Changes to the Records Retention Timetable in 2025
A PTA should maintain copies of many important documents. WSPTA has a document to assist local PTAs and councils with these timelines called the Records Retention Timetable. The information in this document is gathered from the IRS, various Washington state entities, and PTA experiences. There were several changes to this document in 2025 due to…
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Governance
2025-2026 Deadline Dates
Please find below a list of important deadlines for your local PTA and council. Also included is a list of WSPTA office closures and events for the year. You can download this handy list HERE!
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WSPTA Family and Community Engagement: Family Celebration Calendar – September
The first Friday of each month is “WSPTA Family Celebrations Friday” where relationship and curiosity meet observances. WSPTA highlights student-focused celebrations and wants to know what you and your family observe. Download the September 2025 calendar by clicking on the graphic below! We want to hear about your family celebrations and provide a way for…
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Family Engagement
Family and Community Engagement: Back-to-School GRIT
During the back-to-school season, parents and guardians fill our school grounds alongside their students. The transition evokes a range of emotions from all involved. As adults, we strive to support students’ success and foster a secure environment that minimizes anxiety and stress. It is important to recognize that, in most cases, school provides a safe…
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Family Engagement
Setting a 20% PTA Membership Growth Goal: A Realistic Way to Grow Stronger Together
Whether your PTA is large and well-established or just starting to rebuild, setting a membership growth goal of 20% is a powerful and realistic way to spark progress. Why 20%? A 20% growth goal is intentional—it meets PTAs where they are. For a smaller PTA, it might mean adding just a few new members. For…
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Membership
Why Membership Themes Matter for PTAs: Standing Out While Staying Connected
PTAs play a vital role in enhancing school communities, yet they often face a unique challenge – being seen as separate from the school itself. While collaboration with school staff is essential, PTAs also need to maintain their own identity to effectively advocate, fundraise, and engage families. One powerful way to do that? Membership themes. …
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Membership
PTAs and Politics: Protecting Your PTA’s Tax-Exempt Status
One of the many benefits of being a part of PTA is support around topics that may be new or seem intimidating to you, like protecting your PTA’s tax-exempt status. Washington State PTA would like to help our PTAs sort out some of the challenges that politics and elections can bring. This resource provides guidelines…
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Advocacy
WSPTA Family and Community Engagement: Family Celebration Calendar
The first Friday of each month is “WSPTA Family Celebrations Friday” where relationship and curiosity meet observances. WSPTA highlights student-focused celebrations and wants to know what you and your family observe. Download the August 2025 calendar by clicking on the graphic below! We want to hear about your family celebrations! Fill out the form below…
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Changes to the 2025-2026 Reflections Program
Check out all the new changes that have been made to the 2025-2026 Reflections program! Accessible Arts Division: Additional information on participation details, including accepted and not accepted accommodations. Dance Choreography: Adjustments to emphasize that the student submitting the entry must be the choreographer. Performances of others’ choreography are not allowed (e.g., teachers, coaches, friends). …
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Reflections
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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