"Bobcat Cave is an alternative recess program that allows students to participate in a quieter environment during their lunch recess. Some students find themselves alone or overstimulated in the average recess setting. At Bobcat Cave, our volunteers build Legos, play board games and do crafts with students. Some students come to Bobcat Cave because it is fun and something different." - Christine Elledge, Brier PTA #7.2.15
WSPTA is the oldest and the largest nonprofit grassroots children’s advocacy association in Washington state. Together we can strengthen our voice to improve the quality of our children’s health, welfare, safety, and education.
Learn More.WSPTA teams up with businesses and associations that align with WSPTA’s mission and vision to serve the whole child by offering members special discounts. All Washington State PTA members can save money through these benefits and discounts.
Learn More.WSPTA's annual convention is a perfect time to attend in-person training and provides valuable networking opportunities. In addition to training at various locations, WSPTA provides handbooks and other resources to help PTA leaders in their roles.
Learn More.Jun 30
Annual Corporation Renewal
If your PTA incorporated this month, the annual corporation renewal is due; regardless of the income your PTA earns. This is separate from the Charitable Organization registration/renewal. When you are about to file, click File Online for Nonprofits. You can check the status of your renewal on the Secretary of State’s website. Enter…
View Event DetailsJul 4
Independence Day – Office Closed
In honor of the Independence Day holiday, the Washington State PTA office is closed and will re-open Thursday, July 5. If you have any questions, please send your email to: support@wastatepta.org.
View Event DetailsJul 13
Reminder: Monthly Membership Invoicing
Please take time before invoices are generated to check your PTA’s membership roster for duplicates and erroneous entries. Once a member has been included on an invoice, staff is unable to delete them from the database. As a result, your PTA will owe payment for that person, regardless whether that person…
View Event Details2018 WSPTA Convention Recap
On behalf of your Washington State PTA board of directors, thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the 105th Annual WSPTA Convention. You helped to make it a fantastic weekend! For those of you who were unable to attend this year’s convention, we all discovered our…
Read MorePT Avenue (Membership Database) End of Year Processing for 2017-2018 Membership Year
As a benefit to PTAs, WSPTA staff will do the end of year process for all PTAs using the membership only version of PT Avenue. There will be no charge to PTAs for this service. 2017-2018 end of year timeline is as follows: Online join will be shut down May…
Read MoreJune Checklist for Running Your PTA
Ongoing Tasks During the Month of June Attend any board and membership meetings Read meeting minutes and offer corrections Prepare reports for board and membership meetings Attend training Be familiar with your responsibilities and fulfill them Review and ask questions about monthly financial report Prepare articles for newsletter/social media Update…
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