Research shows that parents need to be partners in their children's education, from pre-school right up through the high school years. At BTWHSPVA, the PTSA is working to serve as that essential link to keep you in touch and informed about our school.

For more information on Membership click here.

Booker T. Washington High School's PTSA is a local unit of the National PTA and Texas PTA. We have approximately 600 members and counting - thanks to the efforts of the PTSA Membership Committee! Contact our Membership chair, Grant Seabolt grantseabolt@earthlink.net with any questions.

Elected Officers and the PTSA Board

Elected officers and appointed Executive Board members provide leadership for the PTSA. The PTSA Nominating Committee presents a slate of officers to the PTSA in April and an election is held at the PTSA meeting in May. Officers other than the Parlimentarian and the Historien shall be elected. Officers may serve no more than two consecutive terms for the same position. If you are interested in joining the board or being a part of the nominating committee, contact the Volunteer Coordinator.

*For a partial listing of Board Members click here. Board Members for specific volunteer areas are listed under Volunteer Opportunities.

PTSA Meetings

The PTSA meets on the second Monday of the month. There is no meeting in December. Generally meetings are held in the BTWHS Auditorium at 7:00pm but check the calendar each month to make sure. Meetings are informal but structured, and generally last about one hour. Topics vary but usually include announcements and an update from the school Principal. Members have a chance to ask Ruth Woodward, our Principal, about school issues in a public forum. Often, cluster coordinators are asked to brief parents on events and news within their specific clusters. Cluster specific performances and demonstrations have been known to happen. Counselors are asked to provide important scholarship, college, TAKS and SAT testing information invaluable to BTWHS parents and their children. Plus meetings are a great way to meet other parents and to stay informed first hand.

Support PTSA

The PTSA relies on memberships, local sponsors and fundraising events to fund its many programs and projects throughout the year.

Send a check, take a tax deduction, and enjoy the knowledge that you're supporting many special activities that benefit our students, teachers, and school. They deserve it!