Advocacy
PTA has been speaking up for kids for more than 125 years. Arrowhead Elementary PTA advocates for every student at school, in the Northshore School District, and in Olympia. You don’t need experience to help. Start with one of these:
- Sign up for WSPTA Action Alerts: quick emails during the legislative session that let you message your legislators in two minutes.
- Find your Washington legislators: enter your address to see your state senator and two representatives.
- Join us at Focus Day, February 15, 2027: meet your legislators at the State Capitol in Olympia. Kids are welcome: they make signs, can tour the Capitol, and legislators love hearing from them.
Questions or ideas? Contact Amanda Records, Arrowhead PTA Legislation & Advocacy Chair, at legislation@ptaarrowhead.org.
Upcoming advocacy dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2026 | Northshore Council PTSA advocacy meeting, 7:30 pm, Zoom |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Washington legislative session begins |
| Feb 15, 2027 | WSPTA Focus Day, State Capitol, Olympia |
| Feb 15-19, 2027 | WSPTA Advocacy Week: daily online actions |
| Mar 1-3, 2027 | National PTA Legislative Conference, Arlington, VA |
See more dates on the Northshore Council PTSA calendar.
What PTA is advocating for
Washington State PTA’s priorities are chosen by members. In October 2026, delegates from local PTAs across Washington voted on these Top 5 for 2026-2028. Our Advocacy Chair attended with support from Arrowhead PTA.
- Addressing Support for Students with Disabilities, Inclusionary Practices, and Funding for Special Education Services
- Addressing the Student Mental Health Crisis
- Ensuring Literacy & Math Proficiency for All Students
- Keep Students Safer from Gun Violence
- Strategic Investments to Improve Student Outcomes
WSPTA also supports:
- Restoring Focus with Personal Electronic Devices Off and Away for the Day
- Empower Communities to Build Schools Where Students Thrive
- Fund Climate-Ready Schools: Clean Air, Heat-Safe
Read more about WSPTA’s legislative priorities
Speak up locally
The Northshore School Board decides our district’s budget, policies, programs, and school boundaries. Meetings are open to the public and include time for public comment.
- Northshore School Board meetings and public comment
- NSD Enrollment & Boundaries: updates and ways to give feedback
- Northshore Council PTSA Advocacy: monthly advocacy meetings open to all
More resources
- Washington State PTA Advocacy
- National PTA Advocacy
- Register to vote or check your registration
- WSPTA Recursos en Español
Since 1897, PTA has helped bring kindergarten, school lunch programs, and school immunizations to children across the country. Learn more about PTA’s history.
PTA is nonpartisan. We do not support or oppose candidates for any office. Positions on issues and ballot measures come from member-adopted PTA platforms.