Rising Star Elementary PTA

03/25/2026

01/14/2026

Washington State PTA President, Tori Emerson, testified Monday and Tuesday in budget committees against cuts to K-12 education as proposed by Governor Bob Ferguson in his 2026 supplemental operating budget. Specifically, Tori asked the legislature to invest in Materials, Supplies and Operating Costs (MSOC) this session, to reject the proposed cuts to Transition to Kindergarten and Local Effort Assistance (LEA), and to extend the bus depreciation cycle.

Listen to Tori’s testimony to the House Appropriations Committee on Monday, January 12, here:
https://www.tvw.org/watch/?clientID=9375922947&eventID=2026011216&startStreamAt=2877&stopStreamAt=2945

Listen to Tori’s testimony to the Senate Ways & Means Committee on Tuesday, January 13, here:
https://www.tvw.org/watch/?clientID=9375922947&eventID=2026011144&startStreamAt=3732&stopStreamAt=3798

11/26/2025

Support out schools and shop small!

10/20/2025

You're Invited to the Rising Star Fundraiser! -

The Rising Star Elementary PTA is thrilled to host our Gala & Silent Auction, an exciting evening dedicated to enriching and expanding our afterschool programs. Together, we aim to raise $50,000 to provide our students with the opportunities they need to grow, thrive, and succeed! All families, frie...

05/12/2025

Education leaders shouldn't remain apolitical in the face of immigration enforcement changes and other threats from the Trump administration.

05/10/2025

Need volunteers hours?
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05/09/2025

Teacher/Staff appreciation week was a hit! Thank you families for participating. Our school staff enjoyed it!

05/09/2025

Please help !!!

Fahima Mohamed Sheikh
Dob 08/2/2001
Last seen was Monday May 5th 2:30 pm toyota silver pick her up with two people .

Call +1 (206) 954-2763 or police 911

please prayer for her family. Help bring her home safe .

05/01/2025

Please vote! Ms Ibi is a beautiful teacher part of our special education program who needs your vote.

https://americasfavteacher.org/2025/ibijoke-idowu

04/29/2025

2 More Days for our School Fundraiser! -

Mother’s Day Flower Sale Fundraiser! Each sale supports Title 1 Schools and one of three equity funds. Buy flowers and support Rising Star! Sale runs until May 2nd. More information and order here.

04/29/2025

Two days left!
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/southeast-seattle-education-coalition/se-seattle-schools-fundraising-alliance-1992eec5-e7d6-4e6d-acfc-98254816dc2e