LWHS PTSA members can work with policy makers at the federal, state, and local levels to support policies that promote the interests of all children. Here are a few ways parents and guardians can get involved:

• Sign up for the PTA Takes Action Network and respond to action alerts to reach your legislators on important issues and legislation.
• Attend school district board meetings.
• Keep informed of Washington State PTA’s advocacy for legislative priorities and supported issues.
• Always remember to vote!

In conjunction with The National PTA Alcohol and Drug Free Resolution and the Washington State PTA, LWHS PTSA offers the Parent Pledge Program to:

- Build a communication network to reduce the use of alcohol and other drugs among teens in our school and community.
- Host only alcohol-free, tobacco-free and drug-free parties for teens.
- Not allow teens to possess or consume alcohol, tobacco or other drugs at their homes; and
- Discourage their teens from attending unsupervised parties.

Sign the Pledge

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VP‐SCHOOL SUPPORT

With collaboration from the board, define programs, recruit and manage chairs/volunteers for each program. Recommend to the board and membership the yearly program budgets/Meet yearly budgets allocated/Update Plan of Actions and complete end of year program Evaluation.   Serve as a liaison between Committee Chairs/Board and provide support. Attend all PTSA Board/General meetings and report at each. Attend PTA Council meetings and training sessions as needed.  Committees under VP‐School Support include Hospitality, Emergency Prep, Staff Appreciation, School Beautification, Calm Café, Sustainability.

COMMUNICATIONS (appointed board member)

Manage the communication strategies of the LWHS PTSA including Kang Crier e‐newsletter, Kang Cards, Website, Facebook.  Recruit and help train committee chairs.  Assure information is updated and complete and work with school administration to help ensure accuracy of content and coordination on communication strategies for school events.  Work with membership chair to publish the student directory annually on the PTSA Website.  Committees under VP‐Communication include Newsletter editor, Website, Directory, Parent Pledge, social media.

ADVOCACY (appointed board member)

The Washington State PTA conducts a continuous Legislative Advocacy program that includes training and education for members and parents on issues in support of the organizations’ mission and vision. The WSPTA sets a Legislative Platform each year which supports the delivery of this mission.  Parents and members are strongly encouraged to use their voices to speak for the youth of Washington State.  The Advocacy Chair will work to inform members about legislative issues; help members determine our statewide platform; and help members speak up when it matters most. Activities can include organizing local PTSA activities in support district and statewide initiatives and attending WSPTA Legislative Assembly and Focus Day.  The Advocacy chair should be nonpartisan and work closely with the LWPTSA Board on focus and efforts.

SPECIAL NEEDS AWARENESS & INCLUSION

Communicate information to the school community regarding special needs students including information on the monthly LWPTSA Special Needs Group meetings at the LWSD Resource Center.   This may also include special community events, special interest speakers, workshops and any other pertinent information dealing with any topic concerning special needs students.  Assist parents when contacted in connecting them to the correct sources to help navigate the system for their students.  Other activities could include hosting a disability fair or awareness event.

Pass the Pouch is the only fundraiser LWHS PTSA holds. Each year we depend on this fundraiser for our entire operating budget. Your donation helps support essential programs and provides teacher grants to enrich our students' education.
- Enrichment grants, need-based Grants, ASB Club Grants, and Scholarships
- Funds for vital emergency preparedness supplies
- Senior Party and Senior Farewell - to celebrate our graduates
- Staff Appreciation
- Financial support for student supplies, Reflections, community events and more!

To donate via PayPal, visit our Pass The Pouch online page within this website. Or if you prefer to send a check, you can find the Pass the Pouch (paper form) here.

Thank you!

LWHS PTSA is partnering with Princeton Review to give students the opportunity to take SAT and ACT tests just “for practice” at no cost.

These practice tests are administered ONLINE by Princeton review. They are real SAT/ACT tests from previous years that enable students to practice and determine their baseline scores prior to taking the actual test. Students can take these practice tests any number of times and the scores from these do not go on their record.

Princeton Review also offers a free strategy session for students where they can learn ways to improve their performance in the actual tests.

Students take the tests online – at a date/time that is convenient within the time window below:

The online practice tests will occur: 

ACT Practice: Online window January 5 - 13– (Registration deadline January 3^rd)

SAT Practice: Online window January 21-29– (Registration deadline January 15^th)

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.

Procedure for online tests:

1. Students register for the test online at lwhsptsa.org
2. The email used for registration will be associated with their Princeton Review Account. (Note that students should not use their LWSD email alias – but instead use a personal email alias).
3. A few days prior to the test date, students and parents will receive instructions from Princeton Review.
4. On the day of the test, students will be able to access the test through the Princeton Review portal. Score will be available within minutes of completing the test.
5. For the strategy session (following the test), students will receive an email with a link to the live session.
6. Don’t miss this opportunity. Take the test for free! Click here to register.

Questions? Email satactpractice@lwhsptsa.org or info@lwhsptsa.org.