Latest News in Peninsula School District
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Superintendent Krestin Bahr officially started as Peninsula School District's new superintendent on July 1, 2021 and has developed an entry plan to provide structure and support the transition.
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One of Peninsula School District's summer learning opportunities, Summer Satellite Academy, is free and open to all incoming 9th-12th grade students. Session 2 will begin on August 3 and there is still time to register.
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The Peninsula School District Board of Directors will be holding a study session on Thursday, July 22, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Swift Water Elementary School.
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Please read our State of the District message for the latest district updates.
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Meeting Location Updated 6/23/21: The Peninsula School District Board of Directors has moved the location of Thursday's meeting from the Pioneer Elementary Community Room to the Swift Water Elementary Community Room. The business meeting will still be held on Thursday, June 24 , 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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Please find a photo gallery from the Friday, June 18 graduation ceremony for Henderson Bay High School at Sehmel Homestead Park Amphitheater.
Peninsula School District
Welcome to the Peninsula School District located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Peninsula School District is comprised of 17 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.