly 9,000 students. Geographically, it is located across Puget Sound from the Seattle/Tacoma area and covers a 120 square-mile area on two peninsulas. The Peninsula School District is considered one of the strongest and most innovative districts in the State of Washington.
Gig Harbor is nestled at the south end of Puget Sound. This quiet waterfront village is a community rich in maritime history, scenery, quaint shops, and unparalleled recreation. Gig Harbor is an easy 45-minute drive from Seattle/Tacoma International Airport and has convenient access to Tacoma, Seattle, Mt. Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park and many picturesque towns along the way.