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.

16-year-old dies in collision near Kopachuck

Jun 11, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

He was a former student at Gig Harbor High School, according to Peninsula School District.

Local prom-goers were stuck in Tacoma when teens scaled the Narrows Bridge

Jun 09, 2026 | By: Marsha Hart

Saturday was prom night for both Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools. It was also the night two unidentified teenagers decided to climb up the Narrows Bridge.

Heron’s Key awards scholarships to 19 graduating seniors

Jun 08, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The scholarships are worth a total of $54,000 to help local students continue their educations.

Peninsula School District hit with new lawsuits related to teacher’s child molestation conviction

May 17, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

Parents 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, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

Young 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, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

A 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, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

The 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, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

District 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.