Crestwood School District

Dear Crestwood Families, Thank you for your continued support and involvement! As we begin planning our Crestwood Community Parent Sessions for the 2025–2026 school year, we invite you to complete a brief survey to help guide our efforts. Your feedback will help us strengthen the connection between home and school, ensuring these sessions reflect what matters most to you. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by completing the survey below. Your voice matters! https://forms.gle/MtTDHnoFBpTuxwF28 Thank you, Crestwood School District

District Discourse Season 2, Episode 3 – “Chargers for Change” is now live! Hear directly from our students and staff about how they’re shaping a more inclusive, empowering Crestwood community. 🎥 Watch, Like, and Subscribe: https://youtu.be/bZZqknFl4EM Let’s amplify student voice. Let’s be the change. #DistrictDiscourse #ChargersForChange #CrestwoodCares

Last night, members of the Crestwood community joined us for the first 2024 Bond Update and Q&A. The presentation included the phase breakdown and timeline of upcoming site work, with a focus on what’s beginning now—construction starts this week at our elementary schools. This was the first in a series of community forums designed to keep families, staff, and stakeholders informed throughout each stage of the bond work. To view the full presentation, visit: csdmi.org/bond #CrestwoodCommunity #CSD2024Bond #OurSchoolsOurFuture

Crestwood School District Eid Al-Adha Closure Notice In observance of Eid Al-Adha, all Crestwood School District schools and buildings will be closed on Friday, June 6, 2025. We wish all members of our community celebrating this occasion a joyful and meaningful holiday. Eid Mubarak! For more information, please visit: www.csdmi.org Crestwood School District – Your Future. Our Focus.

📣 COMMUNITY PRESENTATION: 2024 BOND PROJECTS 📣 Join us for our first Community Presentation to learn about the preliminary stages of the 2024 Bond Projects. 🗓 Monday, June 9, 2025 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 Crestwood School District Office 1045 N. Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI ✅ Get updates on upcoming improvements ✅ Learn about project timelines and planning ✅ Participate in a Q&A with district leadership Open to all Crestwood families and residents.

🏌️‍♂️ 11th Annual Crestwood Athletics Golf Outing ⛳️ Hello Crestwood Supporters, We’re excited to announce that the Crestwood Athletic Booster Club is hosting its 11th Annual Golf Outing in support of Crestwood Athletics! If you're interested in: Sponsoring a hole Donating raffle items Or playing in the outing yourself Scan the QR code on the flyer and fill out the form to reserve your spot! Let’s come together to support our student-athletes and make this year’s outing a huge success. See you on the green! #CrestwoodStrong #CrestwoodAthletics #GolfOuting2025

Ravens Day 2025 Showed Up and Showed Out💚🤍💚🤍 Ravens Day at Riverside Middle School was everything it needed to be—fun, loud, full of smiles, and powered by community. Hosted by the Amity Jr. Club, this year’s event brought families together for face painting, photo booths, cheering, and nonstop energy. Thank you to advisors Mrs. Rita Beydoun and Mrs. Fatima Fakhreddine for leading the charge. Board Trustees David Williamson, Billy Amen, Danielle Elzayat, and Najah Jannoun joined host Hassan Beydoun in supporting the celebration. Founders Amad Elzayat and Danielle Elzayatwere proud to see Amity Jr. thriving at the middle school level. El-Sayed Meat Market came through with the perfect grill, Dearborn Nutrition kept the drinks flowing, and dodgeball—kicked off by Council Chair Mo Baydoun and his son Ali B—had the crowd hyped. Another unforgettable day for the Ravens. Let’s keep building.

From Kindergarten to Cap and Gown: Crestwood Class of 2025 Walks with Pride Our seniors took one final stroll through the hallways that shaped their journey—from the classrooms of Kinloch, Highview, and Hillcrest, to Riverside Middle School, and finally, their beloved Crestwood High School. Robed in pride and surrounded by cheers, the Class of 2025 walked not just through buildings, but through memories, milestones, and moments that made them who they are. As they prepare to turn the tassel at graduation this Thursday, May 29, 2025, we at the Crestwood School District celebrate their accomplishments and honor their growth. Congratulations, Crestwood Class of 2025—we are proud of all you’ve achieved and can’t wait to see all you’ll continue to become. 🎓💙

Hillcrest Hits All the Right Notes at Second Semester Music Concert Just wrapped! Huge congrats to Mr. Nelson, Principal Saad, and the incredibly talented Hillcrest Huskies who lit up today’s second semester music concert. Big shoutout to the Hillcrest PTO for the beautiful flower sales—lots of great things ahead, so don’t forget to sign up and get involved! We at the Crestwood School District are excited for the festive events happening around our district! 🎶❤️🐾

RAVEN DAY IS TOMORROW! 🏐🎉 Dodgeball. Henna. Pie in the face. Face paint. Games. Prizes. FOOD. 🗓️ May 28 | 4:30 PM 📍 Riverside Middle School Gym Hosted by Amity Club Jr. Vendors, fun, & surprises all evening! See flyer for full details—hope to see you there! 🏐🎨🥧 #RavenDay2025 #DodgeballAndDonuts #CrestwoodFun

CRESTWOOD COMMUNITY: Parent Sessions Wednesday, May 28, 2025 4:00–5:00 PM Crestwood Board Office 1045 N. Gulley Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI We want to hear from YOU! ✅ What are your current needs? ✅ What resources are missing? ✅ How can we build stronger connections? Your voice matters. Let’s work together to strengthen the bond between school and home. 💻 Can’t join in person? Scan to join virtually or use the link below: 🔗 Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/nzi-crbu-uwe 📞 Or dial: +1 402-433-0269 PIN: 626 432 511# Questions? Contact Dr. Rachel Pollack or Anna Schankowski 📧 Rpollack@csdmi.org | Aschankowski@csdmi.org Crestwood – Your Future. Our Focus.

This Memorial Day, Crestwood School District honors and remembers the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We are forever grateful for their service. #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember

Today, Crestwood Superintendent Dr. Youssef Mosallam returned to Fordson High School to deliver the keynote at the Walter Kielb Memorial Ceremony. In a powerful Memorial Day message, he honored the 118 Fordson alumni who gave their lives in service and reminded students: “Freedom is not a guarantee—it’s a gift guarded by sacrifice.” 🇺🇸🕊️ 📖 Read the full article on our website: www.csdmi.org 📱 Download the Crestwood School District app: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crestwood-school-district-mi/id6447770740 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.crestwood 👍 Follow us on Facebook: @CrestwoodSchoolDistrict #MemorialDay #FordsonPride #CrestwoodStrong #HonorAndRemember #DrMosallam #Dearborn #ServiceAndSacrifice #CrestwoodSchools

Riverside Ravens Girls Soccer Go 11-0! In just their second year, the Riverside Ravens girls soccer team swept the season with a flawless record, ending with a big win over Dearborn’s Bryant Middle School. The Crestwood School District proudly celebrates our student-athletes, coaches, and families on this incredible run!

Tonight’s Board Brightener was a powerful celebration of student voice, academic excellence, and decades of dedication. We began by recognizing the Riverside Middle School News Team, led by Mr. Ken Bajorek, for their outstanding work in student-led storytelling and media production. Next, we honored three Crestwood High School seniors named 2025 Detroit News Outstanding Graduates: Hashem Saleh – Scholar-athlete, NASA researcher, headed to Dartmouth Mohammed Ali Al-Sabeh – STEM standout, Coca-Cola Scholar, going to USC Hala Komaiha – Valedictorian, robotics leader, accepted to five Ivies, attending MIT We closed the evening by celebrating four incredible retirees who were in attendance: Kelly Brighton – 23 years at Riverside, beloved teacher, mentor, and drama director Sophia Liogas-Goffas – 29 years at Highview, champion of growth mindset and student success Gae Bowersock – 34 years supporting Crestwood schools with grace and heart as a secretary Diana Johns – 50 years at CHS, a science educator whose legacy is felt across generations Each of these individuals has left a permanent mark on our students, our schools, and our community. To our retirees, graduates, and student leaders—thank you. Crestwood is better because of you. #WeAreCrestwood #BoardBrightener #CrestwoodPride #OutstandingGraduates #ThankYouEducators #CrestwoodLegacy

Honoring the Heartbeat of Our Schools: CCEF’s First Annual Staff Celebration This evening, May 19th, 2025, the Crestwood Community Education Foundation (CCEF) proudly hosted its First Annual Teacher & Staff Celebration—a heartfelt event recognizing the educators and staff who make our schools extraordinary. Nominated by their students and selected by the CCEF Board, the following staff members were honored for their exceptional commitment to education and community: This year’s honorees included: Nancy Kashou from Crestwood Early Childhood Center, Danielle Fleming from Kinloch Elementary, Lexi Garbacik from Hillcrest Elementary, Sarah Mericsko from Highview Elementary, Viki Metric and Fatima Fakhreddine from Riverside Middle School, and Diana Johns from Crestwood High School. Iman El-Sayed opened the evening with moving remarks, highlighting how the strength of our community begins with our schools—and the devoted staff who nurture, uplift, and guide our students every day. The celebration brought together Crestwood School Board Trustees, the CCEF Board of Governors (Iman El-Sayed, Raven Cacani, Walaa Hamad, Hoda Karazi, Sharifa Bazzi, and Rashid Baydoun), as well as proud families, friends, and the awardees themselves. Congratulations to all the honorees—and thank you for making Crestwood a place where students grow, thrive, and feel seen. #CrestwoodPride #CCEF #StaffCelebration #ThankYouEducators #WeAreCrestwood

Dear Crestwood High School Families, Please see the attached message from Mr. Roni Abdulhadi, Principal of Crestwood High School, regarding last night’s light-hearted senior prank. No damage was done, and it was all taken in good spirits as we head into the final stretch of senior celebrations! https://5il.co/3gf4o

CRESTWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT Community Partnership Appreciation – Thank You! Each month, we are proud to recognize the incredible generosity of our families, local businesses, and organizations whose in-kind donations help support our students, staff, and school community. Your kindness and partnership make a lasting difference.

Dearborn Heights K-9 Units Conduct Active Training Exercise Within Crestwood Schools On Wednesday, Crestwood High School and Riverside Middle School welcomed K-9 units from Dearborn Heights and surrounding communities for a planned training exercise. This collaborative effort allowed K-9 teams and their handlers to engage in purposeful training within real-world school environments—an important part of their ongoing preparation and skill-building. Participating departments included Brownstown Township, Canton Township, Hamtramck, Livonia, and St. Clair Shores. The presence of these regional partners highlights the strong relationships and shared commitment to student and community safety. This exercise was coordinated in partnership with law enforcement and was conducted with all necessary precautions in place to ensure student safety and minimal disruption to the school day. We thank our families, students, and staff for their continued support and cooperation as we work together to maintain a safe and welcoming environment across the Crestwood School District. Crestwood School District

Crestwood Chargers Tennis: 2025 League Champions! The Crestwood School District proudly congratulates our Girls Varsity Tennis Team on an undefeated season and a 2025 League Championship title! With a final record of 10-0-1, our Chargers showed unmatched determination, teamwork, and grit. A special shoutout to alumna Head Coach Tracy Besek and her daughter, Assistant Coach Emma Besek, for leading this team to incredible success and building a culture of excellence on and off the court. Congratulations to our seniors, Hala Komaiha and Aya Soweidan—your leadership will be missed! 1st Place Medalists: 2 Singles: Julianna Kataya 1 Doubles: Yasmeen Alsalami & Zahra AbuAhmed 2 Doubles: Hala Komaiha & Tia Karnib All other flights secured 2nd place—an incredible achievement across the board! Way to go, Chargers! #ChargerTennis #RepeatChamps #LeagueChamps #CrestwoodPride