Legacy Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst founded the organization when women did not have the right to vote and social activism was not popular. However, they believed mothers would support their mission to eliminate threats that endangered children, and in early 1897, they started a nationwide campaign. On Feb. 17, 1897, more than […]

Pierce County Skills Center, Puyallup https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-5-winter-training-tickets-93411984761 FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team. All Washington State PTA trainings and events are for PTA officers, board members, committee chairs, and interested members only.

In addition to Focus Day, in Olympia, WSPTA will be asking members to take action from home or your phone throughout an entire week.  To participate, subscribe to the WSPTA Action Network to stay informed. More information can be found on the Focus Day and Advocacy Week event page.

Lake Washington School District Resource Center, Redmond https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-2-winter-conference-tickets-90382499489 FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team. All Washington State PTA trainings and events are for PTA officers, board members, committee chairs, and interested members only.

Membership Award applications (100% Membership & 100% Staff) due WSPTA Essay Contest submissions due Leadership Academy applications due Local PTA, Community, and Council Awards of Excellence submissions due WSPTA scholarship applications due

Washington State PTA was founded in 1905 by Abby Williams Hill of Tacoma, an artist who saw the need for an organization to support Washington’s children. Thanks to Abby’s leadership and vision—and that of thousands of parents and teachers who have carried her vision forward—Washington State PTA has been a leading voice for children in […]

Issues/resolutions/principles draft submissions due for Legislative Assembly. More information coming soon.

Convention will be a virtual event for 2020. See more details on the Convention page. Our program is designed to help you discover the power and value PTA has for you as PTA leaders. This event includes engaging learning opportunities, inspirational speeches, and so much more.

Virtual Board Meeting Anyone wishing to request a courtesy seat should contact the WSPTA President, ptapres@wastatepta.org.