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Peninsula School District Honored as Transfr Trailblazer Innovation Igniter

Peninsula School District Honored as Transfr Trailblazer Innovation Igniter

John Yellowlees Named a Top 10 Chief Academic Officer for 2025 by Education Insider

John Yellowlees Named a Top 10 Chief Academic Officer for 2025 by Education Insider

Peninsula School District is proud to announce that John Yellowlees, our Chief Academic Officer, has been named one of Education Insider’s Top 10 Chief Academic Officers for 2025. This national
Peninsula High School Earns ESPN Honor Roll Recognition

Peninsula High School Earns ESPN Honor Roll Recognition

We are excited to share that Peninsula High School has been named one of ESPN’s Honor Roll Recipients for its exceptional commitment to inclusion! This prestigious honor is awarded annually to one
Peninsula School Board Earns Fifth Consecutive Board of Distinction Award

Peninsula School Board Earns Fifth Consecutive Board of Distinction Award

The Peninsula School District Board of Directors has once again been recognized for excellence in governance, earning the 2025 Board of Distinction award from the Washington State School Directors'
Celebrating Our Transportation Heroes: Bus Drivers, Mechanics, and Transportation Staff Recognition

Celebrating Our Transportation Heroes: Bus Drivers, Mechanics, and Transportation Staff Recognition

This week, during National School Bus Safety Week, we shine a spotlight on the dedicated professionals who ensure our students arrive safely at school each day, ready to learn and grow. During Bus
Celebrating Our Nutrition Service Team!

Celebrating Our Nutrition Service Team!

This week, October 13-17, marks Nutrition Services Staff Recognition Week, and we're thrilled to honor the dedicated professionals who nourish our school community every day. Our nutrition services
PSD's Dawnett Wright Elected NAPT Region 5 Director

PSD's Dawnett Wright Elected NAPT Region 5 Director

We are thrilled to announce that Dawnett Wright, Peninsula School District's Director of Transportation, has been elected as the Region 5 Director for the National Association for Pupil
Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes: Maintenance, Grounds, Custodians, and Warehouse Staff Recognition Wee

Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes: Maintenance, Grounds, Custodians, and Warehouse Staff Recognition Wee

This week (September 29 - October 3, 2025), Peninsula School District proudly celebrates our Maintenance, Grounds, Custodians, and Warehouse Staff Recognition Week. These dedicated professionals
Peninsula School District Joins Prestigious League of Innovative Schools

Peninsula School District Joins Prestigious League of Innovative Schools

Celebrating Our Technology Champions: Technical Services & IT Staff Recognition Week

Celebrating Our Technology Champions: Technical Services & IT Staff Recognition Week

This week, September 15 - 19, 2025, the Peninsula School District proudly celebrates Technical Services & IT Staff Recognition Week, coinciding with National IT Professionals Day on September 16th.
PSD Remembers and Honors Patriot Day

PSD Remembers and Honors Patriot Day

September 11 is recognized each year as Patriot Day to serve as a reminder of the strength, bravery, and unity among residents of the United States in the wake of tragic attacks on September 11,
Peninsula High School and Gig Harbor High School Recognized Among Nation’s Best

Peninsula High School and Gig Harbor High School Recognized Among Nation’s Best

The Peninsula School District is excited to share that both Peninsula High School and Gig Harbor High School were recognized in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High School
District Statement on Religious Instruction Policies and Board Policies

District Statement on Religious Instruction Policies and Board Policies

Dear PSD Families, In response to parent concerns about religious activities during school hours in our schools, and to follow up on the August 19 board meeting public comments, we would like to
Mobile Rec Returns for Summer 2025!

Mobile Rec Returns for Summer 2025!

We're excited to announce that Mobile Rec is returning for another summer of free family activities! Thanks to our continued partnership with PenMet Parks, families in the area can enjoy no-cost
Peninsula School District Welcomes New Health Services Coordinator

Peninsula School District Welcomes New Health Services Coordinator

Peninsula School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Jocelyn Hanson, MSN, RN, as our new Health Services Coordinator. Jocelyn will be taking over this vital role from Miriam Atchison,
Honoring Exceptional Service: Crystal Petasek Receives Karin Fellin Award

Honoring Exceptional Service: Crystal Petasek Receives Karin Fellin Award

We are deeply honored to announce that Crystal Petasek, one of our dedicated school bus drivers, has been selected by the Peninsula School District Board of Directors as the recipient of the
Peninsula Pillars of Excellence Awards Honor Outstanding Staff

Peninsula Pillars of Excellence Awards Honor Outstanding Staff

We are thrilled to recognize the exceptional dedication and impact of six outstanding Peninsula School District staff members who have been selected for our 2024-2025 Peninsula Pillars of Excellence
Celebrating Collaboration: Transportation Office Team Receives Mary Lee Squires Teamwork Award

Celebrating Collaboration: Transportation Office Team Receives Mary Lee Squires Teamwork Award

We are thrilled to announce that our Transportation Department Office Team has been selected as the recipient of the Mary Lee Squires Teamwork Award for Excellence in Teamwork and Collaboration.
Honoring Educational Excellence: Jenny Buys Receives Ellen Fay Award

Honoring Educational Excellence: Jenny Buys Receives Ellen Fay Award

We are proud to announce that Jenny Buys, Success Coach and Unified Coach at Peninsula High School and Gig Harbor High School, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Ellen Fay Award
Celebrating a Day of Champions

Celebrating a Day of Champions

What an incredible day we had at Roy Anderson Field! PSD’s first-ever Day of Champions exceeded every expectation and reminded us why inclusion and community matter so deeply.  On Friday, June 13,
PSD’s “First Lego League” Team: Engineering Tomorrow's Leaders

PSD’s “First Lego League” Team: Engineering Tomorrow's Leaders

At Vaughn, Evergreen, Swift Water, Discovery, and Artondale elementaries, our First Lego League teams aren’t just building robots- they’re building the foundation for lifelong learning and
Peninsula High School Welcomes New Assistant Principal

Peninsula High School Welcomes New Assistant Principal

PSD and Peninsula High School are thrilled to announce the appointment of Breanne Chapman as PHS’s new Assistant Principal, bringing exceptional educational leadership and a deep commitment to
Celebrating Our 2025 Graduates! Browse Our Virtual Photo Albums

Celebrating Our 2025 Graduates! Browse Our Virtual Photo Albums

What an incredible weekend of celebration as we honored the achievements of our graduating seniors! From intimate ceremonies to stadium celebrations, each graduation captured the unique spirit of
Celebrating Juneteenth — Freedom

Celebrating Juneteenth — Freedom

Graduation Celebrations

Peninsula School District High School Graduations 2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Here's everything you need to know about this year's graduation ceremonies.