Peninsula teachers survey: 51% have considered leaving this year
Jan 31, 2022Teachers’ union is seeking a grant to support teacher retention and staff well-being.
At mid-year mark, Peninsula schools’ new Navy cadet corps program is flourishing
Jan 26, 2022“I want our kids to leave this program and be able to survive and thrive in any environment, in any location.” Darrell Hood, Lt. Cmdr., USN (Ret), Director of Naval Science, NJROTC/NNDCC, Peninsula School District
State’s COVID test distribution portal not for businesses
Jan 15, 2022One Gig Harbor business owner says at-home tests have helped his company stay viable.
Peninsula schools plan to keep classrooms open if at all possible
Jan 14, 2022Superintendent pledges to keep classrooms open as district monitors staff absences due to COVID.
Old Artondale school comes down one giant bite at a time
Jan 03, 2022“I’m sad that the place where I made my memories is gone, but I’m excited that there’s a new place for other people to make those memories.” — Shannon Gillespie, former Artondale Elementary School student
Peninsula schools set to open Monday on schedule despite snow, COVID surge
Dec 31, 2021District transportation officials will evaluate road conditions over the weekend.
Hello, pancakes! Lease on former Harvester property confirmed
Dec 23, 2021The Original Pancake House will open sometime next year in the former longtime site of Harvester Restaurant.
Peninsula students not flocking back to school as expected
Dec 18, 2021An enrollment shortfall could take a toll on Peninsula School District’s budget, but coronavirus recovery funds will help.
Artondale is fourth new elementary building to open since January
Nov 23, 2021Upbeat music sounded from a speaker outside the new Artondale Elementary School on Monday. A steady stream of cars pulled up in front of the recently completed, two-story building. Staff opened the passenger doors for kids who emerged like rock stars. “Welcome to the first day at your new school!” they were greeted. Some of
No class schedule disruptions, but Peninsula teachers ‘overwhelmed’ from filling gaps
Nov 20, 2021“People say they were ‘December tired’ in October.” — Carol Rivera, president Peninsula Education Association