Every Child. One Voice.

About Interlake High School PTSA

The Interlake PTSA was founded in 1971. It’s a member of the state of Washington’s PTSA, which was originally founded in 1905. 

Our Vision

Our vision is that every child’s potential becomes a reality.

Our Mission

Our mission for Interlake PTSA to be:

  • A powerful voice for children,
  • A relevant resource for families, schools and communities, and
  • A strong advocate for the well-being and education of all children.

When you join your local Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), you become part of our state association and the larger National PTA. Your voice joins tens of thousands across Washington and millions across the United States, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Europe and Puerto Rico, as advocates for children.

PTSA Values

  • Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families.
  • Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded.
  • Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience.
  • Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals.
  • Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives.

 

Our Story

Our Story

P: Parents are the compass and true north, guiding their children. PTSA demystifies the high school experience so parents can be smarter & supportive, and share their best wisdom with their high schoolers' in a timely and proactive manner.

T: Teachers are the foundation for the child's success. We enable teachers to create richer experiences in the classroom by funding programs not supported by the district, and volunteer our time to boot!

S: Help enable students to discover their long term aspirations, learn powerful lessons from their own endeavors and achieve long-lasting personal success.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Nelson Mandela

What's our areas of focus and goal?

We sponsor community-building events and provide targeted financial grants that enhance student learning at Interlake.  Our goal is to keep the Interlake community informed and up-to-date, as we invite parents to connect with each other and with staff, and as we welcome everyone into conversations about topics that matter to student success.  

What are some of the programs the PTSA supports?

You and your involvement in the PTSA help make the following programs possible: 

  • Teacher Grants (i.e., lab equipment, educational aids) 
  • Parent Education & Communication 
  • Grants for Student Programs

Our students need you. Please get involved, give generously of your time, talents, and treasures!

You’ll meet interesting, friendly people.  And your student will benefit as our entire learning community thrives!  

What makes Interlake High School such an exceptional place for our students?

It’s our cultural, social and academic diversity, wrapped in a welcoming and safe environment that encourages learning and provides rich opportunities for our students’ personal and intellectual growth.

Meet Board Members

Interlake 2023-2024 Board

Our Team
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Sugandha Bansal

Co-PRESIDENT
Li-Tan Hsu

Li-Tan Hsu

VICE PRESIDENT
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Darla Abbas

SECRETARY
Suhani Agrawal

Suhani Agrawal

CO-TREASURER (SIGNER)
Tracy Chen

Tracy Chen

CO-TREASURER (NON-SIGNER)
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Elva (Qiuxia) Gao

CO VP-Communications
Vatchala Renganathan

Vatchala Renganathan

CO VP-COMMUNICATIONS
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Mark Zhou

Webmaster
Shanshan Wu

Shanshan Wu

CO VP-FACE
Annie Peng

Annie Peng

CO VP-FACE
Lei Chen (Lily)

Lei Chen (Lily)

VP STAFF STUDENT STATE LIASON
Xiaosi Li (Colin)

Xiaosi Li (Colin)

CO VP-HOSPITALITY
Namita Deokar

Namita Deokar

CO VP-HOSPITALITY