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/

Oct 31: Half Day, All Schools (High School 7:50am Start - 10:50am Dismissal) - Halloween

Nov 3: 1st Quarter Ends

Nov 4: NO SCHOOL, All Schools (Election Day)

Nov 5: 2nd Quarter Begins

Nov 11: Junior Student and Parent Night, Part 1 (virtual, 6pm), PTSA Meeting,Veterans Day

Nov 12-14: Seaholm Musical Auditions, Mamma Mia!

Nov 17: NHS Blood Drive

Nov 17-21: UMatter Week

Nov 20: 8th Grade Visit, "Future Maples Day"

Nov 26-28: NO SCHOOL, All Schools (Thanksgiving Break)

Dec 3: 8th Grade Parent Night, 7pm

Dec 11: Seaholm/Derby Choir Concert

Dec 14: Hanukkah Begins

Dec 17: Seaholm/Derby Orchestra Concert

Dec 29-Jan 2: NO SCHOOL, All Schools (Winter Break)

Jan 5: Classes Resume

Jan 13: Seaholm Cabaret Concert

Jan 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Assembly

Jan 19: NO SCHOOL, All Schools (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Jan 21-23: 1st Semester Final Exams

Jan 26: 2nd Semester Begins

Jan 31: BEF Bash

Seaholm High School Calendar

Seaholm High School Homepage

Birmingham Public Schools, 2025-26 District Calendar

CONGRATULATIONS sophomore, Alexadra Green. She was the top Seaholm runner on the Cross Country team last weekend taking 5th place with a time of 18:50 at the MHSAA regional meet in Royal Oak on October 25. Alexandra earned a trip to the State Championship this upcoming Saturday to represent Seaholm at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI. Good luck Alexandra!

CONGRATULATIONS to the Seaholm Boys Varsity tennis team who were crowned MHSAA Division 2 Champions in Midland on October 23.

The boys were the top-ranked team in Division 2 all season. Seaholm finished with a convincing 31 points - 5 points ahead of Byran Center and 9 points ahead of Midland Dow.

All eight flights advanced to the semifinal round making this achievement a true team effort - every player earned points toward the victory!

Special congratulations go to our individual State Champions:

Charlie Griffith at 3 Singles

Joaquim Flory at 4 Singles

Britton Leo and Alex Ting and 1 Doubles

Congratulations also to our State Finalist:

Giorgio Materazzo at 2 Singles

The Maples are led by head coach Nick Shaheen and assistant coach Georgene Moran (both proud Seaholm alumni) with help from assistants Sullivan Moran and Sue Wright.

The 2025 season marked the 4th consecutive MHSAA Regional title for Seaholm and the team's 1st State Championship!

See Athletics Section below for updates from:

• Winter Sports Registration
• Ski Club Information

• Ski Team Info Meeting
• Unified Bowling Team Info Meeting
• Boys Lacrosse Team Meeting
• BU Kings Update

• Girls Ice Hockey PreSeason Ice and Tryouts
• Unified Gymnastics PreSeason Meet and Greet
• Varsity Figure Skating Information Meeting and Sign Up
• eSports Information and Sign Up

Derby Musical Theater will be presenting Frozen Jr. Nov. 7-9 at the Seaholm Auditorium. The Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:00 P.M. and Sunday show starts at 2:00 P.M. Tickets are available for purchase at www.our.show/derbyfrozenjr . Reserved Seats are $10 online (with service fee) or $12 at the door. The show is appropriate for all ages. For questions, please reach out to Mr. Hummel at jhummel@bps-schools.com

The Seaholm Musical for the 2025-2026 school year will be Mamma Mia! An informational meeting about Seaholm's musical will be held Friday, October 31st at 11:30 A.M. in G004 (Choir Room). We will discuss the audition process, crew opportunities, dance audition tutorial, and answer any questions one may have about the show.

Auditions will be held Tuesday, November 11th through Friday, November 14th from 3:15-6:00 in the Seaholm Auditorium.

For sign-up for auditions or to find audition cuts, please join the google classroom. The Code is: zffb4ott. (Must be signed into your @bps-schools account)

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Hummel at jhummel@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

Seaholm High School’s Green Club is holding an athletic shoe drive this fall. Anyone can help by simply donating gently worn, new, or used sneakers.

We know that most people have extra sneakers in their closets they would like to donate rather than throw away. By doing so, we help the environment by keeping them out of the landfill.

Please drop off your athletic shoes to the bin in the security vestibule any time now through the end of October.

Attention ADVANCED students of French! It’s time to travel!

Are you interested in an opportunity to bring your French language learning alive? Are you currently enrolled in or have already completed level French 3 or above? Then come with Madame Marx to France this upcoming Spring Break, 2026!

Visit Renaissance castles, eat delicious French food, explore the romantic city of Paris, honor American history on the beaches of Normandy, and revel in the beauty of the French Riviera!

If interested, please contact Madame Marx by email (kmarx@birmingham.k12.mi.us) or stop by F106 TODAY to receive registration information! - MERCI!

Don’t miss out! Students can travel to the Azores in Summer 2026 - it is going to be an amazing adventure! Visit here to learn more: www.eftours.com/2897776CM - Mrs. Holloway

• Ready to travel again?
• Want to practice Spanish and spend 10 marvelous days exploring Spanish culture and more?

Ms. Meleca will be leading a trip to Spain & Morocco during Spring Break 2026! An informational meeting will take place on Thursday, September 25 at 6:30pm in the Seaholm Media Center.

All students currently enrolled in Spanish 2 or higher or who have previously completed level 4 or higher are eligible to apply. Students are welcome to stop by room F105 for an application. In the meantime, please visit www.educationaltravel.com/Meleca-7707 for more details and click on the “I’m interested” button. Hope to see you there!

Social Media & Screen Time: Impact and Influence on Our Teens. November 12 | 7-8:30 PM | Groves Little Theater

Save the date for this free and informative presentation brought to you in partnership by the Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition and the Seaholm and Groves PTSAs.

Register here

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

Please join us virtually for our Junior Parent/Student Night presentation on Tuesday, November 11th at 6:00 PM. The meeting will review post-secondary planning topics, including: Creating your college list, researching programs and schools, choosing colleges and attending campus visits, navigating the college app process, spring standardized assessments, and more. We strongly encourage you to attend. The Microsoft Teams can be found below.

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGEyMTQ5NDMtMzM4Yi00M2JhLTg0YzAtYjhjODM2ZWY0OGUy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22d12bc602-3042-4fd6-afd8-6393c5740c83%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22cd69e92a-8e65-45dc-978f-9e7556caaf01%22%7d

• Tuesday, November 11th - Junior Student/Parent Night from 6:00 - 7:30 PM - Virtual - Link will be provided
• Wednesday, December 3rd - 8th Grade Parent Night from 7-8:30 PM in the auditorium. (DATE CHANGED)

Please note college visits and events are being added rapidly, please check the CCC Calendar for updates.

College & Career Center - Seaholm High School

Nov. 3 - Grand Valley State University - College Visit - 1:00 p.m.

Nov. 3 - Oakland Community College - College Visit - 1:45 p.m.

Nov. 10 - Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships Info Session - 11:00 a.m.

Nov. 11 - Junior Parent/Student Night Presentation - Virtual - 6:00 p.m.

Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships Info Session - November 10 at 11:00 am
Presented by Oakland Community College.
Get information about opportunities in skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, and apprenticeship programs. Students - Please register for the presentation before Nov. 6 to reserve a spot. Sign-up: Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships Info Session - Google Forms

Junior Student & Parent Night - College Information for Juniors/ Students/ Families - Virtual Meeting - Presented by Counseling Department

November 11 at 6:00 pm

Virtual event - Microsoft Teams link:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGEyMTQ5NDMtMzM4Yi00M2JhLTg0YzAtYjhjODM2ZWY0OGUy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22d12bc602-3042-4fd6-afd8-6393c5740c83%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22cd69e92a-8e65-45dc-978f-9e7556caaf01%22%7d

Events outside of Seaholm:

Joyce Ivy Foundation - College Admissions Webinars (Last session Nov. 5)

"JCAW sessions are open to all high school students (all genders), educators, and family members."

For information and registration: Free College Admissions Webinars for Students, Educators and Families

Michigan National Portfolio Day - CCS

November 9, 2025 - 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

For information: Michigan National Portfolio Day | College for Creative Studies

OCC Health Sciences Open House - November 12 - 6:00-8:00 pm

Oakland Community College - Southfield Campus

"Join us for a Health Sciences Open House and learn how Oakland Community College can help you turn your passion for healthcare into a rewarding career."

For info and registration: Registration and Event Details

Cosmetology Information Night - November 20, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northeast - "Learn more about the field of cosmetology and find out if it is right for you." For more info: Technical High School | Career Technical Education

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)

2026-2027 FAFSA is now 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

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.

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.**

Hispanic Heritage Foundation's (HHF) Youth Awards - Annual Youth Awards. Information, eligibility, and application can be found at

Youth Awards - Hispanic Heritage Foundation Deadline: November 2nd, 2025.

Concerto Competition - “Application information for the Marine Band Concerto Competition for High School Musicians.” See link for information, eligibility, and application info: Concerto Competition (marines.mil) Deadline Nov. 15. Home (marines.mil)

Michigan Tech – Leading Scholars Award - “Michigan Tech’s premier Leading Scholar program recognizes resident and non-resident high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and scholarly achievements both in and outside the classroom.” Info and eligibility: Leading Scholar Award | Michigan Tech Admissions (mtu.edu) Application deadline: November 15, 2025.

Pierre DePorre, DVM, and member of the Southeastern Medical Association Council, shared this new Veterinary Assistant certification program designed as an entry point into medical and veterinary careers. The program includes:

1. 12 virtual educational modules
2. 100+ hours of hands-on training in a veterinary office
3. After successful completion, a student would have their Vet Assistant certification!

How Students Can Get Involved:

• Scan the QR code on the flyer and review details with their family
• If interested, email Dr. DePorre (address on flyer—either version works)
• Dr. DePorre will serve as the liason between the student and the vet office
• Program cost is about $900, but many veterinarians are prepared to cover this cost for students. Please encourage students not to be discouraged by the fee.
• Students will interview with a local vet’s office before beginning training to ensure a good fit.

Details to Note:

• Open to students 16 years and older
• Program is approved by the North American Veterinary Technician Association
• Participating veterinary offices carry liability insurance that covers student participants

This is a fantastic stepping stone into medical or veterinary careers!

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**

Halloween Hoot at Beverly Park

Want to volunteer at a fun event? Sign up to help at Halloween Hoot! Volunteers are needed to assist with morning and afternoon setup on Saturday, October 25. Cleanup volunteers are also needed on the morning of Sunday, October 26. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up on the Signup Genius at:

https://tinyurl.com/HalloweenHootVolunteers2025

Join the 25-26 Classroom for updated logs.

https://classroom.google.com/c/NjkwNDMxMDc2OTcw?cjc=yedgqgv

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:

September - 27
October - 4, 11, 18 & 25

November - 1, 8, 15 & 22

December - 6 & 13

January - 10, 24 & 31

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 winter athletic season is here. Winter sports have different official start dates. Information is below. Please contact your coach if you are not currently receiving team communications. Don't forget that you must be registered prior to trying out or practicing with any team. Registration is at https://birmingham-mi.finalforms.com/

New and returning players and parents are invited to attend our fall kick-off meeting on Tuesday, November 4th at 7pm in Seaholm's cafeteria! Come meet our new coaches and hear about the excitement for the 2026 season. Interested in the program, but cannot attend? Contact Head Coach, Adam Kadro, adam.kadro@gmail.com.

The Groves/Seaholm combined club includes a weekly trip to Pine Knob. Skiers and snowboarders of all levels are welcome to join. The club runs from December through February. Students can select to participate in the full season of 8 trips or the half season which includes any 4 trips throughout the season that work for you. Registration information and complete details are available on the snow club page at https://seaholmsports.org/main/otherad?contentID=57639013.

The club is limited to the first 50 students who register. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Frank in the Seaholm Athletic Department at AFrank@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

Birmingham ski team meeting is on Wednesday, November 5 at Groves High School in The Little Theatre at 7pm. Anyone still interested in joining the team is highly encouraged to attend this meeting.

• An informational meeting for students and parents will be held in Mr. Benedetto's Classroom (D6 in Groves Building) on Thursday, November 6th from 6-6:45PM

• The bowling season will start 11/13, with the first day of full practice on Monday, 11/17.

• Email Mr. Benedetto with questions: nbenedetto@birmingham.k12.mi.us
  

The BU Unified Hockey program held official tryouts for its 2025-26 Varsity team on October 27th and 28th.

The team is looking strong and we anticipate a very competitive season.

The BU Kings home opener will be on Wednesday, November 12th 7:00 p.m. vs Brother Rice at the Birmingham Ice Arena. The first 100 students will receive a free "Kingdom" t-shirt.

Let's fill up the rink and start the season strong!

Go BU Kings!

October Preseason ice at Detroit Skating Club on Sunday at 1:45 and Tuesday at 4:45. Cost is $10 per session.

Tryouts will be...

• Tue, Oct 28, 2025 at 4:45pm
• Sun, Nov 2nd at 1:45pm
• Tue, Nov 4th at 4:45pm

Contact T.J. Tabin tjtabin@gmail.com for more information.

BPS has partnered with MHSEL and PlayVS to bring VARSITY ESPORTS TO BPS, competing in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart and more! This year, Valorant and Overwatch 2 are also available for competition. A Winter 2 Regular Season with playoff and championship structures will be offered starting in January.

From Sept - Dec, there is Free Play Wednesday from 3-5pm at Seaholm/Lincoln E108 Esports Lab. This is open to all Groves/Seaholm/Lincoln students at no cost. Drop-in and get to know other gamers and try out the games in local and online scrimmages. Prepare for the Competitive Season that starts in January.

Important Links

• Join Discord for all major communications. https://discord.gg/VTfQaGwtze

• More Information: https://bit.ly/4gwGzuv

Contact Ralph Hickmott (rhickmott@birmingham.k12.mi.us) or your school’s Athletic Director with questions.

Check out the 2025-26 Activities Guide

This year's theme is: I Belong!

Seaholm artists are invited to create works of art for recognition and awards. Reflect on this year's theme and submit original artwork in any of the following categories:

Dance Choreography - Film Production - Literature - Music Composition - Photography - Visual Arts

To Apply:

· Access rules and forms at www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/programs-services/pta-reflections

· Submit your completed artwork via Google Form or email to Katy Dobrowitsky at kdobrowitsky@gmail.com. *Deadline is Friday, November 7th, 2025

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

The reprinted 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.l hours.

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.

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

Each year the BEF grants $100,000+ to support exceptional education programs both in and out of the classroom by connecting innovative teachers with community support. Please consider donating to the Annual Fund today!

To find out more about other ways to support the BEF, such as sponsoring the Bash or donating to the Bash Auction, contact: Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director @ BEF@Birmingham.k12.mi.us.

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.

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.