Peninsula School Board Position 5 | Longtime incumbent vs. first-time candidate
Oct 14, 2025David Olson is the longest-serving member of the Peninsula School Board. Jonathan Appleton is making his first run for elected office.
Peninsula School Board Position 2 | Two first-time candidates seek seat
Oct 14, 2025PSD’s Position 2 race matches Matthew Bruhn and Emily DuCharme.
Drone Team’s first performance has Peninsula School District buzzing
Sep 17, 2025The Drone Team takes to the skies on Thursday (Sept. 17) at Gig Harbor High School for its first performance.
New Gig Harbor High School principal promises ‘servant leadership, open door’
Sep 03, 2025Bob Marshall, the new principal at Gig Harbor High School, discussed his plans, leadership style and experience.
Peninsula School District doesn’t endorse LifeWise Bible study program, superintendent says
Aug 20, 2025The district does not endorse or affiliate with LifeWise, but parents who wish their children to attend such a program can take them there during school hours.
Local students grill 26th Legislative District candidates, write op-eds
Jul 28, 2025Five students from Gig Harbor and Tacoma spent a sizable chunk of their summer break researching and interviewing candidates for the 26th District state Senate seat.
Peninsula School District committee says high schools should be “highest priority” to upgrade
Jun 23, 2025Peninsula High hasn’t been upgraded since 2004, and parts of it were built in 1946. GHHS was built in 1978 and last renovated in 1991.
Peninsula School District getting first new food service provider in decades
Jun 16, 2025Aramark takes over the contract from Sodexo starting next fall. Here’s what will be on the menu.
Purdy Panthers go back in time through school’s 55-year history
Jun 09, 2025The school couldn’t celebrate its 50th anniversary due to COVID, but it didn’t miss out on the opportunity to mark its 55th.
Peninsula School Board suspends controversial staff expression policy
May 22, 2025The policy said that the district could fire teachers whose online speech “has an adverse impact on district operations.”