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Coach Clay Mauro and team with the Fish Bowl trophy.
Seahawks Rout Tides 37-8, Even Fish Bowl Rivalry
Peninsula seniors earned their first win over Gig Harbor as the Seahawks defense forced four interceptions. more
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Connor Burton, No. 3, leads the Seahawk charge onto the field at the 2023 Fish Bowl, the last to be played at Roy Anderson Field.
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over 2023 Fish Bowl Injury
Judge finds late hit didn’t go beyond normal risks of football; no evidence Peninsula coaching staff encouraged targeting. more
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The Class of 2026 celebrates their moment at Cheney Stadium June 20.
Hawks Scholarship Funding Soars to New Heights for Peninsula Grads
The scholarship fund tops $500,000 for the first time, giving money to 156 Peninsula students. more
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The winning team with program Command Master Chief Robert Stockton, from left to right: Enrico Shein, John McDaniel, Sydney Gardner, and Derek Liu.
NJROTC Tidehawks Win National Academic Competition
Cadets earned a trip to Washington, D.C., for the third time since the program began five years ago. more
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Suri Sardinia at practice in May 2025.
Suri Sardinia Caps PHS Career With State Championship; First Among Fellow Seahawk State Winners
Sardinia plans to attend Utah State University in the fall, where she hopes to walk on to the track and field team while studying finance. more
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Nineteen musicians from PHS participated in this year’s state solo and ensemble competition on the campus of Central Washington University. Director Megan Hilborn is shown here with nine students who participated.
A Symphony of Success: PHS Band Sends 19 Musicians to State
Seniors describe the impact of their musical education and how it will shape their futures, touched by “beautiful music and awesome memories.” more
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Jordan R. Henderson at his sentencing May 8.
Former Evergreen Teacher Gets 66 Years to Life for Molesting Students
The Lakebay teacher and pastor was convicted on 12 of 13 counts for using his position of trust to molest four students in his care. more
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Vote results as of Feb. 11. More votes remain to be counted before certification, Feb. 20.
Voters Approve School Levy in Special Election
The election was certified Feb. 20 with 59.95% approval. more
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Team Captain Isaac Smith enters the court at the season opener against Lincoln High School Dec. 5, 2025.
Peninsula Boys, Girls Basketball Fighting for District Tournament Berths
For the first time in six seasons, the Peninsula boys basketball team is back in postseason play. The Seahawks finished the regular season 5-15 overall and 3-13 in the Puget Sound … more
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Vaughn Murder-Suicide Stuns Community
A man discovered the bodies of his wife, son, and the family dog Jan. 27. more
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Transportation is just one of the programs the levy helps pay for.
Peninsula Schools Asks Voters to Renew Levy Feb. 10
The current enrichment levy pays for 17% of the PSD budget. It expires at the end of 2026. more
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Trial Begins for Former Evergreen Elementary Teacher
Jordan Henderson faces 12 counts of child molestation, while families of his former students are suing the district. more
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Unified athlete Mark Slocum drives down the court and scores a basket for his team during the basketball showcase at PHS empathy assembly Dec. 12.
Peninsula High School Unified Sports Wins Special Olympics Award
Peninsula High School joins the ESPN Honor Roll and wins the Banner Award from the Special Olympics. more
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Lindsey Shipp embraces her dad, Chris, after the win in February. Chris Shipp, a Tacoma police detective working the event, once wrestled at the Mat Classic.
Shipp Looks to Repeat; Parker to Three-Peat for Seahawks Wrestling
Peninsula’s girls wrestling team looks to climb back to the top with two returning state champs. more
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Home plate illustrates less-than-ideal conditions on the PHS baseball field.
Uneven Playing Field: Parents Question Fairness in PSD Facilities
Parents say years of lopsided investment have left Peninsula High School teams and facilities struggling. more
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The Seahawks get ready to take the field in their 47th Fish Bowl.
Gig Harbor Tides Rush Past Peninsula in 47th Fish Bowl
Peninsula Seahawks fall 35-21 in Fish Bowl as Gig Harbor claims third straight rivalry win. more
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Smartphones can contribute to children's depression, anxiety, and self-harm, according to author John Haidt.
Community Effort Launches ‘A Thriving Generation’ Oct. 10
Local leaders are working with the Peninsula School District to get youth off their phones to improve mental health. more
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Communities in Schools of Peninsula Site Coordinator Martyna Tecl-Reibel, right, with some of her student writers and their book at a presentation held in the Brones Room at the Key Center Library June 21.
KP Writes: Vaughn Elementary Students Publish First Book
Young writers tell stories about dreams, bullying, and why it’s important to help others. more
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Peninsula School District NJROTC Tidehawks at the Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C.
Peninsula School District NJROTC Program Celebrates Success
The NJROTC offers leadership development and training opportunities for students, whether they are bound for military service or not. more
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Governor Bob Ferguson congratulates 26th LD Senator Deb Krishnadasan (D-Gig Harbor) on SB 5655 before signing it into law.
New State Bill Opens Way for Daycare on Key Peninsula
Senate Bill 5655 requires the occupancy load for daycares in Washington to be based only on areas where services are provided. more
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