10th Annual
Saratoga Dental and SW PTSA
The Elf Chase 5K Fun Walk and Run 

Please join us for a great morning of running, walking, and elf chasing. This fundraiser provides grant money to SW 7-12 Teachers and Staff for student enrichment.
Prizes!​ Participants will be entered in a drawing to win fabulous prizes like a gift certificate to a special Whidbey Island restaurant! Kids under 12 win a prize if they catch an Elf! Best Costume Prizes!
When: Sunday, December 8, 2019; Check-In Time: 9 am; Start time: 10 am
Where: ​SW Parks and Rec. Community Park, 5495 Maxwelton Rd. Langley
ONLINE PREPAYMENT HAS ENDED - Please come to the event to pay.  We will accept cash, check or credit card at the event
2019 Elf Chase Registration Form
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Please thank our amazing 2019 business sponsors and consider joining them for this great cause.  Money we received last year from our generous donors allowed us to give out $5,000.00 in Teacher Grants last year  and to give out 3 $500 scholarships to graduating seniors.  Use the button below and look for the Business Sponsor section of the store to sign up online or by paper using our paper form below. 

Join Us as a Business Sponsor
2019_elf_chase_sponsors.pdf
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2019 Business Sponsors: 
Primary Sponsor:
 Saratoga Dental
Other Generous Business Sponsors:
McClure Custom Homes
Whidbey Telecom 
J & D Wallace
Richard Epstein Constuction
Brandon Biehler, DMD
Jade Craftsman Builders
Bayview Appliance & Mattress
SDG PLLC
Langley Motel
Flat Rock Productions
Next Generation Design Build
Lone Lake Physical Therapy
Spyhop
Whidbey Getaways
Deer Lake Electric
Fabulous Prize Donation Provided By:

Useless Bay Golf and Country Club
Pat McVay Sculptures

Our PTSA's Purpose and Mission:
South Whidbey PTSA's purpose and mission are aligned with the WA State and National PTA. In essence, to promote the welfare of youth, to raise the standards of home life, to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children, to bring in closer relation home and school where parent and teacher cooperate in the education of the child, and to unite the community for the benefit of every child to their highest advantage. 
Make a Donation to Support Our Programs

JOIN  PTSA
Parents, teachers and students working together to support our South Whidbey High School and Middle School community.

Contact us: southwhidbeyptsa@gmail.com

To Sign up Online:  

 (alternatively, print the sw_ptsa_membership_form_2019-2020.pdf)
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The National PTA Association is asking you to tell the IRS to protect public education. See our News Page for more information.
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South Whidbey Education Association & South Whidbey School District Collective Bargaining! A tentative agreement has been reached as of late 9/3/2018. First day of school will proceed as expected on 9/4/2018.

Love your PTSA! Please consider getting involved in some manner at the high school. You AND your child will benefit from a strong membership! In addition to PTSA, the high school has band, art and sports booster clubs! These high school years fly by so get involved now! Join today!

PLEASE SHOP through Smile.amazon.com  and select SWHS PTSA to receive a percentage of all eligible purchases - it's an easy way to fundraise and support our school while buying your usual items from Amazon! There is no additional cost to you for this service. A big THANK YOU!

Way to Go!  South Whidbey High School is a recipient of the 2014 Washington Achievement Award. Washington Achievement Award winners are selected using the State Board of Education Revised Achievement Index and are based on statewide assessment data for the three previous years. South Whidbey High School is being recognized for: Math Growth and Overall Excellence. Great work!! Also, South Whidbey High school was recently ranked 9th out of the top 25 high schools for academic achievement by the WA State Board of Education! Also, we were 1 of 14 WA high schools recognized for our increased participation and great scores in AP classes in The College Board's annual honor roll! Pat on the back everyone! 

See a need? Have a passion around student growth, support or learning? The PTSA is a perfect venue for change! Don't be silent or shy - share your ideas! Email or call a board member today. 
PROGRAMS

Staff Grant Program
Each year SW PTSA awards grants to staff for some very innovative projects and fun classroom supplies.

Senior Scholarships
SW PTSA awards scholarships to graduating seniors to continue their education.

Golden Acorn / Outstanding Educator Awards
In the spring, SW PTSA recognizes an outstanding volunteer and an outstanding educator who have made significant contributions to the education of students at SWHS.

Hospitality and Volunteers for SWHS
SW PTSA provides hospitality for many SW functions. We also provide volunteers for office help, school pictures, school barbecues, and other functions/needs.

Staff Appreciation Week
We do several things during National Teacher Appreciation Week in the spring to let our staff know how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication, including providing a wonderful lunch to the group. 
NEWS
For the latest news related to student learning, state funding, local support, PTA events, etc., please visit our News page.

FORMS etc.

For forms, budget, newsletters etc., please visit our Board page & scroll down.
LINKS
South Whidbey School District
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South Whidbey Education Association (SWEA)

South Whidbey High School
 
Washington State PTA Website
 
South Whidbey Schools Foundation
      
Smile.amazon.com  
Shop at Amazon? Designate us to receive .5% of your eligible purchase price every time you shop! Enter through the link above or type smile.amazon.com into your web browser and log in as usual. Remember to change your bookmark so you will automatically be selecting SWHS PTSA every time you shop! And thanks! Every little bit helps!
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