Ernest W. Seaholm Weekly e-News

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/

Mar 6-8, 13-15: Mamma Mia! Musical Performances

Mar 5-13: CHARITY WEEK, NHS Blood Drive

Mar 10: PTSA Meeting

Mar 12: High School Conferences

Mar 17: Derby & Seaholm Band Concert

Mar 18: Seaholm Orchestra Concert, Birmingham Area College Fair (Brother Rice)

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 3: Good Friday

April 5: Easter Sunday

April 6: Classes resume

April 8: SAT/PSAT (Freshmen)

April 9: Passover Ends

April 10: HALF DAY, All Schools; High School Dismissal: 10:50am

April 12: Orthodox Easter

April 13: 4th Quarter Begins

April 14: SAT 11th Grade, PTSA Meeting

April 15: PSAT (9/10)

April 16: MSTEP

May 1: Seaholm Prom

Seaholm High School Calendar

Seaholm High School Homepage

Birmingham Public Schools, 2025-26 District Calendar

Greetings Seaholm families,

One of the top priorities outlined in Birmingham Public Schools’ strategic plan is to foster a culture of unity, belonging, and well-being for all students, families, and staff. As part of this work, BPS administers its own district culture and climate survey to gather feedback that directly informs our strategic goals and continuous improvement efforts.

In addition, Birmingham Public Schools is required to administer the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY), an anonymous online survey developed by the Michigan Department of Education. Participation in MiPHY is connected to grant funding that supports essential student services in our district, including school counseling staff. The survey provides valuable data about student health, safety, and well-being, helping ensure the state can continue to provide appropriate resources and supports for our students.

The MiPHY survey will be administered between Monday, March 9 and Friday, March 20 during the school day. The survey is given to students in grades 7, 9, and 11.

MiPHY provides valuable building- and district-level data about student health behaviors and protective factors. Topics may include emotional health, physical activity, nutrition, substance use, and other factors that influence students’ ability to focus, learn, and thrive in school. The information gathered helps educational leaders make informed decisions, strengthen prevention and intervention programming, support health education curriculum planning, and pursue funding opportunities that directly benefit students.

Student participation is completely voluntary. Students may choose not to participate and may skip any question they do not wish to answer. Participation, or non-participation, will not impact a student’s grades.

The survey is anonymous. Students do not provide names or identifying information, and individual responses are not accessible. Results are reported only in aggregate form, and data are suppressed when fewer than 10 students respond in a group to ensure confidentiality.

• Families who wish to review the survey questions in advance may visit our district’s webpage using this link: BPS Health & Wellness.
• If you prefer that your child not participate, please complete the linked questionnaire by Friday, March 6 at noon.

Thank you for partnering with us to support the well-being and success of all students.

Sincerely,

Mike Wicker

Just before break, Seaholm staff were treated to a delicious surprise, courtesy of the Seaholm PTSA and the generous Layer Family! The treats were delivered on behalf of the entire Seaholm community as a heartfelt thank-you to the hardworking staff who make Seaholm great. We are so grateful for a community that shows up for our staff in such a wonderful way. THANK YOU, LAYER FAMILY AND SEAHOLM PTSA!

January 31, members of the Seaholm High School Vocal Arts program participated in the Michigan School Vocal Arts Association’s (MSVMA) District Solo & Ensemble Festival held at West Bloomfield High School. This is an event where students compete either as a soloist or in a small ensemble against set criteria for a judge.

The scoring breakdown is as follows: Division I = Excellent, Division II = Good, Division III = Fair, Division IV = Poor, and Division V = Unsatisfactory.

Three Seaholm students entered into the competition, we are thrilled to congratulate them on their outstanding achievements. Avery Boehm and Chloe Kotcher earned a Division I rating, and Isabelle King earned a Division II rating. Students with a Division I rating are eligible to attend the 2026 HS State Solo & Ensemble Festival in April.

Their success reflects not only their individual dedication but also the continued growth and strength of Seaholm’s Vocal Arts program under the direction of Mr. John Hummel. Over the past few years, the program has expanded in both enrollment and artistic scope, offering students increased performance opportunities and diverse repertoire. Bravo to our singers and the entire vocal arts community!

Congratulations to Seaholm Senior Caleb Garrett who was selected as an MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Finalist last month. This prestigious award goes to the top scholar-athletes in the state. Garrett’s selection as a finalist puts him in the top 24 male student-athletes in Class A for this year’s senior class statewide.

Caleb is a captain of the BU Lacrosse team which he helped lead to OAA and Regional Championships in 2025. He is a 3-year varsity player who has earned All-League and All-State academic honors. Garrett is a National Merit Commended Student and 3-time OAA Scholar-Athlete.

Caleb is the winner of the Pythagoras Scholar Mathematician Award (2023), AP Scholar with Distinction Award (2024-25) and the Mitch Fischer Memorial Scholarship Award (2025).

A DECA State Qualifier, Garrett is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish NHS. He volunteers for SOS Club and Habitat for Humanity.

In his spare time Caleb runs a lawn care company that he founded, plays guitar and officiates youth games as a certified lacrosse referee.

In the fall, Garrett will attend the University of Michigan College of Engineering.

Birmingham Youth Assistance (BYA) is now accepting nominations for its Youth in Service Awards, a celebration of youth who demonstrate a commitment to serving others in our community. Nominated students will be honored at an evening ceremony co-sponsored by BYA and the Birmingham Optimists Club. All nominees will receive certificates of commendation from national, state, and local officials, and at least two will be selected to receive scholarships. This award will strengthen any college, job, or scholarship application.

Public and private school students in grades 6 through 12 who live or are educated within the geographic area served by the Birmingham Public School district are eligible. This includes students in both private and public schools, as well as those who are home-schooled. If you know a middle school or high school student who has a passion for helping others, please take a few minutes to nominate them and/or make their families aware of this opportunity.

Additional information and nomination forms can be found at www.birminghamyouthassistance.org. Questions can be directed to BhamYouthAssistance@gmail.com. The nomination deadline is March 11, 2026.

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.

See Athletics Section below for updates from:

• Varsity Figure Skating: Birmingham Varsity Skating Team Qualifies for States!
• Men's Soccer: 2026-27

We know yearbook memories last forever, and we want to get it right! After we receive the photo batch from Prestige (likely not until the first week of March), we will review all photos and send you proof pages to confirm the correct photo is being used.

Thank you for your patience.

Piper Yearbook

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

Sign up now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empower-her-girls-sports-and-bright-futures-tickets-1364877779179

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Seaholm seniors, Mercy Wisecup and Spencer Sherr, who both advanced to Finalist status for the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Awards. The selection of some 6,870 Merit Scholarship winners from the group of more than 15,000 National Finalists is now in progress, and the winners will be notified in March. Seaholm is proud of both your accomplishments and wishes you the best of luck with the selection process.

ATTENTION 9TH - 11TH GRADERS - Did you miss your 26-27 scheduling appointment in February. If so, please plan to come see your counselor with your charged laptop to complete your course selections on March 3rd or 4th . We will also be making an announcement on both days. If you do not come to the make-up days then your counselor will be selecting your courses for you, and we would much rather have your input and put you into courses that interest you.

Seaholm is proud to announce that we have 44 students that were awarded for the College Board National Recognition Program (6 First-Generation Recognition Awards & 38 School Recognition Awards). The College Board National Recognition Program awards academic honors to high-performing students within the context of their community to celebrate their hard work and be seen by colleges.

Students can receive up to three award designations—School Recognition, First-Generation Recognition, and Rural/Small-Town Recognition. Colleges use the National Recognition Program to support their recruitment strategies. The program helps colleges recruit talented students of all backgrounds and across communities. Students are selected for this opportunity based on their exceptional performance on the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, or AP® Exams.

College and Career Center Events are listed on the CCC Calendar

College & Career Center - Seaholm High School

March 5 - Eastern Michigan University - College Visit - 1:15 p.m.

March 5 - Army National Guard - Lunch Visit

Events outside of Seaholm:

Brother Rice High School - 7101 Lasher Rd.

Women's Aviation Career Symposium

February 28, 2026 - 9:00 - 3:00 pm

WMU College of Aviation

Battle Creek, MI

For information and registration: wacs

Junior Leadership Oakland

Program dates - June 15-17, 2026
"Junior Leadership Oakland is the place that encourages and empowers young adults to develop their full potential through three, full-day interactive workshops."

For info and application: Junior LO - Leadership oakland Application deadline: March 1, 2026.

Detroit, MI - Service Academy Admissions Forum 3/7/2026

Saturday, March 7, 2026; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The War Memorial - Alger Center Community Room

32 Lake Shore Drive

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Students and families - "Opportunity to learn more about the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy."
For info and registration: Detroit, MI - Service Academy Admissions Forum 3/7/2026

Oakland Community College - Health Sciences Open House
March 12, 2026 - 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
OCC - Southfield Campus
“Join us for an Open House and learn how OCC can help you turn your passion for healthcare
into a rewarding career.” For info and registration: Health Sciences Open House - Events Calendar | Oakland County, MI | Oakland Community College

Arab Wolverine Day – University of Michigan - Friday, April 10th, 2026

"Arab Wolverine Day at the University of Michigan is dedicated to welcoming incoming freshmen to the Arab community in Ann Arbor, serving as an exciting introduction to life as a Wolverine." April For info and interest form: Arab Wolverine Day Interest Form 2026

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

Denison University - Reynolds Young Writers Workshop - For Information and application info: Home | Reynolds Young Writers Workshop | Denison University

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.**

Michigan Elks Charitable Grant Fund – Gold Key Scholarship - “Is offering scholarships for special-needs students who want to pursue higher education at an accredited educational institution or a licensed trade or vocational school.” - For information, eligibility, and application visit: Michigan Elks Charitable Grant Fund – Gold Key Scholarship (mielksgoldkey.org) Quarterly Application/Current Application Deadline: March 1, 2026.

Metro Bureau Annual Scholarship Award - Scholarship for graduating seniors planning to enroll in: Oakland University, Wayne State University or Wayne County Community College District. For info, eligibility, and application visit: www.metrobureau.org . or METRO BUREAU THOMAS D. McLENNAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD- For Graduating Seniors of Metro Bureau Member High Schools Deadline date: March 13, 2026.

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan - "Dozens of scholarships with just ONE application." Scholarships for graduating high school seniors. For information visit: CFSEM.org/Scholarships. Application due: March 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

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.

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)

**New Community Service Opportunities**

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:

February - 7 & 28

March - 7, 14 & 21

April - 11, 18 & 25

May - 2, 9, 16 & 30

June - 6

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.
  

The BVS team competed in their last competition on February 18th in Livonia where A and B teams placed 1st and C team 2nd. Overall A and B teams secured 1st in the District, and the C team 3rd – with all THREE teams advancing to States on March 22nd! Complete regional results can be found here. Congrats and good luck to the following Seaholm and Groves competitors as they get ready to compete in Novi at the end of March.

A Team

Emilia Nemirovsky, Lily Nowak, and Saige Purther

B Team

Joanna Baker, Olivia Handzel, Anna Khoreava, Nikkie Kafifar, Emme Kramer, Mia Latinsky, Nora Margolis, Jana Mathew, Jiya Mathew, Keegan Morgan, Abby Murphy, Aria Rogers, Charlotte Ryckman, and Mairin Silbert

C Team

Clara Antaki, Lena Frank, Sofia Hanley, Jillian Mellon, Sofia Pineda, and Emmie Roberston

Summer is creeping closer than you think. Interested in playing soccer this fall? Register to get on our communication list. This does not obligate you to play, just the best way to get informed of program events, important dates etc. NEW & RETURNING PLAYERS should fill out the form. 🍁⚽️

Check out the 2025-26 Activities Guide

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.

Seaholm Monthly Staff Treats Sign Up

Seaholm First Friday Sign Up

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.

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

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.

Greetings Seaholm Alumni!
In the fall of 2026, we will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of Seaholm High School, which originally opened as Birmingham High School in 1951. As part of our commemorative activities, we will be producing a documentary film. We are seeking alumni to share stories, photographs, and personal anecdotes from their time at Seaholm. Our goal is to capture the distinctive spirit of each decade and highlight significant historical events that occurred during that time. If you would like to contribute your stories, ideas, or photos, please email them to Seaholm75@birmingham.k12.mi.us

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

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

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

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 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.