Come out and support your LASA Raptors baseball team by grabbing some tacos at Torchy’s on March 11! See the attached flyer for more details.
When: Wednesday, March 11th, 4-8pm
Where: Torchy’s Tacos, 1801 E. 51st St. (Mueller)
WHAT’S MY JOB HERE?: UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROLE AS A PARENT IN THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
6–7pm
As an essay coach and college consultant, I watch parents struggle mightily every year to figure out what their role in the college application process should be. What’s doing too much? What’s doing too little? What if your student wants you to butt out? What if no matter how many times you yell, plead, and try to inspire, your student isn’t engaging in the process? How much responsibility do you entrust to your student? These are all questions most of the parents I work with don’t know the answer to. This class is about having a very frank discussion through vignettes, concrete examples, and longterm experience about making sure you aren’t going into the college app process with the wrong assumptions about your part in the process. Bring your questions!
Get tickets at https://pflasa.org/product-category/masterclasses/
Upcoming Spirit Night to Support LASA Baseball
Come out and support LASA Baseball on Monday, February 23rd!
Spirit Night at P.Terry’s
2425 East 7th Street
4–10pm
2/23/26
Mention LASA Baseball, and 15% of group sales will support the team!
LASA PTSA Loves our Student Members!
That’s right, we love our student members! Every year, LASA PTSA runs a contest to see which class will have the highest student membership. The race is on! Here’s the student membership count as of January 31st:
- Class of 2028 – 59 members
- Class of 2029 – 56 members
- Class of 2027 – 47 members
- Class of 2026 – 41 members
It’s a close race! Spread the word and have your classmates join PTSA. Every membership counts. While you’re at it, have your parents join too!
NEW Great Gathering OPEN TO ALL CLASSES!
Mark your calendar for 3/28 – this is the previously themed Mardi Gras GG, rescheduled at a later date, with a new theme!
Hop on over to the store to get your ticket: https://pflasa.org/store/mardi-gras-party/
College Application: How to Level Up Every Piece of the Puzzle
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
7-8pm
In her 15 years as a college counselor at LASA, Jamie Kocian learned almost everything there is to know about the college admissions process for high-achieving students. In her 24+ years in the college admissions/college counseling field, she now has decided opinions on leveling up (in a genuine way) nearly every piece of the application puzzle and helping students discover more about themselves in the process.
Jamie will touch on all manner of topics, including the college list, standardized testing, essays, recommendation letters, interviews, and scholarships. Join us for some stories (some interesting, some just stories), a little chat on “Where did all the hobbies go?”, and reflections on lessons learned, feeling confident, and cutting through all the noise.
Get your tickets at the PFLASA Store: https://pflasa.org/store/how-to-level-up-every-piece-of-the-college-application-puzzle-2-25-26/
The Admissions X-Factor: Unlocking the Power of Passion Projects
Thursday, February 12, 2026
6-7pm
Attendees will gain a clear understanding of strategic ways to turn interests into impact for top-tier colleges.
Also they will learn how admissions offices review applications, what activities and profiles stand out, how to approach SAT/ACT planning, and how to optimize opportunities for scholarships and financial aid.
Tickets available at PFLASA Store: https://pflasa.org/store/the-admissions-x-factor-unlocking-the-power-of-passion-projects-2-12-26/
LASA Students’ Blanket Drive A Smashing Success
On January 23, 2026, Augustus McCormack and Ibrahim Abdulazeez successfully organized a blanket and emergency supply drive as part of their FBLA Community Service Project. The drive was aimed at supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in our local community, especially during colder weather. Through donations and community support, they raised $300, which was used to purchase blankets and essential emergency supplies that were distributed directly to those in need. This project shows the impact of student-led service initiatives and reflects LASA’s mission of leadership, service, and community involvement.
2026 Project Graduation Call for Volunteers
We hope you will consider volunteering at the 2026 Project Graduation all night lock-in at the East YMCA on June 1-2. We are asking for adult volunteers across all grade levels to help by volunteering for a shift (or all night) during the event. It is a fun event and the volunteers have a great time!
Location: East Communities YMCA
Starts: Monday, June 1, 2025 at 10pm
Ends: Tuesday, June 2, 2025 at 5:30am
Sign up now!
Feel free to reach out with any questions/comments at projectgraduation@pflasa.org.
We will set up a couple of Zoom calls closer to, to explain the flow of the night and our needs.
Thank you for your kind consideration!
Manue Reynolds and Maya Gamble
2026 Project Graduation Co-Chairs
How to Make the Most of Your Summer Planning
Wednesday, February 4th
7-8pm
Colleges are very interested in what students are choosing to do outside of the classroom, and for LASA students, summer is the ideal time to dig into your serious activities. They are looking for meaningful work, which can show up in different ways (i.e. internships, pre-college academic programs, shadowing, etc.) Colleges are looking at community impact, intellectual curiosity, and what matters to a student (and how they are choosing to address that). We’ll talk about how to think creatively about where to look for opportunities, the timeline, potential application process, and how students can set themselves apart with their activities.