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

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BPS District Homepage: https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/

June 11: Final Exams, Hours 3 & 4 (Dismissal at 11:20am)

June 12: Final Exams, Hours 5 & 6, (Dismissal at 11:20am) LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

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Aug 3-7: Band Camp

Aug 10: MHSAA Fall Sports Begin

Aug 18: Junior/Freshmen Registration Day

Aug 18: Freshmen Parent Night, 6-7:30pm in Wagner Auditorium

Aug 19: Sophomore/Senior Registration Day

Aug 25: "Make Me A Maple" Freshmen Orientation (Canoe Trip Date TBD)

Aug 31: First day of School

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Dear Seaholm Families,

As we officially close the book on another incredible school year, I want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to our entire community. Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and dedication. The hard work and resilience of our students, families, and staff are what make Seaholm such a special place to learn and grow.

I hope that the upcoming months offer you and your students a well-deserved opportunity to rest and recharge. Whether your summer plans involve travel, exciting new activities, or simply relaxing at home, please take this time to enjoy a healthy break from the daily academic routine.

Have a safe, peaceful, and joyful summer! We are already excited for everyone's return in the fall to begin another fantastic year together.

Warmly,

Michael Wicker

Principal

Birmingham Public Schools is expanding opportunities for student athletes! In addition to existing united Groves/Seaholm teams, students in either school can now also get involved in the following sports:

• Dance (at Seaholm) leilani.seaholmdance@gmail.com

• Girls Flag Football (at Groves) gwickersham@bps-schools.com

• Poms (at Groves) Grovesvpompon@gmail.com

If you are interested, please contact the coach.

Students,

We will be collecting all laptops at the end of the school year, no later than noon on June 12th.

Please return your laptop, Dell brand charger and the protective cover to the media center.

• If you are done using your laptop, please return it before the 12th.
• If you have lost your Dell brand charger, you will be fined $30.
• If you have lost your laptop cover, you will be fined $30.

Also, please return any 1-day laptops and yellow charging blocks to the media center ASAP.

Dear Seaholm families,

At the end of each year, the Seaholm English Department distributes our Summer Reading Assignments. These assignments are designed to preview topics from students’ upcoming English courses, or to practice skills that they can expect to utilize extensively in the upcoming year. At this point, students should have either received a link to a digital copy of the assignment, or received a printed packet. You can also access the assignments here: https://sites.google.com/bps-schools.com/seaholm-english-department/home/summer-reading

Our hope is that your child will find their assigned reading to be engaging and enjoyable. Please contact Jeff Gonzales (English Department Chair) if you have any questions: jgonzales@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Thank you,

The Seaholm English Department

Attention BPS lovers of French! It’s time to travel!

Are you interested in an opportunity to bring your French language learning alive and experience the beauty and culture of France? Then come with Madame Marx & Madame Muzlijaj to France this upcoming Spring Break, 2027!

Join Birmingham French students for the trip of a lifetime! We plan to eat delicious French food, explore the romantic city of Paris, honor American history on the beaches of Normandy, visit Renaissance castles, then travel south and revel in the beauty of the French Riviera!

If interested, please contact Madame Marx by email (kmarx@birmingham.k12.mi.us) and explore our proposed trip on the ACIS tripsite:

https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyN3w5ODUxNg==

Don’t hesitate, or it will be too late to take advantage of this wonderful real life learning experience and create memories and friends that will last a lifetime! Current price is guaranteed until July 1st.

MERCI!

After June 12th all Seaholm students’ work permits will be completed via email. Please email your work permit with Sections I and II fully completed to Ms. Henne at chenne@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

Please do not go to the school in person with your permit as that will delay completion. Permits received by email will be completed within 24 business hours of receipt.

All library materials, textbooks, and technology are due back to the library no later than Friday, June 12.

This includes:

• books
• textbooks
• battery packs
• school laptop along with the charger and case.

Missing chargers and cases will EACH incur fees of $30 if not returned along with your laptop. You may also purchase Dell replacement chargers as necessary via Amazon.

Please check your email for notices showing what you still have checked out. You may return these items any time during school hours, 7:30am to 3:00pm. To pay for missing items, please use eFunds. Check your school email or visit the library for more details.

Next, get ready for summer reading! All students and staff with accounts in good standing are invited to participate in our “Empty the Shelves for Summer Reading” program. Check out up to 10 items over summer break – and if you check out at least 3 items, you’ll also receive a free library tote bag to keep (while supplies last)! Items checked out through this program are due on the first day of the 2026-27 school year.

Please visit the library or email Mrs. Truesdell (atruesdell@bps-schools.com) for more details.

Seaholm community- Thank you for your generous contributions to First Friday!! BIG thank yous go to : the Erskine family, the Matak-Ladouceur family, the Layer family, the Gorgonis family , the Rupp family, the Reynolds family, the Munoz family, the Schofner family, the Dunn family, the Kaye family, the Longo family, the Mauro family, the Rothberger family, the Belen family, the O’Donnell family, the Hanson family, the Bishai family, the Fipp family, the Reck family, the Farrell family, the Hoffman family, the Farabee family, the Zablocki family, the Hanley family, the Mareski family, the Roberts family, the Hallock family, the Drelles family, the Vigil family, the Rothermel family, the Damico family, the Youn family, the Mercer family, the Sherman family, the Baratta family, the McKevitt family, the Marcotte family, the Forest family, the Latek family, the Francis family, the Lentine family, the Tallinger family, the Lytle family, the Chang family, the Liss family, the Suarez family and the Demont family. Thank you Seaholm families- you went above and beyond!!

In honor of USA 250 and Seaholm’s 75th anniversary, Seaholm is going to bury a time capsule for Constitution Day in September 2026 - the start of next year! The capsule will be sealed for 25 years until Seaholm's 100th anniversary. But we need YOUR help! What do we put in it!? What represents our country, our school, and our students these days?

To suggest items to be included in the capsule, complete the Seaholm Time Capsule form! Help us make this event one to remember!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Roberts kroberts@birmingham.k12.mi.us

For more amazing things happening at Seaholm, check out this week's highlights at https://schoolkudos.com/groups/seaholm-high-school/

During last week's Senior Awards night, one student's award was inadvertendly left out and we want to take this oppotunity to recognize Giana Merlo, a recipient of SOS Above and Beyond award.

Some of the most meaningful contributions in a club like Club SOS and in a school, aren't always the loudest ones. They're the students who show up, year after year, not for recognition, but because they genuinely care.

SOS Above and Beyond Award this year goes to someone who embodies exactly that. Giana has been a presence in Club SOS, as well as Spanish Honor Society, BSU, Diversity Club, Green Club and Student Congress during her time at Seaholm. She served as a Vice President on last year's Club SOS board, attended meetings consistently throughout her high school career, and has earned community service awards year after year including a White Cord this year.

I have watched Giana lead by example, through her quiet commitment, her compassion, and the way she shows up for others. This award exists because we believe that good character, a generous heart and desire to lift others up matters just as much as anything else, and Giana has demonstrated both from day one.

It is my honor to recognize her today with our Above and Beyond Award. Congratulations, Giana!

Julia gave an amazing speech and your teammates are so proud of you. Congratulations Julia!

Playing for a Purpose: Seaholm Baseball Volunteers with Miracle League

Your final grades will be available on Monday, June 25th!

Please log into your Parchment.com account now to order your Final Transcript. You will order the transcript to be sent electronically to the school you will be attending in the Fall and/or to your own email for your records - Choose “Hold For Grades”. Seaholm will process your Parchment request for a Final Transcript - once all grades are stored and finalized.

Now is a good time to change your login email to a NON-school email so that you can access this Parchment account after high school graduation - you may need to order a transcript within the next few years for a job, grad school, or proof of residency.

Please let me know if you have any questions, I’m happy to help!

Catherine Henne, Registrar chenne@birmingham.k12.mi.us

See Athletics Section below for updates.

See Seaholm Kudos to keep up with great things happening at Seaholm!

• BU Ice Hockey Summer Conditioning

• Dance (at Seaholm) leilani.seaholmdance@gmail.com

• Flag Football (at Groves) gwickersham@bps-schools.com

• Poms (at Groves) Grovesvpompon@gmail.com

Birmingham Public Schools is seeking community feedback as we prepare to implement Michigan's new wireless communication device law for the 2026-2027 school year.

Michigan Public Act 2 of 2026 requires all public school districts to prohibit student cell phone and personal wireless device use during instructional time. While the law establishes those requirements, local school boards may determine how devices are handled during certain non-instructional periods and under specific circumstances.

Our current bell-to-bell device restrictions will remain in place for elementary and middle school students. This survey is focused on gathering feedback regarding device use at the high school level, including whether students should be permitted to access personal devices during lunch periods and what concerns or considerations the community may have.

Families, students, staff, and community members are encouraged to participate. Your feedback will help inform future discussions and policy decisions as Birmingham Public Schools works to comply with state law while supporting a positive learning environment for all students.

Please click here to complete the survey.

Birmingham Public Schools is making it easier than ever to request bus transportation for your student.

Quick and Easy Enrollment
We have replaced the previous Google Form with a new, streamlined request form that takes just a few moments to complete. All families requesting transportation for next school year must complete this form in order to receive bus service.

Watch the How-To Video
A short video is available to walk you through how to access the form and submit your request.

High-Tech Updates Coming Soon

We are also preparing to roll out new routing software designed to improve accuracy and provide real-time benefits for families. Additional updates will be shared as these improvements are implemented for next year.

We look forward to supporting your student's transportation needs in the year ahead.

**REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 19**

Registration is now open for Birmingham Public Schools’ virtual Academic Summer School. This innovative program allows students to continue their learning over the summer through remote coursework while still receiving assistance and academic support.

Academic Summer School offers one seven-week semester of virtual learning for students who wish to take a course for audit, initial credit, credit recovery, or grade replacement. The session runs from June 15 through July 30.

For additional details and registration information, visit the BPS Summer School webpage.

Dear Seaholm Community,

After a successful year, we are ready for a restful and well-deserved summer! We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the graduating Class of 2026. We wish them all the best as they move forward and find success beyond Seaholm High School.

As we prepare for next year, we have to inform you of some changes to the Counseling Department for the 26-27 school year. Unfortunately, due to district cuts, we are saying goodbye to our longstanding Counseling Secretary, Mrs. Balow, as well as our newest counselor, Ms. Wolf. While they will be transitioning to other roles within the district, we are sad to see them leave our department and Seaholm. Their dedication and care have made a lasting impact, and they will be deeply missed by students and staff alike.

The Counseling Office is closed during the summer and does not monitor voicemail or email. Our counselors will return during the week of August 17th, and will be present to meet with students on both days of registration, which are being held on August 18th & 19th. Please note that summer email and phone communication from our office will not be available between June 22nd – August 17th due to no longer having a Counseling Secretary.

In the meantime, we’ve developed a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help guide you while the counseling office is closed for the summer. Please click the link below to review.

Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, and relaxing summer!

Seaholm Counselors

Open document for full update from Counseling Department, including counseling staffing news and updated caseloads for 2026-27 and important dates for 2026-2027.

Your final grades will be available on Monday, June 25th!

Please log into your Parchment.com account now to order your Final Transcript.

You will order the transcript to be sent electronically to the school you will be attending in the Fall and/or to your own email for your records - Choose “Hold For Grades”. Seaholm will process your Parchment request for a Final Transcript - once all grades are stored and finalized.

Now is a good time to change your login email to a NON-school email so that you can access this Parchment account after high school graduation - you may need to order a transcript within the next few years for a job, grad school, or proof of residency.

Please let Mrs. Balow or Mrs. Henne in the Student Center know if you have any questions, they are happy to help!

College and Career Center Events are listed on the CCC Calendar

Please note - college visits and events are added at various times. Please check the CCC Calendar for updates at the start of the school year.

College & Career Center - Seaholm High School

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)

Events outside of Seaholm:

Aerospace Day at Willow Run - August 7, 2026 - 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

"Aerospace Day at Willow Run Airport a FREE opportunity hosted by Eastern Michigan University and our event partner, STEM Flights."

For info and registration: Aerospace Day 2026

Summer STEP: STUDENT TRANSITION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM - Class of 2026

Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation - Talent Ed - Detroit Drives Degrees - Detroit College Access Network

"Are you a Class of 2026 high school senior residing in Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb County?

Get free one-on-one support with FAFSA, scholarships, budgeting, housing, transportation, and college and trade school enrollment..."

For info: 2026 Summer STEP Application

Physicists Inspiring the Next Generation - Central Michigan University
July 13-25, 2026
For info: Physicists inspiring the next generation

Oakland University's School of Health Sciences - Exploration in Health Careers

Summer Camp - For info and registration: Health Science Summer Camps - School of Health Sciences - Oakland University

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.)

Financial Aid Info:

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.

Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Program - “Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited community college or technical school in the United States.”

For info: Career & Technical Scholarships – Horatio Alger Association Students Application deadline: June 15, 2026.

Community Education has a Teen Volunteer Program for eligible students going into 9th grade in the Fall of 2026. The Teen Volunteer Application is attached or can be found on the Community Education website home page, www.communityed.net. Students can use the hours volunteering in this program towards NHS or religious required hours.

Summer is a great time to earn community service hours!

Need ideas on where to volunteer?

Seaholm Community Service Teen Volunteer Opportunities

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**

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.
  

BU Hockey - These Summer skates are for (1) BPS returning players on the BU Prep and Varsity teams (2) current BPS high school players not on either team and (3) incoming BPS freshmen.

All skates are at Birmingham Ice Arena and occur on the following dates:

6/24, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/28, 7/29, 7/30, 8/5, 8/12 and 8/19. All skates will occur from 3:30 - 4:50 pm. Please note an off-ice component may be added at a later date.

Players are to bring their own water bottle. Total cost for summer skates (10) is $255. Please register at the link below.

https://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/default.asp?u=MCK1196&s=hockey&p=registration&formID=112881&previewForm=1

2026 BU SUMMER HOCKEY CAMP at Birmingham Ice Arena.

Camp is for (1) all BPS returning players on the BU Prep and Varsity teams (2) current BPS high school players not currently on these teams and (3) incoming freshmen.

The camp will take place on June 16th, June 17th and June 18th from 3:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

*Please note an off-ice component may be added to camp at a later date.

All players will receive two practice jerseys, one pair of BU shorts and one BU workout shirt.

Players are to bring their own water bottle to Camp.

To register for Camp, please review the following information and complete the prompts found at the link below:

$260 is the fee to cover all 3 days of Camp – you can pay online with registration or send a check to “Birmingham High School Hockey” and deliver to 232 Pilgrim, Birmingham, MI 48009.

We will need your sizing for gear when you complete the link (will be an option when registering) – those who register earlier are more likely to receive what they’ve selected.

NOTE: All sizes are ADULT sizes

https://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/default.asp?u=MCK1196&s=hockey&p=registration&formID=112854&previewForm=1

Please contact me via e-mail or text (248.709.3369) with any non-gear related questions. Gear related questions can be posed to Tiffany Harris (248.709.3017; tiffanyharris03@hotmail.com).

Check out the 2025-26 Activities Guide

• The PTSA has one open board position and one open chair position for the 2026-27 school year. Volunteering with the PTSA is a great way to get involved and meet other Seaholm families. Please email seaholm.pta@gmail.com if you're interested in one of these positions or would like to learn more about them.

  Executive Board Position: Grant Coordinator

  Chair Positions: Fundraising

NO JUNE PTSA MEETING

There will not be a PTSA meeting in June. The PTSA Executive Board will hold its annual meeting in August and PTSA monthly meetings will resume in September.

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.