Discovery Elementary

Invent, Design, Play: 3rd Grade STEAM
Our 3rd graders wrapped up the year by becoming math game designers!

As a final STEAM project, students combined creativity, problem-solving, and mathematical thinking to design and create their own board games focused on practicing multiplication facts. They carefully planned game rules, designed engaging game boards, and thought about how to make learning both fun and challenging.

To bring their ideas to life, students used Tinkercad to design custom 3D-printed dice and game tokens, adding a unique touch to each game. Once their creations were complete, they had the chance to play one another's games and see their designs in action.

From inventing and designing to testing and playing, this project showcased the incredible creativity, perseverance, and innovation of our 3rd graders. What a fun way to celebrate a year of learning in STEAM!

As an end-of-year STEAM tradition, our students took part in our Wind-Powered Regatta!

Every student K-5 put their engineering skills to the test as they designed, built, tested, and iterated their own wind-powered boats during their final STEAM class of the school year. Through creativity, problem-solving, and perseverance, they discovered that the first design isn't always the best design—and that's where the real learning happens!

There was plenty of excitement, friendly competition, and cheering as students watched their creations race across the water. What a fun way to celebrate a year filled with innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning in STEAM!

Way to go, Discovery engineers!

🎓 Discovery Elementary Class of 2026 High School Seniors Grad Walk! 🎓

Calling all Gig Harbor and Peninsula High School seniors who attended Discovery Elementary!

📅 June 11, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM

We can't wait to celebrate our amazing Explorer graduates! 💙💚

🧥🎒 LOST & FOUND IS OVERFLOWING! 👕🧢

As we approach the last day of school, our Lost & Found is overflowing with student belongings!

Please take a few minutes over the next few weeks to stop by and see if any of the items belong to your student. We have jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, and more waiting to be claimed.

📅 All unclaimed items will be donated on Wednesday, June 24th.

✅ Check the Lost & Found before the end of the school year!
✅ Help reunite students with their belongings!
✅ Spread the word to other Discovery families!

Thank you for helping us clear out our Lost & Found before summer break!

In observance of Memorial Day, a reminder that there is no school on Monday, May 25, and district offices will be closed. We pause to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

🎉 Our Kindergarteners are counting down to summer with an exciting ABC Countdown! ☀️📚🎨

Each day brings a new letter-themed activity filled with fun, learning, creativity, and lots of smiles! From crazy hat days to popsicles, pajama days, and more, our Kinder students are making lasting memories as we celebrate the end of an amazing school year. 💛

Be sure to check out the ABC Countdown calendar and follow along with all the fun happening in our Kindergarten classrooms!

Check out the amazing 3D prints completed by our 5th graders!

After studying the ocean in CKLA, students brought their learning to life in STEAM by designing and creating ocean-inspired 3D prints. From sea creatures to underwater details, students combined creativity, problem-solving, and 3D design skills on Tinkercad to showcase what they learned in a hands-on way.

We are so proud of their hard work and creativity—way to go, 5th grade!

From reading, writing, music, and art to technology and engineering, our incredible students showed what’s possible when creativity, curiosity, teamwork, and hard work come to life! We are so proud of the learning, imagination, and joy that filled our school during this special celebration.

Thank you to our students, staff, families, VPO, and community for being part of our story and helping make our Art of Reading: The Wild Robot celebration so memorable!

🌟 It's School Nurses and Health Tech Recognition Week! 🌟

Join us in honoring the dedicated professionals who care for our students every day. Your hard work and compassion make a difference! Thank you for all you do! 💚
What do you appreciate about our school health room staff? Share your thoughts below!