LAKE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB
Booster Club FAQ's
Looking for more information about booster clubs? Please see our frequently asked questions below. If you can't find what you are looking for, please reach out to us through the form on our CONTACT US page.
Why are Booster Clubs so important?
Booster clubs enhance the athletic and club activity experiences offered to students by providing additional financial resources and support to the school-based programs, above and beyond the essentials of the sport or activity.
What are some specific examples of ways the booster clubs support our programs?
Some examples would include organizing team dinners, assisting with Senior Night ceremonies, fundraising for invitational tournaments and other travel experiences.
Athletics and Activities are funded solely through admission ticket sales and through ASB card sales. That revenue is insufficient to provide more than the very basics for our programs.
How do I learn about booster club events?
Make sure your booster club has your contact information. Booster contacts can be found on this website. Also, follow your team and booster club on social media. And don't forget to register your child through the school's sports registration program "Final Forms" on the LWHS Athletics webpage so you can your child can be notified of important upcoming events.
What do the school participation fees go towards?
The participation fees are paid to the district and help offset the expense of the coaches’ stipends. In some cases, there isn’t ANY equipment, but there are still expenses. Renting a park to hold a cross-country meet costs money. Attending a wrestling tournament costs money. A new football jersey costs about $125. A new basketball is $60. It all adds up. Some other biggies: Transportation - $75,000 in an average year (not counting post-season travel). Officials – about $32,000 for the three regular seasons.
Is there help for families that can't afford to participate?
Our athletic director and school administration are committed to NEVER turning a family away due to the inability to pay the participation fee. The district helps by providing a number of fee waivers. Families who wish to help can donate to the school’s financial assistance fund so more needy families can be helped.
We also don't raise the price of tickets or the participation fee because we want to keep fees affordable for ALL of our families, so no family ever feels they cannot allow their child to participate.
How can I get involved and help?
We welcome all parent participation! Contact the LWHS Booster Club or the booster club specific to your child’s sport or activity. Help us fundraise, volunteer at an event or assist in promoting our athletic and arts programs! If you have special professional skill or service to share, please reach out.
Do you work at a company that offers matching funds for donations or volunteer hours? Let your booster club know!