Ernest W. Seaholm Weekly e-News
May 26, 2022 Volume 8, Issue 36
Seaholm High School - A National Blue Ribbon School and National School of Character
Website: birmingham.k12.mi.us/Seaholm
Location: 2436 West Lincoln Street, Birmingham, MI, USA
Phone: 248-203-3700
Upcoming Events
- May 27: Senior Skip Day
- May 30: No School, Memorial Day
- May 31-June 2: Senior Finals
- June 1: Activities Fair, 5:30-7pm
- June 3: Graduation Rehearsal, 7:30-10am
Message from Kyle Hall
Seaholm Charity Week
Seaholm Collegiate Student- Athletes
On May 24th, Seaholm staff, coaches, students and families gathered to celebrate the success of 13 student-athletes who will be pursuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Seaholm Collegiate Student-Athletes from the Class of 2022
- Patrick Branch – Swimming at John Carrol University
- Audrey Brown – Volleyball at Fordham University
- Alexis Deighan – Cross Country and Track at Hope College
- Haley Deighan – Cross Country and Track at The University of Michigan
- Eliza Dixon – Swimming at Case Western Reserve University
- Ryan Higgins – Lacrosse at SUNY Delhi
- Nick Jen – Tennis at Calvin College
- Steve Laskey – Football at North Park University
- Cam Murray – Wrestling at Buffalo
- Owen O’Neill - Swimming at John Carroll University
- Kate Stanley – Swimming at Purdue University
- Jacob Vance – Football at Hillsdale University
- Cami Wilson – Swimming at Swarthmore College (Cami attends the International Academy but competes for Seaholm).
For full report with details about each athlete, click Collegiate Student-Athletes.
STEM Night at the Elementary Schools
National PTA Reflections Winners
National PTA received over 900 student entries from 47 states for the National PTA Reflections with this year's theme ‘I Will Change the World By…’. Of those submissions, we are thrilled to announce that Seaholm Ava Morisi’s dance choreography titled The World Needs to Change received an Award Merit for her original works submissions. Congratulations Ava!
Seaholm Senior Art Show
Seaholm Activities Fair
Counseling Department Updates
Dear Seaholm Community,
After a successful year, we're ready for a restful summer! We would like to congratulate the graduating Class of 2022 and wish them good luck in their future. We hope they have great success beyond Seaholm High School. We have developed a list of FAQs while the counseling office is closed throughout the summer, please click FAQs to review. Mrs. Balow, our counseling secretary, will return on August 1st. The counselors will return during the week of August 15. For the complete Counseling Department Updates include 2022-2023 Calendar Dates, click Counseling Updates. May you and your family have a happy and healthy summer!
Kristy Fekaris, Nicole Festian, Brian Flatter, Walt Romano, Jenn Vanderveen, Sherree Wilson, Brenda Guinan Huddy and Carey Balow
Athletics
For information on Athletic Departments, Booster Club Sites, coaches and contact information, visit Seaholm website, Athletics.
- Seaholm Varsity Cheer: Tryouts are coming! Tryouts are June 1-3 from 4:00-5:30 in the Seaholm Weight Room. Tryouts are open to ALL incoming freshman and current Seaholm students. Please view the Cheer team flyer with information on our pre-tryout clinic, tryout dates and times, and parent meeting information. Email Coach Hannah with any questions! bhamcheer@gmail.com
Birmingham Unified Hockey: TWO additional Birmingham Unified Hockey registration forms are now LIVE. To register click Birmingham Unified Registration. Click Athletic e-News to find out more about Orchard Lake Summer League for JV and Varsity, Summer Workouts with Steve Alley, and Summer Skates with Coach Zack (or other BU Coaches):
- Seaholm Dance Team: Try outs for JV Seaholm's Varsity or JV Dance Team' are June 1st, 5-7pm, June 2, 5-7pm & June 3rd, 5-8pm at Seaholm Weight Room. Boys & Girls welcome! Click Seaholm Dance Team for flyer with more details including ways to prepare for tryouts, registration and website. Any questions, email Varsity Coach at allie.maplemotion@gmail.com.
Community Service Opportunities
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Seaholm High School offers many community service opportunities that are continuously updated at Community Service Opportunities. Some of the opportunities include Birmingham Fair, Vacation Bible School, Birmingham Farmer's Market & more! If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne O'Leary, Community Service Organizer, soleary@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
The Highlander
Spring Stage Fesitvus
College and Career Center
College & Career Center Events are listed on the CCC Calendar
College and Career Center / Calendar (birmingham.k12.mi.us)
Please check the CCC Calendar for listed events and updates.
“Our Community Salutes - A ceremony to recognize and celebrate our community's High School enlistees!
Thursday, May 26, 2022 at The War Memorial
Reception at 6:00 pm
Ceremony at 7:00 pm
Register today to attend!” For info and to register: www.warmemorial.org/ocs2022
STEP: Student Transition & Engagement Program
For the Class of 2022.
“Free one-on-one support to help students reach their post-graduation goals.
Available to all prospective pathways (two or four year institutions, trade or vocational school, certificate programs, military, or undecided).
Available to all students in Detroit, Macomb County, Oakland County, and Wayne County.
To sign up for summer support seniors need to complete the Summer STEP Student Opt-in Form. “
Pre-College & Summer Programs Info
Summer Programs and Pre-College Programs are listed on the College & Career Center website under College and Career Center / Pre-College Programs & Summer Programs (birmingham.k12.mi.us)
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.
MSU Tollgate Farm Stewards Teen Leadership Programs
“The Stewards Teen Leadership Program is grateful to be able to offer the 2022 stewards and stewards-in-training teen leadership program for youth ages 13-19”. For information: MSU Tollgate Farm Stewards Teen Leadership Programs - Tollgate Farm and Education Center
CollegeBoard -
“The 2022 National Recognition Program application opens on April 15. …If you know a student who meets the eligibility criteria….but hasn't received an invitation on April 15, please encourage them to self-nominate through our website.
Students who have a 3.5 GPA or higher, take the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, or AP® Exams, and identify as African American, Hispanic, Indigenous, or attend school in a rural or small town may be eligible for national recognition. Students must identify with at least one of the four groups listed to be eligible.” For info visit: PSAT/NMSQT Recognition Programs - SAT Suite (collegeboard.org)
Application deadline: June 15, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
SAT Summer Camp – Oakland University
“This one-week program will provide a research-based, comprehensive approach to helping students prepare for the SAT.”
Jul 01, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022 - 9:00AM to 12:00PM
For information and registration: CETP20200 SAT Summer Camp | Oakland University
Scholarship Information – For scholarship information, various scholarships, and to see PAST LISTED opportunities, visit the College & Career Center website – Scholarship link at https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/4617. Please check individual scholarships for student eligibility and grade level requirements.
**Please check this information periodically, as scholarships and deadline dates for the 2021/2022 school year continue to be updated.**
Daziah T. Crawford Foundation – “Will award approximately four (4) scholarships, in the amount of $500 per award, to students who will be attending a two-year or four-year educational institution with majors in Journalism or Performing Arts. For info and eligibility: www.tdtcfoundation.org. Application deadline: May 31, 2022.
Full Circle Scholarship – American Indian College Fund - “The American Indian College Fund supports American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking technical, undergraduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges and other nonprofit, accredited schools.” For information, eligibility, and application info: Student Scholarships | American Indian College Fund Application deadline: May 31, 2022.
DeuceMan Strong Memorial Scholarship Fund – for high school seniors - “Residents of the Detroit Metropolitan area, who have been accepted into an accredited college, university, and have intentions to major in art.” Visit website for additional information and eligibility - Application | DeuceMan Strong. Application deadline: May 31, 2022.
2022 Senior Alumni Gatherings at the Elementary Schools
We would like to invite all former BPS students who are 2022 High School Seniors back to visit their elementary school so that we can celebrate your Graduation! Please see dates and times for each school below.
- BCS: Thursday, June 2, 7:30 AM
- Beverly: Monday, June 6, 8:00 AM
- Bingham Farms: Monday, June 6, 8:00 AM Please RSVP at SignUpGenius (All 20,21,22 Grads invited)
- Greenfield: Monday, June 6, 4:30 PM
- Harlan: Monday, June 6, 8:00 AM
- Pembroke: Wednesday, June 1, 8:00-9:00 AM
- Pierce: Wednesday, June 1, 8:15 AM. Please RSVP at Pierce Alumni Event (All 20,21,22 Grads invited)
- Quarton: Wednesday, June 1, 7:45 AM. Please RSVP Alumni Breakfast Sign Up Genius
- West Maple: Tuesday, June 7, 8:00 AM (All 20,21,22 Grads invited)
Beverly Alumni Breakfast
Quarton Alumni Breakfast
BCS Alumni Breakfast
2022 Senior Spotlight
Let's celebrate our Seniors! Senior Spotlights will be featured on the District's social media. Due to the number of submissions, spotlights will be shared in bulk once a week. The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 3rd. Questions can be directed to Katie Dougherty at kdougherty@bps-schools.com. Click Senior Spotlight to complete form online or click Senior Form to email information.
Senior All Night Party!
A safe, supervised, substance-free Seaholm tradition to celebrate graduation night!
Sunday, June 12th from 10pm to 3am
The Hub Stadium in Auburn Hills
Tickets are $100 and include:
- Pizza, sliders, pretzel bites, French fries, desserts and more!
- Axe Throwing (must wear close toed shoes)
- Football Bowling (Fowling)
- Topgolf Swing Suite
- Psychic Readers
- Magician
- Hypnotist Performance
- Casino - Black Jack, Texas Hold 'Em & Roulette
- Carnival Games
- Bingo
- Raffle - tons of great prizes to win!
Venmo: @SeniorANP2022
e-Funds: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56264/
Parent Volunteers Needed - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f45aead2aa57-2022
Raffle Donations Needed - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4eaaad2ea7fc1-2022
2022 Mixed Team Championship
Calling all Cass Tech and BPS Golfers! Save the date!
Birmingham Public Schools and Cass Tech High School Present the 2022 Mixed Team Championship!
Saturday | July 30 | 3:30-8:30 pm | Springdale Golf Course | Bloomfield Hills
Now in its third year, we are thrilled that Cass Tech has joined this annual event! The Championship features 2-person mixed teams that compete over nine holes using the alternate shot format. Players will enjoy a pizza party in the pavilion at Springdale after the match. The winning team will get trophies and their names on a plaque. Longest drive and closest to the pin will also win prizes and awards.
All proceeds from the event will go to the Cass Tech Golf Program and Schools Offer Support (SOS). schoolsoffersupport.org
Open to BPS and Cass Tech golfers and recent alumni.
Entry fee: $35. Sponsorships: $100 and up
There are two steps to register as a player OR to sponsor the event:
1. Sign up for a player spot OR sponsorship in the SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4bafa828a4fd0-2022
2. Use the QR code or click on the Venmo link to pay for your player entry or sponsorship. Please indicate "Mixed Team Player" OR "Mixed Team Sponsor" in the memo ("what's it for") in Venmo. https://account.venmo.com/u/SchoolsOfferSupport
Basketball for Alzheimer's Tournament
Coming soon! Basketball for Alzheimer's basketball tournament, 5th annual, June 5th, 2022. Fun for a good cause, get community service hours, help raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. Experienced basketball players (high school or college age), please register. Volunteers needed and welcome. Jet's Pizza Birmingham providing lunch, we'll provide beverages, players need a black t-shirt and a white t-shirt. Please see flyer for more information or visit http://www.basketballforalzheimers.com. Donate via check (can be made to Alzheimer's Association for tax deducation), cash or Venmo. Contact Jack Genzlinger (jdg42005@gmail.com) or Kelly Genzlinger (248-379-5793) for more information.
Teen Summer Concert
BPS High School Academic Summer School
Enrollment is open for the BPS High School Academic Summer School! Classes are available for high school students who are interested in credit recovery, grade replacement, and acceleration (computer technology and personal fitness are the only eligible courses for acceleration). There are a variety of classes to choose from including core classes and electives. If you or a student of yours is interested in participating, please review the summer school course offerings and follow the steps provided in the High School Summer School Brochure.
BPS 2022-2023 Break Schedule
2022-23 Break Schedule
Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 - First Day of school
Sept. 2-5 - Labor Day Recess
Nov. 23-25 - Thanksgiving Recess
Dec. 23-Jan. 2 - Winter Break
Jan. 16 - No School, MLK, Jr. Day
Feb. 18-Feb. 26 - Midwinter Break
Mar. 25-Apr. 2 - Spring Break
Apr. 7 - No School, Good Friday
May 29 - No School, Memorial Day
June 9 - Last Day of school
BPS Bus Usage Survey
In an effort to be as efficient as possible in all areas of our district moving forward, we need to collect some information from families in regards to bus usage next year. Please complete this survey so we can try to get a better handle on planned usage for next year. BPS Bus Usage Survey
Yearbook Purchase
Bloom - Upcycle Boutique
Our Bloom Upcycle Boutique is always appreciative of donations throughout the school year! Clothing, purses, jewelry, books, dresses, suits - anything that high school students would like to purchase for a note of gratitude! If you have any questions or would like to set up a shopping day, please contact Suzanne O’Leary, CSO at soleary@birmingham.k12.mi.us.