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
Gig Harbor eateries: Here’s what’s new and on deck
Nov 13, 2021Crumbl Cookies is turning heads in the north end of town, and a new fish house is coming to the waterfront among other pending openings.
Peninsula schools’ Test to Stay program working as planned
Nov 08, 2021Unvaccinated students exposed to COVID-19 now miss a fraction of the in-person learning days formerly lost to quarantine, district officials report.
Peninsula School District plans vaccine clinics to include students under 12
Oct 29, 2021District officials have wheels in motion to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 at upcoming school-based clinics pending FDA approval of the shot, which came Friday.