Local Night to Shine event looking for ‘buddy’ volunteers
Jan 19, 2026 | By: Marsha HartNight to Shine buddies escort guests and help make the prom-style event memorable for the special needs guests.
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Jury finds former elementary school teacher guilty of molesting former students
Jan 05, 2026 | By: Vince DiceJurors found Jordan Roy Henderson guilty of abusing his students at the school in Lakebay. Sentencing is scheduled for April.
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Donate in style to Fashion Pop-Up at Henderson Bay High School
Dec 17, 2025 | By: Marsha HartThe Fashion Pop-Up provides free threads to Peninsula School District students. It’s looking for donations of teen-friendly attire.
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Peninsula High receives national honor from Special Olympics, ESPN for inclusive sports Unified
Dec 17, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryPeninsula High has earned national recognition as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, one of just two schools to win the award this year in Washington state.
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Trial of former teacher accused of child molestation begins
Dec 15, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryThe trial of Jordan Roy Henderson, who is accused of sexually assaulting four girls in his classes at Evergreen Elementary, began this month.
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Aviation Academy priming the pipeline for next generation of airline pilots
Dec 04, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryThe Aviation Academy at Peninsula School District launched this fall and already has students dreaming of soaring careers.
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Discovery principal Delonna Halliday honored for promoting arts education
Nov 20, 2025 | By: Marsha HartDelonna Halliday incorporates art into learning at the Gig Harbor elementary school. The Washington Art Education Association recently recognized her work.
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Police investigate scuffle at Let’s Go Washington rally
Nov 18, 2025 | By: Vince DiceTwo men say security at the rally barred them from attending, while people involved trade allegations of assault.
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Peninsula School District flip flops on political rally at Gig Harbor High School
Nov 13, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryThe district first allowed Let’s Go Washington to host a “Super Signer” rally, then denied it, then allowed it again.
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Updated equipment puts Peninsula High School actors in a new light
Nov 06, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryPeninsula School District this year installed new auditorium lighting, including an upgraded stage-lighting system that replaces antiquated equipment dating to the 1960s.
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