Sammamish Youth Board
About: The Sammamish Youth Board (SYB) consists of local middle and high school students. They are appointed by the City Council. Their mission is to unite youth, adults, and government to form a relationship that promotes equality and mutual respect. Their purpose also includes creating integral activities that lead to a stronger community.
Local middle and high school students are welcomed and encouraged to attend meetings and SYB-sponsored events. SYB meets monthly during the school year. Meetings are typically at 6:00 pm on the third Wednesday of the month at Sammamish City Hall.
2025-2026 School Year
There are 40 SYB members for the 2025-2026 school year that attend the following:
Members' Schools
- 13 - Eastlake High School
- 2 - Eastside Catholic High School
- 2 - Evergreen Middle School
- 1 - Homeschool
- 1 - International Community School
- 2 - Issaquah High School
- 1 - Juanita high School
- 1 - Mount Si High School
- 1 - Pacific Cascade Middle School
- 13 - Skyline High School
- 2 - Tesla STEM High School
Members' Grades for Fall 2025
- 5 - 12th Grade
- 8 - 11th Grade
- 16 - 10th Grade
- 7 - 9th Grade
- 3 - 8th Grade
- 1 - 7th Grade
Leadership 2024-2025
- Olivia Lee, Chair, Eastlake High School
- Ellie Yoon, Co-Chair, Issaquah High School
- Tishya Sudhahar, Secretary, Skyline High School
- Vidita Dwivedi, City Liaison, UW Transition School
- Aditi Nair, Community Service Liaison, Skyline High School
- Natalie Cui, Programs, Skyline High School
Interested in Getting Involved?
Attend a Board meeting to provide public comment or just listen in on new ideas. View the Board’s monthly meeting schedule towards the side side of this page.
Want to Become a Formal Member?
The Sammamish Youth Board consists of teens that have the drive to make a change in Sammamish. The board looks for teens that have creative input and have the follow-through to make their ideas heard. Applicants should be interested in planning events for youth and sharing their voice to affect the future of the City of Sammamish. Applications open each February for the next service year.
Responsibilities
- Help coordinate and participate in monthly community service projects. For example, food drives, Adopt-a-Road, and park or trail restoration projects;
- Volunteer at community-wide events, such as Fourth on the Plateau, Frosty Fest, etc.;
- Maintain relationships with community members, such as the Parks Commission, School Superintendents, City Police, and City Council.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Sammamish Youth Board, the applicant must:
- Reside or go to school within the Sammamish City limits;
- Be currently in grades 5-11 or in a program equivalent to the grades listed above;
- Have a great desire to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities involved with the Sammamish Youth Board.