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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

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The PSD Playbook - April 3 2026

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