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/

Mar 6-8, 13-15: Mamma Mia! Musical Performances

Mar 5-13: CHARITY WEEK, NHS Blood Drive

Mar 10: PTSA Meeting

Mar 12: High School Conferences

Mar 17: Derby & Seaholm Band Concert

Mar 18: Seaholm Orchestra Concert, Birmingham Area College Fair (Brother Rice)

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 3: Good Friday

April 5: Easter Sunday

April 6: Classes resume

April 8: SAT/PSAT (Freshmen)

April 9: Passover Ends

April 10: 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

April 15: PSAT (9/10)

April 16: MSTEP

May 1: Seaholm Prom

Seaholm High School Calendar

Seaholm High School Homepage

Birmingham Public Schools, 2025-26 District Calendar

The spring sports season officially begins on March 9. Registration is underway at https://birmingham-mi.finalforms.com/

All student-athletes must be registered prior to trying out or practicing with any team. This includes having a valid physical on file (completed on or after April 15 of 2025). For athletes who have not played a fall or winter sport, physicals are uploaded during the registration process on FinalForms.

Tryout and practice information is below.

Please contact your coach for any sport-specific questions. Call or email me with anything else.

Go Mapes!

Aaron Frank, CAA, Athletic Director

Seaholm High School

Office (248) 203-3775

AFrank@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 12th using Microsoft TEAMS virtual format once again.

An email will be sent on Monday, 3/9 at 12pm with the link to schedule your conference time(s).

You will receive an email with the links for each teacher's conference. On 3/12, open that email and click on the link to log onto the meeting a few minutes ahead of your conference time. You'll be placed into a "Lobby" and the teacher will admit you into the meeting when they are ready. This will help keep the conference schedule running on time.

**TIP** Leave a 5-10min gap between your conferences.

We invite parents and community members to review the potential Science and Social Studies instructional materials currently under consideration for district adoption and to share your feedback.

Materials are available for viewing in the Partridge Room at the front of the EAC (Educational Administration Center) and are set up for easy review when you first enter the building.

Viewing Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Your input is an important part of our curriculum review process as we work to ensure high-quality, standards-aligned learning experiences for all students. We appreciate your time and partnership in this important work.

For an overview of the process and digital review access, please see the links below:

6-12 Science Review

9-12 Social Studies Review

We are thrilled to announce that Charity Week officially kicks off this Thursday (3/5)! This year, our students have chosen to support The Rainbow Connection Michigan, an incredible organization dedicated to granting wishes for children across Michigan facing life-threatening illnesses.

Our goal is ambitious: Seaholm aims to grant wishes for two local families this year. There are several ways for the Maple community to get involved and help us reach our goal:

• Amazon Wish List: Students have curated a list of prizes and supplies needed to make our fundraising events a success. If you’d like to contribute, items can be purchased via our Amazon Wish List and will be delivered directly to the high school. There is no obligation to participate, but every contribution helps us give more back to the foundation.

• Event Participation: A full calendar of events is attached. Students can participate in these activities throughout the week by paying with cash or via Venmo (@Katie-Goetz-1).

• Learn More: For more information on the families the Rainbow Connection serves and how your donations make a difference, please visit their website.

Mark Your Calendars

• Thursday, March 5th: Charity Week events begin!

• Friday, March 13th: We will conclude the week with an all-school assembly (students and staff only). We are honored to welcome one of our wish families to the school to help us reveal the grand total raised during our nine-day campaign.

If you have any questions or would like to learn about additional ways to support our efforts, please feel free to reach out to the Student Congress advisors:

• Jeremy Barber: jbarber@birmingham.k12.mi.us

• Katie Goetz: kgoetz@birmingham.k12.mi.us

The calendar of events is attached. Thank you for your incredible generosity and for helping our students give back to such a meaningful cause.

Go Maples!

Seaholm Student Congress

From backpacks to busy schedules — executive functioning skills matter at every stage. Join us for an engaging and practical parent session: From Chaos to Competence: Teaching Executive Functioning Skills That Stick: March 26 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 BCS Media Center 💻 Or join us virtually! Register here:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xjHpnr5yRSOoJw1l0PaoWA Learn strategies to help your child build organization, time management, planning, and self-regulation skills that last — from elementary through high school and beyond. We look forward to seeing you there!

Birmingham Youth Assistance (BYA) is now accepting nominations for its Youth in Service Awards, a celebration of youth who demonstrate a commitment to serving others in our community. Nominated students will be honored at an evening ceremony co-sponsored by BYA and the Birmingham Optimists Club. All nominees will receive certificates of commendation from national, state, and local officials, and at least two will be selected to receive scholarships. This award will strengthen any college, job, or scholarship application.

Public and private school students in grades 6 through 12 who live or are educated within the geographic area served by the Birmingham Public School district are eligible. This includes students in both private and public schools, as well as those who are home-schooled. If you know a middle school or high school student who has a passion for helping others, please take a few minutes to nominate them and/or make their families aware of this opportunity.

Additional information and nomination forms can be found at www.birminghamyouthassistance.org. Questions can be directed to BhamYouthAssistance@gmail.com. The nomination deadline is March 11, 2026.

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:

• Women's Soccer (Spring): Season Information
• Men's Soccer: 2026-27

We know yearbook memories last forever, and we want to get it right! After we receive the photo batch from Prestige (likely not until the first week of March), we will review all photos and send you proof pages to confirm the correct photo is being used.

Thank you for your patience.

Piper Yearbook

Greetings Seaholm families,

One of the top priorities outlined in Birmingham Public Schools’ strategic plan is to foster a culture of unity, belonging, and well-being for all students, families, and staff. As part of this work, BPS administers its own district culture and climate survey to gather feedback that directly informs our strategic goals and continuous improvement efforts.

In addition, Birmingham Public Schools is required to administer the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY), an anonymous online survey developed by the Michigan Department of Education. Participation in MiPHY is connected to grant funding that supports essential student services in our district, including school counseling staff. The survey provides valuable data about student health, safety, and well-being, helping ensure the state can continue to provide appropriate resources and supports for our students.

The MiPHY survey will be administered between Monday, March 9 and Friday, March 20 during the school day. The survey is given to students in grades 7, 9, and 11.

MiPHY provides valuable building- and district-level data about student health behaviors and protective factors. Topics may include emotional health, physical activity, nutrition, substance use, and other factors that influence students’ ability to focus, learn, and thrive in school. The information gathered helps educational leaders make informed decisions, strengthen prevention and intervention programming, support health education curriculum planning, and pursue funding opportunities that directly benefit students.

Student participation is completely voluntary. Students may choose not to participate and may skip any question they do not wish to answer. Participation, or non-participation, will not impact a student’s grades.

The survey is anonymous. Students do not provide names or identifying information, and individual responses are not accessible. Results are reported only in aggregate form, and data are suppressed when fewer than 10 students respond in a group to ensure confidentiality.

• Families who wish to review the survey questions in advance may visit our district’s webpage using this link: BPS Health & Wellness.
• If you prefer that your child not participate, please complete the linked questionnaire by Friday, March 6 at noon.

Thank you for partnering with us to support the well-being and success of all students.

Sincerely,

Mike Wicker

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

Sign up now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empower-her-girls-sports-and-bright-futures-tickets-1364877779179

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).

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. Other transportation details regarding the late start days and dismissal for test takers on 4/14 will be shared in next week’s eNews, along with cafeteria details.

· 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.

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

March 11 - University of Alabama - College Visit - 11:00 a.m.

March 12 - Army National Guard - Lunch Visit

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.

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:

2026 Birmingham Area College Fair (at Brother Rice High School)
Get info and talk to various college admissions representatives. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

March 18, 2026

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Brother Rice High School - 7101 Lasher Rd.

Detroit, MI - Service Academy Admissions Forum 3/7/2026

Saturday, March 7, 2026; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The War Memorial - Alger Center Community Room

32 Lake Shore Drive

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Students and families - "Opportunity to learn more about the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy."
For info and registration: Detroit, MI - Service Academy Admissions Forum 3/7/2026

Oakland Community College - Health Sciences Open House
March 12, 2026 - 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
OCC - Southfield Campus
“Join us for an Open House and learn how OCC can help you turn your passion for healthcare
into a rewarding career.” For info and registration: Health Sciences Open House - Events Calendar | Oakland County, MI | Oakland Community College

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.**

Metro Bureau Annual Scholarship Award - Scholarship for graduating seniors planning to enroll in: Oakland University, Wayne State University or Wayne County Community College District. For info, eligibility, and application visit: www.metrobureau.org . or METRO BUREAU THOMAS D. McLENNAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD- For Graduating Seniors of Metro Bureau Member High Schools Deadline date: March 13, 2026.

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan - "Dozens of scholarships with just ONE application." Scholarships for graduating high school seniors. For information visit: CFSEM.org/Scholarships. Application due: March 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

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.

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.

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:

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.
  

Spring is almost upon us and that means Women's Seaholm Futbol is gearing up for a fantastic season. Interested in playing soccer this spring? 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. 🍁⚽️

REGISTER here for more information. Important dates: Try-outs: 3/10-3/12 7-9pm @Maple Field, Team selection 3/12.

VIsit our website to see the game schedule and other important event dates. Website: www.seaholmfutbol.com

Seaholm Women’s Futbol social media ***Please follow:

· Facebook: : https://www.facebook.com/groups/763274521186249

· Instagram: Seaholmwfutbol

· Twitter: @SeaholmwFutbol

· Website: www.seaholmfutbol.com

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.