PTSA Presents
The Parent Teacher Student Association is working hard to support our whole community. We are a powerful voice for all children when we come together. Be a part of making WSHS the community you want to be a part of!
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The Washington State Legislative Session has concluded with some wins for k-12 education that were included in the Washington State PTA Legislative Priorities. These are wins for kids across the state!
- Funding Special Education (HB 1436) passed. This allocates over $417 million dollars to Special Education and raises the funding cap from 13.5% to 15%
- 4 Gun Violence Prevention bills passed. A ban on Assault Weapons (HB 1240), requiring information sharing about safe storage of firearms and medications by schools and school districts (HB 1230), holding the firearms industry responsible for putting in place reasonable controls (SSB 5078), and requiring a permit to purchase a firearm and instituting a 10-day waiting period before a person can take possession of their legally purchased firearm (HB 1143).
You are invited to watch a recording of:
"Our Kids, Our Schools: Impacts of Legislation on Our Future"
A community conversation with Directors Rankin and Song Maritz discusses our immediate state legislative issues, the impact on SPS budget, and what it all means for our students now and into the future.
This is a great introduction or refresher on how our public dollars are distributed from the State. Be a part of the conversation and be informed.
JOIN US - YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE. ALL ARE WELCOME!
First Tuesdays Parent Social at Larry's Tavern - with BINGO!
May 2nd is First Tuesday at Larry's!
Come meet some other Wildcat parents AND benefit WSHS students!
Partial proceeds from the whole night (4pm to close) will go towards our fundraising efforts.
6pm PTSA Board Members will be at Larry's to answer your questions. Come say "hi"!
BINGO will begin at 8pm.
2023-24 Board Positions Open
Are you looking for new ways to be involved with your high schooler?
Want to know what's happening inside the doors of WSHS and have an impact on decision making?
The WSHS PTSA has opportunities for everyone to find their niche and get involved! We are looking to fill next year's board positions.
Come talk to us to find out what we do, how we do it, why we do it, and what's involved.
If you are interested in learning more about next year's board positions but can't make it to Larry's on Tuesday, please reach out to Melissa Rysemus at mmrysemus@gmail.com, Susan Goplen at susangoplen@gmail.com, or Gina Allen at rdgina10@gmail.com. We want to hear from you!
WS5K - registration is open!
The West Seattle 5K Run/Walk is an annual PTSA fundraiser.
Join the rest of West Seattle on Alki May 21st!
Catch the early bird - pricing
Adult registration cost goes up on May 1.
Student and teacher registration cost will increase May 15.
Visit the 5K website to learn about the event and register!
Need to start training? Try a Couch to 5K Program
Questions? Want to sponsor the event? Contact event co-chairs Kelley O’Connor and Athena Frederick at westseattle5k@westseattle5k.com.
If you’d like to pay for your 5K sponsorship, or donate directly to WSHS PTSA, please click this PayPal link.
MENTAL HEALTH DISCUSSION
In case you missed the opportunity to hear from Dr Doug Judge about trauma, resilience and protective factors at our April 20th meeting - here's his slide deck loaded with great resources.
April is Stress Awareness Month - at least according to this article:
https://ptaourchildren.org/monitor-and-manage-your-childs-stress/
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK MAY 8th-12th
Start thinking now - how are you going to let the staff members that make such a difference in our kids lives know you see them and appreciate them?
The PTSA is hosting a staff lunch May 12th. Please consider volunteering or contributing a dessert donation.
Here’s the link for the sign up genius for Staff Appreciation Week: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44A4A72D6-staff
NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AND A DEDICATED VOLUNTEER
Fill out the nomination form.
Each year PTSA gives out awards to outstanding individuals who have served the school community.
The Golden Apple award is for an outstanding educator who has gone beyond the normal expectations of their job to make the learning environment fun, beneficial and challenging.
The Golden Acorn Award is presented to a volunteer in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth.
Nominations are due May 8th
Questions? Please contact:
PTSA President: wshsptsapresident@gmail.com or Amy Doll at asdoll@seattleschools.org
Athletic Announcements
Come out and support our Wildcat athletes!
Most teams are in the last of the regular season competition
Follow Wildcat schedules and scores at:
https://www.metroleaguewa.org/
Spring Sports
- Boys Baseball
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Softball (Fastpitch and Slowpitch)
- Tennis (co-ed)
- Track and Field (co-ed)
Club Sports
- Girls Ultimate Frisbee - Contact: wshsfrisbee@gmail.com
For more team details check these Athletic Department links:
- https://westseattlehs.seattleschools.org/student-life/athletics/winter-sports/
- https://twitter.com/WSHSAthletics1
- https://www.instagram.com/westseattle.athletics/
- https://www.facebook.com/WSHSAthletics1
WSHS Boosters Club works to defray equipment and transportation costs. To make a donation or purchase spirit wear visit: https://westseattleboosterclub.org/
Westside Pride
Bell Times
School Hours:
8:50am – 3:40pm
Wednesdays:
8:50am – 2:25pm
1st period: 8:50-9:45am
2nd period: 9:50-10:45am
3rd period: 10:50-11:45am
Lunch and Club Block:
11:45am – 12:45pm
4th period: 12:45-1:40pm
5th period: 1:45-2:40pm
6th period: 2:45-3:40pm
Attendance Office Info
Attendance Office
Room 122F
Erin Dolan
Attendance Specialist
206-252-8804
https://westseattlehs.seattleschools.org/resources/attendance-office/
West Seattle High School
Email: wshsptsacommunications1@gmail.com
Website: westseattlehs.seattleschools.org
Location: 3000 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, USA
Phone: 206-252-8800