Peninsula schools’ overhaul of reading and writing curriculum nears finish line
May 01, 2025The district is recommending Core Knowledge Language Arts, and not the controversial Wit & Wisdom, as its elementary English curriculum.
Long-awaited report identifies gaps in how Peninsula schools respond to harassment, intimidation and bullying
Apr 24, 2025Peninsula School District’s HIB report shows reports of racist and homophobic bullying increased dramatically in the past three years.
Peninsula School District shuffles some principals; many parents and staff are not happy
Apr 14, 2025The district says the principal changes will bring fresh perspectives into schools and will help leaders grow. Many parents and staff say they felt “blindsided.”
‘Future chefs’ whip up gourmet cuisine while competing in national cook-off
Apr 10, 2025At the annual future chefs competition, elementary students learn about nutrition, cooking techniques — and making yummy food.
New principal selected for Gig Harbor High School, current principal takes early leave
Apr 02, 2025Bob Marshall, a former PSD teacher and the current principal at North Kitsap High in Poulsbo, will take over from Michele Suiter.
Peninsula School District delays report on harassment, intimidation and bullying
Feb 27, 2025A district official says “additional discovery and clarity is needed” before it finishes the report, now expected in late April.
Gig Harbor astrophotography students capture stunning images of deep-space nebula
Feb 12, 2025Students in Eric Wolgemuth’s astrophysics class spent hours this past semester in the parking lot of Gig Harbor High School training a powerful telescope on objects thousands of light years away. Using an array of sophisticated equipment and software, they produced stunning images of deep-space nebula. Their image of the North American Nebula, which is
Google recognizes three Peninsula teachers for AI innovation
Jan 23, 2025Heather Whyte, Dave Stitt and Kayla Frank presented ideas for how to use AI both in the classroom and to streamline school district operations during the prestigious fellowship.
Parking in fire lanes a growing safety concern, Peninsula school officials say
Jan 12, 2025The problem is especially acute during large events, but it also happens during drop-off and pick-up at elementary and middle schools.
Peninsula School District apologizes for ‘racially charged reference’ at basketball game
Dec 16, 2024Peninsula School District on Monday issued a statement acknowledging that a Gig Harbor High School student in the stands at a Dec. 13 boys varsity basketball game against Lincoln High School was removed from the game after making a “racially charged reference” to a Lincoln player on the court. “This behavior is unacceptable, does not