December Student of the Month: Tawnee Guinn

The Gig Harbor High School student is the President of both the Teens against Tobacco Use and Students Against Destructive Decisions Club.

Superintendent's Newsletter: PSD to Launch Facebook, Twitter Accounts

Acting Superintendent of the Peninsula School District Chuck Cuzzetto sent out this newsletter via email on Wednesday, Dec. 19.

PTAs Nationwide Give Sandy Hook Students a Winter Wonderland

Sending homemade snowflakes is a meaningful way to help Newtown, CT.

November Student of the Month: Bjorn Brynestad

Gig Harbor High School senior Bjorn Brynestad mentors freshmen and is an active member with Young Life.

Peninsula School District: Early Release and Winter Break Schedule

Winter break begins Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, and school resumes on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013.

Gig Harbor Students Paint Birch Tree Masterpieces

More than 3,000 students from 7 local schools participated in the project organized by the Peninsula Hands On Art.

Gig Harbor Student Receives Good Samaritan Award

Kindergartener Madeline Wareham assisted to get help after she noticed that her father was experiencing a medical emergency.

Ex-Gig Harbor Principal Ted Strong Resigned in October, District Says

Ted Strong was place on paid administrative leave earlier this year following his arrest for DUI. The Peninsula School District Board of Directors accepted his resignation at its Oct. 11 meeting.

Peninsula School Board Appoints New Member

Dr. Harlan Gallinger was offered and accepted the seat for District 4 position on the Peninsula School Board of Directors on Thursday.

UPDATED: School Board to Interview Position 4 Finalists on Nov. 29

The candidates for the Peninsula School District Board of Directors include Harlan Gallinger, Jessica Sawyer, Steve Sutton and Carrie Tellefson. They are all residents of Gig Harbor's 4th District.

No Charges to Be Filed Against Former Kopachuck Middle School Teacher

Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist said no criminal charges will be filed against John Rosi after the controversial bullying video at Kopachuck Middle School earlier this year.

WEDNESDAY: Peninsula School Board to Interview Candidates for Vacant Seat

The Peninsula School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss qualifications of candidates.

Pierce County Students Support Same-Sex Marriage, Inslee and Obama in Mock Election

The Secretary of State's mock election for students closed Friday, and statewide, students voted against decriminalizing marijuana, and showed support for Jay Inslee in the gubernatorial race and Barack Obama in the presidential race.

October Student of the Month: Hannah Long

Hannah Long currently serves as the president of the Gig harbor High School Interact Club and senior captain for the cross country team.

Photo of the Day: Congrats to PHS Girls Cross Country Team

Patch reporter Jennifer Chancellor posted this photo of the Peninsula High School girls cross country runners on the Gig Harbor Patch Facebook page.

Student of the Week: Kiera McMenimen

Gig Harbor senior is making waves in the pool, and hopes to do the same as a pediatric surgeon.

Bellarmine Prep Student in Running for Miss Teen Washington

Kendall Sadler, a junior at Bellarmine Prep, is in the running for Miss Teen Washington and Most Photogenic.

Road to Roma: Gig Harbor Meistersingers Needs Your Help

The choir group has been invited to perform at St. Peter’s Basilica in Italy next spring, and its booster club is working to raise money for the trip.

Student of the Week: McKenzi Bravo

Peninsula High School's star runner is ranked sixth in the state -- and she's ready to go even faster.

Peninsula School District Board of Directors Meeting Agenda: Oct. 11

The meeting will be at Vaughn Elementary School at 6 p.m.

Annie Wright Schools to Host Annual Fall Educators Conference

More than 900 educators from independent schools throughout the Northwest are expected to visit the Tacoma-based campus on Oct. 12.

Support Peninsula School District Teachers on World Teachers' Day

Give back to local teachers by celebrating World Teachers' Day on Oct. 5.

Learn safe harvest of local mushrooms at Key Center Pierce County Library

Key Peninsula Student Wins Puyallup Fair Art Show

Key Peninsula Middle School's Annabelle Murdoch won Best in Show for her work titled, "Darkest Angel"

Parent & Me Classes

Peninsula School Board President Jill Uddenberg Resigns

After serving seven years on the Board, President Jill Uddenberg said she will step down due to short-term relocation. Her resignation is effective today.

Politics and Taxes

High School Referees To Use Blue Flags Against Cancer

Washington officials will replace their traditional yellow flags during high school varsity games this week.

Back to School: Peninsula School District Open House Schedule

Here's the schedule for school open house this fall.

Parents of Bullied Student Speak Out at School Board Meeting

Randall and Karla Kinney said they don't think John Rosi should be allowed back in the classroom. They also said they taught their son to put on a strong face to deal with bullying at school.

Metagenics Chief Science Officer to Speak at Breakfast of Champions

The 18th annual event, hosted by the Peninsula Schools Education Foundation, will be held on Oct. 4.

Tapestry!

Gig Harbor Cooperative Preschool Open House

Meditation: Go from Chaos to Calm

DIVAS, DENIM , & DESSERTS...

Computer Class - Database Genealogy

Computer Class - Cloud Computing

Computer Class - Apps for Beginners

Computer Class - Word 2010 for Beginners

Computer Class - Drop-In Help