Peninsula School District hit with new lawsuits related to teacher’s child molestation conviction
May 17, 2026Parents of Jordan Henderson’s victims filed more lawsuits against the district, including a federal civil rights case.
Youth mental health experts to offer advice, resources at upcoming town hall
May 14, 2026Young people in the Gig Harbor area visit hospitals for suicidal ideation at a higher rate than other areas of Pierce County. Mental health professionals are gathering with parents, caregivers and educators to tackle the problem.
Former teacher convicted of assaulting students sentenced to maximum prison time
May 08, 2026A judge sentenced Jordan Roy Henderson, 36, to a minimum of 66 years in prison.
Peninsula School District buys another property near aging high school
Apr 27, 2026The district paid just shy of $670,000 for the 1.46 acre property in what an administrator called a “strategic purchase.”
Peninsula School District taps the brakes on screen time for students
Apr 23, 2026District leaders, responding to concern from parents over screen time in schools, are tapping the brakes on the use of digital technology in teaching and learning.
Gig Harbor speech and debate team tops all Class 3A teams at state
Apr 01, 2026The team finished just a few overall points behind Class 4A Newport, tying with Newport in the speech completion.
District names new principal for Peninsula High School
Apr 01, 2026Josh Zarling will take over from Mike Benoit at Peninsula High School next school year.
Turf upgrade coming to lower Gig Harbor High School field
Mar 18, 2026The $3.1 million field project will include a resurfaced track, lights, bleachers and likely a new scoreboard.
Peninsula NJROTC Academic Team earns trip to national championship in D.C.
Mar 04, 2026John McDaniel, Enrico Shein, Sydney Gardner and Derek Liu make up the team of local students competing in the 2026 JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl Championship.
Aviation Academy adding remote hub at Narrows Airport as application deadline nears
Feb 27, 2026The academy will open a remote hub at Tacoma Narrows Airport will open this fall thanks to a budget proviso from the Legislature.