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/

Sept 18: Seaholm Curriculum Night, 6:15pm-7:50pm

Sept 22: Rosh Hoshana

Sept 27-28: Field Day Canned Food Drive Collection at Kroger

Sept 28: Powder Puff Game & Miracle Night

Oct 1: Count Day

Oct 2: Yom Kippur

Oct 3: FIELD DAY, Homecoming Football Game

Oct 4: Homecoming Dance

Oct 14: Half Day, All Schools (High School 7:50am Start - 10:50am Dismissal)

Oct 15: PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test, 11th grade

Oct 16: Picture Retake Day, High School Conferences

Oct 21: Diwali

Oct 22: Family FAFSA Workshop

Oct 24: Seaholm vs. Groves Home Football Game, 7pm

Oct 27: Seaholm Open House, 5-7pm

Oct 28: Seaholm Orchestra Masquerade Concert, 7pm

Oct 29: FAFSA/Financial Aid Night (virtual), Seaholm Choir Masquerade Concert, 7pm

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

Seaholm High School Calendar

Seaholm High School Homepage

Birmingham Public Schools, 2025-26 District Calendar

Curriculum Night Parents are encouraged to attend Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 18th to meet teachers and school staff. Class meetings for each grade will run from 6:15-6:30PM followed by the student class schedule from 6:40-7:50PM.

You will need your student’s schedule either in print or digitally.

Free breakfast and lunch for all students may end on September 30th, 2025. State funding beyond that date has not been finalized. If state funding ends, families who don't APPLY for free/reduced price meals may need to pay starting October 1st, 2025. We'll keep you updated as soon as more information is available.

Click here to apply for free/reduced lunch. --> Click "Apply for Benefits"

Families must apply EACH YEAR to continue to receive Free/Reduce Lunch benefits.

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.

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation that are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2026 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2026 competition by taking that 2024 PSAT/NMSQT.

"Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success," commented a spokesperson for NMSC. "These students represent a valuable national resource; recognize their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success."

We are happy and very proud to announce Seaholm’s National Merit Scholarship Commended Students for 2026:

1. Lindsey Bakken

2. Max Charters

3. Kathleen Crowley

4. Caleb Garrett

5. Charles Lentine

6. Jiya Mathew

Please congratulate these students.

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.

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!

Join Birmingham French students for the trip of a lifetime! 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!

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!

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!

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

The Superintendent's Student Ambassador Program is now accepting applications! Ambassadors amplify student voices by serving on committees, supporting school events, and representing their peers at Board of Education meetings. Spaces are limited, with most openings reserved for 9th graders. Applications are due October 1—apply today on the BPS website!

Scan or click to apply!

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

Attention Senior Parents & Students - Did you miss College Night on September 9th?

Please review the full presentation and if you have questions then our counseling team, and College & Career Coordinator, are available for questions.

It is also posted on the Class of 2026 page on the Seaholm Counseling website. Student emails were sent out to all seniors on September 8th to encourage them to sign up with their counselors for individual post-secondary planning meetings. We strongly encourage you to come see us for assistance with your college applications and/or post-secondary plans.

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

College & Career Center - Seaholm High School

Sept. 24 - Kenyon College - College Visit - 8:15 a.m.

Sept. 24 - University of Mississippi - Virtual Visit - 10:15 a.m.

Sept. 24 - Army National Guard - Lunch Visit

Sept. 25 - Case Western Reserve University - College Visit - 10:15 a.m.

Virtual Info Sessions - Harvard, Princeton, the University of Virginia, Wellesley, and Yale

"Don't miss your opportunity to hear admissions officers from all five schools discuss the variety of opportunities one can find at our institutions."

For info and virtual links/various dates: The Office of Undergraduate Admission

Detroit Black College Expo - September 20

"Get ready for the Detroit Black College Expo on September 20th, 2025, where you can connect with HBCUs & other colleges."

For information: 5th Annual Detroit Black College Expo-FREE Tickets, Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

CMU & You Day - September 27 - Central Michigan University

For info: Special Visit Events

Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, Williams

Information Session - October 6 at 7:00 p.m.

The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center

For info and registration: sixcolleges.org | Home or sixcolleges.org | October 6 Student RSVP

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.**

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

“The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors.” Application deadline: September 30, 2025.

For more info visit: Apply - Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

CMU Centralis Scholar Award – “Awarded to high school seniors. Award includes admission to the CMU Honors Program, full tuition (33 credits per year), fees, and food and housing for four years and a $5,000 study away award.” For info: Centralis Scholarships | Central Michigan University (cmich.edu) Application deadline: November 3, 2025.

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship - Elks National Foundation (ENF) - “Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.” For more information, details, and to apply enf.elks.org/MVS Application deadline: November 12, 2025.

Check back next week!

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**

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.
  

Check out the 2025-26 Activities Guide

We have two amazing items up for bid! Bidding ends September 19th so get your bid in today.

Prime Reserved Parking Spot for a Junior - Your junior will enjoy this coveted spot all year long - making it easy to get to class on time. Bid here: tinyurl.com/SeaholmParking

Six Reserved Seats for Class of 2026 Graduation - Mom, Dad, siblings, and grandparents can all enjoy a great view with six reserved seats near the stage for the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony this June. Bid here: tinyurl.com/seaholmgradseats

PTSA 9-9-25 MEETING MINUTES

https://tinyurl.com/Seaholm-PTSA-9-9-25

2025/26 PTSA MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE

Our PTSA meetings will take place on the listed Tuesdays at 7 PM in the Media Center and via Teams

tinyurl.com/SeaholmPTSA-Meeting

Meeting ID: 283 753 581 897/Passcode: Ekcq3b

Oct 10: Executive Board Grant Review

Nov 12: Regular meeting

Jan 14: Regular meeting

March 11: Regular meeting

April 08: Present 2025-2026 PTA Slate

May 13: Incoming Freshman Family Information

June 10: 2025-2026 Executive Board meeting

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.