Executive Order Dismantling the US Department of Education: A Severe Threat to Public School Students and Families

National PTA’s Response ALEXANDRIA, Va., (March 20, 2025)—Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order with the intention of dismantling the core functions of the U.S. Department of Education. National PTA President Yvonne Johnson issued the following statement on the Continue reading Executive Order Dismantling the US Department of Education: A Severe Threat to Public School Students and Families

LWPTSA Council Announces Nominees for 2025-2026 Board of Directors

Announcing Our 2025-2026 LWPTSA Council Board Nominees — Election April 3, 2025, at 9:45 am, LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting, LWSD Resource Center

OFFICIAL NOTICE — March 16, 2025 In accordance with the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and LWPTSA Council’s Standing Rules, the Lake Washington PTSA Council Nominating Committee hereby places the following names into nomination for 2025-2026: The Nominating Committee has confirmed that Continue reading LWPTSA Council Announces Nominees for 2025-2026 Board of Directors

LWPTSA Legislative Update: Advocating for Fully Funded Education

Why and How Do We Advocate?

Ongoing Town Halls With Senators and Representatives This past Saturday, March 15, 2025, LWPTSA advocates attended the 45th Legislative District town hall, where Senator Manka Dhingra, Representative Larry Springer and Representative Roger Goodman shared crucial updates on education funding. The Continue reading LWPTSA Legislative Update: Advocating for Fully Funded Education

Building Bridges Toward Belonging – Join the Conversation!

Are you ready to take meaningful action in fostering true belonging within our schools and communities? Join us for an engaging and interactive discussion that will empower us to create welcoming environments where every student and family feels valued. Guided Continue reading Building Bridges Toward Belonging – Join the Conversation!

2025 LWPTSA Council Scholarships Available for LWSD Seniors and Certificated Staff — Deadline Extended to March 28

Apply for a 2025 Student or Staff Scholarship

The Lake Washington PTSA Council has extended the application deadline for its 2025 Scholarship Program for graduating Lake Washington School District seniors and certificated staff members. This year’s student scholarships, available to seniors at LWSD high schools, will include 13 Continue reading 2025 LWPTSA Council Scholarships Available for LWSD Seniors and Certificated Staff — Deadline Extended to March 28

Congratulations to Our 2024-2025 State-Level Reflections Winners!

Congratulations WSPTA Reflections Finalists!

Lake Washington PTSA Council is excited to congratulate the 21 Lake Washington School District student artists whose Reflections entries have been honored with awards at the Washington State PTA level this year, six of whom have won Outstanding Interpretation and have advanced Continue reading Congratulations to Our 2024-2025 State-Level Reflections Winners!