Membership

2009-10 Membership Drive is Ongoing

Membership fees are $10 for students and staff, and $20 for all others. This is one of our primary fundraisers for the whole year! When you become a member, you are automatically put into our monthly email newsletter (if you have indicated that you want to be) which gives timely updates on school activities and needs. It's the easiest way to be in touch with your child's school.

Membership Fees fund the following locally:
WASL snacks
Senior Prep Night supplies
Parent School Information Notebooks/Packets for all LHS families
Guest speakers
Staff appreciation luncheons/breakfasts
Insurance
Each class' fundraising efforts for their graduation night party
Teacher grants

At the State and National Level:
Leadership conferences
Parent networking systems
Representative in the state legislature
Insurance
Advocacy training
Assistance and information with correspondence and forms from the IRS and Secretary of State's office
Publications, such as the Child Advocate, Key Communicator, and Money Matters
Coupons from such businesses as Office Depot and Papa Murphy's
Programs like Reflections which recognizes student achievement in art

Grants awarded to local units:
The Applegate Program gives up to $500 to winning units that submit applications for unique and affective improvements to their school, and over $66,000 in scholarships is awarded to students in this state alone!

Additional Benefits

LHS PTSA membership is comprised of parents (and/or legal guardians), staff, students and community members. Each individual that has paid his/her annual membership dues is considered a member. Non-dues paying students of Lynnwood High school shall be considered honorary members of this PTSA without vote, or the privilege of holding office. (This allows students to fully participate in PTSA sponsored events.)

All PTSA members in good standing are eligible to vote. A simple majority of members in attendance is needed for passing a motion. A minimum of ten (10) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any LHS PTSA general meeting.

Adoption of the annual budget, approval of the standing rules, election of the nominating committee, and election of officers shall be done at general membership meetings.