Latest News in Peninsula School District
![State of the District January 22, 2021 Text Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611360924/psd401net/ejkvytptgsn1lffyqfmi/StateoftheDistrict_Jan22.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611360924/psd401net/ejkvytptgsn1lffyqfmi/StateoftheDistrict_Jan22.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611360924/psd401net/ejkvytptgsn1lffyqfmi/StateoftheDistrict_Jan22.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1611360924/psd401net/ejkvytptgsn1lffyqfmi/StateoftheDistrict_Jan22.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1611360924/psd401net/ejkvytptgsn1lffyqfmi/StateoftheDistrict_Jan22.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611360924/psd401net/ejkvytptgsn1lffyqfmi/StateoftheDistrict_Jan22.png","width":1920}])
Please read our State of the District message for the latest Peninsula School District updates.
![Exterior View of Main Pioneer Entrance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611163125/psd401net/wosh99gh31tn4uv42f6y/PIE_Web.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611163125/psd401net/wosh99gh31tn4uv42f6y/PIE_Web.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611163125/psd401net/wosh99gh31tn4uv42f6y/PIE_Web.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1611163125/psd401net/wosh99gh31tn4uv42f6y/PIE_Web.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1611163125/psd401net/wosh99gh31tn4uv42f6y/PIE_Web.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611163125/psd401net/wosh99gh31tn4uv42f6y/PIE_Web.png","width":1920}])
Pioneer Elementary School, PSD's first new elementary school in 34 years, opened its doors to its current in-person students on Tuesday, January 19.
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Staff welcomed 2nd grade students who elected to return for in-person learning for their first day back on school campuses today. Remote learning continues for 2nd grade families electing to continue remotely
![State of the District January 15, 2021 Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1610761328/psd401net/qploxgpst7pqybmrgegc/January15StateoftheDistrict.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1610761328/psd401net/qploxgpst7pqybmrgegc/January15StateoftheDistrict.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1610761328/psd401net/qploxgpst7pqybmrgegc/January15StateoftheDistrict.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1610761328/psd401net/qploxgpst7pqybmrgegc/January15StateoftheDistrict.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1610761328/psd401net/qploxgpst7pqybmrgegc/January15StateoftheDistrict.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1610761328/psd401net/qploxgpst7pqybmrgegc/January15StateoftheDistrict.png","width":1920}])
Please read our State of the District message for the latest Peninsula School District updates.
![District Update Elementary Construction Photo Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1610760223/psd401net/uv1cmh9oxzeuc9ynpk3a/DistrictUpdate1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1610760223/psd401net/uv1cmh9oxzeuc9ynpk3a/DistrictUpdate1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1610760223/psd401net/uv1cmh9oxzeuc9ynpk3a/DistrictUpdate1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1610760223/psd401net/uv1cmh9oxzeuc9ynpk3a/DistrictUpdate1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1610760223/psd401net/uv1cmh9oxzeuc9ynpk3a/DistrictUpdate1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1610760223/psd401net/uv1cmh9oxzeuc9ynpk3a/DistrictUpdate1.png","width":1920}])
Superintendent Art Jarvis shares updates about elementary school construction projects from the 2019 bond.
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Peninsula School District leaders have continued to work with TPCHD about the possibility of continuing testing with those staff and students who are meeting in-person.
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.