Join Us
We invite you to join our team of parents, teachers, staff and students of Sammamish High School working together to support the health, education, and welfare of all children in our community. Through our newsletter, committees, and monthly meetings, PTSA provides activities, events, and a communication link between parents, teachers, school administrators, and the community. Become a PTSA family member for $25 or an individual member for $15. SHS staff can join for $10.
There are two ways to join the PTSA:
OR, download and complete the paper forms to submit to us offline.
Paper forms
For any questions on PTSA membership email us at membership@sammamishptsa.org
Upcoming Member Meetings
Please join us for the first joint membership meeting of the year. Monday, October 16 in the SHS Library. We will be voting on budgets and Standing Rules. All parents and students are welcome, and all members have a vote.
Monday, October 16: 6:30-8:00pm - Sammamish High School Library, 100 140th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA
Volunteers
Interested in getting involved? Learn more about helping with upcoming events, or sign-up to volunteer for an open committee position listed below.
Email us at president@sammamishptsa.or
PTSA "Class of" Committee Chairs
Position
Name(s)
Email
Committees, Chairs and Open Positions
Committee chairs can always use more help! If you see a filled committee that interests you, contact us at president@sammamishptsa.org and we will connect you with that team.
Committee
Description
Volunteer Chairs
Reflections
A National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school, but in life. Read more here.
Sadie Rozenburg
Nicole Pelsinsky
Rhiannon Kreal
Communications
Coordinate communications of PSTA events and messages across communication channels—family newsletter (Hawk Squawk), SHS Community Facebook page, and SHS PTSA Boosters website.
OPEN POSITION
Supply Drive Coordinator
Organize supply drives that provide snacks and other materials for the FCC, Nurse’s Office, and other departments.
Rhiannon Kreal
Fundraising
Fundraising for SHS PTSA general funds and School Grant Program.
OPEN POSITION
Awards
Recognition for our educators and volunteers, e.g. Golden Acorn and Outstanding Educator.
OPEN POSITION
Amigos Unidos Rep
A collaborative committee between Latino Heat, Y.E.S., SHS PTSA, SHS Administration, and the BSD Counseling Department that identifies and supports the engagement of Spanish-speaking families at SHS.
OPEN POSITION
Principal Coffee
Coordinating coffee and treats supply for quarterly Principal-Parent coffee meetings.
OPEN POSITION
Volunteer Coordinator
A singular PTSA Contact person to help coordinate any adult or student volunteer requests from SHS staff or PTSA leadership.
OPEN POSITION
Parent Education
Provide Parent Education Opportunities throughout the school year.
OPEN POSITION
Red+Black Mixer
Social event to build community and raise funds for direct grants to Sammamish High School. Event tentatively planned for February, followed with a two-week online fund drive.
OPEN POSITIONS: Seeking Lead and 2-3 committee members.
Advocacy
Create awareness of statewide and local issues that may impact the SHS Community. Read more here.
Jenna Smith
Newsletter Editor
Editor for the weekly Newsletter for SHS Parents and Guardians. Articles include information from SHS PTSA, SHS Boosters, ASB, SHS Counselors, Athletics, Activities, Fundraisers, District news & opportunities.
Nakisa Salashoor
SHS PTSA Membership
Create awareness amongst Sammamish Parents, Teachers and Staff of benefits of becoming members Sammamish PTSA. Read more here.
Amy Lenox
Cookies & Cards
A program that supports SHS Community by giving students an opportunity to recognize and celebrate staff while using creativity.
Angela Shen
Laura Chianglin
Grants
A committee that oversees distribution of PTSA funds to support curricular and other school programs.
Kristin Khaligi
SAT / ACT Prep
Committee that works to provide an opportunity for SAT / ACT Prep classes each Fall and Spring.
Jennifer Topel
BSF Representative
Each BSD school designates a Bellevue Schools Foundation Representative to be the liaison for BSF Events and Activities throughout the school year.
Maryl Widdows
SHS Staff Appreciation
Lift the spirits of SHS Staff by showing them how much families and students appreciate them.
Megan Reed
Sarah Fink
Website
Keep the Sammamish PTSA and SHS Boosters website up to date with activities, events and opportunities offered by both organizations.
Michelle Abrahams