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Nearly 200 6th - 8th grade female students from the Peninsula School District came together for the 2023 CAPE event on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Harbor Ridge Middle School.

CAPE (Career and Pathway Expo) is a chance for female students to explore multiple STEM careers from local women professionals during a half-day expo. It’s one of the most fun events of the year! 

Check out some of the photos from the event.

Now is the time to sign-up for C.A.P.E. 2023, which is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Peninsula School District female students. 

Career and Pathway Expor (C.A.P.E) is a one-day event in January where female students can attend workshops on engineering, medical and health sciences, and animal sciences. 

This year C.A.P.E will take place from 8:45 a.m - 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at Harbor Ridge Middle School. The cost is $15 per student. Fees can be waived for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. 

Ready to register? Click here!

As the winter storm season is upon us, here is a reminder of Peninsula School District's procedures and expectations during inclement weather and school closures.

Calling all readers! You can support our youngest learners by reading in our elementary schools!  

Now until Friday, Dec. 16, we are inviting guest readers to share their favorite book, or read a book provided to them, to help all children recognize the importance of literacy.

Sign up here!

Read more to hear a personal invitation from Superintendent Krestin Bahr.

Families, don’t forget!

Elementary and middle school parent-teacher conferences are next week from Monday, Oct. 24 to Friday, Oct. 28.

Because conferences will be held in the afternoon, all elementary and middle schools will have half-days next week. High schools will have regular, full school days. There is no late start for any school on Wednesday, Oct. 26. 

Yuen Lui Studio will photograph makeup and retake photos at Harbor Ridge Middle School on Friday, October 21. 

• Preorder photos for the October 21 Makeup/Retake Day here (select the October 2022 gallery; this is for families who have not placed a picture order for this school year)
• View and order photos that were taken during the September picture day here (select the September 2022 gallery and enter your student's school ID number -- if you don't know your student's school ID number, please contact schoolsupport@yuenluischools.com and we will send you a direct link)
• Students who missed the September picture day should plan on getting a photo taken on October 21 - students who have not had a picture taken for this school year will receive an ID card at the time of their photo
• Students who purchased photos can return their photos in exchange for a retake at no charge -- a new order will be shipped to the school at no charge (no need to place an order) 
• Students who would like a retake for the yearbook may receive a yearbook retake at no charge -- please note that the retake photo will replace the original photo, and the retake photo will be the photo that is included in the yearbook 
• New ID cards will not be printed for retake photos 

Plan ahead for your student's future, learn about post-graduation opportunities, and get your questions answered at the 2022 College and Career Fair.

• The first fair event is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Gig Harbor High School.
• The second fair event is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Peninsula High School.

PSD is hosting the college and career fair twice this fall for all families with 6th through 12th grade students. Over 50 colleges and vendors will be available to offer assistance, information, and answer your questions.

Join PSD and Goodman Middle School for a presentation titled "Digital Wellness - Helping Children Succeed in an Increasing Digital World" from  6 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27. 

This presentation will share ideas and strategies you can use to help your children build the skills necessary to grow up in a digital world.  

PSE will be performing a natural gas system improvement project that, once completed, will increase service reliability for customers throughout the greater Gig Harbor area. A postcard will be sent to the community from PSE detailing when construction work is expected along the route, as construction progresses.

Traffic delays from ongoing construction may impact student drop-off and pick-up at Swift Water Elementary and Harbor Ridge Middle School starting in September.

Scott Yingling, current assistant principal at Gig Harbor High School, has been chosen as Harbor Ridge Middle School’s new assistant principal. HRMS assistant principal, Brian Wickens, was promoted to HRMS principal earlier this month when principal Mike Benoit was hired to be the principal at Peninsula High School.