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Jake Voss

Director of Strategic Communications

Danielle Chastaine

Communications Coordinator

At Peninsula School District, we strengthen relationships with our community through proactive storytelling, media relations, and engagement. Our goal is to provide timely, accurate, and transparent information, building stronger connections within our school community by sharing PSD's stories.

Explore our press releases, latest news stories, and important links below.

Media Resources

November 14, 2024 – Peninsula School District Celebrates Multiple Schools Ranking in Top 40 Percent of Washington State

June 5, 2024 - Joint Use Interlocal Agreement Approved by Both PSD and PenMet Parks

May 30, 2024 - Peninsula School District Receives $250,000 Grant for Clean Propane Buses

May 9, 2024 - Peninsula High School's TideHawks NNDCC Unit Elevated to Fully Funded NJROTC Status by Department of the Navy

April 8, 2024 - PSD Earns Purple Star Award for 2024

April 5, 2024 - PSD Announces Staffing Updates for 2024-25 School Year

February 22, 2024 - Peninsula School District Announces 2024 Fish Bowl Date and Location
May 21, 2025 – Peninsula School District’s NJROTC unit to march in National Memorial Day Parade

January 23, 2025- Google recognizes three Peninsula teachers for AI innovation

Octobere 31, 2024 - Aviation academy set to take flight next year in Peninsula School District

October 10, 2024 – Peninsula’s cell phone policy a model for nearby school districts

October 9, 2024 - Locals share personal stories of fentanyl crisis at town hall meeting

June 3, 2024 - EPA grant helps school district buy more propane buses

May 13, 2024 - Peninsula High School’s TideHawks earn official recognition, funding from Navy

May 6, 2024 - Artondale, Evergreen elementaries earn federal recognition as ‘Green Ribbon’ schools

April 29, 2024 - PSD stands for Peninsula School District and its Purple Star distinction

April 18, 2024 - Peninsula School District making administrative, athletic staffing changes

March 15, 2024 - Two Peninsula School District seniors earn prestigious scholarships

February 28, 2024 - Encouraging a Sense of Belonging at Vaughn Elementary School

February 27, 2024 - International Relief Club at Peninsula High seeks to ease pain abroad

February 18, 2024 - Making History: Sonnen, Parker and Seahawks Girls Wrestling Team Win First-Ever State Title

January 18, 2024 - Peninsula School District receives anonymous gift to erase lunch debt in Key Peninsula schools
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Latest News

CALLING ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS! - Take Our Athletic Interest Survey!

Take Our Athletic Interest Survey! Dear PSD Middle School Families, We hope you're enjoying the start of your summer break! While the school year may be over, we're already h. . .

Peninsula School District Welcomes New Health Services Coordinator

Peninsula School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Jocelyn Hanson, MSN, RN, as our new Health Services Coordinator. Jocelyn will be taking over this vital role from Miriam Atchison,

Honoring Exceptional Service: Crystal Petasek Receives Karin Fellin Award

We are deeply honored to announce that Crystal Petasek, one of our dedicated school bus drivers, has been selected by the Peninsula School District Board of Directors as the recipient of the

Celebrating Juneteenth — Freedom

Introducing Danielle O'Leary — Our New HRMS School Administrator

Introducing Danielle O'Leary Our New HRMS School Administrator Dear Harbor Ridge Families, We are excited to announce your new principal starting in the 2025-2026 school ye. . .

Peninsula Pillars of Excellence Awards Honor Outstanding Staff

We are thrilled to recognize the exceptional dedication and impact of six outstanding Peninsula School District staff members who have been selected for our 2024-2025 Peninsula Pillars of Excellence

Honoring Educational Excellence: Jenny Buys Receives Ellen Fay Award

We are proud to announce that Jenny Buys, Success Coach and Unified Coach at Peninsula High School and Gig Harbor High School, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Ellen Fay Award

Celebrating Collaboration: Transportation Office Team Receives Mary Lee Squires Teamwork Award

We are thrilled to announce that our Transportation Department Office Team has been selected as the recipient of the Mary Lee Squires Teamwork Award for Excellence in Teamwork and Collaboration.

PSD’s “First Lego League” Team: Engineering Tomorrow's Leaders

At Vaughn, Evergreen, Swift Water, Discovery, and Artondale elementaries, our First Lego League teams aren’t just building robots- they’re building the foundation for lifelong learning and

Celebrating a Day of Champions

What an incredible day we had at Roy Anderson Field! PSD’s first-ever Day of Champions exceeded every expectation and reminded us why inclusion and community matter so deeply. On Friday, June 13,

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