- February 2026 Lunch & Learn Summary: Sustainability & StewardshipHannah Ljunggren (She/Her) Associate Director of Sustainability and Resource Conservation Lake Washington School District [email protected] 425-936-1482 On February 19th, the LWPTSA hosted a Lunch & Learn on Continue reading February 2026 Lunch & Learn Summary: Sustainability & Stewardship
- February Safety SpotlightWelcome to February’s Safety Spotlight! This month LWSD will have two safety-related drills for staff: Shelter-in-Place Drill and Continue reading February Safety Spotlight
- Sustainability Committee Meeting RecapThe Feb. 3 Sustainability Committee meeting focused on food rescue and school-based sustainability efforts. Sharmila and Purnima from Eat Continue reading Sustainability Committee Meeting Recap
- DEI Training RecapMaking Your PTA More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) Making Your PTA More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI)PTA leaders Continue reading DEI Training Recap
- PTSA Immigrant & Ally Support NightOn Wednesday night, we hosted an informational evening that included whistle packing and bracelet making, focused on better Continue reading PTSA Immigrant & Ally Support Night
Upcoming Events
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. View Calendar for more events.
- Feb. 24 (7–8 pm): WSPTA Awards of Excellence Roundtable (Virtual – Register)
- Feb. 24 (7–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Led Nominating Committee Training (Virtual – Register)
- Feb. 26 (11–1 pm): LWPTSA Council Founders’ Day Luncheon (McMenamins)
- Feb. 26 (6–8 pm): WSPTA Nominating Committee Training (Virtual – Register)
- Feb. 28 (9–11:00 am): WSPTA Managing Your Nonprofit Training (Virtual – Register)
This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit the best qualified candidates for the positions.
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The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. Learn the basic financial skills to manage and track PTA funds, online accounts, legal obligations to maintain your tax-exempt status and other considerations. Recommended for all elected officers and board members.
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WSPTA Programs/Reflections Workshop
March 2, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Are you running a Reflections program and having some questions or need some inspiration or advice?
Need help advertising the Essay Contest?
Want to apply for an Awards of Excellence but not sure where to start?
Want to apply for a Leadership Service Award but dont know where to start?
Come ask questions and learn about HOW TO SUBMIT Reflections and other applications! These are all drop in so don’t feel like you have to stay the whole time. We want to celebrate the work your students and PTAs do and we want you to know all about the great programs WSPTA offers!
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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.
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.
