Peninsula High School

Students of Distinction 2026 Nomination

Class of 2026 Seniors, apply for Students of Distinction before March 20th! 

Students of Distinction is a 23 year community legacy that provides scholarships to nominated graduating Peninsula School District seniors, and honors them for their achievements in a variety of categories. 

Students from Gig Harbor, Peninsula or Henderson Bay high schools may apply for the honor, or can be nominated by a parent, teacher, peer or community member. There are seven areas of excellence as outlined below.

Timeline:

• Applications Close: March 20th, 2026 @ 5 PM PST
• Final Nominees Notified: By April 10th, 2026
• Panel Interview (required to be considered for scholarship receipt): April 25th, 2026 @ Henderson Bay High School
• Award Dinner (Panelist Choice Winners will be announced): May 20th, 2026 @ Ocean5
   

Achievement Categories:

Complete a form for each category you would like to apply for. If you apply/nominate a student for multiple categories, their final nomination will only be in the category in which the selection committee believes is best suited to the student.

•  Academic Achievement 
•  Athletic Achievement
•  Career and Technical Excellence
•  Community Service Achievement 
•  Music, Arts, and Drama Achievement 
•  Overcoming Adversity Achievement 
•  Science and Technology Achievement
   

Commitment:

Panel interviews are required for final nominees. It is also requested that scholarship nominees attend the Award Dinner on May 20th. Final scholarship nominees will receive a complimentary ticket to the Award Dinner.

Consideration Process:

1. Nominations are submitted via Google Forms.
2. High school scholarship committees review nominations and narrow them down to final nominees.
3. Schools forward final nominees to the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation (GGHF).
4. GGHF schedules an in-school congratulatory meeting.
5. Final nominees schedule interview time slots.
6. Panelists conduct interviews with the final nominees.
7. Panelists select "Panelist Choice Winners" based on interviews.
8. All final nominees are honored and Panelist Choice Winners are announced at the May awards dinner

For any further information, please reach out: scholarships@gigharborfoundation.org

2026 STUDENT OF DISTINCTION APPLICATION 

ALL EVENTS AT PHS ARE NOW CASHLESS

From our Plays, to Winterfest, Scan the QR Code

Ticket Prices for games 

Online Purchasing :

Parking Permit registration for Junior & Seniors is available online for the 25-26 SY. Students can pick up their parking permit and sign the agreement on August 21st or 28th 8:30 am-2:30pm or can pick it up after school starts. There is no cost. One parking pass per student. Students can register all cars they drive. 

click here to apply for your parking pass 

Username: Student ID

Password: last name all CAPS

Please note that only juniors and seniors may park on campus

Information on Parking Permits:  A parking permit is needed for parking on PHS campus.  A parking permit does NOT guarantee you a parking spot.  We have limited parking, and it will be on a first come first serve basis.

Please read until the end to get all the information.

1. Student/Parent will go online to our online bookkeeper on their designated days.   Here is the link for the online bookkeeper: https://wa-peninsula.intouchreceipting.com/signin
2. Purchase a parking permit.  We are not charging money this year but you will still have to go online and go through the purchasing process. Make sure you fill out all information fields regarding your vehicle.   You will need the make, model, color and license plate number of your vehicle.  Limit One per Student

Students can park in three areas:

• The Senior lot in the front of the school.
• The hill coming up to the school.
• The North campus lot. The North campus lot is rarely full.

Staff can park in two areas:

• The front of the school.
• The lot out past the commons (Bus Turnaround).

ADA Parking:

• The south side of the building along the fence line in front of the Commons.
• The parking lot in front of Roy Anderson Field.

Visitors can park in:

• Designated “Visitor Only” areas in front of the school.

Parking Permits:

• Parking permits are for Juniors and Seniors only 
• There are only 225 spots for students on campus available.
• Students can lose their parking privileges. This is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Parking Violations - Attention Student Drivers:

• If you park illegally in the staff lots, or do not have a parking permit, your car may be immobilized with an immobilizer boot. To get the boot removed you will have to find an administrator and pay a $15 fine.

1.     Student/Parent will go online to our online bookkeeper on their designated days.  THE LINK IS NOT YET OPEN.

 2.     We are not charging a fee, but you will still have to go online and go through the registration process. Make sure you fill out all information fields regarding your vehicle.   You will need the make, model, color and license plate number of your vehicle.  Limit One per Student

GO SEAHAWKS!!

School Pictures 

Wednesday October 15

If you would like to order School Pictures, please use the QR Code to purchase.

Here is a direct link to share as well:

Pre Pay System

If you need to call:

253-770-5670

Email:

info@perlerphotography.com

VARSITY LETTER IN COMMUNITY SERVICES 2024 – 2025

Engaging in community service is a way to uplift others, the community, and oneself. The impact on the lives of others and the community at large can be lasting. It is also a great way to enrich your skills at relationship-building, empathy, problem-solving, and leadership. Peninsula School District is proud to honor students who contribute to our community with the Varsity Letter in Community Service. This opportunity is available to students going into 9th through 12th grade and can be repeated through each year of high school.

Click the butoon below for more information

Community Service Varsity Letter

Power School - Questions? Email Powerschool Info

Schoology - Questions? Email servicecentral@psd401.net

Parent Square - Questions?  servicecentral@psd401.net

Updated Meal Costs will be updated soon

Breakfast: $
Lunch: $

We highly encourage families to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch application. Families who qualify, get so much more than just meals. Please read the graphic below for information on the other benefits.

APPLICATION

Benefits of Free and Reduced Lunch