Programs & Events
Dollars for Scholars
Seniors vs. Staff Basketball Game
Since 1968, Westlake Council of PTAs has continued the proud tradition of awarding scholarships to deserving Westlake High School (WHS) seniors who plan to pursue higher education at a college, university, or technical school. Scholarships are awarded for traditional academic pursuits, as well as for the arts, STEM/technology and a life challenge. The Westlake Council and its eight member PTAs fundraise for these scholarships in many ways, including programming, membership drives, and the annual Dollar$ for Scholars event.
The annual Dollars for Scholars Seniors v. Staff Basketball Game, benefiting Westlake Council of PTAs scholarship fund for graduating WHS students will be held on March 18, 2022 at 6PM at the WHS Rotunda & Main Gym.
Founders' Day
Founders’ Day Dinner & Awards
Each February, PTA units across the country celebrate the founding of PTA over 100 years ago, and honor the contributions of those who enrich our students' experiences and are dedicated to the PTA mission. Westlake Council's Founders' Day event recognizes the many people who contribute to making a difference for our students and schools in Westlake by presenting three types of awards, all of which are decided based on nominations from the schools and PTA community.
Each of our 6 PTA units chooses one honoree to receive the Ohio PTA Achievement Award at the Founders' Day dinner. The Ohio PTA Achievement Award is the highest honor a PTA can bestow on an individual and is awarded to someone who has given outstanding service to our children either at school or within the Westlake community.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 17, 2022 for an evening of inspiration and celebration.
The recipients of Westlake's 2020 Ohio PTA Achievement Awards are:
- Westlake Early Childhood PTA:
- Westlake Elementary PTA:
- Dover Intermediate School PTA:
- Lee Burneson Middle School PTA:
- Westlake High School PTSA:
- Westlake Council of PTAs:
- Helping Hands:
- Outstanding District Educator:
The second recognition, the Helping Hands Award, is given to a PTA member who has made a positive impact on the lives of children, and has participated in activities involving our children and youth. The recipient of this award promotes the welfare of children and youth in home, school and community. One award is given from Westlake Council of PTAs, representing all Westlake PTA units.
The final recognition, the Outstanding District Educator Award, is presented to a certified educator for his/her active support in PTA, promoting parent/teacher cooperation in the education of children and youth, and outstanding service as an educator. One award is given from Westlake's Council of PTAs, representing all Westlake PTA units.
May Dugan
Scholarships
Since 1968, the Westlake Council of PTAs has awarded scholarships to WHS seniors who plan to pursue higher education at a college, university, or technical school. Scholarships are awarded for traditional academic pursuits, as well as for the arts, STEM/technology and a life challenge. In 2021, Westlake Council awarded 26 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each.
The PTA Council Arts Award honors a student who intends to pursue the study of fine arts, visual arts, performing arts or culinary arts in an accredited post-secondary school, college or university.
The PTA Council STEM/Technology Award honors a student who intends to pursue the study of any technical field in an accredited post-secondary school, college or university.
The PTA Council Challenge Award honors a student who has encountered and overcome a particular challenge or difficult circumstance. It is intended for the student who has faced unique hardships beyond those encountered in the ordinary high school experience.
The PTA Council Vocational Award honors a student who intends to pursue the study of any field in an accredited post-secondary two or three year vocational or associate’s degree program.
The Westlake Council of PTAs is confident that our Scholars will continue achieving excellence in the years to come and we wish them the very best as they pursue their future goals and dreams.
Reflections
Founded in 1969, the National PTA Reflections program engages nearly 300,000 students and their families in arts education activities each year—encouraging students to explore the arts for fun and recognition. PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities have the opportunity to compete in a contest format at the PTA district and state levels. Participation and appreciation for the arts is the program’s primary goal.
Our Reflections theme for 2021-2022 is "I Will Change the World By..."
http://www.ohiopta.org/reflections/
Programming
Westlake Council of PTAs Programming Committee provides speakers, panel discussions, and events for the Westlake City School District, families, and community members of Westlake. Programming is focused on the current issues facing Westlake youth and families, from mental health issues like depression and anxiety, substance abuse education, screen time and cyber bullying, to wellness and healthy lifestyle choices.
The Programming Committee chair works with community and district faculty and staff to provide pertinent, research-supported programming in various formats during the academic year.