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Three children collaborate on a STEAM project in a classroom table.
Children and adults gather around a table, observing a STEAM design challenge.
A young girl focuses on coding with an ozo bot.
A group of superhero students line up at the starting line of a track.
Two young children proudly hold certificates and a cone-shaped gift.
Children participate in a robotics activity in a gymnasium.
A children's choir performs on a stage, saluting with their hands.
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Two children in costumes focus on drawing at a desk in a classroom.

Welcome to Pioneer Elementary School

We are Mission Driven

At Pioneer, we inspire students to wonder, create, innovate, and problem solve through STEAM and authentic learning. Every day is a chance to explore, imagine, and grow. 

Vision

To inspire and empower every student, every day. 

 

 

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
Kristi Brooks - Principal 

Brett Bradshaw - Deputy Principal 

Latest News

Superintendent's Monthly Update - November 2026

November 2, 2026

Superintendent's Monthly Update - November 2026

Superintendent's Update - November 2026 Important Upcoming Dates November 3 – Election Day, Remember to Vote November 11 – Veterans Day, No School November 25-27 – Thanksgiving Break, No School Nov...

PSD Playbook - Week of November 1 - 7, 2026

October 31, 2026

PSD Playbook - Week of November 1 - 7, 2026

Week of November 1 - 7, 2026 BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE Fall sports are in full swing across Peninsula School District, and that means busy evenings for many student-athletes. Between practices, games...

PSD Board of Directors Regular Business Meeting

October 26, 2026

PSD Board of Directors Regular Business Meeting

PSD Board of Directors Regular Business Meeting The Peninsula School District Board of Directors will hold their regular business meeting. Community members are welcome to attend.Click here to read...

PSD Playbook - Week of Oct. 25-31, 2026

October 24, 2026

PSD Playbook - Week of Oct. 25-31, 2026

Week of October 25-31, 2026 FALL SPORTS ARE IN FULL SWING ACROSS PSD Cooler weather means fall sports are underway at Peninsula School District's middle and high schools. Teams are practicing, comp...

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Through personalized inquiry based projects and authentic experiences, learners will collaborate with peers to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to identify and solve our most pressing global issues.