Calendar

Lake Washington PTSA Council’s calendar is below. Here are additional links to find district, state and national events of interest:

Training Opportunities

Are you looking specifically for training opportunities to fulfill your yearly requirement? Find available classes here:

For the latest information on our upcoming events, please see the list below. We are in the process of upgrading our calendar system to provide you with a better experience.

  • April 2 (9:45–11:15 am): LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting (Board Room)
  • April 7 (10–11:30 am): LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting (Sammamish Room)
  • April 8 (11 am–12:30 pm): LWPTSA Council DEIB Meeting w/Issaquah (Virtual – Register)
  • April 21 (10 am–12 pm): LWPTSA Council E-Prep Chair Meeting (Virtual – Register)
  • April 21 (6:30–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting (Board Room)
  • April 23 (12–1 pm): LWPTSA Council Lunch & Learn (Virtual – Register)
  • April 24 (6-8 pm): Sustainability Fair (LWSD Resource Center)
Jun
2
Mon
2025
LWPTSA Council Scholarship Awards Reception & Presentation Ceremony @ LWSD Resource Center
Jun 2 @ 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
LWPTSA Council Scholarship Awards Reception & Presentation Ceremony @ LWSD Resource Center

Join LWPTSA Council’s Scholarship Awards Reception and Presentation Ceremony as we celebrate the recipients of our 2025 scholarships! Families of student recipients, teachers, friends and scholarship program judges are all invited to join us to celebrate our Class of 2025 scholars.

Jun
9
Mon
2025
National PTA Healthy Minds Initiative (WSPTA Webinar) @ Online on Zoom
Jun 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join WSPTA to explore the National PTA Healthy Minds initiative! Learn about valuable grant opportunities and discover practical strategies to support student well-being. This presentation will help you plan impactful workshops for the next school year and empower families to create a thriving learning environment. Together, we can foster stronger, healthier minds!

REGISTER HERE

Jun
25
Wed
2025
2025 National PTA Virtual Convention @ Online
Jun 25 – Jun 28 all-day
2025 National PTA Virtual Convention @ Online

Calling all PTA warriors! Join thousands of passionate parent leaders and educators from across the country at our 2025 Virtual Convention. Experience three transformative days designed to strengthen your leadership, expand your network, and amplify your impact—no travel required! Also, members of the voting body will have the opportunity to participate in elections and voting on annual meeting business. Visit National PTA Virtual Convention website for more info.

Registration Fee: $75
Your registration includes:

  • Access to all convention sessions June 25-28
  • Interactive networking opportunities
  • 90-day on-demand access to sessions

 

Sep
2
Tue
2025
First Day of School for LWSD Grades 1-12
Sep 2 all-day
Sep
23
Tue
2025
Presidents & Principals-Secondary Session @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

We ask each of our local PTA presidents and their school principal to attend this yearly workshop, designed to help lay a foundation for the ’25-’26 academic year. We will cover the purposes and limitations of PTAs and school administrators, conflict resolution, and other topics to help PTAs and schools build strong partnerships.

We have revamped the event this year to be shorter, less repetitive, and with more time for networking.

One principal from each school is required to attend this event. PTA presidents should prioritize attendance. If your PTA’s president is unable to attend, another board member should be designated to participate.

Presidents & Principals-Elementary Session @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Sep 23 @ 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Presidents & Principals-Elementary Session @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room

We ask each of our local PTA presidents and their school principal to attend this yearly workshop, designed to help lay a foundation for the ’25-’26 academic year. We will cover the purposes and limitations of PTAs and school administrators, conflict resolution, and other topics to help PTAs and schools build strong partnerships.

There are 2 sessions this year:
Secondary Session: 10 to 11 am
Elementary Session: 11:45 to 12:45 pm

One principal from each school is required to attend this event. PTA presidents should prioritize attendance. If your PTA’s president is unable to attend, another board member should be designated to participate.

Oct
8
Wed
2025
New & International Families Welcome Event @ LWSD Resource Center
Oct 8 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Lake Washington PTSA Council, in coordination with Lake Washington School District, is hosting our 9th annual welcome event for our new and international families. Click for map of event location: 16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond WA 98052

This is a great opportunity for families to learn about the school district, ask questions, and meet other LWSD families. Whether you’ve moved from a different county or from a different country, this event is for you!

An agenda and more details will be available soon. For general information about past welcome events, visit this page.

Oct
14
Tue
2025
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Oct 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room

Please join us for the first SEG meeting of the year! 


LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group’s (SEG) monthly meetings kick off at 6:30 pm with family networking. At 7:00 pm, we will begin our formal presentation. Ample time for discussion and Q&A will follow.
On-site child care is available for LWSD students and school-aged siblings! Contact SpecialServices@LWSD.org no later than 3 business days prior to the meeting, with your student’s name and age.

LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group (SEG) aims to connect and support families in the LWSD community with students who receive special services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Accommodations Plan, or Individualized Health Plan (IHP). We host monthly meetings that start with time for families to connect with one another, followed by a formal presentation on topics relevant to the SEG community and an opportunity for member questions and input. We also support families and local PTA special education chairs through a lending library, information about resources available in our community, and updates on news relevant to the special education community.
Oct
15
Wed
2025
National PTA Schools of Excellence Enrollment Deadline
Oct 15 all-day

Visit National PTA’s website for more information and to enroll in the School of Excellence program.

LWSD School Board Candidate Forum @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Oct 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LWSD School Board Candidate Forum @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community impact! The Lake Washington PTSA Council is hosting a lively, interactive forum featuring School Board Candidates from Districts 3 and 4. This is your chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent LWSD families—and to ask the questions that matter most to you.

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm
Secondary Session: 10 to 11 am
WHERE: LWSD Resource Center Board Room (map)

🕡 Doors open at 6:30 PM for casual networking with fellow families and students.

🗣️ At 7 PM, the moderated Q&A begins, with candidates rotating through thoughtful, time-limited responses to questions submitted online and in person.

💬 Want to shape the conversation?  Submit your anonymous questions by October 12 using our online form.

📌 Focus areas: Arts & Enrichment, Special Education, School Safety, Academic Equity Your input helps ensure the forum reflects the values and hopes of our LWSD community.

Let’s show up, speak up, and shape the future of our schools—together.
Note: This event will not be recorded.

Questions? Email LWPTSA Council Advocacy Co-Chairs Marie-Therese Schambeck and Sushmita Srikant at Advocacy@LWPTSA.net.