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Announcements
The Western PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Organization) would like to welcome everyone back to school!
We are excited about the school year and look forward to supporting Western High School.
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Join PTSA
We are a stronger community when all families join and actively participate in the PTSA. The PTSA is a great way for parents, teachers, and staff to enrich the experience of all our students. You can join any time (the membership drive never ends). An annual membership to the PTSA costs $10 per teacher/student/parent/guardian/alum. The PTSA membership dues stay with our school, and a portion is sent up to support the work of your PTSA Council.
Ways to Join:
In-person at Western High School Parent Center $10.00
or online membership form $11.00
* $1.00 processing fee applies.
If you're curious about the incredible work our PTSA accomplished last year, click here to view our PTSA Report.
PTSA Board
We are excited to announce that all positions for the Western High PTSA are open and available for the 2024-2025 school year! We are actively seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. This is your chance to impact our school community and help shape the future significantly. Join us and be a part of something unique!
PTSA BOARD 2023 - 2024
The officers of this association shall be the president, executive vice president, secretary, treasurer, auditor, historian, and parliamentarian.
OPEN POSITIONS
Getting involved in PTSA allows you to make a meaningful impact on your child's education and school community. Consider volunteering; there are many positions to choose from where you can utilize your skills to enhance the Western High School Experience. All parents/guardians, teachers, and students are welcome.
The positions listed below are all open.
President: Laura Allen - Open Position
Treasurer: Denia Martinez - Open Position
Secretary: Paula Gambina - Open Position
Historian: Maricela Angel - Open Position
Parliamentarian: Karina Corona - Open Position
For more information:
Email Western PTSA
Parent Center (714) 220-4040 Ext. 21790
PTSA Mission & Purpose
The Mission of the
Parent-Teacher Association
The Purpose of the
Parent-Teacher Association
- 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 the skills they need to raise and protect their children;
- To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.
- To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, places of worship, and throughout the community.
- To raise the standards of home life.
- To advocate for laws that further the education, physical and mental health, welfare, and safety of children and youth;
- To promote collaboration and engagement of families and educators in the education of children and youth;
- To engage the public in united efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth; and
- To advocate for fiscal responsibility regarding public tax dollars in public education funding.
PTSA Calendar
PTSA Programs
PTSA Reflection Program
Accepting Imperfection…” is the 2024-25 Reflections Art Program theme. Since 1969, this amazing program has brought the arts to life for more than 10 million students and increased community awareness of the importance of the arts in education.
Reflections encourages students to:
- Unleash creative talents and be inspired.
- Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork.
- Experience the fun and joy of making art.
- Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme.
- Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.
All students are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas:
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Dance Choreography Literature Photography |
Film Production Music Composition Visual Arts |
Participation is easy, exciting, empowering, and three simple steps:
- Download & fill out form.
- Read the Category Rules
- Drop off the completed form by Friday, October 4th at the Parent Center
1. Current Student Packet:
2. Rules by Category:
- Accessible Arts Division Guidelines – English | Spanish
- Dance Choreography Guidelines – English | Spanish
- Film Production Guidelines – English | Spanish
- Literature Guidelines – English | Spanish
- Music Composition Guidelines – English | Spanish
- Photography Guidelines – English | Spanish
- Visual Arts Guidelines – English | Spanish
3. Submission Deadline: Friday, October 4th at Noon
For more information, email Denia Martinez or contact the Parent Center at (714) 220-4040 Ext. 21790
| Volunteer Opportunities: | If you would like to be on the Reflections Committee as a volunteer and reviewer, complete the Volunteer Sign Up Form |
PTSA Scholarships
GRADUATING SENIORS!
Each year, the Western High School PTSA offers scholarships to graduating seniors who are members of the PTSA (and/or their parent/guardian). Our scholarships are not based on family income. To qualify, students must be:
- a current graduating senior at Western High School
- have 2.5 (based on a 4.0 scale) or higher GPA
- You or your parent must be a PAID PTSA member by December 22, 2024
- must complete a scholarship application by the deadline below.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 21, 2025, at 3:17pm.
To apply, please visit the Parent Center for application or click here (.pdf)
*Application is subject to change.
Volunteer Opportunities
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