Goodman Middle School News
Browse past news stories for Goodman Middle School in Gig Harbor, WA.
- Paradise Theatre to show ‘A Christmas Story’ (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on November 25, 2009 at 08:05:40 pm
The family, headed by Mr. and Mrs. Parker (Mick Flaaen and Vicki Knickerbocker) with children Andrew (Andrew Knickerbocker) and Ralphie (Gabe Gadbow) show mixed emotions about of the “major award” that illuminates them. - Letters to the editor (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on October 7, 2009 at 08:51:15 pm
The following are letters to the editor that appeared in the Oct. 7 print edition of The Peninsula Gateway. To submit a letter, e-mail gatewayeditor@gateline.com . Please keep letters submissions to 250 words. - GH Kid Entrepreneur is Making Bucks, Allies With Homemade Products (The Kitsap Sun)
posted on September 26, 2009 at 07:02:15 pm
GIG HARBOR — Joe Hayes is something of a boy wonder. The 12-year-old, who’s just begun sixth grade at Goodman Middle School, makes body lotions, soaps and candles that he sells at the Gig Harbor Farmers Market and online under the business name Eau du Joe Bodyworks. He’s been doing it since he was 8. On a recent Saturday morning there was a steady stream of customers visiting his booth at the ... - PenMet Parks to host second annual Family Fun Festival (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on August 26, 2009 at 07:25:49 pm
The second annual Family Fun Festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Goodman Middle School in Gig Harbor. - PSD cuts middle school athletics budget (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on August 19, 2009 at 11:10:49 pm
Middle school sports just got more competitive. The Peninsula School District Board of Directors passed the 2009-10 budget last week, and the 5-0 decision included a 50 percent cut from the middle school athletics program, from $250,000 to $125,000. - Seattle Sounders FC defender visits Gig Harbor soccer camp (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on August 19, 2009 at 10:55:39 pm
Jackson Ray Lee holds a soccer ball above his head during the Seattle Sounders FC Soccer Camp at Goodman Middle School in Gig Harbor. Sounders FC defender James Riley made a guest appearance and signed autographs. About 140 campers attended. - Community briefs (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on August 19, 2009 at 07:56:09 pm
Gig Harbor’s “Amazing Grace” will sail from Gig Harbor to San Diego this fall. For the first time, the Amazing Grace will welcome a limited number of crew positions for the trip. - Sports briefs/camps (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on August 5, 2009 at 09:40:59 pm
The Peninsula Baseball Club will hold open tryouts for the 2010 season from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at Gig Harbor High School and from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 15 at Peninsula High School. - Goodman students organize fundraiser for man’s best friend (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on July 15, 2009 at 10:11:19 pm
Goodman Middle School students Katie Pereira, Aidan O’Neil, Shauna Walters and Rachel Pratt show “customers” items for sale at the “Old Dog Haven” fundraising event. - Iraqi family safe in Gig Harbor (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on July 15, 2009 at 09:55:53 pm
Gathering near the Al Janabi family residence in Gig Harbor last month are Dave Richardson, retired Methodist pastor and co-chair of United Methodist Church’s Refugee Assistance Committee; Omar al Janabi, 21; Saja al Janabi, 19; Hanaa al Janabi, 44; Deanie Adams, co-chair of the Refugee Assistance Committee; a friend of the al Janabi family who is an interpreter for the U.S. Army, Mohammad al ... - Two middle school athletes compete at Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on July 15, 2009 at 09:10:59 pm
Claire Summa, left, and Savannah Jones go up for a block at the Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships last month in Miami, Fla. The girls’ under-12 club team, based in University Place, placed 31st out of 48 teams nationwide. - Power soccer encourages disabled athletes to play (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on July 8, 2009 at 08:10:25 pm
Cody Hinkley, left plays power soccer for the Tacoma-based Rolling Thunder. Hinkley enjoys the social aspect of the team just as much as he does playing. Since the Thunder doesn’t have any local competition, they are looking for ways to create a league of their own. - Participants speak out about Relay for Life (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on June 17, 2009 at 09:58:12 pm
Walkers of all ages participate in the annual Relay for Life for cancer research. - Dance takes center stage at YMCA (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on June 10, 2009 at 08:43:12 pm
A swirl of billowing skirts festoon the stage. It all started when Goodman Middle School’s Katie Gibson sent me this delightful “heads up.” “I thought you might like to know about an event coming up at the Morgan Family YMCA in Tacoma. - Distinguished alumni show what is possible (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on May 20, 2009 at 07:29:02 pm
The Peninsula Gateway and Rainier Pacific Bank, along with the Franciscan Health System and Olympic Property Group, will be honoring 36 outstanding high school seniors as the 2009 Students of Distinction. - Special Olympics meet creates, brings back memories (Tacoma News Tribune)
posted on May 17, 2009 at 07:29:14 am
It wasn’t so much about swimming at the fourth annual Billy Stocking Memorial Swim Meet on Saturday at Mount Tahoma High School. - Strong named principal at Gig Harbor High School (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on May 7, 2009 at 09:14:13 pm
Ted Strong knew he wanted to make a move to return to an administrative position at the high school level. He just didn’t know it would come this soon. - Editorial: District chooses ‘Strong’ leader (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on May 7, 2009 at 08:43:33 pm
One of the greatest qualities that Ted Strong will bring to the table as principal at Gig Harbor High School this fall is his drive to work with the other schools within the Peninsula School District. - The leader of the ‘golden age’ (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on May 7, 2009 at 08:28:12 pm
Retired Peninsula High School Principal Dele Gunnerson poses in front of the old Arletta School. Gunnerson will be honored May 27 as an Alumni of Distinction for his contributions to the community. - There will be plenty to hunt for at Easter time this weekend (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on April 8, 2009 at 07:12:09 pm
Digging around in the bushes looking for hard-boiled eggs isn’t a usual local pastime, but if it’s Easter time, the eggs are brightly colored — and prizes and treats are the reward — it’s the only thing to do. - 2009 Alumni of Distinction announced (Peninsula Gateway)
posted on March 12, 2009 at 12:16:39 am
The Gig Harbor community will honor a military and sports hero, a noted forester and a lifelong educator as part of the annual Students and Alumni of Distinction banquet on May 27.
