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/

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 5-13: CHARITY WEEK, 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 6: 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

Seaholm High School Calendar

Seaholm High School Homepage

Birmingham Public Schools, 2025-26 District Calendar

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

Thank you to the following Seaholm families who supported First Friday for the month of February- you guys are the best! Special thanks to : the Battenberg family, the Kayes family, the Koziara family, the Matak-Ladouceur family, the Erskine family, the Gentile family, and the Murray family. We appreciate your generous support!!

We are incredibly proud to announce that four of our talented Seaholm art students had their work selected for the prestigious annual Scholastic Art Competition!

Lucas Carbis, Caliper

Lucas Carbis, Rain

Elsa Kolstad, My Friend Jasper

Sophia Pineda, Black Chandelier

Iris Hoffman, Motion Blur

These exceptional artists were honored at a special ceremony in the Detroit Institute of Arts film theater, and their artwork is now on display at the Regional Scholastic Art Exhibit at The College for Creative Studies for the community to enjoy.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is one of the most recognized programs for creative teens in the nation, and having your work selected is a remarkable achievement.

Congratulations to these amazing students and to our incredible art teachers who inspire creativity and excellence every day! 🎭🖌️

Forest Fire, Vol. 8, Issue 1

Winter 2026

Seaholm's debate team had a great season, led by coaches Mrs. McKinney and Mr. Gonzales. Congratulations, Connor Bania, Lila Daw, Isadora Demski, Rhea Dhar, Sophie Dahr, Miles Hoffman, Angelina Lin, Oliver McGrath, Cayden Schmitt and Mercy Wisecup!

The BU Ski Team competed in the MHSAA Regional Championship on Monday at Pine Knob. The boys team took 3rd place in both the Slalom and Giant Slalom events – earning a trip to the State Meet.

Boys Slalom – 3rd Place

• Dylan Reck (Seaholm) – 4th Place
• Ben Crowe (Seaholm) – 12th Place
• Miles Sibunruang (Seaholm) – 23rd Place
• Carter Suzelski (Groves) – 26th Place
• Ollie Drummond (Groves) – 34th Place

Boys GS – 3rd Place

• Sebastian Deledda (Seaholm) – 9th Place (t)
• Dylan Reck (Seaholm) – 20th Place
• Ben Crowe (Seaholm) – 24th Place
• Dylan Beznos (Seaholm) – 37th Place
• Miles Sibunruang (Seaholm) – 37rd Place

Girls Slalom – 5th Place

• Natalie Appel (Seaholm) – 6th Place
• Addison Gut (Groves) – 15th Place
• Jullian Lustig (Groves) – 23rd Place

Girls GS – 6th Place

• Addison Gut (Groves) – 13th Place (t)
• Jullian Lustig (Groves) – 16th Place
• Lindsay Kell (Seaholm) – 28th Place

The boys and girls ski teams compete during the regular season at Mt. Brighton. The squads are made up of students from both Groves and Seaholm. With their top three finish, the boys earned a spot at the state meet at Boyne on February 23. Complete regional results are here.

Good luck to the racers at States!

Seaholm sophomores Emery Kasle and Tianna Santa-Ana Sutherland are finalists for the 2026 Kappy Family Writing Award, sponsored by the Zekelman Holocaust Memorial Center. The contest was open to 9-12th grade students in metro Detroit, and the prompt was based on the memoir Night by Holocaust survivor Elie Weisel.

Our National Honor Society members are here to support your academic success!

Starting 1/27, free peer tutoring is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the Cafeteria from 3-4 PM.

Whether you're working through a tough math problem, preparing for an upcoming test, or just want to strengthen your understanding of class material, our NHS tutors are ready to help you succeed.

Tutoring Details:

📅 Every Tuesday & Thursday, starting 2nd Semester

📍 Cafeteria ⏰ 3:00 - 4:00 PM

💰 FREE!

No appointment necessary—just drop in! Asking for help is a sign of strength, and we're here to support each other.

See you there, Maples! 🍁

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:

• Esports: Calling Valorant and Super Smash Players!
• Men's Soccer: 2026-27
• BU Kings: Update, Senior Night
• Softball: Team Info

Creating a culture of unity and well-being is a top priority for Birmingham Public Schools. To help us measure progress and improve the student experience, BPS will administer its annual Climate Survey to students in grades 3–12. The anonymous online survey takes less than 20 minutes and will be completed once at school between February 2 and February 13.

Student feedback provides valuable insight into school climate, sense of belonging, preparedness to learn, cultural awareness, and engagement. Participation is strongly encouraged, and students may skip any question they are unsure about.

Families may review the survey questions or choose to opt out. Information and opt out details will be shared by your child’s school prior to administration. For questions or to request a review link, please contact your child’s principal.

Thanks for partnering with us. Your voice and your child’s experience matter.

We hope this message finds you well. Below is important information regarding student scheduling for the 2026-2027 school year.

**REMINDER! Juniors begin scheduling appointments on Monday, February 23rd
Juniors Scheduling Appointments

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:

1. 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:

• Mid-Winter Break: Week of February 16 - February 20
• Juniors: Week of February 23 - February 27 ---- > Juniors Scheduling Appointments

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.

College & Career Center - Seaholm High School

Feb. 24 - Mississippi State - College Visit - 1:15 p.m.

Events outside of Seaholm:

2026 Birmingham Area College Fair (at Brother Rice High School)
Get info and talk to various college admissions representatives. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

March 18, 2026

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Brother Rice High School - 7101 Lasher Rd.

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

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

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.**

Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs - The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream. For info: Undergraduate Scholarships | Horatio Alger
Seniors, Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Juniors, Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

MSGCU 2065 Scholarship Program (Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union)
“This year, we are offering more than $150,000 in scholarships to Michigan residents who are hard-working, high-achieving, and character-driven. If you're a high school grad, a teacher continuing your education, a skilled trades student, or a future first responder, there's an MSGCU scholarship for you.” For info and eligibility: msgcu.org/scholarships. Application deadline: February 27, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. EST.

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.

Congratulations to our most recent Mathematics Students of the Month:

Sam Bernard

Katie Drouillard

Rachel Goldstein

Kaia Heatherly

Vance Johnson

Emery Kasle

Isabella Matuszak

Cameron Richards

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.

City of Birmingham, Student Board Rep Application

The City of Birmingham is looking for current Juniors to apply to be a City of Birmingham Student Board Rep. *Student must be a resident in the city of Birmingham to apply and hold a student board position.

Application deadline: Friday, February 13

Appointments are placed on Monday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. city council meeting

LINK TO APPLICATION

Design Review Board/Historic District Commission

bhamgov.org/drb

bhmgov.org/hdc

Environmental Sustainability Committee

bhamgov.org/sustainability

Museum Board

bhamgov.org/museumboard

Parks & Recreation Board

bhamgov.org/prb

Planning Board

bhamgov.org/planningboard

Questions? Katie Parker, Community School Organizer - kparker@birmingham.k12.mi.us

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

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)

**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.
  

BPS Unified Esports is looking for Valorant and Super Smash players! Esports is a unified Varsity and Junior Varsity sport open to all Groves, Seaholm and Lincoln students. Be a part of history participating in the first years of the sport here in Birmingham. Sign up using FinalForms under Athletics.

Esports meets in E108 inside Seaholm every Tues, Wed and Thurs from 3 to 5. Groves students can use a daily shuttle to Seaholm if needed. Ranked matches start Tues Feb 10 but new members are welcome to join after mid-winter break. All skills welcome. Reach out to Coach Ralph Hickmott (rhickmott@birmingham.k12.mi.us) or your Athletic Director for more info.

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. 🍁⚽️

Celebrate the dedication and achievements of the program's graduating seniors during their final home game of the regular season.

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026

Time: 7:10 PM

Opponent: Troy United

Location: Birmingham Ice Arena

MHSAA Regional First Round

The Kings begin their quest for a state title as they host the opening round of the MHSAA Division 3, Region 24 playoffs.

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026

Matchup: Birmingham Unified vs. Riverview Gabriel Richard

Location: Birmingham Ice Arena

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.

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

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.