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.

Holocaust survivor shares harrowing story with Kopachuck Middle School students

Jan 30, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

Pete Metzelaar, 90, shares his story of hiding and fleeing from Nazis in the Netherlands during the Holocaust.

Peninsula School District reeling from loss of beloved para-educator in KP shooting

Jan 28, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

Jennifer Lantz, 48, worked for the district for 15 years, most recently in its Community Transitions Program.

Peninsula School District levy up for renewal in Feb. 10 election

Jan 28, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

The educational programs and operations levy pays for expenses not covered under the state’s basic education funding formula.

Peninsula School District buys more land next to Peninsula High School

Jan 27, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

The district will pay $492,000 for land and a home near the Peninsula High School tennis courts. The property will be used for “future school-level programming.”

Russell Family Foundation announces new class of Jane’s Fellowship Program

Jan 22, 2026 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The Jane’s Fellowship Program brings together leaders who are working to address a “wide range of community challenges.”

Local Night to Shine event looking for ‘buddy’ volunteers

Jan 19, 2026 | By: Marsha Hart

Night to Shine buddies escort guests and help make the prom-style event memorable for the special needs guests.

Jury finds former elementary school teacher guilty of molesting former students

Jan 05, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

Jurors found Jordan Roy Henderson guilty of abusing his students at the school in Lakebay. Sentencing is scheduled for April.

Donate in style to Fashion Pop-Up at Henderson Bay High School

Dec 17, 2025 | By: Marsha Hart

The Fashion Pop-Up provides free threads to Peninsula School District students. It’s looking for donations of teen-friendly attire.

Peninsula High receives national honor from Special Olympics, ESPN for inclusive sports Unified

Dec 17, 2025 | By: Christina T Henry

Peninsula 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.

Trial of former teacher accused of child molestation begins

Dec 15, 2025 | By: Christina T Henry

The 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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