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We are pleased to announce the appointments of Kelli DeMonte as the new Principal of Vaughn Elementary and Danielle Fischer as the new Deputy Principal of Voyager Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Check out the latest edition of "Across the Board," your go-to source for all things happening at our board meetings.
Read Across the Board here and stay informed, plus, don't miss out on future updates!
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At Peninsula School District, we honor Juneteenth as a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Americans to our nation. It is a day to reflect on our shared history, educate ourselves, and promote unity within our community.
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There will be no school and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. The last day of school is Friday, June 21, which will be a half-day for all students. We encourage you to check with your child's school for specific dismissal times.
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This past weekend, we celebrated the achievements of our students as they graduated from our three high schools: Henderson Bay High School, Peninsula High School, and Gig Harbor High School. Read more to see photos!
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The PSD Board of Directors will host its business meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Swift Water Elementary School.
Click here to read the full agenda.
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About the Peninsula School District
To inspire and empower every student, every day.
Welcome to the Peninsula School District located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Our district is comprised of 17 schools and over 9,000 students. Geographically, we are located across Puget Sound from the Seattle/Tacoma area and cover a 120 square-mile area on two peninsulas, the Gig Harbor Peninsula and Key Peninsula. The Peninsula School District is considered one of the strongest and most innovative districts in the state of Washington.
The PSD Vision is to inspire and empower every child, every day. Our mission is to be the best school district in the state by preparing every child to be a successful and engaged global citizen through innovation and rigorous programs within a culture of belonging.
We believe that every child, in every school, deserves support on their own unique journey to excellence every day.