Announcing Updates to the WSPTA Awards of Excellence
On behalf of the WSPTA Programs Committee we are excited to announce updates and improvements to all Awards of Excellence for the 2024-25 year. We also are excited to announce that we have built a new Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach Award. If you are considering applying for an award this year, we highly recommend downloading…
Become a 2024-2025 WSPTA Supporting Member
Washington State PTA’s Supporting Membership* is designed for: People who may no longer be active at a local school or PTA but continue to be interested in children’s issues Friends of PTA such as business and community leaders Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends Current and potential sponsors and exhibitors wishing to further their support of…
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Game Planning Your School’s Open House
by Jenn Talingo, WSPTA Membership Director It is the season of open houses, back-to-school nights, and back-to-school bashes! As you prepare for these events, consider having a tri-fold board that lets prospective members know what your PTA did last year and what your PTA plans to do this year. Publicize your PTA membership goals! Set…
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WSPTA Standards of Affiliation for 2024-2025
Washington State PTA provides a Standards of Affiliation (SOA) Agreement Checklist to provide support and guidance to local PTAs and councils. The Standards of Affiliation agreement is a list of legal requirements from the state of Washington, the IRS, insurance requirements, local government licensing requirements, and Washington State PTA and National PTA requirements. It is…
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Set Up for Success with Standing Rules
Each local PTA and council has a set of standing rules that members of the board of directors must read and be prepared to follow. Standing rules are a legally binding agreement between a PTA’s board and members about how that individual PTA will be run. Standing rules need to be reviewed by the board…
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Transitioning Your PTA to Online Collecting
Guest post by our sponsor, Cheddar Up Keeping up with the times is essential for PTAs managing numerous activities and memberships. That’s where Cheddar Up comes in- this handy tool is designed to streamline collections, making everything from dues to fundraiser payments a breeze. Let’s dive into how Cheddar Up can revolutionize your PTA. Benefits…
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Everything You Need to Know about 2025-2026 Swank Movie Licenses
Washington State PTA is excited to continue our partnership with Swank Movie Licensing USA to bring movie licensing to WSPTA member schools at significant savings. Movie licenses are an excellent option for a PTA eager to fundraise and support its school. The enrollment period for 2025-26 licenses is now open! The deadline to opt-in…
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Washington State PTA Opposes Initiative 2109
Washington State PTA, founded in 1905, is the oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association in the state with a longstanding history of support for the health, safety, well-being, and education of children and youth. Washington State PTA has been advocating to amply fund public education since at least 1982. Washinton State PTA opposes Initiative…
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Washington State PTA Opposes Initiative 2117
Washington State PTA (WSPTA) is the oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association in the state. Our 80,000 plus members support mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change which pose a direct threat to the health and well-being of all children and youth. WSPTA also supports ample funding for schools and promotes safe and healthy…
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FAQs on Opposing Initiatives 2109 and 2117
The WSPTA Board of Directors voted at its June meeting to oppose Initiatives 2109 and 2117, based on positions previously adopted by its members. Below are some FAQs to help PTA leaders and members understand the rules for taking positions on ballot measures and the member-adopted positions which served as the foundation for formally opposing…
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