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At Peninsula School District, we strengthen relationships with our community through proactive storytelling, media relations, and engagement. Our goal is to provide timely, accurate, and transparent information, building stronger connections within our school community by sharing PSD's stories.

CALLING ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS! - Take Our Athletic Interest Survey!

Take Our Athletic Interest Survey! Dear PSD Middle School Families, We hope you're enjoying the start of your summer break! While the school year may be over, we're already h. . .

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

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

Celebrating Juneteenth — Freedom

Introducing Danielle O'Leary — Our New HRMS School Administrator

Introducing Danielle O'Leary Our New HRMS School Administrator Dear Harbor Ridge Families, We are excited to announce your new principal starting in the 2025-2026 school ye. . .

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

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 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.

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

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,