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Reading leads to lifelong success

Our goal is having 100% of 3rd grade students reading proficiently by 2026. 

And we need YOU to reach this goal. 

To reach our vision, we need our families and community as partners. 

The Peninsula School District is spearheading a community-wide effort to promote literacy development in young children. We want community members of any age to be a part of this plan. 

The Peninsula School District and our partners will host a series of community activities to promote reading and literacy across the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula communities. Events will include: 

  • Special guest readers at our schools;
  • Community activities at our local businesses and public spaces;
  • Special support from our local businesses and libraries;
  • School Reading Nights, and more!

Become a Peninsula Reads Partner today! 

let's meet our 1 million minutes community reading goal

Peninsula School District invites everyone in the community to join us in reaching our goal to read 1 million minutes by the last day of school, June 21, 2023. 

Pen Light and the Peninsula School District have collaborated to launch a ‘minutes read’ collection webpage as part of Peninsula Reads. Peninsula Reads is a community-wide effort to promote literacy development in young children by engaging community members of all ages in activities that support the importance of early literacy. When you’ve completed your reading activity, simply sign in and record how many minutes you read!

Use this tool to log your reading minutes.

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Celebrating Purple Up Day at Swift Water Elementary! 🎉💜
Celebrating Purple Up Day at Swift Water Elementary! 🎉💜

This past Friday, April 12, marked a special celebration at Swift Water Elementary School. In partnership with the school's VPO (Volunteer Parent Organization), we were thrilled to host our third annual Purple Up Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the resilience and sacrifices of our military children.

Swift Water Elementary proudly supports over 50 families with active duty military members. Purple Up Day provides an opportunity for us to honor these incredible young individuals. Read more to see photos of the special celebration.

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PSD Announces Staffing Updates for 2024-25 School Year
PSD Announces Staffing Updates for 2024-25 School Year

Superintendent Krestin Bahr is pleased to announce Michael Farmer has been selected as the Peninsula School District’s new Chief of Schools. The Chief of Schools will supervise the administrators at all 17 of our district’s schools. Bahr is also proud to announce the promotion of Kelsey Parke as our district’s new Director of Career and Technical Education. Farmer and Parke will both begin in their positions on July 1, 2024.

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April is the Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child

The Peninsula School District and the PSD Board of Directors celebrate and honor our military families during April, which is nationally Month of the Military Child. More than 1.6 million military children face challenges and unique experiences because of their parents’ service, and we want to thank each and every member of the military for your service and sacrifices for our country.

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Educational Service Center
14015 62nd Avenue NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
P: (253) 530-1000

Lisa Reaugh

Executive Director, Student Services
(253) 530-1080
reaughl@psd401.net