CURRENT NEEDS:

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Restaurant Spirit Night Coordinator (1 Year commitment, a couple of hours per month) One of our major sources of funds comes from restaurant nights. Local restaurants agree to give us a portion of their proceeds for a particular day/night. The Restaurant Night Co ordinator will simply work with the existing list of enthusiastic restaurant managers to schedule our dates and times and work with our communications committee to promote them.

Think you’re interested in this important role or want a bit more information? Contact Laura Whitton at wshsptsa@gmail.com.

Community Education Coordinator (1 Year commitment, 2 events, a couple of hours per month) Our kids are stronger and safer and our community is richer when we learn together. The Community Education Coordinator would work with the Executive Board to help identify and coordinate topics and speakers for 2 to 3 events. Some suggested topics: digital/social media safety, mental health, growth mindset, etc. You would be supported by the Communications and Events committees.

Think you’re interested in this important role or want a bit more information? Contact Laura Whitton at wshsptsa@gmail.com.

The PTSA will be providing a second annual social for students and teachers to enjoy a cool treat while socializing in celebration of the end of the school year! Come down to the concession stand in the athletic fields.

We could also use some help handing out the ice cream. Parents and students are invited to volunteer using our Sign-Up Genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0444A5AB2AABFB6-ptsa

Please e-mail us at wshsptsa@gmail.com if you have any questions.

The PTSA has awarded 2 sets of scholarships to a total of 4 graduating seniors. Each scholarship recipient will receive $500.

Spartan Scholarship

The PTSA offers scholarships each year to WSHS graduating seniors who are PTSA members to recognize outstanding leadership, school spirit, community service, academic achievement, and a high level of involvement in extracurricular activities. 

2022 Recipients: Corinne Alonzo and Alyssa Maldonado

Scholarship for Success

The PTSA provides its Scholarship for Success award to WSHS seniors who are members of the PTSA and have had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in place for at least two of their four years in high school, and who have overcome obstacles on the road to either academic or social success. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize the growth that a student has achieved throughout his/her high school career.

2022 Recipients:

Catherine Birden and Luke Jackson

Congratulations to the 2022 recipients!

Thank you to Awards chair Krissy Houchins and to the committee of volunteers who reviewed and scored the applications!

The PTSA held elections on May 10 for new officers. Two new officers have joined the Board: Laura Whitton was elected President, and Meredith Stankiewicz will be the new Secretary. Maggie Ewell returns as VP2, and Richard Ewell is switching from President to Treasurer.

We are still looking for a VP1, so please contact us if you are interested!

The PTSA awards two types of scholarships: the Scholarship for Success for students with an IEP who have overcome obstacles, and a Spartan Scholarship for students who have made an impact on the school community.

Applications for those scholarships are due by 8pm on Monday, May 2nd.

Note that this year we are not requiring a letter of recommendation for either scholarship, but a transcript is required for the Spartan Scholarship to verify a G.P.A. of 2.5 or above.

For additional information about these scholarships and the application forms, please view our Scholarships page at https://wshsptsa.net/programs/scholarships/

Click here to register via our MemberHub site. Registration is free for WSHS PTSA members and $15 for others. There are two options for you to select: one “button” for PTSA members, and one for non-members. If you are not already a member, just sign up now and then you can sign up for the free version of the practice test. The options for joining the PTSA are separate “buttons” on the Memberhub site.

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(All funds raised will go to WSHS PTSA)

NOTE: If you are interested in taking the practice test but unable to do so on that day or between 9am and 1pm, let us know and we can try to find an alternative test time.

If you have questions, please contact PTSA President Richard Ewell at wshsptsa@gmail.com

Please join us for a virtual membership meeting on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30. Special guest Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity will join us to provide an update on Fairfax County Board of Supervisors activity.

The PTSA will also select a nominating committee to help identify candidates to run for officer positions for the 2022-23 school year.

Please use the link below to register for a link to the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcuypqTMiHdPpzz273pQKLvc3d5VFko5e

Please help support the WSHS PTSA by joining us at Ledos.

Ordering online? You must use the code: 306-159-855

https://order.ledopizza.com/menu/ledo-pizza-west-springfield

Ordering in person? Make sure you share the flier below:

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WSHS Career Counselor Tisa Frederick has re-scheduled to be able to join us this meeting to provide information about preparing for college or post-graduate careers.

The registration link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudu2srzktE9F6LTbOHx59HOYpC10_bdtZ

We also have several important documents up for membership approval: Bylaws, organizational document, and audit report. All of those documents are available for review on the main PTSA page at www.wshsptsa.net

FOOD! – FUN! – FEBRUARY!

It’s time to warm up the break rooms at WSHS with snacks, sweet treats, coffee, teas and more. We have almost 300 teachers and staff that we will be providing food for so let’s work together to fill it up!

Please sign up HERE or for simply order from our Amazon WISH LIST. 

FOOD! – FUN! – FEBRUARY!

will take place on Thurs, Feb 3 and Fri, Feb 4th.  

All FOOD! – FUN! – FEBRUARY!  items will need to be delivered to us by Tues, Feb 1st to allow time for organization and distribution

The teachers and staff LOVED when we filled the break rooms last year so let’s do it again and make 

FOOD! – FUN! – FEBRUARY! 

a success again this year!

Sign Up Genius – 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4BA4AE283-food

Amazon Wish List – WSHS Teacher & Staff Food Fun February

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22340878OPYCZ?ref_=wl_share

Questions?  Please contact us at wshsptsa@gmail.com