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.

School district emphasizes that planned walkout isn’t ‘school-sponsored’

Feb 12, 2026 | By:

Peninsula School District’s message about the walkouts planned for Feb. 13 also emphasizes support for students’ First Amendment rights.

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Nearly 59% supporting Peninsula School District levy request

Feb 10, 2026 | By:

More ballots will be counted in the coming days, but the Peninsula School District’s EP&O levy appears bound for approval.

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Minerva Scholarship applications due at end of March

Feb 10, 2026 | By:

Women who live or work within the boundaries of the Peninsula School District and who experienced at least a one-year interruption in their education are eligible.

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Applications open for Rotary’s McColl Scholarship

Jan 30, 2026 | By:

The scholarship is open to Peninsula School District students or graduates who plan to enroll in postsecondary education and have a GPA of at least 2.0.

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Holocaust survivor shares harrowing story with Kopachuck Middle School students

Jan 30, 2026 | By:

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

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

Jan 28, 2026 | By:

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

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

Jan 28, 2026 | By:

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

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Peninsula School District buys more land next to Peninsula High School

Jan 27, 2026 | By:

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.”

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

Jan 22, 2026 | By:

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

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Local Night to Shine event looking for ‘buddy’ volunteers

Jan 19, 2026 | By:

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

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