Upwards of 72% of teens view drinking as an expected activity at high school parties, but why is this considered a social norm? High school graduation...
Under the bright lights of the Roy Anderson pitch on Thursday, March 19th, the Gig Harbor boys soccer team battled Peninsula for the ultimate...
Our Lady Tides basketball team took on White River on February 28 at UPS for an exciting playoff game. The girls entered the building pumped...
High school teachers see firsthand which novels spark students' interests and which fall flat. Teachers are often the first to introduce students...
Upwards of 72% of teens view drinking as an expected activity at high school parties, but why is this considered a social norm? High school graduation is often seen as one of the most important milestones...
Under the bright lights of the Roy Anderson pitch on Thursday, March 19th, the Gig Harbor boys soccer team battled Peninsula for the ultimate rivalry of Fishgoal. The rainy night and packed house consisting of both Peninsula and Gig Harbor fans elevated their determination. High pressure stakes drove them to play confidently against an underclassmen-heavy...
Our Lady Tides basketball team took on White River on February 28 at UPS for an exciting playoff game. The girls entered the building pumped and ready for the round of 16 game, already making history earlier this season. During the home game against Kelso last Monday, senior Kaliyah Miller broke the girls' basketball school record for most three-pointers...
The school day had hardly started on January 22 when there was a loud sound and the lights abruptly shut off in some of the classrooms around the school. Outside the window, sparks were seen flying. Students and staff waited for instruction, and around 8:45 the message was spread that Peninsula Power would shut off all of our lights in an attempt to...
High school teachers see firsthand which novels spark students' interests and which fall flat. Teachers are often the first to introduce students to new books that may impact them forever. Over the years...
For the second time, Gig Harbor High School’s drama students were able to participate in the International Thespian Excellence Awards (Thespys) Regional Adjudication at the South Thespy Conference held...
Sleights of hand and tricks of the eye, breathtaking visuals and powerful ballads, car chases and prison breaks… I saw three of the top-ranking movies in theaters right now within a short period of time,...
This year, 72 of the Gig Harbor band students took a trip to Disneyland from the third to the sixth of April for the Anaheim music festival in Los Angeles and stayed in a hotel located right next to the...
Most people consider music to be something fun to listen to while hanging out with friends or relaxing after school, but did you know that music can actually help improve your grades? Listening to music...
Can you imagine yourself leaving everything you know behind and starting a completely new life on the other side of the world? If that idea springs up even a spark of excitement in you, that is a sign to go abroad as an exchange
I had the unique opportunity to be a part of the COPE program as a Junior Health Scholar this school year. This program
On April 14th, 2025, at 9:30 AM ET, Katy Perry and the first all-female space crew launched into space for 11 minutes.
Known to many as a fierce advocate for senior rights here in Gig Harbor, Betty Lilienthal was nominated by the Morning
In Gig Harbor, the water is more than just a view. It’s the heart of the community and brings people together. Almost every afternoon, the docks are filled with high school students, retired watersport experts, and those who are going onto the water for an adventure. As watersports amongst middle...
This past Saturday at the home of the Tacoma Rainiers, the Tides played against the Fife Trojans in an out-of-conference matchup. This was an exclusive game and a great experience for everyone who attended, especially for our Tides, who have had an incredibly dominant season. As the Tides rounded out...
Spring sports at Gig Harbor High School are in full swing, and the Tides are showing up strong across the board. From the baseball team's nearly perfect record to tennis, track, golf, and more, athletes are pushing hard as a season moves into playoffs. Gig Harbor athletes are making the school proud...
Every January, similar patterns emerge. The parking lot at the gym suddenly becomes very full, the sales of self-help books rise about 30%, and we all...
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or...
Every year the Great Gig Harbor Foundation honors students from the Peninsula School District by granting awards to those who have shown outstanding accomplishments...
Families, teachers, students, and community members came together for the 25th annual All In For Kids fundraiser. Around 200 people showed up to support...