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Every year, during the week leading up to Fish Bowl, our incredible PSD community comes together to make a difference. 🤝 The Food Bowl competition is underway, where students and families unite to donate food to our community partner, Food Backpacks 4 Kids.

Our students are on a mission to create a legacy of respect and sportsmanship this year, and they're counting on the support of their amazing fans!

Get ready for the most epic showdown of the year! 🎉 The Peninsula School District is thrilled to announce that our beloved Fish Bowl Football Game is back! 🐟🏆 Join us for an unforgettable evening of high school football rivalry and community spirit. 🙌

Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, Sept. 15th
🏟️ Location: Roy Anderson Field, Peninsula High School
🕟 Gates Open: 4:30 PM
🏈 Kick-off: 7:00 PM

This school year, PSD implemented a new technology policy that will enhance the educational experience for every child by restricting the use of personal devices such as cell phones during school hours. 📱🚫

To help everyone understand when it's appropriate to use their phones and when it's time to put them away, our talented students from Gig Harbor and Peninsula High schools have created a wonderful PSA video! 🎥💡 We are incredibly proud of their dedication and creativity. 👏

School supplies for PSD students are being delivered this week to our schools, marking a significant stride towards fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments. 

Each student will receive a curated kit of supplies, tailored to their grade level's needs. 📝 ✏️ 🖍️

PSD is looking for volunteers to join our Special Education Parent Advisory Committee to help provide an inclusive learning space and support for all of PSD's students. 

The focus of SEPAC is; 

•To develop a Special Education Family Education series, scheduled throughout the school year; 
•To develop opportunities for relationship building between Special Education families, PSD staff, and community partners; and
•To promote inclusion through equal opportunities and access to quality education for ALL students, regardless of their abilities, backgrounds, or differences. 

Volunteers interested in becoming a SEPAC member can apply here

the Peninsula School District has partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service for our school's athletic departments' needs. FinalForms allows you to complete and sign athletic participation forms for your students. FinalForms is being used at all our middle schools for fall sports. High school families should expect to begin using FinalForms when the Winter Sports season begins. All parents of athletes will use FinalForms.

As we gear up for another exciting school year, we want to remind you about an important opportunity that goes beyond just meals. Now is the time to apply for the Free/Reduced Meals Application for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. This program offers a wide range of benefits that extend far beyond the cafeteria.

Is your high school student in need of a fresh start? Or maybe you are a student who needs to finish a few credits to earn your degree? We are excited to announce that Tacoma Community College's Fresh Start program is back this September!

📅 Fall quarter begins: Sept. 25, 2023
📝 Enroll now!
🏢 In-person info sessions: Aug. 15 and Aug. 29, 12 p.m., Building 19, Room 34
💻 Virtual info sessions on Zoom: Aug. 7 and Aug. 21, 12 - 1 p.m.

The Peninsula School District dedicated three extraordinary days to honor and celebrate the achievements of our remarkable graduating seniors! The past Thursday, Friday, and Saturday were filled with joy, excitement, and countless memorable moments as we bid farewell to a remarkable class of students.

In the 2022-2023 school year, we witnessed an exceptional display of dedication and community engagement from the students of Peninsula, Gig Harbor, and Henderson Bay high schools. A total of 65 students from these schools earned their Varsity Letter in Community Service, demonstrating their commitment to making a positive impact on their local community.

On Wednesday, something magical happened in the Peninsula School District. It was time for the highly anticipated Elementary Grad Walks, a tradition that warms the hearts of both students and teachers alike.

Check out all the photos from that day at our 2023 Graduation page! 

On Wednesday night, May 17, over 30 PSD students were honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation (GGHF) as this year’s Students of Distinction. 

Each year the GGHF honors PSD’s graduating seniors who have made a significant contribution to their field or mankind.

Starting next school year, 2023-2024, all public high school students enrolled in College in the High School courses will be able register to earn college credit at no cost to the student or school. College in the High School will be FREE! You can learn more about the College in High School program and courses for your student to take at our College and Career Services webpage - https://www.psd401.net/services-and-resources/college-and-career-services.