Tag Archives: #education

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Share messages of support for Latinx Youth Summit students!

Although we will not be gathering in person this year, the spirit of the Summit—community, encouragement, and empowerment—remains at the heart of everything we are planning. Our volunteers and supporters have always played an essential role in creating that experience for students, and we would love for you to still be part of the event.

One very important way you can participate is by sharing a short message of encouragement, advice, or support for the students attending the Summit. These messages will help remind participants that an entire community is cheering them on as they think about their futures in college, career, and leadership; and as they navigate the difficulties of everyday life.

If you would like to contribute a message, please do so here:

Share a Message of Support: https://bit.ly/LYS2026Messages

Your words—whether a few sentences of encouragement or reflections from your own journey—can make a meaningful difference to the young people attending the Summit.

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Registration is open for the 2026 Latinx Youth Summit!

Registration for the Latinx Youth Summit IS NOW OPEN! 

The Latinx Youth Summit will be fully virtual this year, and we are bringing you  a summit that is educational, inspiring, and uplifting. Our virtual Latinx Youth Summit will be held on  Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Registration is FREE and open to high school students, their families, and high school staff in Gray Harbor, Pacific, Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties. 

What to expect for the day? The agenda includes: 

  • A welcome and introduction from the Hispanic Roundtable
  • How to  enroll for college and apply for financial aid
  • Latinx Youth Summit alumni student panel
  • Resilience and Self-Care
  • And uplifting messages, resource videos, and more throughout the day!

Register at https://bit.ly/LYS2026Registration 

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Resources for Immigrants and Refugees | Recursos para Inmigrantes y Refugiados

As all of us continue to navigate emerging policies and activities targeting our most vulnerable neighbors, friends, and family members; we will post resources that we find. | Mientras todos seguimos explorando políticas y actividades emergentes dirigidas a nuestros vecinos, amigos y familiares más vulnerables, publicaremos los recursos que encontremos. 

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) released guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students in Washington’s K–12 public schools. | La Oficina del Superintendente de Instrucción Pública (OSPI) publicó una guía sobre las protecciones estatales y federales para los estudiantes inmigrantes en las escuelas públicas K-12 de Washington. 

Rapid Response Hub, resources posted by the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. | Rapid Response Hub, recursos publicados por la Comisión Estatal de Asuntos Hispanos de Washington.  

Know Your Rights, resources from the Northwest Immigration Rights Project. | Conoce Tus Derechos, recursos del Northwest Immigration Rights Project. 

Know Your Rights, informational flyer posted by the South Sound YMCA. | Conoce Tus Derechos, folleto informativo publicado por South Sound YMCA. 

We Have Rights, collection of short videos . | Tenemos Derechos, colección de videos cortos.