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.

  • March 2 (7-8:30 pm): WSPTA Programs/Reflections Workshop (Virtual – Register)
  • March 3 (10–11:30 am): LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting (Virtual – Register)
  • March 4 (11 am–12:30 pm): LWPTSA Council DEIB Committee Meeting (Virtual – Register)
  • March 4 (7–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Led Effective Budgets and Financial Strategy Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 5 (9:45–11:15 am): LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting (Board Room)
  • March 7 (10–12 pm): WSPTA Nominating Committee Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 11 (7–8 pm): LWPTSA Scholarship Roundtable (Virtual – Register)
  • March 11 (6–9 pm): WSPTA PTA & The Law Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 12 (1–3 pm): WSPTA Managing Your Nonprofit  Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 12: WSPTA Scholarship, Essay, AOE, Membership Awards Submissions Due
  • March 17 (6:30–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting (LWSD Resource Center Board Room)
  • March 21 (9–12 pm): WSPTA PTA & The Law Training Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 23 (1–3 pm): WSPTA Nominating Committee Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 26 (12–1 pm):  Lunch & Learn: Enrichment 101 (Virtual – Register)
  • March 26 (5-7:30 pm): Be the Bridge Spring Benefit (Seattle Marriott Redmond – Register)
Apr
24
Thu
2025
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Planning to Be Future-Ready @ Virtual on Zoom
Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Planning to Be Future-Ready @ Virtual on Zoom

On April 24 at noon, join us on Zoom to learn about how our school district is planning to be future-ready for our students. How is LWSD anticipating and preparing to accommodate changing trends in elementary student registration and classroom structuring in the coming years? What curriculum can families expect to see next school year? Bring your questions for our guests from LWSD Leadership: Dr. Jen Rose, Associate Superintendent of Instructional Services, and Dale Cote, Associate Superintendent of School Support Services.

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 calendarsocial media and newsletters close to the event dates. Topics and featured speakers are subject to change and will be updated as they are finalized.

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
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
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.

Oct
16
Thu
2025
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Emergency Preparedness and School Safety: The Role of the PTSA @ Virtual on Zoom
Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Emergency Preparedness and School Safety: The Role of the PTSA @ Virtual on Zoom

LWPTSA Council invites everyone to join us at noon on Thursday, October 16, as we discuss the importance of PTSA in emergency preparedness for schools, as well as a high-level overview of school safety and drills in LWSD. Bring your questions and concerns, and we’ll see you at lunch!

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 16, from 12 to 1 pm
WHERE: Zoom — Register
TOPIC: Emergency Preparedness and School Safety: The Role of the PTSA
SPEAKER: Brooke Gialopsos, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Committee Member for LWPTSA Council Emergency Preparedness Committee, and LWPTSA Council Co-President

Lunch & Learn consists of virtual sessions held on select Thursdays during the school year, where we share short presentations, followed by Q&A, on topics of interest to our PTA and school community. Lunch & Learns are always free to join. Grab your lunch, log on, and learn with us!

 

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 calendarsocial media and newsletters close to the event dates. Topics and featured speakers are subject to change and will be updated as they are finalized.