Ernest W. Seaholm Weekly e-News
May 1, 2025 Volume 11, Issue 33
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
Aug 27: Make Me a Maple! Freshman Orientation, 9am-1pm, New Student Kick-Off (10, 11, 12)
Sept 1: Labor Day
Sept 2: First Day of School, Half Day, All Schools (High School 7:50am Start - 10:50am Dismissal)
Sept 3: Full Day of Classes, Dismissal at 2:50pm
Sept 4: Grade Level Assemblies
Sept 5: Pep Assembly, First Home Football Game Vs. Avondale @ 7pm, Freshmen Tailgate
Sept 9: College Night (virtual)
Sept 14: Strides for SOS 5k/1mi Run/Walk, Beverly Park - Register now!
Sept 17: Groves Curriculum Night
Sept 18: Seaholm Curriculum Night
Sept 22: Rosh Hashana
Sept 27-28: Field Day Canned Food Drive Collection at Kroger
Sept 28: Powder Puff Game & Miracle Night
Oct 1: Count Day
Oct 4: Homecoming Dance
Oct 14: Half Day, All Schools (High School 7:50am Start - 10:50am Dismissal)
MAKE ME A MAPLE, FRESHMEN ORIENTATION
Our team of Make Me A Maple Mentors can't wait to meet you!
Mark your calendars, August 27th, 9am-12:30pm in the Gym for a morning of Maple activities.
Enter the Pool Doors. (north student parking lot entrance).
You don’t need to bring anything besides a water bottle. Travel light, and wear comfortable clothes! See you there! Go Mapes!
Freshmen Parent Night Meeting Recap
Did you miss the 8/19 Freshmen Parent Night Meeting?
You can catch up with the Meeting slideshow here:
Seaholm High School Top 10 Tips for Incoming Families
Top 10 Tips for your new Seaholm Maple from the PTSA!
Presentation link: https://tinyurl.com/Top-10-Tips-Seaholm
Freshmen Field Day Parent Reps NEEDED!
Attention Freshman parents!
Your student's incoming class needs your help to prepare for Field Day and other school events. Responsibilities are shared between 5-6 parent reps and include 1 or more day of the week to be present at Seaholm from 3-5 pm for most of September and attend an information meeting on August 28th at 10am.
If you'd like to help contact me via text or email. Thank you for helping make your students experience at Seaholm the best possible.
Ryan Brooks
brooksio2012@gmail.com / (248) 225-1871
While the 2025-26 State School Aid budget has not yet been finalized by the Michigan Legislature, we do know that the current 2024-25 budget remains in effect through September 30, 2025. This means the Michigan School Meals program will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students through the month of September 2025.
However, there is still uncertainty beyond that date. One of the key differences between the House and Senate versions of the proposed budget is funding for the Michigan Free School Meals program. If state funding is not extended, families who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals under the income based Federal guidelines may be required to pay for meals again starting October 1, 2025.
What families can do now: We encourage families who believe they may qualify for the income based free and reduced meals, National School Lunch Program, to complete the Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application in the Meal Magic Family Portal .
The Meal Magic Family Portal can be found on the Birmingham Public Schools Food Services page. This form: Helps secure important state and federal funding for our schools Supports educational programs Ensures meal benefits continue for eligible families May provide access to additional benefits like reduced testing and college application fees, discounted internet, and more We are closely monitoring developments and will keep you informed as updates become available.
Bus Transportation Opt-In Form
Add'l transportation information, including information on the new bus app, BusZone, visit:
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)
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Parker, Community School Organizer, kparker@birmingham.k12.mi.us
**New Community Service Opportunities**
Get a jump start on Service Hours for next school year! Hours earned from May 1 through summer count toward next school year's service logs for Graduation Senior White Cords and other service awards.
**All submissions have closed for the 24-25 school year. Join the 25-26 Classroom for updated logs.
BEF Welcome Kit Assembly, 8/26 @ Groves HS
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49A4AF2CA7F94-57306833-welcome#/
BEF Welcome Kit Distribution, 8/27 and 8/28 @ Groves HS
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49A4AF2CA7F94-57307003-welcome#/
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.
UPDATES from your 2025/2026 Seaholm PTSA
Hello and welcome to all new and returning Seaholm Maple families to the 2025-2026 school year!
The Seaholm PTSA Executive Committee is proud to continue, and is committed to supporting, the tradition of a strong relationship between students, parents and educators at Seaholm High School. We believe much of our success is attributed to the long-standing practice of effective communication and collaboration exhibited by the Seaholm Maple community and everyone involved.
Each school year brings new faces who will become fast friends, new successes and challenges to experience and overcome, all while existing relationships are rekindled and the bonds of new friendships grow stronger. The Seaholm Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is here as a support system to parents, students and educators; sharing information and being a forum for your voices to be heard.
We hope you will join us as a partner and contributor – building on the legacy of our success while fostering growth and creating new foundations toward what is possible.
Go MAPLES!
Sincerely,
Your 2025-2026 Seaholm PTSA Executive Board
Learn more: https://seaholm.birmingham.k12.mi.us/family-community/pta
Get Connected - PTA Facebook Groups
If you have a freshman starting at Seaholm this fall, please join the new Seaholm Class of 2029 Families Facebook group. We also invite everyone to join the main Seaholm PTSA Facebook group and any other relevant “Class of” group(s) for your student(s).
Seaholm PTSA Group
Seaholm Class of 2025 Families
Seaholm Class of 2026 Families
Seaholm Class of 2027 Families
Seaholm Class of 2028 Families
Seaholm Class of 2029 Families
Follow the PTSA on Instagram, too:
@seaholm_high_school_ptsa https://www.instagram.com/seaholm_high_school_ptsa
Attendance Reminder
To report absences, pre-planned absences or for other questions, email seaholmattendance@birmingham.k12.mi.us
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.