A Message from our Council PTA of the Year 2024-2025: Lake Washington PTSA Council
Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8 was surprised and deeply honored to receive the Outstanding Secondary / Council PTA of the Year award at the 2025 WSPTA Convention. LWPTSA Council has had a strong year of growth. We added a new college essay workshop to our council’s student programs; we leveled up our DEI committee to Diversity,…
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Awards of Excellence Changes for 2025-2026
The Awards of Excellence Program recognizes local PTAs, community PTAs, and councils whose level of effort in specific areas help them make a difference in their communities. The Awards of Excellence committee has been working hard to update the awards information and judging rubric based on feedback we received through surveys. Please see below for…
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A Message from our Outstanding Primary PTA of the Year 2024-2025: Pope PTA
Pope PTA is absolutely delighted to be recognized by the Washington State PTA as the Outstanding Primary PTA of the Year for 2025! As are ALL PTA members, we are a team of dedicated volunteers who strive to support and advocate for our children. This award reflects our strong collective commitment to positively impacting our children’s lives.…
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Why PTA Requires Membership: Because It’s Powered by You
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is more than just a school-based group—it’s a member-driven nonprofit organization with a mission to make every child’s potential a reality through advocacy, family engagement, and community-building. And at every level—local, state, and national—membership is the foundation of how that work happens. What It Means to Be Member-Driven PTA operates as a…
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Keep Your PTA Connected: Update Your Officers and Membership Link in Givebacks
As we kick off a new school year, it’s essential to make sure your PTA is set up for success—and that starts with the basics: updating your officer information and confirming your membership join link in the Givebacks database. Why It Matters Keeping your PTA officer roster current in Givebacks ensures that your leaders receive important updates, state and…
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