Parents Association

The PA organizes class-specific events as well as affinity group events, adult social hours, and parent education events. We also host several clubs, including a Book Club, a Knitting Club, and a series of Tiger Talks (virtual and in-person social learning events hosted by parents in our community). Click on the “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” button for the most up-to-date list for the year.

The PA works with school administrators to host informative meetings that help parents understand the student experience and how the school works.

Parent Receptions

These are evening socials in the Ann Maisel Café on the LWHS campus, with drinks and buffet dinner, providing parents and guardians the opportunity to connect with other parents in the same class. The PA typically hosts a Frosh Parent Reception, a Sophomore Parent Reception, a Junior Parent Reception, and a Senior and 13th Year Parent Reception.

Admissions Open House—Tour Docents Committee
Guide visitors through the school, answering questions about LWHS. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a friendly smile!

Admissions Open House—Hospitality Committee
Volunteers are needed for shopping, preparing food, setting up, cleaning up, meeting and greeting prospective students and their families in the Ann Maisel Café.

Applause
Organize Gala celebrations for Friday evening performances by theatre, dance, instrumental, and choral music students.

Book Club
Meet monthly to share responses and perspectives about a particular book selected from the reading lists of LWHS English classes.

Family Networks
Family networks are parent-led groups created to foster community, to acknowledge and address common experiences of group members, and to encourage success and cultural pride for students. 

• Black Student Union Family Network (BSUFN)
• Latinos Unidos Family Network (LUFN)
• Asian and Asian American Family Network (AAAFN)
• South Asian Affinity Group (SAAG)

If you’re interested in learning more about family networks or interested in forming additional family affinity networks please contact the PA Inclusion Co-chairs.

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Events
Provide special lunch, treats, decorations, and thank you notes for LWHS teachers and staff, on four specific days during the year.

Family Community Service Projects
Organize and participate in community service projects with LWHS families and faculty in coordination with the Center for Civic Engagement.

Generations Day
Provide hospitality on the visiting day for grandparents and special friends, which happens on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

Knitting Club
Meet monthly to knit and connect with other parents. No experience necessary, but please bring materials for knitting!

New Family Welcome Reception and Mentor Program
Volunteers serve as mentors for families new to LWHS. Meet the incoming families and be available to offer support and information throughout the year.

Parents Coalition of Bay Area High Schools
Help out with parent education forums to promote youth health and safety.

Sports Boosters
Enrich the overall sports experience for LWHS student-athletes! Coordinate game day refreshments, sports banquets, and help facilitate sports updates on the LWHS website.

Tiger Talks
Sign up for a talk hosted by a parent in the LWHS community. These talks include cooking classes, art classes, self-care, and all kinds of interests. Parents interested in hosting can sign up to host by contacting the Tiger Talks team.