Ernest W. Seaholm Weekly e-News

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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 1: Labor Day

Sept 2: First Day of School, Half Day, All Schools (High School 7:50am Start - 10:50am Dismissal) *NO SHUTTLE to Groves, Students report to Seaholm Media Center during any hour with a Groves class

Sept 3: Full Day of Classes, Dismissal at 2:50pm

Sept 4: Grade Level Assemblies

Sept 5: Pep Assembly, First Home Football Game Vs. Avondale @ 7pm, Freshmen Tailgate

Sept 9: College Night, 6:00pm (virtual)

Sept 14: Strides for SOS 5k/1mi Run/Walk, Beverly Park - Register now!

Sept 17: Seaholm Constitution Day Celebration, Groves Curriculum Night

Sept 18: Seaholm Curriculum Night

Sept 22: Rosh Hashana

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 4: Homecoming Dance

Oct 14: 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

Welcome to the Maple Forest and the 2025-2026 school year!

Seaholm High School is an inclusive place where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We have a longstanding tradition of academic excellence, but also strive to be a place for all students’ interests. We offer a community with countless sports, clubs, and other opportunities to challenge student creativity, and growth.

We, the Seaholm community, are committed to working as a team with our many stakeholders to ensure students are well prepared for life after high school. We will strive to be more globally focused, connected to alumni, and school spirited. As the world progresses, Seaholm will change along with it. As always, it is a great time to be a Maple!

I look forward to seeing everyone throughout the year,

Michael Wicker, Principal

Welcome back, Maples!

Some notes about the first day of school, Tuesday, 9/2...

• Start time is 7:50am, Dismissal will be at 10:50am
• There is NO SHUTTLE to Groves on the first day of school. Students with a class at Groves are to sign in at the Seaholm Media Center during that Hour. The shuttle WILL RUN on the 2nd Day, 9/3 and students with classes at Groves will go there during their scheduled class.

A/B Lunch Schedule will be shared with students on the first day of school.

For the safety and enjoyment of all spectators, the following guidelines for all BPS middle and elementary school students in attendance at Groves or Seaholm home varsity football games must be followed:

• Students must be accompanied by an adult/guardian.
• Students must remain under the supervision of that guardian while at the stadium.
• Students must remain seated with their parent/guardian in the bleachers.
• Middle school students must also have their IDs at all times while in attendance at the stadium.
• Standing, loitering or horseplay under and/or around the bleachers or any other area is prohibited.

Join the fun on September 14th at 9 am. The 5K and 1 Mile courses will both start and finish at Beverly Park and wind through the West Beverly neighborhood.

Register or become a family sponsor here!

The top three BPS schools with the most participants will once again win cash prizes for their CSO fund so be sure to list your school when you register. Sign up by August 31st to get an official race shirt!

Your participation helps Schools Offer Support provide financial and other assistance to BPS families in need throughout the year.

Student Registration on First Day of School

Students who missed the Aug 19/20 registration days will have another opportunity to complete this process following the half-day dismissal on Tuesday, September 2nd in the Media Center.

Freshmen & Sophomores begin at 11:00am with Juniors & Seniors begin at noon.

In-Person registration will consist of the following items:

1. Turn in completed Permission to Administer Medication Form (if applicable)
2. Parking pass pick-up for 12th graders and 11th grade application for parking passes.
3. Turn in completed Open Lunch Forms (11th and 12th graders only)
4. Obtain a locker assignment
5. School pictures will be taken at In-Person Registration. Please come photo appropriate for identification purposes. Our school photographer, Lifetouch, will provided picture order envelopes or you can order pictures at mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day Id#: EVT4BNP3G and a credit card. Picture Day Information
6. Immunization Forms are not required. If you wish to send updated immunization records, please email a copy to chenne@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

Hi Seaholm students and families. First Friday is a way our community celebrates our fabulous Seaholm staff. 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 the amount of 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 First Friday Sign Up

Did you miss the 8/19 Freshmen Parent Night Meeting?

You can catch up with the Meeting slideshow here:

Freshmen Parent Night Presentation - Link

Top 10 Tips for your new Seaholm Maple from the PTSA!

Presentation link: https://tinyurl.com/Top-10-Tips-Seaholm

Attention Freshman parents!

Your student's incoming class needs your help to prepare for Field Day and other school events. Responsibilities are shared between 5-6 parent reps and include 1 or more day of the week to be present at Seaholm from 3-5 pm for most of September and attend an information meeting on August 28th at 10am.

If you'd like to help contact me via text or email. Thank you for helping make your students experience at Seaholm the best possible.

Ryan Brooks

brooksio2012@gmail.com / (248) 225-1871

While the 2025-26 State School Aid budget has not yet been finalized by the Michigan Legislature, we do know that the current 2024-25 budget remains in effect through September 30, 2025. This means the Michigan School Meals program will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students through the month of September 2025.

However, there is still uncertainty beyond that date. One of the key differences between the House and Senate versions of the proposed budget is funding for the Michigan Free School Meals program. If state funding is not extended, families who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals under the income based Federal guidelines may be required to pay for meals again starting October 1, 2025.

What families can do now: We encourage families who believe they may qualify for the income based free and reduced meals, National School Lunch Program, to complete the Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application in the Meal Magic Family Portal .

The Meal Magic Family Portal can be found on the Birmingham Public Schools Food Services page. This form: Helps secure important state and federal funding for our schools Supports educational programs Ensures meal benefits continue for eligible families May provide access to additional benefits like reduced testing and college application fees, discounted internet, and more We are closely monitoring developments and will keep you informed as updates become available.

Bussing is provided to eligible students who OPT-IN. If you would like to utilize BPS transportation services for your student, complete the following form:

Bus Transportation Opt-In Form

Add'l transportation information, including information on the new bus app, BusZone, visit:

BPS Transportation Services

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 6:00-6:30PM followed by the student class schedule from 6:40-7:50PM.

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

The College & Career Center is located in the Student Center! Students - please come in and check out new material and information

Upcoming College and Career Center Events

Please note college visits and events are being added rapidly, continue to look for updates.

Sept. 8 - Davidson College - College Visit - 12:45 p.m.

Sept. 9 - College Night - Seniors & Families - 6:00 p.m. - Virtual Meeting Presented by the Counseling Department

Sept. 10 - Wisconsin - College Visit - 10:00 a.m.

See you soon!

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**

Get a jump start on Service Hours for next school year! Hours earned from May 1 through summer count toward next school year's service logs for Graduation Senior White Cords and other service awards.

**All submissions have closed for the 24-25 school year. Join the 25-26 Classroom for updated logs.

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

Did you know that our in-house Print Shop is a full service printing business capable of meeting your school, and personal printing needs?! Contact the BPS Print Shop to inquire about your next project!

Interested in scouting? Join Scout Troop 1699

Boys and Girls 6th-12th grade - We typically meet once a week on Thursday from 7:00-8:30pm at Franklin Community Church - Plus other activities and campouts

Welcoming Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Southfield, Bloomfield Hills & neighboring communities

It’s that time of year again! We are looking for High School Students to team up to co-coach or assistant coach our younger BPS elementary players in the SNAP Flag Football League or the Girls Take the Field League that is run through Birmingham Community Ed.

The Fall season runs from 9/20 to 11/2. It’s a great opportunity for High Schoolers to be a mentor and role model for younger students in our community, learn leadership skills and gain future employment references.

Specifically, we are looking for 9th-12th grade students that:

· Love FOOTBALL

· Enjoy working with children

· Interested in getting community service hours

· Have 2 hours to spare on either Saturdays or Sundays

Interested students: click here

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

Hello and welcome to all new and returning Seaholm Maple families to the 2025-2026 school year!

The Seaholm PTSA Executive Committee is proud to continue, and is committed to supporting, the tradition of a strong relationship between students, parents and educators at Seaholm High School. We believe much of our success is attributed to the long-standing practice of effective communication and collaboration exhibited by the Seaholm Maple community and everyone involved.

Each school year brings new faces who will become fast friends, new successes and challenges to experience and overcome, all while existing relationships are rekindled and the bonds of new friendships grow stronger. The Seaholm Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is here as a support system to parents, students and educators; sharing information and being a forum for your voices to be heard.

We hope you will join us as a partner and contributor – building on the legacy of our success while fostering growth and creating new foundations toward what is possible.

Go MAPLES!

Sincerely,

Your 2025-2026 Seaholm PTSA Executive Board

Learn more: https://seaholm.birmingham.k12.mi.us/family-community/pta

We held our last PTSA meeting of the year on May 13th and voted in our 2025/2026 Executive Board!

Recording of May 13 PTSA meeting: https://youtu.be/b-Mx75oko8s?si=HzXBmHPmsYlJ2fPe

Presentation link: https://tinyurl.com/Top-10-Tips-Seaholm

Here is a link to the PTSA minutes from our May 13th meeting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lf71_zNhTpmSoCNIYi-Ebu0qUMU3FSNj/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115738980219926390600&rtpof=true&sd=true

And here is a link to the YouTube recording: https://youtu.be/b-Mx75oko8s

If you have a freshman starting at Seaholm this fall, please join the new Seaholm Class of 2029 Families Facebook group. We also invite everyone to join the main Seaholm PTSA Facebook group and any other relevant “Class of” group(s) for your student(s).

Seaholm PTSA Group
Seaholm Class of 2025 Families
Seaholm Class of 2026 Families
Seaholm Class of 2027 Families
Seaholm Class of 2028 Families
Seaholm Class of 2029 Families

Follow the PTSA on Instagram, too:

@seaholm_high_school_ptsa https://www.instagram.com/seaholm_high_school_ptsa

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

To report absences, pre-planned absences or for other questions, email seaholmattendance@birmingham.k12.mi.us

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.

Bloom is a second hand store that promotes students to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Instead of paying for store items students write a note of gratitude to a special faculty/staff, creating a caring and positive community! Donations to Bloom can be dropped off at the security vestibule by the Lincoln doors any school day 7:30am-3pm.

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.