Internet outages at some schools linked to attempted copper thefts
May 30, 2024The attempted copper thefts occurred near the district’s main office in Purdy; the wires involved actually had no copper.
Peninsula High School’s TideHawks earn official recognition, funding from Navy
May 13, 2024Peninsula School District’s NJROTC program, based at Peninsula High School, earned official recognition by the Navy, the district announced Thursday. The TideHawks NJROTC unit, established three years ago, were until the recent advancement officially a Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) unit. The Navy makes the NNDCC program available to qualifying secondary schools. Cadets follow
Artondale, Evergreen elementaries earn federal recognition as ‘Green Ribbon’ schools
May 06, 2024Two elementary schools in Peninsula School District are the only schools in Washington state to earn recognition this year as green leaders under the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program. Artondale Elementary School in Gig Harbor and Evergreen Elementary School in Lakebay were among 41 schools, 10 districts, three postsecondary institutions and one
PSD stands for Peninsula School District and its Purple Star distinction
Apr 29, 2024“I am a military child. That means moving every few years and constantly fighting change,” said Brendan Masini Jr., as he spoke in Olympia in early 2023 to support a bill creating a Purple Star Award for military-friendly school districts. “Whether those changes were new schools, new people, new surroundings, or watching my dad leave
Victim’s attorney says ‘red flags’ should have pointed toward teacher charged with molestation
Apr 23, 2024Peninsula School District Superintendent Krestin Bahr on Friday sent a letter to families responding to prosecutors charging Evergreen Elementary School teacher Jordan Roy Henderson with first-degree child molestation. In it, she reaffirmed the district’s commitment to safety and offered a link to resources for children and families. “I am committed to being an advocate for
Court documents: Several students were victims of or witnessed teacher’s actions
Apr 19, 2024Pierce County prosecutors on Friday charged an Evergreen Elementary School teacher who was arrested Thursday on suspicion of sexually abusing students with nine counts of first-degree child molestation. The Peninsula School District placed Jordan Roy Henderson, 34, on administrative leave on Feb. 26 and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after a student reported
Peninsula School District making administrative, athletic staffing changes
Apr 18, 2024Peninsula School District recently announced staffing changes that will affect its administration and athletic department. The district is also adding back some of the classified and custodial positions cut last spring amid a $12 million budget reduction, according to a letter sent to staff in March. According to the letter, two assistant superintendent positions will
Peninsula schools seek parents’ input on update of reading and writing curriculum
Apr 16, 2024Peninsula School District is updating its English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum across all grade levels, and encouraging parents to complete a survey by April 22. One of the district’s primary goals is to have all students meeting state standards in reading and writing by the end of third grade. The most recent data posted on
Peninsula School District data shows post-pandemic spike in bullying
Mar 21, 2024Peninsula School District saw a spike in behavior classified as “harassment, intimidation and bullying” following the pandemic, according to data shared Tuesday with the school board. The report comes amid ongoing complaints from the public in recent months of a culture where bullying and discriminatory harassment go unchecked in Peninsula schools. Top district officials have
Sheriff’s Department investigating allegations against Evergreen Elementary teacher
Mar 15, 2024The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is investigating allegations of misconduct toward students by a teacher at Evergreen Elementary. The Peninsula School District placed the teacher on administrative leave. Superintendent Krestin Bahr informed district parents and students of the investigation Friday morning, March 15. “I am writing to share a very concerning situation within our school