Our final LWHS PTSA General Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 17. We will elect our officers and approve our budget for the 2022-2023 school year. Look for additional information in the next Kang Crier.

Are you looking for an opportunity to get more involved at LWHS or help shape future events and programs at our school? LWHS PTSA will be electing new board members for the 2023-2024 school year and we’re looking for candidates who are passionate about PTSA’s mission of enhancing the educational experience of students for several critical Board roles and Committee Chair roles. 

Open Board Positions:

Secretary

Treasurer

VP of Ways and Means

Open Chair Positions:

Advocacy

Communications

Hospitality

Membership

Senior Party

Special Needs Awareness and Inclusion

Student Directory

Student Recognition

Role Descriptions can be found here: LWHS PTSA Job Summaries.

If you’re thinking these roles sound daunting, perhaps because you’ve never served on a PTSA board or only have experience at the primary school level, don't worry! Our current board members–almost all of whom work full time–have actually found the time commitment to be very manageable. On average, three to four hours per month (sometimes even less) is all it takes.

Sound like something you’d like to try out for the 2023-2024 school year? Please email us at nomcom@lwhsptsa.org to add your name to our list of candidates or request additional info. We’d also love to hear from you.

Sustainability efforts are in full gear during Earth Week with the Green Team engaging students in contests that involve minimizing waste, while efforts continue behind-the-scenes to implement our new waste stations and food donation program during lunch. This program will launch next week and we need student help to make it happen! 

If you know a student who wants to earn volunteer hours during lunchtime (one hour of time for every 30 minute shift!), please pass along this Signup Genius link or have them contact LWHS PTSA Sustainability Chair Stephanie Lecovin. 

For more information about sustainability efforts or to get more involved, check out the PTSA Sustainability webpage.

Donations and volunteers needed!

Staff appreciation week is our biggest event of the year to show LWHS staff how much we love them! This is an all hands on deck, weeklong event May 1-5 with multiple donations and volunteer opportunities each day. 

Click here to sign up and participate

Questions? Contact Beatrice Joe, LWHS PTSA Staff Appreciation Chair

LWHS PTSA is partnering with Princeton Review to give students the opportunity to take the SAT test just “for practice” at no cost. Students can take this practice test any number of times and the scores from these do not go on their record.

Students take the tests online at a date/time that is convenient within the time window below:

• SAT Practice: Online window April 25–May 7 (Registration deadline April 21)

Note: If your student has taken an earlier practice test, they can take it again. However, please note that the set of questions will be the same.

Register by April 21 for the test at Programs Detail (lwhsptsa.org). Scroll to “ACT/SAT Practice Tests”.

Questions? Contact Janet Smith, LWHS PTSA SAT/ACT Practice Test Chair

Town Hall with LWSD Leadership - Tonight!

Join LWPTSA Council's Special Education Group (SEG) in person for our April meeting! We'll kick off at 6:30 pm tonight with family networking. At 7:00 pm we will begin the town hall: LWSD Superintendent Dr. Jon Holmen and members of the LWSD board will share information about the district's work in support of special education students and programs, followed by Q&A.

When: Tuesday, April 18 from 6:30-8:30 pm

Where: LWSD Resource Center Boardroom (16250 NE 74th Street at Redmond Town Center)

Stay Connected: SEG Page | Facebook Group | SEG Newsletter

We're looking forward to this great opportunity to hear from district leadership and hope to see you there! Please send questions to Council's SEG co-chairs, Huma Zarif and Kaity Mason, at specialeducation@lwptsa.net.

April 20: Navigating Big Transitions

LWPTSA Council's Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and discussions on topics relevant to your child's education. All community members are welcome—you bring your lunch, and we'll provide the speakers. We hope you will join us this Thursday for an informative talk on navigating big transitions.

When: This Thursday, April 20, from noon to 1 pm

Where: Board Room, LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond)

Bring your questions and your lunch, and learn with us! Please email Council's executive vice president, Brandi Comstock, with any questions.

LWPTSA Council is partnering with LWSD to host a free education event for parents and caregivers. Come experience a potentially life-saving training from the University of Washington's Forefront Suicide Prevention program. The information shared in this session will help you recognize when someone might be at risk for suicide and how to connect them with immediate help.

When: Monday, May 8 at 7:00 pm

Where: Redmond High School Library (17272 NE 104th Street)

RSVP: Reserve your spot at this free event

Click here for more information. Speaker Peter Loft is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a volunteer with UW's Forefront program. Forefront's mission is to help people take action to prevent suicide in their communities. Have questions about this event? Email Council's Parent Education chair, Irene Neumann. 

Greetings Kang Families,

First of all, thank you to the twenty-seven parents who filled out the form requesting an opportunity to participate in Parent and Community Learning Walks. We can only accommodate the first fifteen parents on April 20, and the next group will be scheduled for May. Those parents scheduled for a Parent & Community Learning Walk will be notified by email. If you missed out on this opportunity you can always catch it the next time around. 

If you want an opportunity to visit LWHS and would like a tour you can join us on May 18 from 6:00-7:30 pm when we welcome future freshmen and their families. All LW families are welcome to attend. We will have students from our National Honor Society, LINK Crew and ASB there to take families (future students welcome) around our campus to see the awesome things happening at LW. While there is no RSVP needed for this event, please plan to arrive early and bring water and walking shoes. Our PTSA will be on-hand with some snacks and water, but supplies are limited. In the spirit of sustainability, consider bringing a reusable water bottle.

As we enter this fourth quarter of our school year, I encourage you to practice self-care. Prioritize routines that center on your health and mindfulness, take time to relax with your teens and enjoy the moments that make each day count.

Are you already looking forward to the 2023-24 school year? You can see the tentative LWSD Calendar on the district website, at Tentative 23-24 LWSD Calendar.

As always, it is a pleasure to serve the community of Lake Washington.

Go Kangs!

Christine Bell  

LWHS Principal

College Fair – This Thursday, April 20 5:00-7:00 pm

This is a great way to kick off the college search for our upcoming 2024 grads! All grades and parents are welcome to attend. Come to the LWHS gym and speak directly with college admissions advisors about admissions, housing, campus life and more. We have almost 50 schools attending such as UW, Gonzaga, WSU, Arizona State, University of Arizona, UNLV, San Diego State, Oregon State, U of Oregon, UMass, Embry Riddle and more!

WANIC Summer Program – Applications open now through April 27

Rising 9-12 graders may apply. This summer's selection include 8 different DigiPen options like 3D modeling. Additional courses included Applied Materials, Forensics, BioSysetms & Genetic Research, Intro to Urban Agriculture, Intro to Video Production & Broadcasting and so many more! Go to wanic.lwsd.org for more information. Classes run from June 27 to July 14.

Check out the NEW LWHS College & Career page with links to great resources with every click! https://lwhs.lwsd.org/counseling/college-and-career-center

Questions? Contact Nichole Swanger, LWHS College and Career Specialist

April 28 to May 6, 2023

Tickets on sale now!

Come see our swashbuckling spring production! Ken Ludwig's adaptation of the classic novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is a tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes and above all, honor.

Set in 1625, this historic tale depicts a brother and sister, d’Artagnan and Sabine, as they set off for Paris in search of adventure - and they definitely find it among The Kings' Musketeers! This show is double-cast. Please click on the Brown Paper Tickets link below for full details. 

Tickets prices:

$8 Students w/ASB, Seniors (60+), Military

$10 General Admission

Click here to buy tickets

Select Print-at-Home option for quick entry. Tickets also available at the door each performance with cash/check only.



Additional information on the LWHS Theatre Website. Follow us on Facebook for event listings, updates and photos.

There are many celebrations scheduled for LWHS Seniors in May and June and many deadlines to track. The LWHS Senior Graduation Information and the LWHS PTSA’s Seniors: The Year Ahead webpages have celebration information in one place and are updated regularly.

There are also many expenses associated with graduation and senior celebrations. LWHS and LWHS PTSA believe that all seniors deserve to be honored for their years of hard work and to have the chance to celebrate this milestone. If you or your family is having difficulties finding funds for these expenses, please let your/your child’s school counselor know; there is assistance available for caps and gowns, Senior Party tickets, and more.

Send your senior to a safe and fun-filled post graduation all-night party! The LWHS PTSA provides transportation to two venues, entertainment, food and a memorable end-of-the year experience. 

When: Thursday, June 15, 2023

Start Time: 8:30-9:30pm

End Time: 5:00 am on Friday, June 16, at LWHS  

Parent Perspective:

Is your senior uncertain about Senior Party? Graduates want to celebrate with their friends and that is the point of Senior Party. Connect with your parent network to encourage ticket buying. If "all their friends are going", that's where your student will want to be. Plus, we all know how wobbly teen plans can be; buying a ticket for Senior Party takes the stress out for everyone!

Ticket prices:

• $200 until April 30
• $210 between May 1 and June 4
• Ticket sales end June 4, 2023  
• All ticket purchases are non-refundable

Scholarships or installment plans are available. Contact Jodee Hull at jhull@lwsd.org for more information.

How do you sign up your Senior? Click here to purchase Senior Party Tickets. You can also see additional information and the event FAQ. You do not need to be a PTSA member to purchase tickets.

Questions? Do you want to help chaperone or plan the event? Contact the Senior Party Co-Chairs at seniorparty@lwhsptsa.org 

May 2 at Lunch A & B

Have your Senior join their classmates in celebrating their college or university decision by wearing college gear and taking pictures with pennants and our LW Decision Day banner. We will celebrate all decisions including gap year, military, working or school decisions. Students can snap pics with friends and teachers. Have them join the fun!

Questions? Contact Nichole Swanger, LWHS College and Career Specialist

Parent Chat Webinar: My Kid's Personality is Different Than Mine, How Do I Connect & Support?

You and your kids are so different. Your personalities seem to be polar opposite. So how do you connect? Find out from Myers-Briggs expert, Jessica Butts, at the next Parent Chat on April 19 from 7:00-8:00 pm.

Click here to register

Balance In Mind is a program of Lake Washington Schools Foundation.

College 101: An Introduction to the College Process

Calling high school students and parents! On Thursday, April 27, at 6:30 to 8:30 pm, join independent college counselor Mary Pat O’Neil for an in-depth session on the college process. This is a repeat of the Feb. 7 presentation. Topics covered include:

• What do colleges want to know about students in the application?
• Different types of colleges
• How to create a college list
• Highly selective colleges
• Cost of college

Visit our Find Your Fit webpage to register. Find Your Fit is a program of Lake Washington Schools Foundation.