Peninsula schools plan to keep classrooms open if at all possible
Jan 14, 2022 | By: Christina T HenrySuperintendent pledges to keep classrooms open as district monitors staff absences due to COVID.
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Old Artondale school comes down one giant bite at a time
Jan 03, 2022 | By: Christina T Henry“I’m sad that the place where I made my memories is gone, but I’m excited that there’s a new place for other people to make those memories.” — Shannon Gillespie, former Artondale Elementary School student
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Peninsula schools set to open Monday on schedule despite snow, COVID surge
Dec 31, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryDistrict transportation officials will evaluate road conditions over the weekend.
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Peninsula students not flocking back to school as expected
Dec 18, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryAn enrollment shortfall could take a toll on Peninsula School District’s budget, but coronavirus recovery funds will help.
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Artondale is fourth new elementary building to open since January
Nov 23, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryUpbeat 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
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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
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Peninsula schools’ Test to Stay program working as planned
Nov 08, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryUnvaccinated students exposed to COVID-19 now miss a fraction of the in-person learning days formerly lost to quarantine, district officials report.
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Gig Harbor getting new mayor, three new city council members
Nov 02, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffStory to follow
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TCC’s Write in the Harbor event geared toward all wordsmiths
Nov 02, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonAuthor Bronwyn Scott heads an esteemed group of presenters at the two-day virtual conference.
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Peninsula School District plans vaccine clinics to include students under 12
Oct 29, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryDistrict 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.
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