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Welcome to Harbor Heights Elementary School

Mission Statement
Better Together

Address
4002 36th Street NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Phone
Attendance: (253) 530-1807(24 hour)
Office: 253-530-1800  / Fax: 253-248-0640
Healthroom: 253-530-1824 / Healthroom Fax: 253-993-4318

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

School Leadership 
Ryan Heistand  - Principal 

WA Department of Health Resources

Resources from the WA Department of Health on substance use trends, overdose symptoms and response, and the secure storage of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and firearms and ammunition, in compliance with HB1230. Click HERE for resources

Upcoming Events

Mar
20
Elementary Conferences - Half Day
All Day
Mar
21
Elementary Conferences - Half Day
All Day
Mar
26
Calling All Future Chefs: 15th Anniversary Culinary Competition!
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mar
26
Announcing Our Future Chefs Finalists!
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Apr
01
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Apr
14
Spring Break - No School
All Day
Apr
15
Spring Break - No School
All Day
Apr
16
Spring Break - No School
All Day
Apr
17
Spring Break - No School
All Day
Apr
18
Spring Break - No School
All Day
Apr
22
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
May
01
Running Start Virtual Info Session with TCC
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
May
06
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
May
20
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
May
26
Memorial Day Holiday - No School
All Day
Jun
03
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Jun
05
Join Us for the 55th Purdy Elementary Reunion!
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jun
17
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Jun
19
Juneteenth Holiday - No School
All Day
Jun
20
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
All Day
Jul
15
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Aug
05
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Aug
19
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Sep
01
Labor Day - Offices Closed
All Day
Sep
03
First Day of School
All Day
Sep
08
First Day of School for Kindergarten
All Day
Oct
13
Staff Professional Development Day - No School
All Day
Nov
11
Veterans Day Holiday - No School
All Day
Nov
26
Thanksgiving Break - No School
All Day
Nov
27
Thanksgiving Break - No School
All Day
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Mar
20
Elementary Conferences - Half Day
All Day
Mar
21
Elementary Conferences - Half Day
All Day
Mar
26
Calling All Future Chefs: 15th Anniversary Culinary Competition!
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mar
26
Announcing Our Future Chefs Finalists!
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Apr
01
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Apr
14
Spring Break - No School
All Day
Apr
15
Spring Break - No School
All Day
Apr
16
Spring Break - No School
All Day
Apr
17
Spring Break - No School
All Day
Apr
18
Spring Break - No School
All Day
Apr
22
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
May
01
Running Start Virtual Info Session with TCC
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
May
06
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
May
20
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
May
26
Memorial Day Holiday - No School
All Day
Jun
03
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Jun
05
Join Us for the 55th Purdy Elementary Reunion!
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jun
17
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Jun
19
Juneteenth Holiday - No School
All Day
Jun
20
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
All Day
Jul
15
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Aug
05
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Aug
19
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Sep
01
Labor Day - Offices Closed
All Day
Sep
03
First Day of School
All Day
Sep
08
First Day of School for Kindergarten
All Day
Oct
13
Staff Professional Development Day - No School
All Day
Nov
11
Veterans Day Holiday - No School
All Day
Nov
26
Thanksgiving Break - No School
All Day
Nov
27
Thanksgiving Break - No School
All Day
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Better Together.


Dear Students, Staff, and Families of Harbor Heights Elementary,

Hello, I hope you are enjoying the summer break. It is with great excitement and honor that I introduce myself as the new principal of Harbor Heights Elementary school. This will be my 20th year in education where I have held many roles. I have had the privilege to serve as an elementary teacher, Dean of Students at Artondale Elementary and most recently Deputy Principal at Purdy Elementary.  I am most thrilled to be back at Harbor Heights where I started in the Peninsula School District twelve years ago.

First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the warm welcome I have received from everyone. Harbor Heights has a wonderful reputation for its dedicated staff, enthusiastic students, and supportive community, and I am thrilled to become a part of this exceptional family.

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, I am committed to building on the strong foundation already in place. Together, we will continue to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential. I believe in the power of collaboration, and I look forward to working closely with our talented staff, engaged families, and, most importantly, our incredible students.

Communication and partnership are key elements in fostering a successful educational experience. My door is always open, and I encourage you to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback with me. By working together, we can ensure that Harbor Heights Elementary remains a place where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Thank you for entrusting me with this significant responsibility. I am eager to embark on this journey with you and look forward to an amazing year ahead.

Warmest regards,

Ryan Heistand
Principal
Harbor Heights Elementary School

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