Advocacy
PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy organization in the country. Northshore Middle School PTSA speaks up for every student at school, in the Northshore School District, in Olympia, and in Washington, D.C. You don’t need experience to get involved. Start with one of these:
- Stay informed: sign up for WSPTA Action Alerts (quick two-minute asks to email your legislators during session) and the WSPTA Focus on Advocacy newsletter (updates on what’s happening in Olympia).
- 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. Students welcome.
Questions or ideas? Contact Amanda Records, NMS PTSA Advocacy & Legislation Chair, at advocacy@nms-ptsa.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 8-12, 2027 | WSPTA Advocacy Week: daily online actions |
| Feb 15, 2027 | WSPTA Focus Day, State Capitol, Olympia |
| 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 across the state, including NMS PTSA, voted on these Top 5 for 2026-2028:
- 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
Speak up locally
The Northshore School Board decides our district’s budget, policies, and programs. Meetings are open to the public and include time for public comment.
- Northshore School Board meetings and public comment
- Northshore Council PTSA Advocacy: monthly advocacy meetings open to all
More resources
- Washington State PTA Advocacy
- WSPTA Blog: advocacy updates
- 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.
