PTSA
Whitman Middle School PTSA
WMS Parent Teacher Student Association
The Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports Whitman’s students, families, and staff. We are here to make sure you have the opportunity to stay connected to your student’s middle school experience. Many research studies have shown that when parents/guardians are involved in their child’s education, these students achieve more regardless of socio-economic status/ethnic background or even their own parent’s education level and we look forward to working together to support Whitman Middle School families!
Announcements
Holiday Staff Appreciation – Donations Due Dec. 18!
We want to spoil our Whitman staff as they leave for holiday break. We’re recruiting families who can help create a smorgasbord of treats for the staff to choose from. The PSTA will provide boxes for the staff to create their own goodies-to-go!)
If you love baking, please make a dozen (or two!!) of your family’s favorite cookie, brownie or savory snack. Bonus points for *INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED ITEMS* for easy grab ‘n go. If baking isn’t your thing, consider donating a self care item like a dozen lip balms, boxes of tea, a holiday card or $$.
Deliver your *individually wrapped* treats to the Whitman front desk by 9 a.m. on Dec. 18 so that staff can bring these delicacies home with them to enjoy over break.
Please review the available slots to sign up. Thank you! Questions can go to: whitmanptsastaffappreciation@gmail.com
Read the current PTSA supported events, information and more for students and families.
The Whitman PTSA Needs YOU on the Board This Year! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate!
Open Positions
- Reflections
- Social Emotional
- Equity Team Lead
- Special Education
- 6th Grade BLT Rep
Please email the WMS PTSA President Jessie Hammer at whitmanptsapresident@gmail.com for more details.
Whitman MS PTSA Meetings 25-26
The WMS PTSA Board meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month in the Library or teacher’s lounge.
- Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3, April 7, May 5 & June 2
If you would like more information and links to virtual meetings, please contact the WMS PTSA Secretary at WhitmanPTSASecretary@gmail.com
Become a Member of the WMS PTSA
Why Become a Member of the PTSA?
Paid Membership in the Whitman PTSA benefits your child, their school community, and you! We encourage everyone in our Whitman MS community to become a Parent, Teacher, Student Association member.
If I become a PTSA Member, do I have to go to meetings? No, but we hope everyone will attend our General PTSA Meetings, where a paid membership allows you to vote! If I become a member, do I have to volunteer? No, joining and becoming a paid member of the PTSA is not the same as volunteering. If you choose to volunteer, we appreciate the parent/guardian and community help and support, but volunteering is not required. Reminder! If you registered/joined in prior years, you will still need to renew your membership for every school year.
Take this opportunity to join our group of motivated parents and teachers with one goal in mind—helping to create the best school experience possible for all Whitman students. Membership in the Whitman PTSA benefits your child, their school community, and you!
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for new volunteers. You can find volunteer opportunities on our Volunteer and Current Volunteer Opportunities pages.
Stay Informed and Get Involved
WMS PTSA Weekly Newsletter
Get connected and stay informed of school events and activities is to sign up and read the Whitman Weekly PTSA Newsletter! The newsletter is emailed to subscribed families on Thursdays of each week. To subscribe to the newsletteremail: whitmanptsanews@gmail.com
If you have any questions or have news to share please email the PTSA Newsletter Volunteer Jennifer Wilcox at whitmanptsanews@gmail.com.
You don’t have to be a PTSA membership to sign up, so sign-up today and get your email added to the Whitman weekly newsletter mailing list.
Special Education Guide Resource
Thank you to the Seattle Special Education PTSA for sharing their Guide to Special Education in Seattle Public Schools.
As of December 11, 2025