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BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE 2026

Welcome Back, Peninsula School District! Check your school's "Welcome Back" page for more information.

First Day of School!

For grades 1st - 12th
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  • Elementary Hours

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

    Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Middle School Hours

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. 

    Wednesday: 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

    High School Hours

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

    Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

  • PRINTABLE CALENDARS

    Click on the school year below to see the calendar.

     

    PERFORMING ARTS CALENDAR

    View the District’s Performing Arts Calendar, which is regularly updated. You can view events districtwide, or view by school using the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet.

     

    ONLINE CALENDARS

    The Peninsula School District uses Tandem Online Calendar to log the events happening all over the district. If you only want to see events at one school you can use filters to sort the calendar to display the events you want to see. If you sign up for a “My Tandem Account” you can track events in your Google, Outlook, iCal, or Cozi Calendar. Its quick to set up and it’s free!

    Visit the Calendars web page to learn more. 

  • We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back for the 2026-2027 school years! Bus routes will be available on August 15, 2026. Visit the Transportation web page to learn about activity routes, inclement weather procedures, transportation forms and more. 

  • WELCOME STUDENTS AND FAMILIES!

    New students can register for the upcoming school year online! To submit an online enrollment form, visit the Enrollment page. Then, contact your neighborhood school during regular school hours. 

    Interested in enrolling into Transitional Kindergarten or Preschool? You must visit the Early Learning page first! 

    EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS

    Required Documents for Registration

    Age verification documentation:

    Peninsula School District will accept any one of a variety of documents for purposes of verifying a student's age, including but not limited to:

    • A birth certificate;
    • A passport;
    • An entry in a family Bible;
    • An adoption record;
    • An affidavit from a parent;
    • A previously verified school record; or
    • Any other document permitted by law.

    Other required documents

    • Proof of Address - We will accept a utility bill, or when not available, lease agreements.
    • Medically Verified Immunization Record - See corresponding school year below for requirements.

    Washington State Law (WAC 246-105) requires all new students to have a medically verified immunization record for school entry ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

    Washington State Law (WAC 246-105) requires all new students to have a medically verified immunization record for school entry on or before the first day of school attendance.

    The medically verified record includes one or more of the following:

    • A Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) printed from the Immunization Information System (IIS) 
    • A physical copy of the CIS with a healthcare provider signature
    • A physical copy of the CIS with accompanying medical immunization records from a healthcare provider verified and signed by school staff
    • A CIS printed from MyIR Mobile
    • A Certificate of Exemption (COE) completed and signed by the parent/guardian and the healthcare provider for personal/philosophical, religious or medical exemption (no personal/philosophical exemption allowed for the MMR vaccine)
    • A Certificate of Exemption (COE) completed and signed by the parent for religious membership exemption indicating membership in a church or religious body whose beliefs or teachings do not allow for medical treatment by a healthcare provider.

    Click on any of the following resources for more information:

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    Visit the Nutrition Services page for more information and menus.

  • Peninsula School District will provide all necessary school supplies for students. Please see the list of provided supplies at the link below. 

    Families are only asked to provide a backpack, lunch box and headphones. Any extra or preferred supplies are welcome, but entirely optional.

    View a List of Provided School Supplies

  • First Day of School for Preschool and TK

    • ECEAP at Artondale, Evergreen and Vaughn – First Day of School – September 7th
    • Developmental Preschool at Artondale, Purdy and Vaughn – First Day of School – September 14th
    • Transitional Kindergarten at all schools – First Day of School - September 17th (WaKIDS meetings September 14-16th)


    At PSD Early Learning, our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that fosters the development of our youngest learners. We offer a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of families, ensuring that every child has a strong foundation for future academic success. 

    PSD offers a range of early childhood programs, including part-day and full-day options from Monday to Thursday, and full-day programs Monday to Friday. Each program has specific enrollment requirements. To make enrollment easier for all families, parents can submit an “interest survey” to connect with the program that best fits their child’s needs. All programs are tuition-free for in-district residents. Please visit the Early Learning web page to learn more.

  • The Peninsula School District partners with the following programs to provide elementary students with before and after school care.

    ELEMENTARY PROGRAM
    Artondale Right At School
    Discovery Y-Care
    Evergreen Boys and Girls Club
    Harbor Heights Y-Care
    Minter Creek Right At School
    Pioneer Right At School
    Purdy Right At School
    Swift Water Y-Care
    Vaughn Y-Care
    Voyager Right At School

     

    Visit the Onsite Child Care webpage to learn more. 

     

  • Check your school's "Welcome Back" page for more information: