Education

Since 2018, residents of Heron’s Key senior living community have awarded scholarships to local high school seniors to continue their education. This year, twelve students each received $1,500 scholarships. That’s up from $375 each for eight students when the program began. Qualifications This year’s recipients represent diverse backgrounds, interests and aspirations. They were honored at

Gideon Eilers and his late grandfather used to listen to the Beach Boys before his death in 2020 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. “He grew up listening to the them, and it not only gave him comfort at that time, it would help him remember things,” said Eilers, a senior at Gig Harbor High School

Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday signed into law a bill recognizing school districts that show commitment to military students and their families. House Bill 1346 creates a Purple Star designation for districts that demonstrate support for students whose lives and education are often disrupted by family deployments. Peninsula School District Superintendent Krestin Bahr and school

When SaVoïe Sanders was born, he spent 54 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Tacoma General Hospital. That’s why he decided to use his Eagle Scout project to benefit the NICU unit. Every prospective Eagle Scout must complete a project to benefit their community in some way. Together with his family and volunteers,

The 2023 Students of Distinction awards ceremony is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the Ocean5 banquet room, 5268 Pt. Fosdick Dr. The awards honor about 36 graduating seniors from Henderson Bay, Gig Harbor and Peninsula high schools. Teachers, peers, community members or parents nominate award winners in seven categories: academics; athletics; career

Peninsula School District on Friday shared details of positions eliminated or reduced because of $12 million in budget cuts for the upcoming year. The announcement revealed some teaching staff positions — including deans at some elementaries and high schools — will be among those affected, along with non-teaching support staff. In addition, the district office