Education

Gig Harbor Now staff are proud to provide coverage of Peninsula School District, Tacoma Community College, private schools and home schools, emphasizing the value and experiences of learning here and beyond.

Gig Harbor speech and debate team tops all Class 3A teams at state

Apr 01, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

The 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, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

Josh Zarling will take over from Mike Benoit at Peninsula High School next school year.

Former Olympian’s Gig Harbor swim school now part of national chain

Mar 18, 2026 | By: Suzanne Roig

Seven-time Olympic medalist Amanda Beard has sold her interest in the Gig Harbor swim school named after her. Beard, now an assistant swimming coach at the University of Arizona, founded the school on Point Fosdick Drive in 2017. It is now called Emler Swim School of Gig Harbor. The Gig Harbor school did not return

Turf upgrade coming to lower Gig Harbor High School field

Mar 18, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

The $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, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

John 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, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

The academy will open a remote hub at Tacoma Narrows Airport will open this fall thanks to a budget proviso from the Legislature.

Greater Gig Harbor Foundation accepting 2026 Students of Distinction nominations

Feb 25, 2026 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The 2026 Students of Distinction will be honored at a banquet on May 20 at Ocean5. If you know an outstanding member of the Class of 2026 from a Peninsula School District high school, now is the time to nominate them.

Community outpouring of support follows death of Gig Harbor teen by suicide

Feb 25, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

Aumi Lynn Webster was at least the fourth Peninsula School District student to die by suicide in the past two years. Aumi’s mother is speaking out in hopes of reducing the stigma associated with suicide and mental health.