Main Menu

Explore More

Welcome to the Peninsula School District

Latest News in Peninsula School District

Social Media

  • 🎉 Today is the day! Join us for our Focus on Education Innovation Event from 5:00 - 7:00 PM - TONIGHT - at Swift Water Elementary! 🌟

    Experience hands-on learning, engage with our talented students, and explore the innovative programs that empower every child for future success. We can’t wait to see you there! What part are you most excited about? Let us know! 👇

    #FocusOnEducation #PSDInnovates #EveryChildEveryDay #InspiredAndEmpoweredPSD

  • The PSD Board of Directors Regular Business Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Swift Water Elementary School.

    Read the full agenda at the link in our bio.

    You can watch the board meeting live at the Board of Directors web page, link in bio.

  • 🌟 This month, Superintendent Krestin Bahr is celebrating incredible achievements in our schools in her monthly message! Some highlights from this month's newsletter:
    🎓 Don't miss the Focus on Education Innovation event on Dec. 4.
    🏆 Our TideHawks are gearing up to represent the state on a national level!
    🏀 Plus, we recently wrapped up fall athletics and introduced a new winter sport!
    💪 Let's also applaud PSD leaders recognized by state and national organizations.

    Read the full newsletter at the link in our bio.

  • 🚌 STUFF THE BUS IS BACK! 🚌

    This Saturday, December 7th, we're parking our big yellow buses at Fred Meyer and Target, and we need YOUR help to fill them up!

    Time: 10am - 3pm

    What: Food, toiletries, and monetary donations

    Where:
    • Fred Meyer (5502 Point Fosdick Dr)
    • Target (11400 51st Ave NW)

    Every donation helps feed local families through Fish Food Bank, Bischoff Food Bank, and Key Peninsula Community Services. Our PSD drivers started this tradition in 2007, and we're proud to bring it back!

    ❤️ Can't make it? Share this post to help spread the word!

    #StuffTheBusPSD #InspiredAndEmpoweredPSD #EveryChildEveryDay

  • 🚀 Exciting news for our PSD families! We are thrilled to announce that Ashley Stolhand has been promoted to Assistant Director of Career and Technical Education and will also serve as the Building Administrator for the Aviation Academy! 🎓✨ With her strong leadership background and recent doctorate in instructional leadership, Ashley is ready to help our programs soar! Please join us in congratulating her on this new chapter!

    #InspiredAndEmpoweredPSD #EveryChildEveryDay

  • 🌨️📣 Attention families! Want to stay updated on snow days, delayed start times, and important announcements? Here’s how you can get the latest info:

    1️⃣ Check ParentSquare
    2️⃣ Visit our website: psd401.net
    3️⃣ Follow us on our social media pages
    4️⃣ Tune in to local TV/Radio news

    Your safety is our priority—stay connected and informed!

    #WinterWeather #InspiredAndEmpoweredPSD #EveryChildEveryDay

  • Load More

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. 


9,158 - Number of Students PSD Serves

91.4% - Graduation Rate

83% - Students from the Class of 2025 on track to graduate