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

School Leadership

Stephanie Strader - Principal 

Pioneer Elementary News

PSD Announces four new elementary deputy principals

PSD leaders interviewed some talented candidates and are happy to announce four candidates have been chosen as the new  deputy principals, beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. 

Danielle Fischer has been chosen as the new Deputy Principal for Harbor Heights Elementary. Kim Kinney has been chosen as the new Deputy Principal for Pioneer Elementary. Niccole Griffin has been chosen as the new Deputy Principal for Swift Water Elementary. Kelli Demonte has been chosen as the new Deputy Principal for Voyager Elementary. 

PSD to provide school supplies for the 2023-2024 school year

As outlined in our five year strategic plan, the Peninsula School District has committed to creating equitable and inclusive learning environments for every child in our schools. To help us reach this goal, PSD will provide all basic educational school supplies to our K-12 students at no cost to families during the 2023-2024 school year. You can see a full list of school supplies offered at your child’s grade level at our website - https://bit.ly/PSD-School-Supplies.

Design for a Pet Car Wins 2023 Pioneer Elementary Shark Tank Competition

Last Friday, May 5, Pioneer Elementary held its second annual Shark Tank event, where students get a chance to propose their innovations to a group of panelists for prizes. This year’s winner was Jeremy N. and his Pet Car design! The Pet Car’s purpose is to help disabled pets move around their home using sensors, without the help of their owners. 

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