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/

Jan 31: BEF Bash

Feb 5: Half Day, All Schools (High School, 10:50am Dismissal)

Feb 11: Count Day

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 9: CHARITY WEEK BEGINS, 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

Seaholm High School has been recognized for student success in Advanced Placement program while broadening participation.

Birmingham, MI – College Board announced that Birmingham Public School’ s, Seaholm High School, has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning GOLD distinction.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.

College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) enables students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school. Through AP courses in 40 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond.

In 2025, Seaholm offered 28 different AP exams and our students took a total of 1209 exams. Seaholm High School’s Class of 2025 had 92 out of 275 students complete three or more AP exams, averaging a score of 3.6, out of 5, or higher. Over a quarter of the class completed five or more AP exams, and an impressive 13 students completed 10 or more AP exams throughout their high school career. An average of 76% students scored a three or higher on their exams. The Class of 2025 had 38 AP Scholars, 12 AP Scholars with Honor, and 42 AP Scholars with Distinction, the highest honor.

Seaholm High School currently offers 26 Advanced Placement courses, including a wide range of subject areas. We are proud to have over 20 certified AP teachers that strive to prepare our students for success and assist them with potentially earning college credit while in high school. Seaholm is among the most competitive high schools in the state, public or private. Nationally, Seaholm ranks among the best high schools in the country. The community of business owners, professionals and industry leaders place an extremely high value on education. Seaholm parents expect the best possible learning environment and a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for a successful future.

“AP gives students opportunity to engage with college-level work, earn college credit and placement, and build professional career skills they can use no matter what path they choose after high school,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “Congratulations to this year’s AP School Honor Roll recipients for proving it’s possible to expand participation in these rigorous courses and still drive strong performance.”

Seaholm DECA had a great day at the District Competition on Saturday, January 24th. Please congratulate students on their accomplishments. We are so proud of their success!

Seaholm had 59 competitors and received 39 medals in total. These medals consisted of 8 Top Test medals, 8 Top Role Play medals, and 23 SCDC Qualifying medals sending students to the State Career Development Conference this March.

• Business Finance Services Event

• Max Hirsch - State Qualifier

• Entrepreneurship Series Event

• Thomas Postema-Top Test Award

• Human Resource Management Event

• Eli Adler - Top Test Award, State Qualifier

• Marketing Communications Series Event

• Hiren Patel-Top Test Award, State Qualifier

• Sports and Entertainment Series Event

• Alex Forest - Top Role Play Award, State Qualifier

• Alina Villaire - State Qualifier

• Principles of Business Management Event

• Owen Olekszyk - Top Role Play Award, State Qualifier

• Principles of Finance Event

• Sofie Dhar - Top Test Award, State Qualifier

• Gavin McLoughlin - State Qualifier

• Principles of Hospitality Event

• Lucine Saroukhanian - Top Role Play Award, State Qualifier

• Principles of Marketing Event

• Hannah Valentine- Top Test Award, Top Role Play Award, State Qualifier

• Arhen Gupta - State Qualifier

• Julie Iacco - Top Role Play Award, State Qualifier

• Principles of Entrepreneurship Event

• Cole Southby - State Qualifier

• Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making Event

• Team of Betty Robinson and Lola Samhouri- Top Role Play Award, State Qualifiers

• Team of Katie Joyce and Juliet Roble- State Qualifiers

• Hospitality Services Team Decision Making Event

• Team of Ellie Francis and Darwin Stutz - State Qualifiers

• Dylan Schoenberg - Top Test Award

• Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Making Event

• Team of Eden Alessi and Kaitlyn Sinelli- Top Role Play Award, State Qualifiers

• Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making Event

• Team of Ava Barrett and Beatrix Pray- State Qualifiers

• Beatrix Pray - Top Test Award

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! 🍁

February 4 | 7 - 8:30 PM |Seaholm Little Theater

Save the date for this free and informative event for parents of 9th to 12th grade students.

Brought to you through a partnership with the Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition and the Seaholm and Groves PTSAs.

Register here: tinyurl.com/TeenBrain-Registration

Businesses: https://forms.gle/kTiznXsRcrmmAgsx9

eFunds: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56264
*Account Name: Seaholm Therapy Dogs

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:

• Girls Water Polo Parent Meeting: Feb 11 @ 7:00pm
• Seaholm Dance Team Kids Clinic, K-8: Feb 6
• BU Kings: Update
• Softball: Team Info & Upcoming Meetings
• Esports: Oakland County Cup, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Next week is National School Counseling Week, a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dedicated professionals who support our students each day and help guide them toward success in school and beyond.

Families, students, and staff are invited to share personal stories and messages of appreciation highlighting the meaningful impact our school counselors make every day. These reflections can be shared here and will help us show our gratitude for their important work.

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.

It's that time of year and numerous admission decisions are pouring in. While it can be an exciting time, it can be stressful if deferred, or the college is requesting a mid-year report. Please keep in mind that mid-year reports will not be available till Monday, February 9th when Semester 1 grades are finalized in Power School and uploaded to Parchment. Please feel free to request a transcript in your Parchment account and choose the option of "Hold for Grades". Otherwise, your counselor will submit a mid-year report through Common App if the college is requesting one on February 9th.

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

**REMINDER! Freshmen begin scheduling appointments on Monday, 2/2

• Link to find your appointment.

  Freshmen 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

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  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.

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Scheduling Calendar

Below are the scheduling weeks by grade level:

• Freshmen: Week of February 2 - February 6 -----> Freshmen Scheduling Appointments
• Sophomores: Week of February 9 - February 13
• Mid-Winter Break: Week of February 16 - February 20
• Juniors: Week of February 23 - February 27

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.

Attention 10th and 11th grade students and families! If you're interested in exploring hands-on career training opportunities, we're excited to announce our annual visit to Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC) Southeast.

Showcase Visit: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (AM Session)

This year, districts are limited to one Showcase visit, so we've secured the first available date. Here's what students need to know:

Required Steps:

1. Submit a signed permission slip (attached)
2. Register online and select 4 programs to tour: https://forms.gle/XYEDia4S8G3AjhBU7

Transportation: Students can ride the regular OSTC bus, which departs Groves at 7:10 a.m. and Seaholm at 7:15 a.m. Students with their own transportation are welcome to drive but must still have a signed permission slip for an excused absence.

Ready to enroll for next year? Students can begin the enrollment process now at https://www.ostconline.com/southeast/enrollment

Questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to Samantha Canfield, scanfield@birmingham.k12.mi.us

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)

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.**

Michigan Education Association Scholarship (MEA Scholarship) - Student must be a dependent of MEA member or MEA retired member in good standing, graduate of a Michigan public or private HS with an MEA bargaining unit, and will attend (or currently an undergrad) a Michigan public state institution of higher education, or vocational training institution, or one of a few Michigan private institutions listed on the application. For eligibility and information: MEA Scholarship - Michigan Education Association.
Deadline date: "EXTENDED to Thursday, Feb. 19."

University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit - “Offer 18 outstanding scholarships to incoming freshman at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.” Visit website for information about the scholarships, eligibility criteria, and application: U-M Club of Greater Detroit: Scholarship Application - Alumni Association of the University of Michigan (umich.edu) Application deadline: no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Rosa Parks Scholarships - Application is now available at: rosaparksscholarship.org This scholarship is open to all Michigan high school seniors. The application is also available at: Apply | Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation Application deadline: March 1, 2026.

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

Victor's Aviation STEAM Camps for Grades 6-12 - Victors Aviation is a flight school based adjacent to the Troy Airport. The owners value education partnerships and exposing students to careers in aviation as early as sixth grade. Check out their flyer for camp schedules. Victors is offering a camp during our midwinter break for students in grades 7-12!

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:

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.
  

Is your daughter interested in playing water polo at Seaholm? If so, we'd love for you to join us at a Parent Information Meeting on Wednesday, February 11, at 7:00pm in the film room of Seaholm's auxiliary gym. Learn more about the sport and what the season will look like, and ask team coaches and captains any questions you have.

Friday, Jan 30th vs Lake Orion
7:00 PM at Detroit Skating Club

Mon, Feb 2nd vs M1
5:30 PM at John Lindell Ice

Thurs, Feb 6th vs Stoney Creek
8:15 PM at Suburban Ice Rochester

Fri, Feb 7th vs Huron Valley
7:10 PM at Birmingham Ice Arena

SKATE WITH THE KINGS!
The BU Hockey program is hosting an exclusive FREE prospect skate for all current 6th-8th graders. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hit the ice with the team!
🗓️ When: Monday, February 9th | 4:45 PM - 6:05 PM
📍 Where: Birmingham Ice Arena

THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
A high-energy practice skate!
An exclusive tour of the Kings' locker room!
A meet-and-greet with our expert coaching staff!
FREE PIZZA! 🍕
This event is FREE, but registration is mandatory! Sign up today!
For any questions, fire off an email to Andy Harris of the BU Booster Board at aharris@maddinhauser.com.
Thank you, and we can’t wait to meet the future of Kings Hockey! GO KINGS!
https://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/?u=MCK1196&s=hockey&p=registration&fromAdmin=registration

Drop off: Between 4-4:30pm at Seaholm's front entrance - 2436 W Lincoln, Birmingham

Performance: Arrive by 6:15pm for a performance in the gym at approximately 6:30pm.

Cost: $60 per dancer

Clinic Information and registration HERE

Attention Oakland County high schoolers,

Ready to finally prove you’re the fastest racer in the county?

We're kicking off the FIRST EVER Oakland County Cup with a massive Mario Kart 8 Tournament, and we want you to be there. This is your chance to be one of the original competitors!

Bring the action from the online lobbies to a live, in-person event and join the high energy of a real race day on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at Oakland Schools.

Here's the deal:

• The Game: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
• The Stakes: Bragging rights, a sweet trophy, and leaving everyone else in your dust on Rainbow Road.
• The Vibe: All high schoolers (9th-12th grade in Oakland Schools districts) are welcome, whether you're a casual player or a full-blown esports fanatic.
• The Price: Just $5 to register.
• The Fuel: We're providing free pizza lunch and snacks for all competitors!

Forget trying to lug your console—we provide the equipment. Just show up ready to race.

Spots are limited and first-come, first-served.

Don't miss the starting line. Hit the link below and secure your spot today!

➡️Oakland County Cup Registration & Event Details

Please email questions, comments, or registration changes to josephine.richardson@oakland.k12.mi.us or call 248-209-2174. You can also reach out to Ralph Hickmott, BPS Esports coordinator, at rhickmott@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

P.S. Not competing? Spectator entry is FREE! Tell your friends to come watch (and bring some signs!)

Good luck, and we'll see you on the track!

This event is sponsored by REMC Association of Michigan in collaboration with Oakland Schools,

The Oakland County Cup Team

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

February 4 | 7 - 8:30 PM | Seaholm Little Theater

Save the date for this free and informative event for parents of 9th to 12th grade students.

Brought to you through a partnership with the Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition and the Seaholm and Groves PTSAs.

Register here: tinyurl.com/TeenBrain-Registration

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.