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.
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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Swift Water students, teachers jazzed about new school, happy to be back full-time
Oct 26, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry“The kids do fine with the masks. It’s just kind of been their normal.” — Carlyn HansonSmith, fourth-grade teacher
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Vaccination rate among Peninsula School District employees is 92.6%
Oct 23, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryEmployees who have claimed a medical or religious exemption must test weekly.
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Olson, Beard express views on Peninsula School Board District 5 position
Oct 20, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryTwo-time incumbent and banker David Olson is running against mental health therapist Juanita Beard.
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Butler, Ader competing for Peninsula School Board District 2 post
Oct 19, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryJennifer Butler captured 54% of the vote in the August primary. Linda Ader garnered just 18%, but stands to gain more from two candidates she shared an ad with.
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Peninsula football cancels two games after COVID detected
Oct 18, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichThe non-league game last week against Lincoln and a contest at Yelm Friday that had league title implications were called off.
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Peninsula School District says bus delays not related to vaccine mandate
Oct 18, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryMandate has had “minimal impact” on staffing and no impact to educational services, superintendent says.
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Student assaulted by outsiders at Gig Harbor High
Oct 13, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichThe victim was assaulted by five teens, who fled, but he wouldn’t cooperate with the police.
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