Booker T. Washington HSPVA PTSA

05/18/2026

🎓 BTW PTSA End-of-Year Updates 🎓
The final week of school is here, and Senior Week is officially underway! Congratulations to the Class of 2026 as they celebrate their final days at BTW before graduation. 💙✨

🙌 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
• Senior Sign-Out Volunteers — May 19
• Student Laptop Collection — May 27
• Baccalaureate Volunteers — May 30
• Yearbook Distribution Student Volunteers — through May 20

🎨 CLASS OF 2027
Rising Seniors officially kicked off Senior Year celebrations!
Don’t forget:
• Senior Shirt & Yard Sign Design Contest entries due May 24
• Shirt size submissions due May 24
• PTSA memberships + class dues for 2026–27 are now open

📚 SAVE THE DATES
Pegasus Pick-Up:
• Seniors — July 28
• Sophomores/Juniors — July 29
• Freshmen/New Students — July 30

Flight School for new students will also take place July 30.

Thank you to all the families, volunteers, teachers, and students who continue supporting the BTW community as we finish the year strong! 💫

05/18/2026

Not to shame any other class, but the Class of 2027 just set the BAR!

Our rising seniors kicked off their journey with their very first Senior Surprise, and it was everything we hoped for and more. Students and their families enjoyed an icy treat from Kona Ice, followed by personalized shades to celebrate the fact that the Class of 2027 is officially the COOLEST.

This early celebration marks the beginning of an unforgettable senior year, and if this kickoff is any indication, the Class of 2027 is ready to shine!

If you missed the kick off meeting or want to review the information shared during the meeting, please see the CLASS OF 2027 WELCOMING SENIOR YEAR SLIDESHOW (https://btwptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/05027/BTW_2027/CO27_Welcoming_Senior_Year_Slideshow.pdf) 💙

05/11/2026

BTW PTSA Updates — Week of May 11th

Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week so special for our faculty, staff, and administration! PTSA + Guild volunteers helped organize breakfasts, treats, coffee carts, and daily celebrations throughout the week. 💙

Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities:
• May 11 — Rising Seniors (Class of 2027) Meeting | 6:30 PM in the Commons 🎓 Discussion includes senior events, fundraising, senior shirts/yard signs, plus the first “Senior Surprise” for students attending.

• May 4–15 — AP Testing volunteers still needed for hall monitoring + proctoring support.

• May 12–20 — Student volunteers needed for Yearbook Distribution (service hours available).

• May 13 — Senior Cap & Gown Photos + volunteer help needed for check-in and dressing assistance.

• May 27 — Parent volunteers needed for Student Laptop Collection in the book room.

Fine Arts & BTW Highlights:
• Congrats to all students who participated in the 2026 Flight Film Festival showcasing original student films in the MAT. 🎬

• Huge congratulations to the BTW Mock Trial team for representing BTW on the national stage! ⚖️
• Volunteer of the Month: Vonda Klimaszewski for her incredible support of productions, PTSA events, and student programs. 💫

Coming Soon:
• May 14–16 — Sister Act: The Musical 🎭
• May 18 — Senior Party @ The Sandy Pickle
• May 30 — Baccalaureate @ First United Methodist Church
• May 31 — Graduation @ Meyerson Symphony Center ✨

Full newsletter link: https://btwptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/newsletter/05027-20260511130334-050603900-1275809000

05/11/2026

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK | MAY 5-8

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Volunteers
Faculty Appreciation Week was an incredible success, and it simply would not have been possible without the time, energy, and heart poured in by our amazing BTWHSPVA PTSA volunteers.

From coordinating breakfasts to managing the Coffee Cart, from organizing treats to helping each guild shine throughout the week, your efforts created a joyful, welcoming celebration for our faculty and staff. 

Every setup, every delivery, every early‑morning arrival, every last‑minute adjustment, and every behind‑the‑scenes task contributed to a week filled with gratitude and community. You helped bring to life events like Breakfast & Bravos, Drink Depot, Relax & Recharge, and Breakfast & Blessings, each one unique, thoughtful, and deeply appreciated by our faculty. 

Your willingness to show up, pitch in, and support our teachers reflects the very best of the Booker T. spirit. Our faculty felt celebrated, valued, and uplifted because of you.

Thank you for giving your time. Thank you for giving your creativity. Thank you for giving your heart. 

We are grateful for each and every one of you!

05/04/2026

Before the Creations performances began, we had the joy of recognizing our 2025–26 Reflections students for their extraordinary creativity and achievements in this year’s Reflections theme, “I Belong!”

These scholar‑artists were honored for their powerful work across multiple categories, each piece reflecting personal voice, imagination, and a deep sense of connection to community.

Their accomplishments highlight not only artistic excellence but also the courage to express who they are and where they feel they belong.

05/04/2026

Week of May 4th PTSA Newsletter 🗞️

FINAL PTSA Meeting (TOMORROW, 6–7 PM)
End-of-year updates and school-wide info
Followed by Guild meetings (Visual Arts, Dance, Music)

☀️PTSA Summer Scholarships (Deadline Extended – May 8)
Apply for up to $500 toward summer programs (academic, performing, or visual arts)
• Open to BTW students pursuing summer enrichment
• Student + 1 parent must be PTSA members
• 20 PTSA volunteer hours required (parent + student combined)
• PTSA-sponsored hours only (Guild/Conservatory hours do not count)
• First-come, first-served until funds run out
If you paid class dues, student membership is already included

Lots of volunteer opportunities as we wrap up this year!

📝 AP Testing (May 4–15)
PTSA needs parent volunteers (proctors + hall monitors) to support testing across campus
• Flexible shifts throughout the day
• No experience needed
• Biggest volunteer need of the month

📚 May 12–20 – Yearbook Distribution
Student volunteers help:
• Distribute yearbooks
• Manage lines and organize pickup
Easy way to earn service hours on campus

🎓 May 13 – Cap & Gown Distribution (9:30–12:30)
Support seniors during pickup
• Check-in and organization
• High-traffic event—extra help needed

🎉 May 18 – Senior Party (1–3 PM @ Sandy Pickle)
Celebration for the Class of 2026
• Parent volunteers needed
• Raffle prize donations requested
One of the biggest senior events of the year

⛪ May 30 – Baccalaureate (11 AM)
Graduation event for seniors and families
• Junior students and parents needed to volunteer
• Roles include ushering and event support

Link to full newsletter: https://btwptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/newsletter/05027-20260504130547-023753600-1703330700

05/04/2026

🌟 2026 Creations Playbill Artwork🌟
Cover by Cristina Vasquez | Poster by Airam Pazos | Back Cover art by Violet Rainey-Ellis | Poster by Tuli Rice

Congratulations to all of the scholar‑artists who brought this year’s Creations production to life. What an extraordinary achievement!

Perhaps more than any other experience at BTWHSPVA, Creations captures the purest expression of our school’s vision and philosophy. It is a production built not simply on talent, but on imagination, curiosity, collaboration, and the courage to create from a place of authenticity. Every moment on that stage reflected students using their skills, ideas, and unique perspectives to shape something entirely their own, while also being inspired and elevated by the distinctive artistry of their peers.

This show is, at its core, a celebration of us, our individuality, our collective creativity, and the power that emerges when original thinkers come together to make something new. Each of you contributed to a production that was bold, inventive, and unmistakably BTWHSPVA.

04/29/2026

🕰️ ONLY DAYS AWAY! 🕰️

CREATIONS | APRIL 30 & MAY 1
Creations, our student‑led production featuring performers and creators from every conservatory, is right around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success.

We’re looking for volunteers to support our cast and crew and help keep the show running smoothly:

Feed the Kids | help facilitate meals for cast and crew before rehearsal and performances on Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1

Merch & Concessions | sell merchandise and concessions on Friday, May 1

Volunteer 🔗 https://btwptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/165724

Concession wishlist 🔗 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/TVGSRZCMAT4B/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

This is a fantastic opportunity to support our students as they bring this collaborative production to life. If you’re available, we’d love to have you on the team. Thank you for helping make Creations shine….

Thank you for supporting our amazing students!

04/28/2026

🌟 2026-27 PTSA MEMBERSHIPS & CLASS DUES | NOW OPEN! 🌟

Welcome, Rising Pegasi! New and returning families of students attending BTWHSPVA for the 2026–27 school year can now purchase PTSA memberships and pay class dues for the upcoming year.

Class dues* are collected annually and contribute to each grade’s Senior Fund, which supports senior‑year activities, celebrations, and traditions once students reach 12th grade.

Paying dues each year helps build a strong foundation for an unforgettable senior experience.

Early PTSA membership and class‑dues payment ensure a smooth start to the school year and allow our PTSA to begin planning with the resources needed to support our newest Pegasus families.

We’re excited to welcome all Rising Pegasi into the BTWHSPVA community and look forward to an amazing year ahead.

*Includes student membership! Do NOT purchase a student membership in addition to paying class dues.

PTSA LINK:
https://btwptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/t47105157

CLASS LINK:
https://btwptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/t62723571

04/27/2026