Ernest W. Seaholm Weekly e-News
May 1, 2025 Volume 11, Issue 33
Seaholm High School - Michigan School of Character and Evergreen Green School
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/
Important Upcoming Dates
Nov 11: Junior Student and Parent Night, Part 1 (virtual, 6pm), PTSA Meeting,Veterans Day
Nov 12-14: Seaholm Musical Auditions, Mamma Mia!
Nov 17: NHS Blood Drive
Nov 17-21: UMatter Week
Nov 20: 8th Grade Visit, "Future Maples Day"
Nov 26-28: NO SCHOOL, All Schools (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec 3: 8th Grade Parent Night, 7pm
Dec 11: Seaholm/Derby Choir Concert, High School Conferences 4-7pm
Dec 14: Hanukkah Begins
Dec 17: Seaholm/Derby Orchestra Concert
Dec 22-Jan 2: NO SCHOOL, All Schools (Winter Break)
Jan 5: Classes Resume
Jan 13: Seaholm Cabaret Concert
Jan 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Assembly
Jan 19: NO SCHOOL, All Schools (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Jan 21-23: 1st Semester Final Exams
Jan 26: 2nd Semester Begins
Jan 31: BEF Bash, Townsend Hotel
One Hoodie at a Time: Seaholm Senior Makes a Difference
CONGRATULATIONS to senior, Tessa Shane and the growth of her 501c3 nonprofit The Donation Closet. What began as a simple idea to collect hoodies for homeless shelters has grown into The Donation Closet, a full-fledged nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clothing to families in need.
She was recently featured as the cover story in the Neighbors of Birmingham publication.
Tessa was honored with the Birmingham Youth Assistance Youth in Service "All Star" award earlier this year. She collects clothing donations and makes large donations to area organizations such as Oakland Children's Services and Michigan Foster Care Closet.In just the past year, Tessa has collected over 7,500 pieces of clothing, organized 13 large-scale donation drives, all from her family's basement which is now a fully-functioning boutique. Recently, she delivered 900 gently used items and 150 brand new winter clothing pieces to families in need.
While balancing the demands of her senior year, Tessa remains committed to her mission. She plans to continue The Donation Closet from college and hopes to pass the Birmingham chapter to another local student. "Every single piece of clothing has the potential to make someone's day a little brighter," says Tessa. "That's what keeps me going."
Follow Tessa and her work @thedonationcloset on Instagram or email tessashane7@gmail.com
Read the full feature from Neighbors of Birmingham here: Tessa Shane: One Hoodie at a Time
Seaholm Senior Donates Gaga Pit to School for Eagle Scout Project
CONGRATULATIONS to senior, Nikhilas Sashidhar, who is earning his Eagle Scout award—the highest honor in Boy Scouts of America, earned by only 5-6% of scouts nationwide after years of dedication and commitment.
As a volunteer with Seaholm's LINKS program, Nikhilas was inspired to give back to the special education community. For his Eagle Scout leadership project, he independently raised over $1,000 through fundraising and his summer landscaping job to build a hexagonal Gaga Pit and racecar track for Seaholm's Special Services Department. He completed the construction over the summer, donating every dollar raised directly to the school.
These new recreational facilities are now available for all Seaholm students to enjoy for years to come, creating a lasting legacy of leadership and service to our school community.
Please join us in congratulating Nikhilas on this outstanding achievement!
ATHLETICS NEWS
See Athletics Section below for updates from:
- Winter Sports Registration
- Ski Club Information
- Ski Team Info Meeting
- BU Kings Update
- Girls Ice Hockey PreSeason Ice and Tryouts
- Unified Gymnastics PreSeason Meet and Greet
- Varsity Figure Skating Information Meeting and Sign Up
- eSports Information and Sign Up
Support BEF Annual Fund
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
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)
2025-2026 BPS Saturday School Tutor Sign-Up
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
Athletics
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.
Girls Ice Hockey, PreSeason Ice and Tryouts
October Preseason ice at Detroit Skating Club on Sunday at 1:45 and Tuesday at 4:45. Cost is $10 per session.
Tryouts will be...
- Tue, Oct 28, 2025 at 4:45pm
- Sun, Nov 2nd at 1:45pm
- Tue, Nov 4th at 4:45pm
Contact T.J. Tabin tjtabin@gmail.com for more information.
Varsity Esports
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.
2025-2026 National PTA Reflections Art Program
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
Seaholm Monthly Staff Treats
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.
First Friday Sign Up
JOIN THE PTSA
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
GET CONNECTED WITH THE SEAHOLM PTSA
Learn more about the PTSA on the Seaholm website here.
Facebook Groups:
Seaholm PTSA Group
Seaholm Class of 2026 Families
Seaholm Class of 2027 Families
Seaholm Class of 2028 Families
Seaholm Class of 2029 Families
Attendance Reminder
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.
Bloom Upcycle Boutique
Sports Cycle
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.
Food Deliveries Prohibited - REMINDER
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
Need Another Laptop Charger?
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
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.