| Join the PTSA Board for 2023-2024 School Year | Andrea Knott | 3/24/2023 | 6/23/2023 |
Join the PTSA Board for 2023-2024 School YearJoin the PTSA Board for 2023-2024 School Year Are you looking for an opportunity to get more involved at LWHS or help shape future events and programs at your student’s school? LWHS PTSA will be electing new board members for the 2023-2024 school year, and we’re looking for candidates who are passionate about PTSA’s mission of enhancing the educational experience of students for several critical Board roles and Committee Chair roles. The open roles are: OPEN BOARD POSITIONS: Secretary Treasurer VP of Ways and Means OPEN CHAIR POSITIONS: Advocacy Communications Hospitality Membership Senior Party Special Needs Awareness and ... read full article |
| Looking for the Next Kang Crier Editor | Andrea Knott | 2/21/2023 | 3/5/2023 |
Looking for the Next Kang Crier EditorLooking for the Next Kang Crier Editor Do you have an eye for detail and like to be in-the-know? We are seeking a new Editor for the Kang Crier newsletter . This role is a great way to contribute and keep the LWHS community informed of LWHS and PTSA events! We'd like the new Editor to start this spring for training and transition. Contact kangcrier@lwhsptsa.org for more information. ... read full article |
| Volunteer With LWHS PTSA! | Andrea Knott | 2/19/2023 | 3/23/2023 |
Volunteer With LWHS PTSA!LWHS PTSA Volunteers Needed Build community, connect, do good. The PTSA needs you! Volunteering is an essential part of any successful organization and the LWHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is no exception. We have some urgent volunteer needs for the remainder of this school year. NOMINATING COMMITTEE We are currently looking for three volunteers to join our Nominating Committee, which is responsible for filling open board and committee positions for the upcoming school year. By joining the nominating committee, you can help ensure that the PTSA is able to continue its mission by ensuring we have a full leadership ... read full article |
| Sustainability - Community Engagement | Andrea Knott | 2/8/2023 | 2/22/2023 |
Sustainability - Community EngagementTo our sustainability-minded students and families interested in advocacy: LWHS began to participate in King County Green Schools Program in September of 2017. We were recognized as a Level One Green School in 2018 for our efforts in waste reduction and recycling practices, and as a Level Two Green School in 2019 for maintaining waste reduction and recycling practices while also engaging in energy conservation education and practices. You may already be aware that our schools Green Team was highlighted by King County Green Schools Program in the Spring of 2022. See the success story: Lake Washington High School ... read full article |
| Meet our LWHS Principal - Coffee with Christine | Andrea Knott | 1/22/2023 | 2/3/2023 |
Meet our LWHS Principal - Coffee with ChristineCoffee with Christine, LWHS Principal - Thursday, February 2 at 8:30AM The next series of "Coffee with Christine" events will occur on Thursday, February 2 at 8:30 am in LWHS Career Center. Come join other LWHS parents and community members for an open Q&A discussion with LWHS Principal Christine Bell. Meetings last about an hour. ... read full article |
| SAT/ACT Practice Tests | Janet Smith | 9/8/2022 | 9/16/2022 |
SAT/ACT Practice TestsLWHS PTSA is partnering with Princeton Review to give students the opportunity to take SAT and ACT tests just “for practice” at no cost . Students' scores on these practice tests do not go on their record. Students take the tests online – at a date/time that is convenient within the SAT and ACT Practice Online window Sept 20 th - October 15 th – (Registration deadline Sept 15 th ). Don’t miss this opportunity to take the test for free! Click here to register . A few days prior to the test date, students and parents will receive instructions ... read full article |
| Join a Sustainability Brainstorm on March 8 | Andrea Knott | 3/4/2023 | 3/9/2023 |
Join a Sustainability Brainstorm on March 8The LWHS PTSA would like to engage the community in supporting students in their vision for creating a comprehensive sustainability culture. As the school re-engages in conservation education and practices post-COVID, there will be multiple ways to participate in an all-school transformation in time for Earth Week (week of April 17-21). Visioning sessions are complete and available to see on the PTSA Sustainability webpage . The next phase involves a classic brainstorming session for waste reduction. We invite students, teachers, and families to participate by joining us on Wednesday, March 8th from 1:00pm – 1:45pm in the school library, facilitated ... read full article |
| Staff Appreciation | Andrea Knott | 1/24/2023 | 2/10/2023 |
Staff AppreciationRoses are red, violets are blue, our school is so lucky to have parents like you! To spread some Valentine love to our staff, we are building gift bags full of sweet treats and fun school supplies to make their Valentine Day a fun one! Click here to find out how you can participate . Donations are needed by February 10. Questions? Contact Beatrice Joe , LWHS PTSA Staff Appreciation ... read full article |
| Washington State PTA Scholarship Program | Andrea Knott | 1/18/2023 | 2/15/2023 |
Washington State PTA Scholarship ProgramWashington State PTA offers four $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Washington public high schools with an active PTA/PTSA (lucky for LWHS Parents, we have an active PTSA!), who will be starting either a two-year or four-year college the following fall. Applications are due February 15, 2023, and scholarships are awarded by April 30. The submission process is new this year. Visit WSPTA's Scholarship Program page for details and eligibility requirements. ... read full article |
| Sustainability - Food Waste Audit | Andrea Knott | 3/23/2023 | 3/31/2023 |
Sustainability - Food Waste AuditThe LWHS PTSA is pleased to continue supporting our students in their vision for creating a comprehensive sustainability culture at LWHS. Recent opportunities have allowed both students and the community to participate in an all-school transformation in time for Earth Week (week of April 17-21). The most recent activity was a food waste audit conducted on March 16 in the LWHS Commons. Principal Bell kicked off the audit with 17 students, most from the Green Team and Honor Society, along with PTSA Sustainability Chair Stephanie Lecovin, PTSA President Tanya Knudsen, and Green Team Advisor Andrea Thody. The group weighed and measured ... read full article |
| SAT Practice Test - Register by March 28 | Andrea Knott | 3/23/2023 | 3/28/2023 |
SAT Practice Test - Register by March 28LWHS PTSA is partnering with Princeton Review to give students the opportunity to take SAT tests just “for practice” at no cost. Students can take these practice tests any number of times and the scores from these do not go on their record. Students take the test online at a date and time that is convenient within the time window below: SAT Practice: Online window April 1–10. Registration deadline March 28. Note: If your student has taken an earlier practice test, they can take it again. However, please note that the set of questions will be the same. Click here to register by March ... read full article |
| Buy Tickets for the LWHS Class of 2023 Senior Party | Andrea Knott | 3/23/2023 | 6/4/2023 |
Buy Tickets for the LWHS Class of 2023 Senior PartySend your senior to a safe and fun-filled post-graduation all-night party! The LWHS PTSA provides transportation to two venues, entertainment, food and a memorable end-of-the year experience. Parent Perspective: Is your senior uncertain about Senior Party? Graduates want to celebrate with their friends and that is the point of Senior Party. Connect with your parent network to encourage ticket buying. If "all their friends are going", that's where your student will want to be. Plus, we all know how wobbly teen plans can be; buying a ticket for Senior Party takes the stress out for everyone! How to sign up: ... read full article |
| LWPTSA Council’s 2023 Scholarships - Apply by March 29 | Andrea Knott | 3/13/2023 | 3/29/2023 |
LWPTSA Council’s 2023 Scholarships - Apply by March 29Lake Washington PTSA Council offers several student scholarships and two $500 staff scholarships each spring. This year's Student Scholarship Program will include 15 scholarships of $1,250 each: 8 Merit scholarships 1 LWEA/Teeley scholarship (funded by the LWEA) 2 Perseverance scholarships 1 Turnaround scholarship 1 Two-year, technical or vocational scholarship 2 At-large scholarships Applications for both staff and student scholarships are due by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, March 29 . LWPTSA Council's Scholarship Program is funded by money raised at our annual scholarship fundraising auction, by annual donations from the 44 PTAs/PTSAs in the LWSD, the LWEA, and by donations from the ... read full article |
| LWPTSA Council Lunch and Learn on School Funding | Andrea Knott | 2/21/2023 | 2/23/2023 |
LWPTSA Council Lunch and Learn on School FundingLWPTSA Council Lunch and Learn - This Thursday, February 23 at Noon LWPTSA Council's Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and discussions on topics relevant to your child's education. All community members are welcome—you bring your lunch, and we'll provide the speakers. We hope you will join us this month for an informative discussion on school funding . How does it get distributed to our individual schools? Who decides how much goes to which programs? Where can we find more information about how funds are allocated? Speaker: Barbara Posthumus, LWSD Associate Superintendent of Business and Support Services When: Thursday, ... read full article |
| Parents of Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors - We Need You! | Andrea Knott | 1/24/2023 | 2/11/2023 |
Parents of Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors - We Need You!The Senior Party event needs you to pay it forward! The LWHS PTSA Senior Party is looking for at least 15 volunteers to help out at the June 15 event. You can volunteer for the entire night or a portion of it. It is a great opportunity to pay it forward and to find out what Senior Party is all about. For more information or to sign up, email seniorparty@lwhsptsa.org . ... read full article |
| LWHS Theatre Presents Legally Blonde, The Musical | Andrea Knott | 1/24/2023 | 2/11/2023 |
LWHS Theatre Presents Legally Blonde, The MusicalFebruary 3-11, 2023. A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde, The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances--this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Tickets prices: $10 Students w/ASB, Seniors (60+), Military $15 General Admission Click here to buy tickets! Additional information on the LWHS Theatre Website . Follow us on Facebook for event listings, updates and photos. ... read full article |
| Senior Party Tickets Now Available | Andrea Knott | 1/24/2023 | 2/21/2023 |
Senior Party Tickets Now AvailablePrices go up February 21! Your senior is invited to a safe and fun-filled post-graduation all-night party presented by the LWHS PTSA. We provide transportation to two venues, entertainment, food and a memorable end-of-the year experience. When : Thursday, June 15, 2023 Start Time : 8:30-9:30pm End Time : 5:00 am on Friday, June 16, at LWHS Ticket prices: $190 until February 21 $200 between February 22 and April 30 $210 between May 1 and June 4 Ticket sales end June 4, 2023 All ticket purchases are non-refundable. Scholarships or installment plans are available. Contact Jodee Hull at jhull@lwsd.org for more information. How do ... read full article |
| LWHS PTSA is seeking volunteers for 2022-2023 | Denise Ferguson | 6/7/2022 | 12/31/2022 |
LWHS PTSA is seeking volunteers for 2022-2023We are currently seeking candidates, especially for the following positions: VP of School Support Communications Chair 2023-2024 Nomination Committee You can read about the role descriptions here , plus free training is available. Would you like to know more, or are you interested in any of these positions? Please contact us ! ... read full article |
| General Membership Meeting | Amy Chavez | 3/28/2023 | 4/11/2023 |
General Membership MeetingWe hope you will join us for the General Membership Meeting March 28th at 7pm. Please see the attached agenda: Agenda See you there! ... read full article |
| Where Do My PTSA Contributions Go? | Andrea Knott | 2/19/2023 | 12/31/2023 |
Where Do My PTSA Contributions Go?Where Do My PTSA Contributions Go? This series of articles explains what the LWHS PTSA does and where contributions to the PTSA go. The PTSA funds student programs, events, and grants to teachers for professional training and classroom supplies–all to benefit the educational experience. These programs are funded by parent contributions. Due to a decline in contributions this year, programs like these are at risk for future funding. Feb 21 installment: Spanish classroom materials and library books As our school continues to grow, classes are being added to meet the needs and interests of the students. An example of this ... read full article |
| PTSA, ASB, AP, What does it all mean? | Andrea Knott | 2/2/2023 | 6/30/2023 |
PTSA, ASB, AP, What does it all mean?Do you sometimes feel like you're in a bowl of alphabet soup as you're reading through school newsletters and websites? You're not alone! That's why we've created a handy Glossary of Terms that you can bookmark and reference the next time you encounter an acronym that you aren't familiar with. Click here to find the Glossary of Terms ... read full article |
| LWHS PTSA General Membership Meeting Recap | Andrea Knott | 1/24/2023 | 1/31/2023 |
LWHS PTSA General Membership Meeting RecapOur January General Membership Meeting was held Wednesday, January 18 at 7:00 pm in the LWHS Library and via Zoom. LWHS health teacher Jill Lewinski presented information about the new yoga program sponsored by LWHS PTSA to promote student health and wellness in our school community. Nichole Swanger from the LWHS College & Career Center also provided information about potential schedule changes and AP classes for the next school year. Our next General Membership Meeting is April 19, 2023. ... read full article |
| LWHS Multicultural Family Night | Judy Chiu | 10/31/2022 | 11/19/2022 |
LWHS Multicultural Family Night... read full article |
| Participants Wanted for 2022-2023 Reflections art competition | Denise Ferguson | 6/15/2022 | 11/2/2022 |
Participants Wanted for 2022-2023 Reflections art competition“Show Your Voice!” REFLECTIONS: A National PTA Arts Competition Participants wanted for 2022-2023 Reflections “Show Your Voice!” If you love art, here is an opportunity to create a piece of art and participate Reflections program. Reflections is a national arts competition offered through the LWHS PTSA. Students enter a piece of art that goes through a judging process at the high school level with the potential to advance to the Council, state and National levels. There are six categories including, visual arts (2D only), literature, music composition, film production, dance choreography, and photography. The 2022-2023 Reflections theme ... read full article |
