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Minter Creek Elementary School

Home of the Dolphins

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students with clipboards gathered around some flowers
student putting a tennis ball on top of a tower of paper plates and cups
4 students showing the book they are all reading, two on a bean bag chair.
Big group of third, fourth and fifth graders posing in the music room for a choir picture.
Teacher and student holding pom poms and a welcome sign in front of the library.  man playing violin in the background
Third grade student smiling directly at the camera while work is on his desk.

Welcome to Minter Creek Elementary School

                                                              A cartoon dolphin leaps from the water within a circular frame.

Mission Statement

To provide a safe, positive, and supportive community focused on lifelong learning. 

Address
12617 118th Ave NW,
Gig Harbor, WA 98329

Phone
Main Office: (253) 530-4300  
Attendance: (253) 530-4306

School Hours: Bell Schedule
M, T, TH & F: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

School Leadership
Karra Lantz – 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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We provide a safe, positive, and supportive community focused on lifelong learning.