Giving Tuesday

December 3, 2024, is     Join us on this global day of giving by donating to our fundraising campaign to directly benefit students at LWHS, volunteering your time with our PTSA, or providing treats and refreshments for our Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Sendoff for LWHS staff.   All funds raised during this campaign will be used specifically for students in need at our school.   Make a difference in our students’ lives by donating here: Giving Tuesday   Reach out to our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@lwhsptsa.org to inquire about one of our many available volunteer opportunities!   Sign up ... read full article

Calendar at a Glance

Mar 25: 9am Kang Coffee Hour at LWHS in the College & Career Center Mar 26: 5pm to 7pm Spring Market presented by ASB in LWHS Commons Apr 10: 6pm Kang Coffee Hour on  MS Teams April 14-18: No school; Spring Break April 22: LWHS College Fair, 5-7pm April 25: Parent & Community Learning Walks April 29th: Kang Coffee Hour, 9am, Career Center ... read full article

Staff Appreciation Mar 17th

Donation & Volunteer Request for Staff Appreciation on Mar 17th   Let’s Celebrate the “Luck O’the Kangs” on St. Patrick’s Day! Please volunteer to help and/or donate food items for a soup and salad luncheon for our staff to show them how much they are appreciated!!  Sign up here . ... read full article

Open PTSA Positions

  Lake Washington High School has a number of PTSA positions seeking candidates for the 2025/2026 school year.  Our PTSA is vibrant with a solid budget. There are several ongoing traditions, filled positions, and active committees. Our community has strong administrator and staff support for projects and great interaction with both parents and students.   Most of the open positions are due to term limits, or parents whose students are graduating. You can learn  more  by visiting the LWHS  PTSA Homepage , or contacting any of the  current board and committee chairs   P ositions seeking candidates – some have nominees, ... read full article

Updates for Families of Seniors

Graduation: LWHS graduation date has been announced for this school year. Date: Monday, June 16th Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm Location:  UW Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion Cap and Gowns: It's time to order! Jostens requests ordering by November 15th. Link to graduation packages put together by Jostens , LWHS's chosen company for graduation materials. Direct link to just order cap, gown, tassel and stole unit from Jostens . *Cap, gown, tassel and stole units are $64.65 (including tax, service and delivery fees). Diplomas:  Students are to verify their name/spelling on their diploma . Yearbook:  Senior pictures , baby ... read full article

Staff Appreciation 2024-2025

Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Sendoff   Let's get that Holiday cheer going by creating cookies, candies and other yummy treats for our LWHS staff to enjoy at school, as well as, take home for the holidays.  Please donate and volunteer for this fun holiday tradition!!  Sign up here: Staff Appreciation 2024-2025: Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Sendoff (signupgenius.com) Deliver your treats or items to the LWHS front office starting at  9am on  Monday, December 16th and 9am on Wednesday, December 18th.   Treats will be on display for the staff on December 18th.  Please label your items and specify if they are gluten ... read full article

Join the LWHS PTSA to Make a Difference!

We want to redefine what PTSA means to you. It's not just a noun; it's a dynamic verb, an action plan dedicated to ensuring your student's success. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to PTSA. However you choose to engage, it's an investment in your child's future. PTSA can mean supporting your child's teachers and educational programs, advocating for issues that affect your child at local, state, and national levels, and fostering a more robust, diverse, and inclusive school community. We extend an open invitation to every family to get involved with PTSA because together, we can achieve more.  Join us HERE! ... read full article

Back to School Resources

Save the date for Freshman Orientation, Wednesday, August 28th- 9am-11am.  Freshman Only, no parents. 9th graders and new students will have their picture taken today.   Check out the LWHS website for helpful back-to-school resources and subscribe to the Kang Crier newsletter to stay informed!   ... read full article

College & Career Center Updates

Two Application Events coming up for our seniors: November 13th –  Washington State University  will be hosting an Instant Decision event! Seniors - do you have a 3.0 GPA? Complete your application and have an instant decision on your admission to WSU! Students need to have their SSID, application fee (credit card) and parent’s contact information to complete the process. You can be a Coug on the spot:  register here ! November 15th –  Central Washington University  will be hosting On the Spot decisions! Seniors – Do you have a 2.5? On-the-spot decisions will be made in the College & Career Center during Roo A ... read full article

Reflections

Reminder: Reflections 2024-2025: Accepting Imperfection Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school, but in life. The theme of the Reflections program for 2024-2025 is “Accepting Imperfection”. Students have the whole summer break to think about how to work on this Reflections art project. The due date for 2024-2025 will be around mid-November. If your student is interested in participating in this art program, please review: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/reflections/ Questions? ... read full article

Volunteers Needed!

Reminder: Volunteer with College Application Workshop! Mandatory training to be held Sept 24th at 6:30pm via Zoom LWHS PTSA's award-winning College Application Workshop program provides seniors with college application essay and personal statement support. We also steer students in the right direction for any additional help they may need. This is a great way to connect with students and help them achieve their goals. Volunteers are needed for Fall 2024 school year as we continue this successful program in virtual and in-person mode. Is this the right program for you? Many volunteers are parents of current or past students, or are ... read full article

Award Nominations

LWHS PTSA Award Nominations Form (Deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2025) LWHS PTSA recognizes volunteers and educators who have given outstanding, continued, and dedicated service. Nominations are accepted from LWHS parents, teachers, staff, students, and community members for all awards, although some categories may not be presented annually.  Please participate in the selection of our award recipients by nominating outstanding candidates for consideration by our Award Committee. Please click HERE to submit your nominations.  ... read full article

Call for Volunteer Photographers!

We’re looking for adults to provide brief senior portrait sessions for students in need. We know we have a lot of really skilled amateur photographers in our parent population: if that describes you, please consider giving your time and talent to help give access to this tradition to some of our seniors, for whom portrait sessions might otherwise cause a financial burden. Our goal is to give these seniors a portrait that they would be able to use for the school yearbook...and also to give them a keepsake from this very exciting milestone year! We'll be doing all of our ... read full article

New & International Families Welcome Event: Sept. 25

LWPTSA Council, in coordination with Lake Washington School District, is hosting our 8th annual Welcome Event for New and International Families on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 4 to 7 pm , at the  LWSD Resource Center  ( 16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052 ). Speakers  will present information in the board room from  5 to 6:30 pm . A  community resource fair  will take place from  4 to 5 pm  in the lobby. See a schedule of speakers on  our website . Our annual welcome events are a great opportunity for new families to learn about the school district, ask questions, and ... read full article

Pass the Pouch

Our annual Pass the Pouch fundraiser will officially kick off this fall, but donations are welcome at any time and serve to fill the gaps in public funding in ways that enhance the experience of LWHS students, staff, and community members. Click HERE to donate today! LWHS PTSA suggests an annual donation of $100 per student, however, any amount - larger or smaller - is greatly appreciated. Your donation supports: • Students: enrichment and wellness programs, recognition, scholarship assistance, and classroom and club activities • Staff: classroom needs, continuing education, and staff appreciation events • Community: emergency supplies, community events, ... read full article

Free SAT and PSAT Practice

Reminder: Free Practice SAT / ACT Tests - Register by Sept 18th LWHS PTSA is partnering with Princeton Review to give students the opportunity to take the SAT or ACT just “for practice” at no cost. Students can take this practice test any number of times and the scores from these do not go on their record. Students take the tests online at a date and time that is convenient, within the time window below: Register by September 18th for the test in the " SAT/ACT Practice Tests " section of the  lwhsptsa.org/Programs  website Online test taking window September 21st ... read full article