Tesla STEM PTSA

05/29/2026

Our school is starting a new tradition for the Class of 2026 — the Rise & Shine Senior Sunrise Breakfast ☀️🥞 on Thursday, June 11 at 7:15 AM!

To make this special event successful for nearly 200 seniors and staff, the PTSA is organizing it.

This event is part of our senior celebration activities, including Senior Breakfast, Graduation Practice, and the Senior Slideshow. As this is a pilot program, community support is especially important to help create a memorable experience for our seniors.

Donation drop-off: Wednesday, June 10

Please sign up to donate or volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090944A5A92FA7FB6-64164889-senior #/

Thank you for helping us build a wonderful new tradition! 🎉

05/26/2026

Rising Senior (Current 11th Grade) STEM Students: What You Need Done by August and What Most Families Get Wrong Questions?

Calling all high school students in the Lake Washington School District (LWSD)!

Register here: https://pathivy.com/rss
Questions? [email protected]

05/21/2026

🎉 Senior Celebration 2026 Tickets are LIVE! 🎉

Please share this with your kiddo and encourage them to take advantage of this opportunity to be part of a memorable event.

📅 Friday June 12, 2026
📍 Black Diamond Camp, Auburn, WA
Celebrate with your Tesla STEM Class of 2026 🎓✨
🚌 Transportation + 🍽️ Food included
💲 $130 | ❗ Must buy in advance (no tickets at the door)

🚫 Non-refundable
https://teslastemptsa.org/Page/Seniors/Senior%20Celebration
💛 Scholarships available — contact Mrs. Ferguson
Don’t miss your last big night together! 🎊

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Tesla STEM High School senior Sree Sarvepalli receiving the 2026 Science Olympiad Founders’ Scholarship! What an amazing achievement to be recognized as one of only five students nationwide. Wishing you all the best for the future!

Tesla STEM High School senior Sree Sarvepalli is a recipient of a 2026 Science Olympiad Founders’ Scholarship, a national honor awarded to just five students across the country.

https://www.lwsd.org/services/communications/news-and-stories/news-details/~board/high-schools/post/tesla-stem-student-earns-prestigious-national-science-olympiad-scholarship

05/13/2026

✨ PTSA General Membership Meeting ! Mark your Calendars!

It is our pleasure to invite you to our LAST General Membership Meeting (GMM) of the 2025-26 school year. 🗓️

This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom 💻 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM on Wednesday, May 20th.

The agenda includes electing next year’s board and voting on the 2026-2027 budget.

🎤 Guest Speakers:
👩‍🏫 Amie Karkainen – Principal

⚖️ While everyone is invited, only PTSA members can vote on PTSA business items.

📬 Check May12th newsletter for the Zoom link.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the meeting 🙌

05/12/2026

📣 Webinar Opportunity for LWSD High School Students!
Calling all high school students in the Lake Washington School District (LWSD)!

Join an exciting webinar designed to explore STEM opportunities and insights.

🔗 Register here: https://saras.academy/tesla-stem-events

📩 Questions? [email protected]

05/08/2026

🌼 Bloom & Treat – Staff Appreciation 🌼

A sweet thank you to our amazing teachers and staff for all you do every day! 🪴🍪 Your care, dedication, and hard work help our students bloom. 🌸

Thank you to our wonderful community and families for helping make this appreciation event so special. We are grateful for your support! 💛✨

05/08/2026

2026-2027 Tesla STEM PTSA Board Nominations

The Tesla STEM PTSA Nominating Committee hereby places the following names into nomination:
For the office of Co-President: Nomita Yadav
For the office of Co-President: OPEN
For the office of Co- Secretary: Hima Dolly Maddukuri
For the office of Co- Secretary: Syam Dasari
For the office of Co-Treasurer: Jiangxiao Sun
For the office of Co-Treasurer: Garima Mehra
For the office of VP Programs: Raja Venkatachalam
For the office of VP Programs: OPEN
For the office of Co-VP FACE: Rajeev Massand
For the office of Co-VP FACE: OPEN

The Nominating Committee has confirmed that all nominees have been a member of a PTA for at least 15 days prior to the election and meet other requirements as stated in the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws.

Respectfully submitted,
Tran Hang,Shirley Li ,Rajeev Massand ,Nomita Yadav

05/06/2026

Happy Staff Appreciation Week! 🥢🥡🏮❤️

We celebrated our amazing teachers and staff with delicious Chinese food — from noodles to fried rice and fortune cookies! 🍜🥠🍚 Thank you for bringing so much care, dedication, and heart to our school every day.

A huge thank you to our wonderful community for helping us show appreciation and make this celebration special! 🧧✨🙌 Lake Washington School District

05/04/2026

🌟 Staff Appreciation Week 💛

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who found the time to cook and bring delicious dishes for our amazing staff breakfast! 🥐🍳☕️ Your effort, generosity, and thoughtfulness made the morning extra special and truly memorable.

Our staff felt the loved and it showed in every smile 😊

Grateful for such a wonderful community that always shows up! 🙌

Lake Washington School District

04/27/2026

📢 Grad Walk / Senior Walk Updates

Hi Senior parents! 🎓✨

Please keep an eye on this page for updates regarding the Grad Walk / Senior Walk for Tesla STEM.

We will keep updating this page as new information becomes available 📌
https://teslastemptsa.org/Page/GradWalk/Grad%20Walk
👉 Check back regularly for the latest details, timing, and instructions.

Merci ! 😊

Grad walks are a fun tradition where graduating students are welcomed by their elementary and middle school to return to where it all began. Dressed in their cap and gowns, former teachers and current students cheer on the seniors as they parade through the school. A great trip down memory lane!