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Reading leads to lifelong success

Our goal is having 100% of 3rd grade students reading proficiently by 2026. 

And we need YOU to reach this goal. 


To reach our vision, we need our families and community as partners. 

The Peninsula School District is spearheading a community-wide effort to promote literacy development in young children. We want community members of any age to be a part of this plan. 

The Peninsula School District and our partners will host a series of community activities to promote reading and literacy across the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula communities. Events will include: 

  • Special guest readers at our schools;
  • Community activities at our local businesses and public spaces;
  • Special support from our local businesses and libraries;
  • School Reading Nights, and more!

Become a Peninsula Reads Partner today! 

let's meet our 1 million minutes community reading goal

Peninsula School District invites everyone in the community to join us in reaching our goal to read 1 million minutes by the last day of school, June 21, 2023. 

Pen Light and the Peninsula School District have collaborated to launch a ‘minutes read’ collection webpage as part of Peninsula Reads. Peninsula Reads is a community-wide effort to promote literacy development in young children by engaging community members of all ages in activities that support the importance of early literacy. When you’ve completed your reading activity, simply sign in and record how many minutes you read!

Use this tool to log your reading minutes.

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Share in our Successes - Check out the 2022-2023 Annual Report!

The 2022-2023 Annual Report is now available online in a convenient PDF format.

This report is a testament to our unwavering commitment to inspiring and empowering every child, every day. It highlights our academic achievements, innovative programs, and the extraordinary efforts of our students, staff, and families throughout the past year.

Check out the report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F2cpEcgXn_Pyymie_Syom03HxpJNkGie/view

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Celebrating Innovation: Visitors join PSD for AI For All Events

PSD is thrilled to share highlights from our two events, "AI for All: Redefining Education" held on Monday, Nov. 13, and Tuesday, Nov. 14. These events highlighted our commitment to integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our educational framework, offering an exciting glimpse into the future of learning. Read more to see photos from the events!

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Goodman Students Kick Off Drive to Fill the Peace Bus with Kwabi Amoah-Forson

Local humanitarian Kwabi Amoah-Forson visited Goodman Middle School in his signature blue Peace Bus on World Kindness Day, to kick off a food and hygiene item donation drive called Fill the Peace Bus. The assembly was sponsored by Communities in School Peninsula (CISP), and Goodman leadership students launched the drive. 

Goodman students are collecting items to fill the Peace Bus with hygiene items, non-perishable food and apparel like warm socks, hats and blankets. Donation bins are located inside the school through November 22, and all items will be donated to our local shelters and unhoused people.

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Educational Service Center
14015 62nd Avenue NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
P: (253) 530-1000


Lisa Reaugh

Executive Director, Student Services
(253) 530-1080
reaughl@psd401.net