LWPTSA at WSPTA Focus Day 2025: A Bold Call to Action for Public Education

On Monday, Feb. 17, in recognition of WSPTA Focus on Advocacy Day 2025, advocates, parents and educators rallied in Olympia, demanding bold, transformative action to strengthen public education in Washington. For those attending from LWPTSA Council, the day began with Continue reading LWPTSA at WSPTA Focus Day 2025: A Bold Call to Action for Public Education

Transform and Empower Your Relationship With Your Teen

Transformative Parenting: Empowering Your Journey With Teens — Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm, at the LWSD Resource Center. FREE EVENT for LWSD parents and caregivers! Presented by LWPTSA Council, featuring Deborah Sleeman and speakers from PEPS. RSVP at http://lwptsa.net/transformative-parenting/

Parents and caregivers: Unlock the secrets to a happier, healthier relationship with your adolescent! Lake Washington PTSA Council presents a comprehensive event designed to provide you with the tools, knowledge and confidence to support your teenagers through their most challenging Continue reading Transform and Empower Your Relationship With Your Teen

Advocacy Skills in the Education System: A Powerful First Step

LWPTSA Council Advocacy Skills in the Education System

The launch of LWPTSA Council’s newly rebranded initiative, “Advocacy Skills in the Education System” (formerly the Advocacy Committee) was a resounding success! In partnership with the LWSD Board of Directors, our inaugural session on Jan. 27 laid a strong foundation Continue reading Advocacy Skills in the Education System: A Powerful First Step

January 2025 Lunch & Learn Summary: The Shift to a 6-Period High School Day

Updated Jan. 24, 2025 Lake Washington School District Deputy Superintendent Scott Beebe joined LWPTSA Council and local families on Jan. 16, 2025, to share information about next year’s switch to a six-period high school day. Mr. Beebe shared background information Continue reading January 2025 Lunch & Learn Summary: The Shift to a 6-Period High School Day

Eastside Town Hall in Review—The School Funding Crisis

Washington’s Commitment to Education: Falling Short Approximately 1,000 PTA members, students, parents, educators and leaders from school districts across the Seattle Eastside—including Lake Washington, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah and others—came together in a strong showing at a town hall on Continue reading Eastside Town Hall in Review—The School Funding Crisis

Registration for Focus Day 2025 Is Open

Register today for WSPTA's Focus On Advocacy Day 2/17/2025 — New location!

Join WSPTA and fellow PTA members from across our LWPTSA Council area for Focus Day on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Olympia! Come advocate to close the funding gaps and ensure financial stability for schools and other vital issues that Continue reading Registration for Focus Day 2025 Is Open