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.

Peninsula students not flocking back to school as expected

Dec 18, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

An enrollment shortfall could take a toll on Peninsula School District’s budget, but coronavirus recovery funds will help.

Sophia Sandquist gives a high five to Ollie the Otter on the first day of classes at the newly constructed Artondale Elementary School building, on Nov. 22,

Artondale is fourth new elementary building to open since January

Nov 23, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

Upbeat music sounded from a speaker outside the new Artondale Elementary School on Monday. A steady stream of cars pulled up in front of the recently completed, two-story building. Staff opened the passenger doors for kids who emerged like rock stars. “Welcome to the first day at your new school!” they were greeted. Some of

Kindergarten teacher Kelli Willson sets up her classroom at the new Swift Water Elementary School in Gig Harbor on Aug. 19. Classes for gra

No class schedule disruptions, but Peninsula teachers ‘overwhelmed’ from filling gaps

Nov 20, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

“People say they were ‘December tired’ in October.” — Carol Rivera, president Peninsula Education Association

Peninsula schools’ Test to Stay program working as planned

Nov 08, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

Unvaccinated students exposed to COVID-19 now miss a fraction of the in-person learning days formerly lost to quarantine, district officials report.

Gig Harbor getting new mayor, three new city council members

Nov 02, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

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TCC’s Write in the Harbor event geared toward all wordsmiths

Nov 02, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Author Bronwyn Scott heads an esteemed group of presenters at the two-day virtual conference.

A child getting. vaccine in his shoulder

Peninsula School District plans vaccine clinics to include students under 12

Oct 29, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

District officials have wheels in motion to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 at upcoming school-based clinics pending FDA approval of the shot, which came Friday.