Krestin Bahr, PSD Superintendent | (253)530-1002 | superintendent@psd401.net

Did you know that gold is one of the most malleable metals? A single ounce can be stretched into a thread over five miles long! This flexibility and resilience make gold a fitting symbol this school year.

As we enter this new school year, with the vibrant colors of fall beginning to emerge, I am reminded of the Olympic spirit—the relentless pursuit of excellence, determination, and teamwork.

Just as athletes go for the gold, our district is committed to reaching new heights and achieving excellence in all we do. As I begin my fourth year as your superintendent, I am filled with optimism and excitement for the opportunities ahead.

Together, let’s embrace this season of growth and strive for greatness, supporting each other every step of the way.

Our focus on safety remains a top priority headed into the new school year. In August, our staff was privileged to join other local school districts at Lumen Field for an intensive “Stop the Bleed” training. This important training, along with our Safety and Security Administration Training Day last month, strengthened our efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for all students and staff.

The Airport Day event was such an incredible experience for our community, and Peninsula School District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) department truly shined! Families, students, and community members had a blast visiting the CTE booth, where our talented staff and students showcased the wide range of programs we offer. One of the highlights was the Minecraft Coding e-sports table—students and visitors dove into the world of coding while competing and learning together. It was inspiring to see the excitement on their faces as they engaged in these hands-on experiences.

Our CTE booth was packed with interactive activities and fun giveaways, emphasizing just how important practical, real-world learning is. It’s always wonderful to see our community come together for events like these, where students can explore their passions and our programs can make a lasting impact. Thank you to everyone who stopped by! We can’t wait for next year.

Volunteers are an integral part of our community, and we’ve made the process of signing up easier than ever. Our new volunteer management system allows volunteers to quickly and easily sign up online and select a school or the district as their volunteer location. If you have applied to volunteer in the past, or are a current volunteer, I encourage you to reapply through our new system.

Since launching our new online volunteer application, we’ve had over 600 volunteers sign- up! We’re eager to see our volunteers in action, helping to enrich the lives of our students. Visit https://www.psd401.net/volunteer to sign-up today.

I’m pleased to announce that our district’s budget for the upcoming year has been successfully passed. This budget reflects our ongoing commitment to providing the resources necessary to support high-quality learning environments across the district.

Some highlights of the new budget include: 

As we head into this year, we are committed to reaching new heights and achieving "gold-standard" success in everything we do—from academics to community partnerships.

Thank you for being a part of this journey and supporting our students and staff as we work together to create a district that shines bright. Let’s go for gold this year!

Sincerely,

Superintendent Krestin Bahr

The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to: the District’s Title IX and Compliance Officer, Dan Dizon, at (253)530-1041, email Dizond@psd40.net. or Section 504 and ADA Coordinator, John Yellowlees, at (253) 530-1081, email yellowleesj@psd401.net. Mailing address : 14015 62nd Ave. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.