- LWPTSA Council Announces Nominees for 2026-2027 Board of DirectorsOFFICIAL NOTICE — April 12, 2026 In accordance with the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and LWPTSA Council’s Standing Rules, Continue reading LWPTSA Council Announces Nominees for 2026-2027 Board of Directors
- Financial Sustainability of LWPTSA CouncilLWPTSA Council exists to support, train, and advocate for our local PTA leaders. To ensure we can continue Continue reading Financial Sustainability of LWPTSA Council
- Redmond High School PTSA, You Rock!LWPTSA Council was proud to present one of two You Rock! awards at our April 2026 membership meeting to Redmond High Continue reading Redmond High School PTSA, You Rock!
- Eastlake PTSA, You Rock!LWPTSA Council was proud to present one of two You Rock! awards at our April 2026 membership meeting to Eastlake High Continue reading Eastlake PTSA, You Rock!
- Open-Source Tech Tools and Resources for Your PTAAt our recent General Membership Meeting, Jamie shared fantastic insights on how technology can save PTAs a lot Continue reading Open-Source Tech Tools and Resources for Your PTA
Upcoming Events
For the latest information on our upcoming events, please see the list below. View Calendar for more events.
LWPTSA Council invites everyone to join us at noon on Thursday, Jan. 22 for our next Lunch & Learn as we welcome Katy Phillips, Executive Director. This is rescheduled from our November L&L when we had technical difficulties. Katy will share about the mission and the focus areas of the Foundation. She will explain how the programs and funding initiatives are achieving our mission by making a difference in the lives of LWSD students. Bring your questions and concerns, and we’ll see you at lunch!
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LWPTSA Council’s Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and Q&A on topics of interest to our school community, from noon – 1 pm on select Thursdays online via Zoom. Grab your lunch, log on, and learn with us! Event links will be shared on our website calendar, social media and newsletters close to the event dates. Topics and featured speakers are subject to change and will be updated as they are finalized.
Annual Corporation Renewal
April 30
If your PTA incorporated this month, the annual corporation renewal is due; regardless of the income your PTA earns. This is separate from the Charitable Organization registration/renewal. When you are about to file, click File Online for Nonprofits.
You can check the status of your renewal on the Secretary of State’s website. Enter your UBI number and you will be provided with details of your PTA’s corporation registration.
The LWPTSA Sustainability Committee is made up of local sustainability chairs at schools across the district. The committee has worked on a range of issues, including food recovery, waste reduction, composting, green cleaning, no-idle zones, herbicide-free schools, and engaging and supporting students in their efforts to combat climate change and create a livable planet.
Sustainability Committee meetings for 2025-2026 will be a mix of in-person meetings at the LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052) as well as online sessions via Zoom.
Council’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee meets one Wednesday each month of the school year (with the exception of September and June) at 11:30 am. During the 2025-2026 year, meetings will be held online via Zoom.
DEI chairs and other interested leaders from PTAs and PTSAs in the Lake Washington School District are invited to these monthly meetings to discuss DEI issues and advocacy initiatives that impact our students and families.
About Us
The Lake Washington PTSA Council (LWPTSA Council) serves 44 local PTAs and PTSAs within the Lake Washington School District, in the cities of Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish and a small portion of Woodinville. Lake Washington PTSA Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to child advocacy in the state of Washington. (Read our land acknowledgment)
Our mission is to serve as a relevant resource to the local PTAs, families and community members within the Lake Washington School District through training, support and guidance, and to advocate for the health, well-being and education of every child. Learn more about us, including our goals and objectives.
LWPTSA Council is a member organization of Washington State PTA and the National PTA.
