At the Northshore Council PTSA Spring Recognition Celebration on June 3, 2026, we had the privilege of honoring several exceptional individuals whose dedication, service, and leadership have made a meaningful impact on our schools, community, and the lives of children both within our district and beyond. We are pleased to recognize the recipients of this year's Northshore Council PTSA Recognition Awards. Congratulations to all of our award winners, and thank you for your outstanding contributions!  Outstanding Student Advocate - Rishi Khante The Outstanding Student Advocate Award recognizes a student whose leadership, service, and commitment to making a difference have had a meaningful impact on their school and community. This year’s recipient, Rishi Khante, has demonstrated exceptional leadership through his work on the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board, his service with Northshore Interact, and his founding of Access4All, an environmental education nonprofit. Whether advocating for students, leading community initiatives, mentoring younger students, or moderating discussions with elected officials, Rishi consistently leads with integrity, humility, and a genuine commitment to uplifting others.  Honorary Life Membership - Laura Templeton The Honorary Life Membership Award recognizes an individual whose exceptional leadership, dedication, and service have made a lasting impact on our PTA community. This year’s recipient, Laura Templeton, provided outstanding leadership for the National PTA Reflections program, coordinating volunteers, supporting local PTA leaders and families, and ensuring a positive experience for students across the district. Known for being reliable, kind, and impactful, she has consistently gone above and beyond in service to students, families, and Northshore Council PTSA. 
 Outstanding Educator - Janet Willett The Outstanding Educator Award recognizes educators who go above and beyond to create meaningful, engaging, and supportive learning experiences for their students. This year’s recipient, Mrs. Janet Willett, has a remarkable ability to connect with each child as an individual, tailoring her teaching to their unique interests, strengths, and needs. Through her warmth, creativity, and genuine care for every student, she has created a classroom where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. Her dedication to students and partnership with families make her a truly deserving recipient of the Northshore Council PTSA Outstanding Educator Award.  Outstanding Advocate - Anna Jensen Anna Jensen is being recognized with the Northshore Council PTSA Outstanding Advocate Award for her tireless dedication to supporting children, especially in the area of special education. Through leadership roles in multiple PTAs, advocacy at school board meetings and district discussions, and her work helping establish the Northshore Special Education Community PTSA, she has consistently worked to ensure families and students have a voice. Known for her quiet determination and commitment to doing what is right rather than seeking recognition, Anna has made a lasting impact on the Northshore community and the lives of countless children and families.  Outstanding Education - Cyndi Wylie The 2026 Outstanding Educator Award honors Cyndi Wylie for her exceptional dedication to students, families, and colleagues at Wellington Elementary. A trusted mentor, advocate, and leader, she creates a joyful and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported. Through her compassion, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to education, she has made a lasting impact on her school community and exemplifies excellence in teaching.  Outsanding Service - Grace Jurado The Washington State PTA Outstanding Service Award is the highest volunteer honor a Council can bestow, recognizing exceptional service that impacts children and families far beyond a single school or community. For more than a decade, Grace Jurado has served in leadership roles at the local, council, regional, and state levels, providing steady guidance, thoughtful leadership, and unwavering support wherever she was needed. Her dedication, wisdom, and commitment to PTA have strengthened our organization at every level, and we are honored to present this award in recognition of her extraordinary service.  Golden Acorn - Carly Chang The Golden Acorn Award recognizes volunteers who demonstrate exceptional dedication and service to children and youth. This year’s recipient, Carly Chang, stepped forward to support Northshore Council PTSA with enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn new skills, helping strengthen our communications efforts and keep our community informed and connected. Beyond her work at Council, Carly has been a dedicated volunteer and art docent at Shelton View Elementary, always ready to lend a hand wherever needed. Her positivity, energy, and commitment to service make her a deserving recipient of this year’s Golden Acorn Award.
 We were honored to have Dr. Justin Irish join us for the Spring Recognition event. Thank you for taking the time to celebrate the educators, volunteers, and community members who help make Northshore such a special place to learn and grow.  We are currently looking for volunteers to help fill several open Council PTSA positions and committee roles for the 2026–2027 school year. Whether you're interested in emergency preparedness, inclusion, outreach, membership, or reflections, we'd love to have you join us. These roles are a great way to connect with our community and make a meaningful impact for students and families. 
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to this year's Awards Committee members, Diana Christiansen, Manognya Murukulta, and Brenae Brix, for their time and effort in making this year's recognition program possible. Thank you as well to Graze Craze Woodinville for the wonderful food and to Innovation Lab High School for hosting our event. Learn more about PTA Recognition Awards and how your PTA can recognize those who go above and beyond in your school community. 
❗❗ LOCATION CHANGE ❗❗ Due to unforeseen circumstances, the venue for our Spring Recognition event has changed. 📍 New Location: Great Hall at Innovation Lab High School 2020 224th St SE Bothell, WA 98021 📅 TODAY- Wednesday, June 3, 2026 🕒 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM We look forward to celebrating with you there! 
Northshore Council PTSA would like to offer additional support to our local PTA leaders before the 2026-27 year starts, so we are holding our first PTA Bootcamp! This event is open to all board members of PTAs located in the Northshore School District. This is not an official WSPTA-approved training and will not count toward your PTA's training requirement. Instead, this is an opportunity to learn some tips and basics to start strong on your new PTA year, based on common issues we have seen come up with local PTAs during the past year. In addition to providing useful information this will also be a chance to connect and collaborate with other Northshore PTA leaders. Let us know if you plan to attend: https://forms.gle/BMzietGvZ4n98zjx9 
🎉Invitations went out this week for Northshore Council PTSA's annual Spring Recognition Event, which will be June 3, 2026 from 3:30-6:00 at the Kenmore Community Club. Come cheer on this year's outstanding educators, volunteers and students who have made an impact in your school community! Each PTA can send up to five guests and you can get added to the waitlist if you have more than five guests you would like to send. Tickets are $22 per person. If you are a PTA President and did not receive your invitation, please contact Grace Jurado at [email protected] and she will send it to you. Don't forget to RSVP: https://forms.gle/8xAao8H6wRZZgMMK9 
Donut Forget Contest Winner Announced Congratulations to Ruby Bridges PTSA for winning donuts for their next board meeting! Thank you to all of our Northshore PTA/PTSAs who completed and submitted their Standards of Affiliation (SOA) forms.  Donut Forget...to Complete Your SOA Form Contest How to Enter: Snap a picture of your PTAs completed Standards of Affiliation (SOA) form and email it to [email protected] to be entered into a drawing to win donuts for your next board meeting (up to 3 dozen). Entries due by 6pm on Monday, May 18, 2026. Who is Eligible? All local Northshore PTA/PTSAs When Will Winners Be Announced? Winners will be announced at our next General Membership Meeting at Woodin Elementary Library on Monday, May 18 at 7:45 pm. What is the Standards of Affiliation (SOA)? It is a checklist of 13 items that every PTA should do annually. Completing this checklist will help local PTAs ensure their independent nonprofit business remains current with all IRS, state, insurance, and PTA requirements. We encourage you to include your entire board of directors in this work, to keep your membership up to date with your progress, and to record progress in meeting minutes.Questions? Email [email protected]  The nomination deadline has been extended to May 5, 2026! 2026 Northshore Council PTSA Awards Nomination Form Click the link above to submit a nomination. You are welcome to submit nominations for more than one person. Every year, we look for nominations for the following awards:
Questions? Contact Council Awards Committee.  Elections were held at the Northshore Council PTSA General Meeting on March 16, 2006. Congratulations to our incoming 2026-2027 officers!! The chair of the nominating committee read aloud the report of the committee and announced that all candidates meet the requirements of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws. A vote was taken to elect the officers. Our new Council Executive Board for the 2026-2027 school year is as follows: ⭐⭐⭐ For the officer of President: Diana Christiansen For the office of First Vice President: Holly Muenchow For the office of Secretary: Liz Wong For the office of Treasurer: Abby Polasko For the office of VP of Advocacy: Stephanie Sullivan and Brenae Brix For the Office of VP of Events: Grace Jurado For the Office of VP of Communications: Rebecca Shepard For the Office of VP of Elementary Support: Manognya Murukutla and Cheryl Stanford For the Office of Secondary Support: Christine Roehnelt ⭐⭐⭐ 
Every school community has people who go above and beyond. The volunteers who step in whenever help is needed. The educators who inspire students every day. The advocates who speak up to make schools stronger for all children. Each year, Northshore Council PTSA recognizes these extraordinary individuals through our annual Recognition Awards. And nominations are now open. If someone in your school community has made a meaningful impact, this is your chance to help celebrate their work. Nominations Now Open 2026 Northshore Council PTSA Awards Nomination Form Click the link above to submit a nomination. Deadline: April 14, 2026 You are welcome to submit nominations for more than one person. Every year, we look for nominations for the following awards:
Questions? Contact Council Awards Committee. 
The election for the 2026-2027 Northshore Council PTSA Executive Committee will take place during the Northshore Council PTSA General Membership Meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Please attend and cast your vote! The WSPTA Uniform Bylaws permit the nomination of candidates from the floor at the meeting before the vote takes place. Per Northshore Council PTSA Policy, self-nominations may be taken from the floor during a virtual meeting. Self-declarations for positions will be called for during the meeting on March 16th. If there is a contested position, we will proceed with a ballot vote. If no position is contested, we will hold the election by voice vote. Council Nominating Committee Report Below, please find the report from the Northshore Council PTSA Nominating Committee which lists the nominees for each of the Northshore Council PTSA positions for the 2025-2026 Executive Committee. The Northshore Council PTSA committee hereby places the following names into nomination:
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