Welcome to Pioneer Elementary School
we are MISSION driven
At Pioneer, our learning environment exists beyond the classroom walls in socially embedded communities that promote choice and self-advocacy. Through personalized inquiry based projects and authentic experiences, learners will collaborate with multi-aged peers to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to identify and solve our most pressing global issues.
Address
8502 Skansie Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Phone
Main Office: (253) 530-3500
School Hours
M, T, TH & F: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Pioneer Elementary News
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Please read this message to families regarding updated guidance and resources for COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
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Superintendent Bahr shares a message of encouragement and support with Peninsula School District staff regarding January staffing and COVID-19.
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We have been monitoring both the weather and the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. Please read this message for updates as we prepare to return from winter break.
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All schools and the Educational Services Center are closed during Winter Break. School resumes for students on Monday, January 3.
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District buildings will be closed to the public on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. School resumes for students on Monday, Nov. 29.
The PSD Community Update features a feedback opportunity as part of Superintendent Bahr's Listening Tour, inclement weather reminders, PSD COVID-19 response updates, a COVID-19 vaccine conversation with Superintendent Bahr and local physicians, as well as Securly internet safety reminders.