Ernest W. Seaholm Weekly e-News
May 1, 2025 Volume 11, Issue 33
Seaholm Weekly eNews
January 8 - Volume 12, Issue 18
Seaholm High School - Michigan School of Character and Evergreen Green School
Website: https://seaholm.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
Location: 2436 West Lincoln Street, Birmingham, MI, USA
Phone: 248-203-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeaholmHS
Instagram: @seaholmhs_maples
BPS District Homepage: https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
Important Upcoming Dates
Jan 13: Seaholm Cabaret Concert, 7pm; PTSA Meeting
Jan 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Assembly
Jan 19: NO SCHOOL, All Schools (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Jan 21: 1st Semester Final Exams 1st & 2nd Hours, 7:50am-11:20am
Jan 22: 1st Semester Final Exams 3rd & 4th Hours, 7:50am-11:20am
Jan 23: 1st Semester Final Exams 5th & 6th Hours, 7:50am-11:20am
Jan 23: 1st Semester/2nd Quarter Ends
Jan 26: 2nd Semester Begins
Jan 31: BEF Bash
Feb 5: Half Day, All Schools (High School, 10:50am Dismissal)
Feb 11: Count Day
Feb 14: Valentine's Day
Feb 16-20: NO SCHOOL, All Schools Mid-Winter Break
Feb 16: President's Day, Washington's Birthday
Feb 17: Chinese New Year
Feb 18: Ramadan Begins, Ash Wednesday
Mar 5-8, 13-15: Mamma Mia! Musical Performances
Mar 9: CHARITY WEEK BEGINS, NHS Blood Drive
Mar 10: PTSA Meeting
Mar 12: High School Conferences
Mar 18: Seaholm Orchestra Concert
Mar 19: Eid al-Fitr Begins, Seaholm Choir Mid-Winter Concert
Mar 24: Career Day (Juniors), Derby/Seaholm Band Concert
Mar 30-April 3: NO SCHOOL, All Schools Spring Break
April 1: Passover Begins
April 5: Easter Sunday
April 5: Classes resume
April 8: SAT/PSAT (Freshmen)
April 9: ACT Work Keys (Juniors), PSAT (Sophomores); Passover Ends
April 10: HALF DAY, All Schools; High School Dismissal: 10:50am
Full Approved 2025-26 BPS Calendar:
Seaholm News
Remembering Ron Notarainni
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Ron Notarainni, a beloved Seaholm legend who touched countless lives over his 40+ years of coaching and mentoring at our school. Ron passed away peacefully on January 3rd at the age of 78. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Ron experienced his unwavering dedication, wisdom, and genuine care for students. His impact on our Seaholm family and the Birmingham community is immeasurable, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of the many students, athletes, and colleagues he inspired.
Memorial Service
A memorial service honoring Ron will take place this Saturday, January 10th, in the Seaholm Auditorium. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by a service at noon. All are welcome to attend and celebrate his remarkable life.
Yearbook Tribute
Our yearbook staff is creating a special tribute page dedicated to Ron's memory. We invite students, alumni, staff, and community members to share your memories and photos of Ron that capture his spirit and impact. Please email submissions to Kvagts@birmingham.k12.mi.us by January 20th. Your contributions will help honor Ron's legacy and ensure future Maples know the incredible person who gave so much to our school.
Full obituary and service details: https://www.desmondfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=46856975
Counseling Support
Counselors are available for students and staff throughout this week for grief support.
Automation Nation: A Championship Season
Automation Nation, the Seaholm/Groves robotics team, wrapped up an incredible OCCRA season in style! After competing throughout the fall, the team secured the league championship, earning them a well-deserved banner and a spot at the annual awards banquet on December 3rd.
The celebration continued at the banquet with several exciting honors:
Sam Darbonne was named MVP of the Season for his exceptional leadership and contributions in just his first year with OCCRA. Sam excelled in robot design and build, programming, and as the team's robot driver, consistently performing under pressure.
Coach Ruiz received the 2025 OCCRA Mentor of the Year Award, nominated by her own students for her unwavering dedication to robotics at Seaholm and across the district. Her commitment to building program structure and sustainability has been transformational for the team.
The night's biggest honor? Automation Nation won the prestigious Foundation Award! This award celebrates teamwork, cooperation, and enthusiasm for STEM disciplines. Students earned this recognition by writing an essay and presenting to judges, showcasing their organized problem-solving approach and commitment to bringing robotics to the community.
From championship victory to three major awards, Team 2960 made this a season to remember! 🤖🏆
What's next? Team 2960 will be competing locally for their FIRST Robotics season. During FIRST, the team builds a complex 120-pound robot that competes with two other alliance robots to perform assigned tasks. The competition runs from April 10-11, with matches starting at 10 am daily and will take place at Renaissance High School in Detroit! (6565 Outer Drive W, Detroit, MI USA)
Noah Bacheller, Seaholm
Lily Bailey, Groves
Brynn Bauman, Seaholm
Julian Castillo, Seaholm
Logan Cogswell, Seaholm
Lexi Cron, Groves
Sam Darbonne, Groves
Jonah Drew-Hundley, Groves
Santiago Esquivel Melendez, Groves
Carter Frye, Groves
Daxon Fullmer, Groves
Liam Gardner, Seaholm
Everett Jankowski, Groves
Oliver Johnson, Seaholm
Peter Kaufman, Seaholm
Hangyul Kim, Groves
Jake Lambert, Seaholm
Peter Mancini III, Groves
Adele Prando, IA
Josie Riepen, Groves
Elinor Ruiz, Seaholm
Benjamin Torrey, IA
Jacob Van Hyfte, Seaholm
Nate Van Hyfte, Seaholm
Xavier Vazquez, Groves
George Wilde, Groves
Harrison Wooters, Groves
Students from Seaholm Choir will be presenting their annual Cabaret Concert on Tuesday, January 13th at 7:00 PM. The performance includes solos, duets, and small ensembles from Musical Theatre history. Tickets are $10 at the door, with all proceeds supporting the Seaholm Choir Program.
MAMMA MIA: The Musical
March 6-8 & 13-15
2436 W Lincoln St, Birmingham (Seaholm auditorium)
Seaholm Musical Theater presents MAMMA MIA! Featuring songs from Abba, this is one you surely wouldn't want to miss! Tickets ($10-$15) are available now for students and community members. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:00 and Sunday shows start at 2:00 PM. Please note that the musical is rated PG-13.
ATHLETICS NEWS
See Athletics Section below for updates from:
- LAX Parent & Player Meeting: Jan 21
- BU Kings: Home Game, 1/16
- Softball: Team Info & Upcoming Meetings
- Esports: Oakland County Cup, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Senior Yearbook Upcoming Deadlines
District News
Seaholm Dance Team Clinic
Get ready for an afternoon filled with friends, fun, food and dancing! We welcome kids from Kindergarten through 8th grade to learn dances taught by the Seaholm JV & Varsity Maple Motion dancers. Snacks, drinks and dinner is provided. All family and friends are invited to watch the grade-level performances in the Seaholm gym.
Drop off: Between 4-4:30pm at Seaholm's front entrance - 2436 W Lincoln, Birmingham
Performance: Arrive by 6:15pm for a performance in the gym at approximately 6:30pm.
Cost: $60 per dancer
Only 1 week left to purchase your Bash tickets! You won't want to miss this amazing night of "Greek Island Magic" featuring dinner, dancing, live & silent auctions, student performances and more!
Purchase your tickets TODAY before they sell out! https://supportbef.ejoinme.org/Bash2026Tickets
Ticket purchase deadline: January 15th
For questions or assistance, contact Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director: bef@birmingham.k12.mi.us | (248)203-3030
Counseling Department News
Attention Seniors
It's that time of year and numerous admission decisions are pouring in. While it can be an exciting time, it can be stressful if deferred, or the college is requesting a mid-year report. Please keep in mind that mid-year reports will not be available till Monday, February 9th when Semester 1 grades are finalized in Power School and uploaded to Parchment. Please feel free to request a transcript in your Parchment account and choose the option of "Hold for Grades". Otherwise, your counselor will submit a mid-year report through Common App if the college is requesting one on February 9th.
Are you wanting a Q3 or S2 schedule adjustment? Please reach out to your assigned counselor for any adjustments by Friday, January 23rd. We would like to reserve adjustments during the first week of Semester 2 for any necessary level adjustments or credit recovery due to Semester 1 failures. Thanks in advance.
STUDENT SCHEDULING FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
We hope this message finds you well. Below is important information regarding student scheduling for the 2026-2027 school year.
Background Information
The high school and middle school counselors recently collaborated with department chairs to update the course catalog, departmental offerings, and other scheduling details.
Scheduling Process
We will guide students through the following steps:
- Scheduling Assemblies
Students attended their grade-level scheduling assembly on Thursday, December 11th. The counselors reviewed graduation requirements, the semester schedule, and other key details.
- Explore the Course Catalog
Students should review the courses in the 2026-2027 Course Catalog available on our webpage.
- Complete the Schedule Form and Review AP Policy
These forms are for planning purposes only and will not be collected. Forms are located on our webpage.
- Enter Course Selections in PowerSchool
After discussions with teachers and parents, students will enter their course selections in PowerSchool (not the parent account). They can complete this at home or school. A "How to Schedule in PowerSchool" video is also available on our webpage. If students are unsure about their choices, they will have the opportunity to finalize them during their counselor scheduling meeting.
- Attend a Scheduling Meeting with Their Counselor
Each student will meet with a counselor in small groups (appointment times are posted on the Seaholm Counseling website). During these meetings, counselors will: - Review students’ course selections.
- Audit transcripts to ensure they are on track to meet graduation requirements.
- Discuss students’ college and career goals.
Scheduling Calendar
Below are the scheduling weeks by grade level:
- Freshmen: Week of February 2 - February 6
- Sophomores: Week of February 9 - February 13
- Mid-Winter Break: Week of February 16 - February 20
- Juniors: Week of February 23 - February 27
Important Considerations
We encourage students to carefully consider the homework commitments for each course and how these align with their commitments, such as work or extracurricular activities. Course selections have a significant impact on teacher assignments and budget decisions for the school year. Thoughtful planning is essential.
For more details and resources, please visit the Seaholm Counseling Department Scheduling Site - https://seaholm.birmingham.k12.mi.us/counseling/scheduling
Thank you for your support in helping your student prepare for a successful school year.
Explore Career Pathways at Oakland Schools Technical Campus
Attention 10th and 11th grade students and families! If you're interested in exploring hands-on career training opportunities, we're excited to announce our annual visit to Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC) Southeast.
Showcase Visit: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (AM Session)
This year, districts are limited to one Showcase visit, so we've secured the first available date. Here's what students need to know:
Required Steps:
- Submit a signed permission slip (attached)
- Register online and select 4 programs to tour: https://forms.gle/XYEDia4S8G3AjhBU7
Transportation: Students can ride the regular OSTC bus, which departs Groves at 7:10 a.m. and Seaholm at 7:15 a.m. Students with their own transportation are welcome to drive but must still have a signed permission slip for an excused absence.
Additional Opportunities to Visit OSTC:
Can't wait until February? Families are welcome to attend Career Night on January 22 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. for an open house-style exploration of all programs. Information about After-School Explorations is also attached (please note that Construction, Criminal Justice, and Graphic Design programs will not participate in after-school offerings).
Ready to enroll for next year? Students can begin the enrollment process now at https://www.ostconline.com/southeast/enrollment
Questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to Samantha Canfield, scanfield@birmingham.k12.mi.us
College & Career Department News
College and Career Center Events are listed on the CCC Calendar
College & Career Center - Seaholm High School
Jan. 13 - U.S. Army - Lunch Visit
Michigan Assured Admissions Pact (MAAP) Info - "The Michigan Assured Admissions Pact participating universities are committed to admitting all Michigan high school graduates who earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above."
For MAAP info: Home | Michigan Assured Admission Pact (maap.org)
Pre-College & Summer Programs Info
Summer Programs and Pre-College Programs are listed on the College & Career Center website under Pre-College & Summer Programs - Seaholm High School.
Various programs are listed – topics, requirements, and deadline dates vary. More programs will be added as they are announced, and some programs have application or registration deadline dates. (If you are looking for a specific program, directly contact the college or university.
Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Program - "Provides scholarships for talented female high school students to participate in a summer academic program at one of our partner programs – some of the most rigorous and selective colleges and universities in the country." For info and application: Summer Scholars - The Joyce Ivy Foundation
Financial Aid
2026-2027 FAFSA is available. "The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that is submitted by students to determine their financial aid eligibility." - MI Student Aid. The MI Student Aid website has FAFSA info and resources. FAFSA Resources
Financial Aid Resources and Workshops – Provided by Oakland University
"Financial Services offers a variety of financial aid events available to students and their families who wish to learn more about the financial aid process, completing the FAFSA, or evaluating financial aid awards." Online Financial Aid Information Sessions are listed – for information visit: Events - Student Financial Services - Oakland University
Michigan Achievement Scholarship - Informational Sessions (Webinars) "Informational webinar provided by Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team.” For registration: - Michigan Achievement Scholarship Informational Sessions Various dates listed.
Virtual Financial Aid Presentations - MI Student Aid
Financial Services offers a variety of financial aid events available to students and their families who wish to learn more about the financial aid process, completing the FAFSA, or evaluating financial aid awards. For registration: Virtual Financial Aid Presentations - Various dates listed.
Oakland Community College - FAFSA Workshops - "View events and register for free."
For info: Fill Out the FAFSA | Oakland County, MI | Oakland Community College
Scholarship Information – For a list of scholarship information and to see past listed opportunities, visit the College & Career Center website – Scholarship link
Scholarships - Seaholm High School (birmingham.k12.mi.us) . Check individual scholarships for student eligibility and grade level requirements.
**Please check this information periodically, as scholarships and deadline dates for the 2025/2026 school year continue to be updated.**
Lawrence Technological University - FIVE IMAGES Scholarship Award Program - College of Architecture & Design - For info and eligibility: Five Images Scholarship Award Program - Lawrence Technological University Deadline date: Before 5:00 p.m. EST, February 1, 2026.
National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan - Jewish Youth Awards 2026 - For information and application visit: ncjwmi.org https://ncjwmi.org/jewishyouthawards/ Application deadline: February 9, 2026.
University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit - “Offer 18 outstanding scholarships to incoming freshman at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.” Visit website for information about the scholarships, eligibility criteria, and application: U-M Club of Greater Detroit: Scholarship Application - Alumni Association of the University of Michigan (umich.edu) Application deadline: no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Birmingham SCHOLAR - “Determined to ease the financial burden of college by granting scholarships to deserving high school graduates living in the Birmingham School District including private and parochial schools.” Information and application can be found at https://scholarbirmingham.org Deadline date: April 1, 2026.
See flyer in the CCC.
Academic Department News
Community & Service
City of Birmingham, Student Board Reps
Opportunity for Junior students who are city of Birmingham residents:
Application window for the City of Birmingham, Student Board Rep positions is now open!
Application deadline: Friday, February 13
Appointments made at the city meeting on Monday, February 23 at 7 p.m.
Quarton Volunteers Needed
The Quarton PTA is looking for a few highschoolers to offer childcare during our next PTA meeting. The meeting is on January 21 and we would need your help from 5:45-7:30PM. We will keep the sign up to 20 kids and are looking for 5 volunteers. We will provide games and coloring. Prior experience with children is requested. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to katie.corden@gmail.com.
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054FA5AC2BABFC1-61486621-childcare
Oakland County Parks, Volunteers Needed
Oakland County Parks is in need of volunteers for a couple of events in Waterford this February. These opportunities would be great for students that need community service for school credit. Interested students can start the process by clicking on either of the events we have posted at this link: https://www.idealist.org/en/government/0316c80595ce4f108085b916211caf1a-oakland-county-parks-and-recreation-waterford
EMPOWERHER: girls, sports and bright futures - 3/21
Join us at Empower Her for a day of fun, education, and inspiration that will help build bright futures.
Date and Time: Saturday, March 21st 10a-2p Doors at 9:30am
Location: Wylie E. Groves High School
About this event: Come join us at Wylie E. Groves High School on March 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a day filled with inspiration and empowerment for athletes grades 6-12, their parents and coaches.
Our event will feature engaging workshops, motivational speakers, and interactive activities focused on the importance of sports in shaping bright futures for young girls.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experts in the field, and be part of a movement that celebrates the power of girls in sports!
Come ready to be inspired, make new friends, and take the next step towards a brighter future!
We can't wait to see you there!
Want more information? Contact Kelly Salter at ksalter@birmingham.k12.mi.us
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- Seaholm High School offers many community service opportunities that are continuously updated at Community Service Opportunities and through the Seaholm Community Service Club (Club SOS/Interact Club)
2025-2026 BPS Saturday School Tutor Sign-Up
BPS Saturday School welcomes volunteer student tutors seeking community service hours. High schoolers and NJHS middle schoolers are both welcome. Adult volunteers from the BPS community are also welcome, but they must have a valid ICHAT background check on file.
Please click on the this Sign up Link to sign up for any of our Saturday School dates for the 2025-2026 school year. Please reach out to Jason Clinkscale at jclinkscale@birmingham.k12.mi.us with questions or to arrange a background check.
Saturday School Dates (9 – 11 am in the Berkshire Middle School Media Center)
Saturday School Dates for 2025-2026 School Year:
January - 10, 24 & 31
February - 7 & 28
March - 7, 14 & 21
April - 11, 18 & 25
May - 2, 9, 16 & 30
June - 6
Seaholm Maple Athletics
Athletics
Seaholm has a proud tradition of athletic excellence. Nearly 1,000 students participate in 35 varsity programs on 64 teams. For information on tickets to games, registration for sports, team schedules and for a list of sports offered at Seaholm with coach contact information, click Athletics.
- Athletics Team Schedules
Athletic team schedules are posted at www.seaholmsports.org. You can also use the schedule page to find direct links for each team this season. Hint: Visit the schedule site and sign up for email updates.
Birmingham Unified Kings Hockey Update
The BU Kings hit the road this weekend for the Stan Konrad Memorial Showcase in NortonShores, featuring back-to-back matchups against Mona Shores and Grand Rapids Christian.
The action returns to home ice on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 PM as the Kings face off against a powerhouse opponent, Rochester Unified.
On Friday, Jan. 16, at 5:30 PM, join us for a special night as the Kings take on Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard. This game will serve as our Public Safety Appreciation Night, dedicated to honoring the men and women of Birmingham Public Safety.
Pack the stands, bring the energy, and help us honor our local heroes! Go Kings!
Esports - Oakland County Cup
Attention Oakland County high schoolers,
Ready to finally prove you’re the fastest racer in the county?
We're kicking off the FIRST EVER Oakland County Cup with a massive Mario Kart 8 Tournament, and we want you to be there. This is your chance to be one of the original competitors!
Bring the action from the online lobbies to a live, in-person event and join the high energy of a real race day on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at Oakland Schools.
Here's the deal:
- The Game: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- The Stakes: Bragging rights, a sweet trophy, and leaving everyone else in your dust on Rainbow Road.
- The Vibe: All high schoolers (9th-12th grade in Oakland Schools districts) are welcome, whether you're a casual player or a full-blown esports fanatic.
- The Price: Just $5 to register.
- The Fuel: We're providing free pizza lunch and snacks for all competitors!
Forget trying to lug your console—we provide the equipment. Just show up ready to race.
Spots are limited and first-come, first-served.
Don't miss the starting line. Hit the link below and secure your spot today!
➡️Oakland County Cup Registration & Event Details
Please email questions, comments, or registration changes to josephine.richardson@oakland.k12.mi.us or call 248-209-2174. You can also reach out to Ralph Hickmott, BPS Esports coordinator, at rhickmott@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
P.S. Not competing? Spectator entry is FREE! Tell your friends to come watch (and bring some signs!)
Good luck, and we'll see you on the track!
This event is sponsored by REMC Association of Michigan in collaboration with Oakland Schools,
The Oakland County Cup Team
Clubs & Extra Curriculars
PTSA 2025-26 Sign Ups
Seaholm Monthly Staff Treats
Each month the Seaholm parent community and PTA provide a fun treat for the Seaholm staff. The treats are set up in the staff lounge with a note of gratitude for all they do. The note also includes the name of the Seaholm family who sponsored the treats. This is a simple way to help add some fun to the day!
If your family would like to help sponsor one of the monthly treat days, you can Venmo $150 to @SeaholmPTA. Please include the family name you would like included on the sign placed with the treats.
First Friday Sign Up
PTSA Updates
PTSA Meeting Information
PTSA MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE
Our PTSA meetings will take place on the listed Tuesdays at 7 PM in the Media Center and via Teams
tinyurl.com/SeaholmPTSA-Meeting
Meeting ID: 283 753 581 897/Passcode: Ekcq3b
Jan 13: Regular meeting
March 10: Regular meeting
April 14: Present 2026-2027 PTSA Slate
May 12: Incoming Freshman Family Information
June 9: 2026-2027 Executive Board meeting
PRINTED SEAHOLM STUDENT DIRECTORY
Directories for families that paid the 2025/26 PTSA member dues are now available for pick up in the security vestibule. Parents or students may pick up their family's directory during school hours.
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO JOIN THE PTSA
Become a 25/26 PTSA Member and make a Direct Donation
Your $25 membership dues include a printed Seaholm Student Directory, voting rights, monthly newsletters, and legislative updates. Additional direct donations to the PTSA support critical school needs like teacher grants, learning infrastructure, student activities and scholarships. Direct donations covered over $20,000 in PTSA grants last school year! This is the primary PTSA fundraiser and is 100% tax deductible. The suggested donation is $75 per child or $125 per family. Additional donations are welcome!
To pay member dues and make a direct donation, login or create an e~Funds account here: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56264/
Or pay via Venmo @SeaholmPTA
GET CONNECTED WITH THE SEAHOLM PTSA
Learn more about the PTSA on the Seaholm website here.
Facebook Groups:
Seaholm PTSA Group
Seaholm Class of 2026 Families
Seaholm Class of 2027 Families
Seaholm Class of 2028 Families
Seaholm Class of 2029 Families
Ongoing
Attendance Reminder
Seaholm Attendance: Seaholmattendance@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Seaholm uses an email attendance system for all absences. A parent or guardian must email student absences within 5-days following the absence.
Please allow 24-hours for attendance to be updated.
In the event of an absence report the following to Seaholmattendance@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Appointment - a doctor’s note is necessary for your child to be considered Excused Exempt (EE) if at ortho, dentist, pediatrician, etc.
- Illness (please state the nature of illness, eg: flu, stomach virus, pink eye, strep, etc.)
- Family issue
- Bereavement
- Religious Holiday
- Vacation
- College visit or school related event
You may attach medical information to this email, or send it in with your student.
Absences (A) or tardies (T or TA) not reported will be recorded as unexcused.
Need Your Student Excused During the Day?
Students leaving early must visit the Attendance Office to get a pass to leave class prior to the beginning of that class period.
We will NOT be interrupting instruction and student learning for early dismissal.
Students with dismissal passes will need to sign-out in the Attendance Office before leaving the building.
Students arriving late or returning to school will use the Late/Tardy Entry QR Code posted throughout the building to log the arrival. The Google email confirmation will be the classroom pass.
Covid Guidance Update
Recently, the Oakland County Health Division updated its’ Covid guidance. A 5 day isolation is no longer required. Students and staff may return to school when their symptoms overall have improved, they do not have fever and they have been fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) Motrin or Advil (ibuprofen). Masking is not mandated, but strongly recommended by the county for 5 days when returning to normal activities to prevent the spread of illness to others. Proper hygiene (cough & sneeze etiquette) and handwashing (20 seconds, all hand surfaces) preventive strategies to prevent the spread of illness to others. Link to Oakland County Health Division guidance (below) https://www.oakgov.com/community/health/health-a-z/information-a-z/respiratory-virus-guidelines
Support BEF Annual Fund
Please show your support of BPS students and teachers by donating to the BEF Annual Fund Campaign. A donation of any amount will help provide exceptional education experiences that are BOLDLY POWERED BY POSSIBILITY! Simply scan the QR code or click on the link to donate TODAY!
https://www.supportbef.org/make-a-gift.html
For more information or to volunteer with the BEF, please contact:
Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director - BEF@birmingham.k12.mi.us | (248)203-3030
Bloom Upcycle Boutique
Sports Cycle
Sports Cycle will be open every Friday for both A and B lunch through the end of the school year in the cafeteria at their store. Shop upcycled sports clothing and equipment free of charge! Sports Cycle is a non-profit student organization that redistributes and repurposes gently used sports gear of all ages, sizes, and sports back to the community. If you have any questions, contact by DM on Instagram or X at sportscycle_shs or email at sportscycle.shs@gmail.com.
Food Deliveries Prohibited - REMINDER
To stay aligned with BPS policy, Seaholm students are prohibited from ordering delivery food during the school day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge for all students this year in the Seaholm cafeteria.
Please be aware of this policy and talk to your student about the policy. It is strictly enforced.
"Students are prohibited from ordering delivery food during the school day, either directly from a restaurant or through smart phone applications and websites. Any food deliveries will be confiscated by the front office and, at the discretion of the front office, may either be retrieved at the end of the school day or discarded. Violation of this policy may result in student discipline."
https://z2policy.ctspublish.com/luskalbertson/browse/birminghamset/birmingham/z20000016
Need Another Laptop Charger?
If you need to replace your laptop charger or would like to order a charger to have at home, CLICK HERE FOR AMAZON LINK to a Dell genuine part on Amazon.
You may find one less expensive. Just please make sure it matches the specs of the original charger to avoid damage to the laptop. Specs can be found HERE.
BPS Saturday School
BPS Saturday School Coordinators work together with NHS students from Groves and Seaholm and student teachers from Oakland University, to tutor to any K-12 BPS students in any academic area. WHEN: Every Saturday (excluding holidays, breaks, summer), 9:00am
No need to register, but they ask for a $3 donation to help us provide snacks
For more details: Saturday School website.