Welcome to Issaquah PTSA Council

March General Membership Meeting: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Hybrid

LINK: Issaquah PTSA Council Membership Meeting Documents.

Standards of Affiliation (SOA) Agreement checklist

 2025-2026 Multicultural Calendar

Issaquah PTSA Council Official Statement

Clear the Air: Protecting Our Kids from Vaping: What Parents Need to Know and How We Can Help (Hybrid)

Issaquah PTSA Council ParentWiser, in partnership with Parents Against Vaping (PAVe), invites all Issaquah School District parents to attend the workshop:

“Clear the Air: Protecting Our Kids from Vaping – What Parents Need to Know and How We Can Help”

📅 Date: April 7, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 In-Person Location: Issaquah School District Administration Building Boardroom (Light lunch and snacks will be provided for In-person attendees)
💻 Online Option: Zoom (Only parents who register for the online option will receive the Zoom link.)

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/jz5z1mXoHgHHxejF6

This workshop is designed to give Washington parents and other caring adults the knowledge and tools they need to protect youth from today’s nicotine threats. The session will explain how the tobacco and vaping industries target young people, outline the risks of vapes, nicotine pouches, and co-use with marijuana, and offer practical ways adults can help.

Attendees will learn concrete steps to prevent youth nicotine use, build stronger support systems around kids, and reinforce that quitting is possible. Whether a child is vulnerable, exposed but not using, beginning to experiment, or already using, this session will leave participants feeling more informed, better prepared, and more confident in how to respond.

“I thought I knew everything I needed to know about vaping. I learned way more than I thought I would.”
— Nicole Morgan, Lincoln High School PTSA Board President

Parents Against Vaping (PAVe) is a national grassroots organization founded in 2018 by three New York City moms in response to the youth vaping epidemic.

Helping Kids Build Belonging in a Disconnected World

Loneliness is rising even among kids and teens who appear surrounded by people. This presentation helps parents recognize the hidden signs of social disconnection and understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. This workshop is PRESENTED BY SHERI GAZITT, TEEN WISE

📅 Date: April 23, 2026
🕛 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
💻 Online Option: Zoom (Only parents who register for the online option will receive the Zoom link.)

Register here: https://be.teen-wise.com/isd-belonging

Parents will gain practical strategies to help their kids build real friendships, reach out when they feel isolated, and develop a stronger sense of belonging. We’ll also explore how true connection acts as a protective factor, reducing the risks of substance abuse and other harmful coping behaviors. A powerful session for any parent who wants to strengthen family bonds and help their kids feel seen, valued, and connected.
We will cover: 
• Spotting the hidden signs
• Understanding connection as prevention
• Strengthening family bonds
• Supporting positive peer relationships
• Guiding kids to reach out

DEI Workshop: Acting on Teachable Moments: Talking with Children about Current Events

Issaquah PTSA Council Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team is partnering with Lake Washington PTSA Council to present this online workshop: Action on Teachable Moments: Talking with Children about Current Events. Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_u4hpCfFQMGwh1mK9LfCKQ#/registration

New Program – Bridges of Belonging:
A Student Empowerment & Challenge Program

Our Bridges of Belonging program got 62 project registrations across the district! 8 High School Projects 17 Middle School Projects 37 Elementary Projects There are 16 Team projects out of 62. Thank you for everyone who registered! Your intention means a lot to our community!👍
Key Dates:

  • Register by: January 31, 2026 — https://bit.ly/481g5yx
  • Project Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026
  • All participants will receive a certificate and prize
  • Top 8 finalists will present during our Meet, Eat & Inspire Event on June 2, 2026 with school district leaders and community advocates.

Questions? 
Email dei@issaquahptsa.org and/or face@issaquahptsa.org

🎨 Reflections 2025–2026 Theme: “I Belong!”

WSPTA Reflections Finalists to be announced March 1 

& will be shared with all Reflections Program chairs and participants.

THANK YOU to all volunteers who made the program a success!

2026-2027 Theme: What My Culture Means to Me

📬 Need help or have questions?
Contact our Issaquah PTSA Council Reflections Chair:
Angie Warren — reflections@issaquahptsa.org

🔗 Learn more at: PTA.org/Reflections

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About Us

The Issaquah PTSA Council serves 27 local PTAs and PTSAs within the Issaquah School District, in the cities of Issaquah, Renton, Bellevue, Preston, Newcastle and Sammamish. Issaquah PTSA Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to child advocacy in the state of Washington. Our mission is to advocate for children at the local and state levels; build strong PTAs/PTSAs through education and leadership support; and provide collaborative opportunities between PTAs/PTSAs, the school district, and other community organizations concerned with the health, welfare, and education of all children.

Issaquah PTSA Council is a member org of Washington State PTA and National PTA.