Redhawk Talk

As we enter this season of gratitude, I want to take a moment to share how thankful I am for our incredible students, dedicated staff, and the entire Sammamish High School community. I am especially grateful for our families and those who have stepped into leadership roles to help make SHS such a special place.

A heartfelt thank you to our PTSA and Booster members for the countless hours, generous funding, and ongoing support you provide. Your commitment enriches the experiences of our students and staff and strengthens our entire Redhawk community. We appreciate you!

Speaking of gratitude and celebration, we are excited to kick off Redhawk Rewards again! This program recognizes and celebrates students who demonstrate our three SHS pillars: Community, Accountability, and Leadership. It's one more way we can acknowledge the many wonderful things our students do every day.

And while we're celebrating students, I'd like to encourage our families to spread a little gratitude, too! If you're reading this, take a moment to send a quick email to an SHS teacher or staff member who has made a difference for your student. A few kind words of appreciation can go a long way, especially during this busy time of year. I know our staff care deeply about your students, and hearing that their work matters means more than you might realize.

Thank you for all you do to make Sammamish a wonderful community. Wishing you and your families a joyful start to the holiday season!

Go Redhawks!

Monday, November 16th - Student Virtual Safety Assembly

Thursday, November 26th - Thanksgiving (No School)

Friday, November 27th - No School

Please donate to help SAMMAMISH HIGH PTSA to support the health, education, and welfare of ALL in our SHS community.

Thank you to those who have already given! We have raised $900 (9%) towards our goal!

Our PTSA needs to raise at least $10,000 this year to be able to continue providing faculty grants, mental health services and other resources that support our school community.

To meet or exceed this goal, we suggest a donation of $50-$150 per student, but any gift big or small is greatly appreciated.

Reaching our goal would keep us at our current level of support for SHS, while exceeding our goal would provide new and additional programs and opportunities to SHS Students, Staff and Community.

Donate Now

(https://www.givebacks.com/donate/wspta-00023051)

Your generous tax-deductible donations currently go towards:

• Faculty Grants for Student Enrichment & Support (Previously funded items have included: New Books for the library, special enrichment opportunities for students like speakers, and music clinicians, special materials for classes, etc.)
• Mental Health Support - $7,000 annually to provide additional student counseling hours through partnership with Youth Eastside Services.
• Supply drives, healthy snacks, support and incentive items for student wellbeing.
• Family & Community Engagement Activities & Events, Hawk Squawk Newsletter, Principal Coffee Events
• Staff Appreciation Events
• Senior Recognition Events
• Advocacy and Educational Opportunities for SHS Community

Sammamish High PTSA is a 501c3 Non Profit Corporation. Please consider submitting your donation for a corporate match - the PTSA recognized by many local employers for both volunteer hours and donation matching.

Thank you so much for your support!

Donating is easy, just drop items in any donation bin at the Main Office, Cafeteria, Room 111 or by the Student Store between December 1 and 12.

Your donation clears space in your home, keeps usable items out of the landfill. All proceeds go directly to DECA, which is a nonprofit that prepares students for careers in business and marketing. Even one bag makes a difference, so clean out a closet, send it to school with your student, and help us fill the store!

The Bellevue School District supports our local community partners by posting digital flyers online and distributing them electronically through our schools. Learn about events geared toward all grade levels and interests. Upcoming program themes include zine making and crafting, tai chi, martial arts, winter sports, library and parks programs, and more.

View all upcoming community events.

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On November 5, 2026, the school Board adopted revisions to critical Policy 4210: Regulation of Dangerous Weapons on School Premises. The district reaffirmed that the presence of firearms and other dangerous weapons is to be minimized as much as possible to ensure a safe and secure work and learning environment. As such, revised Policy 4210 now adds the following items as dangerous weapons which are prohibited on school premises:

• All gravity-fed and centrifugal force knives

• Any knife with a blade longer than 2 ½”

• Any razor with an unguarded blade

• Metal pipe used or intended to be used as a club

• Any explosive

• Any weapon containing poisonous or injurious gas

• Any implement or instrument which has the capacity to inflict death and from the manner in which it is used, is likely to produce or may easily and readily produce death.

• Any object other than those dangerous weapons listed, which is used in a manner to intimidate, threaten, or injure another person and is capable of easily and readily producing such injury.

Revised Policy 4210 also includes the following additions:

• Prohibits any person or entity renting, leasing, or otherwise being granted the right of temporary use of district property from possessing, or allowing its guests to possess, firearms or dangerous weapons on district premises.

• Provides an exemption for district staff, students, and contractors for the use of trade tools and knives with blade lengths in excess of 2 ½” for educational and employment purposes. This includes, but is not limited to Culinary Arts Program, kitchen staff, CTE staff, and facilities staff.

These policy revisions will assist the district in ensuring a safe work and learning environment for our students, staff, families, and community partners.