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![Coming soon - No parking on Purdy Lane NW near Peninsula High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676587293/psd401net/hdhgleawaycwmuqqakaq/10.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676587293/psd401net/hdhgleawaycwmuqqakaq/10.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1676587293/psd401net/hdhgleawaycwmuqqakaq/10.png","width":800}])
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced a project on State Route 16 and State Route 302 which will affect staff, students, and families’ ability to park on Purdy Lane NW near Peninsula High School. This project will likely affect incoming and outgoing traffic to Purdy Elementary as well.
![Ashley Stolhand, a woman with long brown hair, brown eyes, wearing a blue top and a white multi-strand necklace]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679600787/psd401net/l0uk1wqcajttf9m0on0y/WebPostphototemplate20.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679600787/psd401net/l0uk1wqcajttf9m0on0y/WebPostphototemplate20.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679600787/psd401net/l0uk1wqcajttf9m0on0y/WebPostphototemplate20.png","width":800}])
Ashley Stolhand, currently an instructional facilitator for the Department of Learning and Innovation, has accepted the role as Gig Harbor High School’s new assistant principal.
![Graphic of whiteboard that says "PSD Board of Directors Regular Business Meeting Feb. 9, 2023 | 6 p.m.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679526381/psd401net/jxokvqnzbwocfwtdkgdh/BoardofDirectorsMeetingGraphic2022-2023960540px_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679526381/psd401net/jxokvqnzbwocfwtdkgdh/BoardofDirectorsMeetingGraphic2022-2023960540px_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1679526381/psd401net/jxokvqnzbwocfwtdkgdh/BoardofDirectorsMeetingGraphic2022-2023960540px_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679526381/psd401net/jxokvqnzbwocfwtdkgdh/BoardofDirectorsMeetingGraphic2022-2023960540px_1.png","width":960}])
The PSD Board of Directors will host its regular business meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Swift Water Elementary School, 10811 Harbor Hill Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.
Click here to read the full agenda.
![Yellow graphic that says "Pioneer Enrollment Interest Process Now Open. Closes Friday, March 31 at 9 p.m."]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679428667/psd401net/o7uopsm7rzevvgpqvfy5/WebPostphototemplate19.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679428667/psd401net/o7uopsm7rzevvgpqvfy5/WebPostphototemplate19.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679428667/psd401net/o7uopsm7rzevvgpqvfy5/WebPostphototemplate19.png","width":800}])
Families can submit an interest survey for their child to attend Pioneer Elementary School, the Peninsula School District’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) school for the 2023-2024 school year.
![A female conductor stands in front of a high school concert band on a stage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679434342/psd401net/e4rofyspisix2ftcu4oc/PHSBandFestivals2023-1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679434342/psd401net/e4rofyspisix2ftcu4oc/PHSBandFestivals2023-1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679434342/psd401net/e4rofyspisix2ftcu4oc/PHSBandFestivals2023-1.png","width":800}])
The Peninsula High School Concert Band were celebrating last week after receiving a “superior” rating at the Commencement Bay Music Educators Association Regional Concert Band Festival on Tuesday, March 14, the highest ranking a band can receive. Earlier this year, the PHS Jazz Band also received a “Superior” rating at the COMBMEA (Commencement Bay Music Education Association) Jazz Festival.
![Pioneer students create a book for Superintendent Bahr about the moon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679352844/psd401net/xnee1ztutwc7o9kirn3f/WebPostphototemplate18.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679352844/psd401net/xnee1ztutwc7o9kirn3f/WebPostphototemplate18.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679352844/psd401net/xnee1ztutwc7o9kirn3f/WebPostphototemplate18.png","width":800}])
Pioneer Elementary School parents and Superintendent Bahr were treated to a special party last week at Pioneer Elementary School in Taylor Marshall’s K/1 class as her students presented their class non-fiction book about the moon.
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About the Peninsula School District
To inspire and empower every student, every day.
Welcome to the Peninsula School District located in
Gig Harbor, Washington.
The Peninsula School District is comprised of 18 schools and over 8,000 students. Geographically, it is located across Puget Sound from the Seattle/Tacoma area and covers a 120 square-mile area on two peninsulas, the Gig Harbor Peninsula and Key Peninsula. The Peninsula School District is considered one of the strongest and most innovative districts in the state of Washington.
The PSD Vision is to inspire and empower every child, every day. Our mission is to be the best school district in the state by preparing every child to be a successful and engaged global citizen through innovation and rigorous programs within a culture of belonging.
We believe that every child, in every school, deserves support on their own unique journey to excellence every day.
