Sehome High School PTSA Mission
In the Sehome High School PTSA, parents work together with staff and students to make Sehome a place
where every student can succeed. The PTSA raises funds for equipment and
programs that enrich student learning, provides volunteer help for both
academic and extracurricular events at SHS and celebrates the hard work
of our students and faculty.
Sehome PTSA Local Unit #8.3.100
Join the PTSA today! Complete the membership form
What Does a PTSA Member Receive for Membership Dues?
Parent Help—networking with other parents, resource
materials, available through general meetings, mailings, on the website,in the PTSA office, and classes on parenting issues at state and
regional conferences.
Leadership Development—an array of publications
and classes at regional and state-wide conferences on topics from non-profit corporate management to building partnerships in support of
student achievement.
Representation—a state-level voice to the legislature and on committees addressing public policy issues affecting families and children. (see our legislative
page!)
Insurance—we purchase, for a nominal fee, coverage for general liability, fidelity bonding, officer liability and property insurance.
Advocacy Training—for one’s own children and public policy issues regarding all children –classes at legislative assembly, region and state conferences,
publications, website links.
Grants and Scholarships—grants awarded to local units and councils, $66,000 in scholarships for worthy students pursuing post-secondary education.
Programs—ideas and resources for informative and relevant programs, as well as state-sponsored programs such as Reflections arts recognition.
Information on current areas of concern, such as “Every Teen Counts”
(available in PTSA office).
Assistance and Information—toll-free telephone lines and email for answering member questions on any PTA issue (state office)
Communications—publications such as the Child Advocate magazine, Our Children Magazine, region newsletters, resources for parents, a comprehensive website, and electronic mail listservs on legislation, membership, and leadership.
The PTA Mission
- To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children.
- To assist parents in developing skills they need to raise and protect their children.
- To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.
The Value of PTSA
PTSA organizes parents to make your school a better place for your children to learn by addressing the needs of their individual schools.
Identifying such needs may lead to solutions that may include making the
school safe, becoming more technologically advanced, and bringing
enriched educational opportunities to the school. PTA provides a venue
for parents to contribute to student success.
Study after study has shown that parent involvement is key to student success in education. PTA brings resources to parents to help their children in the
education process. When you are involved with PTA, you get to know the
teachers better; you become more familiar with the school and what
happens there.
While children cannot vote and do not participate in the legislative process, PTA speaks for the interests of all
children and their health, welfare, safety, and education. Whether in
Washington, D.C., Olympia, or in your own city government
offices-everywhere decisions are made that affect your children, PTA is
there speaking on behalf of your children.