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/

April 10: 3rd Quarter Ends, HALF DAY, All Schools; High School Dismissal: 10:50am

April 12: Orthodox Easter

April 13: 4th Quarter Begins

April 14: SAT 11th Grade, PTSA Meeting (NO SCHOOL FOR 9, 10 & 12)

April 15: PSAT (9/10) - LATE START for 11/12: Hours 1, 2, 3

April 16: MSTEP (Juniors) - LATE START for 9, 10, 12: Hours 4, 5, 6

April 22: Earth Day, STAMP Testing Foreign Language

April 23: WIN Career Readiness (Juniors) Regular Day for 9, 10, 12

April 27: Maple & Ernie's Birthday

May 1: Seaholm Prom

May 5: Cinco de Mayo, Seaholm Band Concert

May 7: District Art Show, Seaholm Orchestra Concert

May 10: Mother's Day

May 12: Seaholm PTSA Meeting, Seaholm Choir Concert

May 14: Senior Art Show

May 17-22: Seniors Last Week Events (See Senior Information Page)

May 25: Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL

May 26-28: Senior Finals

May 28: Activities Fair, 5:30-7:00pm

May 29: Graduation Rehearsal, 8:15am

June 4: Undergraduate Awards, 7:30am (by invitation), Senior Awards, 7:00pm (by invitation)

June 7: Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony, 3:00pm, Meadowbrook Amphitheater

June 10: Final Exams, Hours 1 & 2

June 11: Final Exams, Hours 3 & 4

June 12: Final Exams, Hours 5 & 6

Seaholm High School Calendar

Seaholm High School Homepage

Birmingham Public Schools, 2025-26 District Calendar

Seaholm would like to congratulate senior student, Spencer Sheer, on being awarded one of the winners of the 2,500 National Merit $2500 Scholarships across the nation!

Among all students who entered the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, only about 16,000 were named Semifinalists. They were designated on a state representational basis, in proportion to each state’s percentage of the national total of graduating high school seniors. In order to advance in the competition and be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, a Semifinalist had to become a Finalist by fulfilling several requirements that included submitting a detailed scholarship application and presenting a record of very high academic performance. All winners were chosen from the group of more than 15,000 distinguished Finalists.

We are proud of you, Spencer, and wish you the best of luck at Princeton University in the fall!

Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week of May, and Seaholm's Student Congress is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the incredible educators who make our school great. Here's what we have planned:

Monday — Bagels, donuts, and a coffee & juice bar + door posters

Tuesday — Teacher Goodie Bags + massage chairs available 9am–2pm

Wednesday — Chipotle catering during lunch

Thursday — A surprise during Advisory (hint: it involves a little friendly competition!)

Friday — Ice Cream Nacho Bar during lunch

We would love your help making this week extra special! If you'd like to contribute, we've put together an Amazon Wish List with everything we need. Items must be received by April 25th and can be delivered directly to the school or dropped off at Seaholm's Main Office.

🛒 Click here to shop our Amazon Wish List

Thank you so much for your generosity and support!

Seaholm Student Congress Katie Goetz & Jeremy Barber

"Seaholm Student Congress invites you to The Enchanted Forest Prom"

Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026

Time: 7 - 10pm (Doors open at 6pm)

Location: San Marino Club (1685 E. Big Beaver Rd)

Cost: $100 (cash or check payable to "Seaholm High School")

Dinner will be served at 7:00pm

Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be on sale April 6-10th at the pool doors during lunches.

Questions? Email Katie Goetz kgoetz@birmingham.k12.mi.us
or Jeremy Barber jbarber@birmingham.k12.mi.us

As we near the last quarter of the year, all information for Seniors and their families will be updated on the Senior Information page.

• Timeline for Senior End-of-Year Activities
• Exam Policy
• Fines
• Google Account Deactivation
• Educational Development Plan/Xello
• Behavior Expectations
• Prom
• Yearbook Photos
• Senior Spotlight for Outdoor Sign
• Cap & Gown
• Community Service White Cord
• Community Service Senior Scholarships

🚨** CORRECTED FROM LAST eNews** 🚨

Would you like to feature your student?

Photos will be displayed:

• On the Seaholm Outdoor Sign at the Cranbrook Rd entrance
• Before Graduation Live Stream event

Please complete the form:

• Seaholm Outdoor Sign, Senior Spotlight Submissions ** CORRECTED FROM LAST eNews**

Senior spotlights will be added weekly and will run in a loop beginning May 8 in the order in which they are received.

If you have any questions please email Katie Parker, CSO - kparker@birmingham.k12.mi.us or 248-203-3725

Thank you!

Come One, Come All to the Senior All-Night Party!

The Senior All-Night Party will take place on June 7th, Graduation Sunday, from 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM at The HUB in Rochester. This is a fun and safe way for our seniors to celebrate together after graduation!

Ticket Information:

• $100 per student through April 30
• $125 after April 30

To make this event a success, we need the help of all senior parents. Please consider supporting the party by donating items for raffle baskets, volunteering the night of the event, buying yard signs, and wall tiles.

Use the links below to sign up for tickets, donations, volunteer opportunities, buy wall tiles, and yard signs. All proceeds from wall tiles and yard signs go directly to the SANP. To purchase a ticket, log in and click the optional fees.

Raffle Donation Sign-Up

Volunteer Sign Up

E-Funds Optional Fees (tickets, yard signs, wall tiles)

College Yard Sign Personalization (deadline for purchase of signs is May 1st)

Thank you for helping us create a memorable night for our seniors!

Fowling, Hypnotist, Food/Drinks, Casino, Games, Raffle Prizes, Axe Throwing, Photo Booth

Please consider donating to this worthwhile drawing. We, as a community, put this on for the wonderful Seaholm staff. Without your support this can not run - please donate to ensure we get every staff member a gift before the end of the school year. Thank you so much!!

On the first Friday of every month we hold a drawing and pick 10 or so staff members who win a prize. The prize is usually a gift card or gift donation in an amount in the $25 range. Our goal is for all our staff to be recognized once during the school year. Please consider donating- see sign up link below. Please reach out to Emily Johnson ( 404-312-8934) or Alina Pantea ( 248-219-0326) if you have any questions. Thank you!

- Seaholm PTSA First Friday Committee

Seaholm First Friday Sign Up

See Athletics Section below for updates.

We have almost completed the first year of implementing our new ELA/Literacy materials! As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are collecting feedback from students, teachers and caregivers. Please consider sharing your perspective through the following survey, which will be open through April 27: K-12 ELA Implementation Caregiver Survey

New Spring Fundraiser for the BEF!

Time is running out to get your tickets to a fun afternoon fundraiser at Paddle & Par

Sunday, April 19th 4-7 pm. (31535 Southfield Rd., Beverly Hills).

Equipment provided but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Adults only.

Never played pickleball before? No worries! This casual open-play event will feature optional instruction from Paddle + Par instructor and Groves teacher, Jeff Hatley, during the first hour and fun pro challenges for prizes following.

Full Swing golf & sports simulators also available with optional competitions/games for prizes.

$75 ticket includes 3 hours of pickleball & golf simulator, pizza & salad bar, plus 1 beverage ticket.

Get your ticket TODAY! https://supportbef.ejoinme.org/PaddleParFundraiser

For further assistance please contact Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director: BEF@birmingham.k12.mi.us | (248)203-3030.

Dear Seaholm Families:
Michigan testing in all high schools begins next month. These are NOT “opted-in” assessments. All parts of the MME must be taken to fulfill federal, state, and district requirements. Students who miss any testing will be scheduled for required make-up testing, inevitably resulting in missing class and important instructional time.

· For freshmen, the students will take the Digital PSAT 8/9.
· For sophomores, the students will take the Digital PSAT 10.
· For juniors, the students will complete three assessments: Digital SAT with Essay (Students must complete the essay portion of the test.), WIN Career Readiness Exam (digital), and the M-STEP tests (digital).

There was a critical update for the Bluebook App that was completed by most students during their advisory hour on either March 19th or March 26th. If your student did not complete the Student Readiness update then we will be doing make-ups once we return from spring break. This update MUST be completed or the laptop will not function properly on test day!

Students who participate in one of the College Board SAT Suite of Assessments on a school day will be asked to provide College Board with optional student information and/or to opt into the BigFuture School™ mobile application and the Connections program. Schools are responsible for notifying parents/guardians of the opportunity for them to opt-out students from the additional information, BigFuture School app, or the Connections program. Please complete the below form by April 1, 2026. On testing day, please remind your student to disregard this exam section.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/student-search-service/parent-opt-out


Thank you for your support!

All students with approved College Board accommodations will be notified of their testing location via email from Carey Balow.

Altered Bus Schedule:

· All buses will run on their regular AM schedule for any student that is testing and needs transportation on 4/14 – 4/16. Additional routes will be added due to testing. See below:

4/14 – Two dismissal buses – Noon and regular PM schedule

4/15 & 4/16 – Additional late-start route for non-testers to get to school (Pick-up time will be fours later than normal pick-up time)

-OSTC - Buses for OSTC will run their normal routes for seniors. Juniors will not be attending OSTC as they will be testing. Seniors attending OSTC will attend classes upon their return to Seaholm.

-Groves/Seaholm Shuttle – The shuttle will be running on late start days

Please plan ahead for food. Breakfast will be offered through our cafeteria on all of the test days, but lunch will not be due to the altered schedule on 4/14 -4/16. You are allowed to bring snacks or a lunch for the break and/or after the test. Boxed lunches will be an available option by request for any test-taker that exceeds the standard testing time.

Students MUST Bring:

· Their district-provided laptop is fully charged.

· Pencils

· Layered clothing (due to fluctuations in temperature)

· Cell phone to call for a ride home, if necessary. Phones will be turned off and collected during testing.

Students Should Not Bring:

· Apple Watches/Smartwatches

Tips for Student Success:

· Get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast.

· Answer every question. Students are not penalized for incorrect answers.

· Narrow down your answer choices. Each option that is eliminated increases their chance of getting a correct answer.

RESOURCES:

PSAT & SAT Parents FAQs (https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat-suite-benefits-students-parents/faq/getting-ready-academically) M-STEP (https://www.michigan.gov/mde/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/OEAA/General/What_Parents_Should_Know.pdf?rev=db280d2aca034108b6edf4ece49d88fe&hash=EE12280EF142153CD94ECF448561DE5C)

WIN Career Readiness (https://www.winlearning.com/PDFs/2025%20Product%20Brochures/Academic%20Skills%20Assessment%20Brochure_2025.pdf)

College and Career Center Events are listed on the CCC Calendar

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:

The Joyce Ivy Foundation - College Admissions Symposium
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Troy Community Center

For info and registration: Joyce Ivy College Admissions Symposium 2026 Tickets, Saturday, May 16 from 9 am to 3:30 pm | Eventbrite

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.)

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.**

Oakland Community College - Chancellor’s Scholarship - For eligibility and application for public/private schools and adult and alternative education visit – Chancellor Scholarship Information (oaklandcc.edu). Application deadline: April 17, 2026.

Birmingham Education Association Scholarship -"Birmingham seniors who have chosen education as a career." – See link for requirements and application: https://forms.gle/K3cxLhhLMm8rSvTQ9. Application deadline: April 20, 2026.

Robert A. Schuele Scholarship - Four-year full-ride tuition scholarship opportunity. Click link for info, criteria, and to apply online: 2026 Robert A. Schuele Scholarship Home - RAS Scholarship Application deadline: April 20. 2026.

University of Michigan Alumnae Club of Birmingham (MI) - "$2,500 per year for up to 4 consecutive years for female students attending the University of Michigan." See College & Career Center for scholarship info and application. Application deadline: April 30, 2026.

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:

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.
  

Come cheer on the Seaholm Women's Water Polo Team this weekend at the Seaholm Invite Tournament! Seaholm will square off against teams from Ohio and Michigan, and the girls would love to have the stands rocking and cheering them on. Game times are 5:30pm on Friday, and 9:00am, 11:45am, and 4:20pm on Saturday. Admission is $5 on Friday and $10 on Saturday (covers all 3 games). Students are half off. A Jolyn rep will be selling swimsuits at the tournament on Saturday, so come on out to support the team and check out the suits! Let's go, Mapes!

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. 🍁⚽️

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 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.

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.