🌱 Patch AM: What Seaholm’s shifting enrollment reveals about Birmingham’s changing student demographics

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In today's newsletter:

• What Seaholm's shifting enrollment reveals about Birmingham's changing student demographics
• How a Birmingham woman's AirTag stalking claim could reshape tech safety
• How will Birmingham Groves shape North Farmington's season-opening LVC showdown?

Also on today's calendar: Pitbull with Lil Jon.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower in the morning, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ernest W. Seaholm High School had 34 Asian students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Ernest W. Seaholm High School, part of Birmingham Public Schools, enrolled 34 Asian students in 2024–25, down nearly a quarter from the prior year. Overall enrollment hit 1,104 students, with Asians making up 3.1%, while Birmingham Covington School led the district in Asian enrollment amid broader statewide declines.
   

• Michigan Residents Sue Apple Over AirTag Stalking, Claim Safety Features Failed (lawcommentary.com) — A Birmingham woman is one of two Michigan residents suing Apple, alleging she was secretly tracked by an AirTag in July 2026 despite the company's updated safety features. The federal lawsuit argues Apple's design and marketing didn't do enough to prevent foreseeable stalking, and it could influence how tech products are regulated and litigated in Michigan.
   

• Football preview: 2026 Lakes Valley Conference team capsules (theoaklandpress.com) — Lakes Valley Conference football teams are gearing up for the 2026 season, with detailed outlooks on returning stars, key weaknesses, and playoff hopes. For local fans, one early highlight is North Farmington's opener against Birmingham Groves at Wayne State, a matchup expected to reveal whether the Raiders can contend in the league. The capsules also spotlight rivals from South Lyon, Walled Lake, and Farmington.
   

📸 Around Birmingham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Birmingham

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Birmingham Family Swim →
  Goldfish Swim School - Birmingham, 2388 Cole St, Birmingham
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Pitbull with Lil Jon →
  Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort, 7778 Sashabaw Rd, Independence Township
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Multi-Chamber Business Expo →
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills 39475 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
  4:00 pm
• Mahjong Wednesdays at Michigan by the Bottle
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak
  5:30 pm
• Echoes & Expressions (Where Voices Rise & Creativity Flows)
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Hotel Royal Oak 811 E 11 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48067 Home - Hotel Royal Oak
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Big Boy of Troy Cruise Night →
  Big Boy, 200 W Maple Rd, Troy
  5:00 pm
• Summer Concert Series Presented by Henry Ford Health
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Centennial Commons Park 204 S. Troy C.C Park Royal Oak, MI 48067
  5:30 pm
• Member Appreciation Night at SCS
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Centennial Commons 204 S Troy St Royal Oak, MI 48067 (behind Henry Ford Health)
  5:30 pm
• Todd Rundgren →
  Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak
  6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Farmers Market →
  City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
  7:00 am
• Troy Gym Kids Night Out →
  Troy Gym 3, 1921 Northwood, Troy
  6:30 pm
• Big Jay Oakerson →
  Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 310 S Troy St, Royal Oak
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Visit the Caribbean with the Cast of "Once on This Island" at Birmingham Village Players —Kris Kelly Read on Patch

• Hi neighbors my friends in Commerce Township are looking for Someone to haul junk tonight if available.
  Send me a message with a quote if you're available. They don't need a dumpster ! (Nextdoor Barnum Park)

• Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Birmingham. Apply here.
• Super Soccer Stars posted a job opening for Youth Soccer Coach in Birmingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Birmingham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomfield Hills

• Bloomfield Hills football coach completes comeback from heart surgery (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
• Bloomfield Hills Middle School had 44 Asian students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
• New Ranking Of Michigan's Public High Schools Released By U.S. News (patch.com)

Royal Oak

• 815 Batavia Ave Unit 815, Royal Oak, MI 48067 - 3 beds/1 baths (redfin.com)

Ok Birmingham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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