‘Operation Doors’ at Discovery Elementary has begun, addressing school safety concerns
Jul 13, 2023Peninsula School District intends to install interior doors on the open-concept school by the first day of classes on Sept. 5.
Homeless students lose resources during summer break. Who’s filling the gap?
Jul 10, 2023When summer break comes, the connection with schools is disrupted, leaving homeless students potentially adrift, but the district and other organizations help with such things as food and transportation.
Captain SeaHawk obliterates graduating seniors’ lunch debt at Peninsula High
Jun 26, 2023Captain SeaHawk strikes again. In his quest to aid graduating seniors at Peninsula High School, Wallace Watts of Gig Harbor — known as Captain SeaHawk for his over-the-top fan persona — raised more than $3,000 earlier this month to obliterate lunch debt for the Class of 2023. Seniors must pay all fines and fees to
Grads take sentimental journey to their old elementary schools
Jun 16, 2023Soon-to-be graduates from Peninsula High School gathered Wednesday in their green caps and gowns, peering around the front entryway of Minter Creek Elementary School. “Everything looks so small,” one in the group remarked. Moments later, the students would take a victory lap around the school where most of them spent their formative years. It’s a
“The Old Church” on Crescent Valley has a new owner
May 30, 2023“The Old Church” on Crescent Valley Drive has sold. The property, with a history dating back to 1908, went on the market in early fall for a listing price of $175,000. The quaint, 1,250-square-foot building on a 4,000-square-foot lot garnered lots of interest but no takers. Until now. It sold for $160,000. The sale closed
Gig Harbor High students put their passion into action … and earn college credit
May 22, 2023Gideon Eilers and his late grandfather used to listen to the Beach Boys before his death in 2020 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. “He grew up listening to the them, and it not only gave him comfort at that time, it would help him remember things,” said Eilers, a senior at Gig Harbor High School
Gig Harbor student helped pass bill to aid military families
May 17, 2023Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday signed into law a bill recognizing school districts that show commitment to military students and their families. House Bill 1346 creates a Purple Star designation for districts that demonstrate support for students whose lives and education are often disrupted by family deployments. Peninsula School District Superintendent Krestin Bahr and school
Students learning mental health first aid
May 08, 2023Editor’s note: This story deals with mental health issues, including suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, text HOME to 741741, the Crisis Text Line, or call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. When someone is having a heart attack, most people know to call 911 and start CPR. But what
Peninsula High film students’ work showcased at the Uptown Galaxy
May 01, 2023It’s a sunny day on a country road, as an old man riding a blue scooter greets the mail carrier and invites him to dinner. Three teens appear walking down the road, and the plot twists wretchedly. Just wait ‘til the postman takes a bite of Edith’s pot roast. “The Scoot-Scoot Man,” a horror short
Peninsula School District cuts target district office, deans
Apr 24, 2023Peninsula School District on Friday shared details of positions eliminated or reduced because of $12 million in budget cuts for the upcoming year. The announcement revealed some teaching staff positions — including deans at some elementaries and high schools — will be among those affected, along with non-teaching support staff. In addition, the district office