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Come for the Trunk or Treat and Stay for the Music!
Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, for a fun-filled evening at Crestwood High School!
Trunk or Treat | 5:00–6:30 PM | CHS Circle Drive
Enjoy treats, costumes, and games hosted by the CHS Key Club!
Band Friends & Family Show | 6:00 PM | CHS Athletic Complex
Enjoy performances by the Crestwood Marching Band and Riverside Middle School Band as we celebrate our senior band members!
Two great events, one amazing evening of Halloween fun, music, and Charger pride! We can't wait to see you there!
Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, for a fun-filled evening at Crestwood High School!
Trunk or Treat | 5:00–6:30 PM | CHS Circle Drive
Enjoy treats, costumes, and games hosted by the CHS Key Club!
Band Friends & Family Show | 6:00 PM | CHS Athletic Complex
Enjoy performances by the Crestwood Marching Band and Riverside Middle School Band as we celebrate our senior band members!
Two great events, one amazing evening of Halloween fun, music, and Charger pride! We can't wait to see you there!
Join Us for a Spooktacular Family Fun Night!
Crestwood families are invited to our FREE Crestwood Community Parent Session: Halloween Family Game Night!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
Crestwood Board Office
1045 N. Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
Bring the whole family for an evening of games, pizza, family engagement, and Halloween fun! Don't forget to wear your favorite Halloween costumes!
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Crestwood families, spend quality time together, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with our school community.
We can't wait to see our Crestwood families there!
Crestwood families are invited to our FREE Crestwood Community Parent Session: Halloween Family Game Night!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
Crestwood Board Office
1045 N. Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
Bring the whole family for an evening of games, pizza, family engagement, and Halloween fun! Don't forget to wear your favorite Halloween costumes!
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Crestwood families, spend quality time together, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with our school community.
We can't wait to see our Crestwood families there!
When Peter Ten Broeck guided his 6th graders through a hands-on investigation of Pangaea and plate tectonics this spring, he didn't just teach them about Earth's history. He gave them puzzle pieces, clues, and simulations that turned memorization into discovery. At Riverside Middle School, educators like Peter are designing experiences that move students from passive listeners to active thinkers, and that's exactly the kind of learning that sticks.
First grade teacher Jen Patrny from Kinloch Elementary reminds us why we invest in innovative learning opportunities. Through a Lysol MiniLabs grant, she created space for her students to explore science through creativity, resulting in everything from Germopoly board games to microbe trading cards. Her insight captures what happens when we trust young learners with meaningful challenges and the freedom to surprise us.
When Areej Rizka talks about how student growth shows up in confidence, not just data, she captures what makes teaching at Hillcrest Elementary School so powerful. This kind of reflective practice and relational approach to learning is exactly what we celebrate across Crestwood. Proud to have educators like Areej creating spaces where every student can see themselves as capable learners.
VOTE FOR ALI BEYDOUN!
Crestwood Chargers quarterback Ali Beydoun is nominated for the Detroit Free Press Boys Athlete of the Week for September 28th–October 4th!
Voting ends Friday at noon, so cast your vote and help us show our Charger pride!
VOTE HERE:
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2026/10/06/who-will-be-the-freep-boys-athlete-of-the-week-beydoun-ciurla-crook-scully/92105689007/
Ali delivered a record-setting performance Friday night, leading the Chargers to a thrilling 43-37 victory over the Plymouth Wildcats and improving Crestwood to 4-2 on the season.
Beydoun completed 27 of 37 passes for 398 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 190 rushing yards and two touchdowns on nine carries—including an explosive 90-yard touchdown run.
In total, Ali accounted for an incredible 588 yards and five touchdowns, setting a new KLAA and Crestwood record!
His outstanding performance has already earned him recognition as the State Champs! “King of the Planet Athlete of the Week,” and now he has a chance to add another honor.
Vote for Ali Beydoun and show your support for the Crestwood Chargers!
Count Day is TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 7th!
Count Day plays an important role in determining funding for our schools, and accurate student attendance helps ensure Crestwood School District receives the resources needed to support our students, staff, programs, and services.
Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time on October 7th, unless they are not feeling well. Thank you to our Crestwood families for helping make Count Day count!
Count Day plays an important role in determining funding for our schools, and accurate student attendance helps ensure Crestwood School District receives the resources needed to support our students, staff, programs, and services.
Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time on October 7th, unless they are not feeling well. Thank you to our Crestwood families for helping make Count Day count!
Sara Murray, 3rd Grade Teacher at Highview Elementary School, reminds us what's possible when we pair intentional instruction with a culture of trust. Her EL students moved from well below benchmark to approaching or meeting grade-level math expectations last year, proving that language barriers don't have to stand in the way of meaningful academic growth. This is the kind of work that brings Crestwood's commitment to math improvement and student success to life every single day.
Happy Retirement, Theo!
After faithfully serving as Crestwood School District’s Therapy Dog for the last 4 years, Theo is officially ready to enjoy retirement! Throughout his time with us, Theo has brought comfort, joy, and plenty of tail wags to our students and staff. We are so thankful for the positive impact he has made across our district and wish him lots of naps, treats, and adventures in this next chapter!
A special thank you to Wiggle Waggle Barkery in Taylor for helping us celebrate Theo with an amazing retirement cake! Your generous donation made his retirement celebration even more special.
Thank you, Theo, for being such an important and beloved member of the Crestwood family. Enjoy retirement—you’ve earned it!
After faithfully serving as Crestwood School District’s Therapy Dog for the last 4 years, Theo is officially ready to enjoy retirement! Throughout his time with us, Theo has brought comfort, joy, and plenty of tail wags to our students and staff. We are so thankful for the positive impact he has made across our district and wish him lots of naps, treats, and adventures in this next chapter!
A special thank you to Wiggle Waggle Barkery in Taylor for helping us celebrate Theo with an amazing retirement cake! Your generous donation made his retirement celebration even more special.
Thank you, Theo, for being such an important and beloved member of the Crestwood family. Enjoy retirement—you’ve earned it!
Lisa Formosa-Little, School Psychologist at the Crestwood School District, reminds us that student success is never a solo effort. Her insight captures what happens when general education, special education, and families align around a shared vision: students don't just catch up, they thrive. This is the collaborative spirit that defines our district.
We’re proud to showcase the impactful work and meaningful moments happening across Crestwood School District! Our educators are working together and using student progress and classroom information to create personalized support plans that recognize the unique strengths and needs of students with disabilities. Through collaboration, care, and a commitment to every learner, Crestwood continues to create opportunities for all students to grow, succeed, and feel supported.
Looking for some Halloween fun for the whole family? Corewell Health Dearborn invites families to its Trunk or Treat event!
Join the fun on Friday, October 16th, from 4:30–7:00 p.m. at the Learning & Innovation Center parking lot, 18200 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn.
This FREE event will feature candy, family fun, and plenty of Halloween excitement. Grab your costumes and enjoy an evening of community fun! For questions, contact Shalita Moore at shalita.moore@corewellhealth.org.
When students are given the chance to see themselves in a text, they rise to meet even the most demanding material. Kristi Smith, one of our talented teachers at Crestwood High School, watched this unfold firsthand when her 11th graders connected their own experiences of place with Thoreau's Walden. Her work reminds us that deep reading and self-reflection aren't separate goals, and that classic literature becomes most powerful when students can see themselves within it.
Count Day is Wednesday, October 7th!
Count Day plays an important role in determining funding for our schools, and accurate student attendance helps ensure Crestwood School District receives the resources needed to support our students, staff, programs, and services.
Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time on October 7th, unless they are not feeling well. Thank you to our Crestwood families for helping make Count Day count!
Fresh fruits and vegetables are coming to Crestwood students!
We are excited to share that Highview, Hillcrest, and Kinloch have been selected by the Michigan Department of Education to participate in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)! Beginning in October, students will be offered a fresh fruit or vegetable snack twice a week during the early afternoon.
The program helps introduce students to a wider variety of fruits and vegetables while encouraging healthy choices and lifelong healthy habits.
We are excited to bring this opportunity to our students and add a little more fresh, healthy fun to their school day!
We are excited to share that Highview, Hillcrest, and Kinloch have been selected by the Michigan Department of Education to participate in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)! Beginning in October, students will be offered a fresh fruit or vegetable snack twice a week during the early afternoon.
The program helps introduce students to a wider variety of fruits and vegetables while encouraging healthy choices and lifelong healthy habits.
We are excited to bring this opportunity to our students and add a little more fresh, healthy fun to their school day!
Sandra Martinez, a Spanish teacher at Riverside Middle School, reminds us why classroom culture matters just as much as curriculum. When students feel safe to take risks and supported by their peers, growth happens in ways that transcend test scores. This is the kind of intentional, compassionate teaching that defines our Crestwood community.
October is National Principal Appreciation Month, and Crestwood School District is proud to recognize the dedicated leaders who make a difference in our schools each and every day!
Our principals lead with passion, support our students and staff, build strong school communities, and work tirelessly to create environments where every student can learn, grow, and succeed.
Please join us in thanking our incredible Crestwood principals for their leadership, commitment, and all they do for our students, staff, families, and community. We appreciate you!
When students step into the role of entrepreneurs, writers, and speakers, something powerful happens. Kari Gurshaw, a teacher at Kinloch Elementary School, led our 2nd grade Market Day this year, where students didn't just learn about economics, they lived it. By creating goods and services, earning classroom currency, and running their own market, students walked away with deep content knowledge and real confidence in their abilities. This is what happens when learning is rooted in authentic, student-led experience.
Crestwood School District was proud to have District Administrators Andrea Wood and Zainab Jawad invited to serve on a panel of experts at the MTSS – For the Whole Child: Align Systems and Elevate All Learners Conference on Tuesday, September 29th.
Andrea and Zainab shared how Crestwood is working to align its Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to better support both staff and students. They joined fellow panelists from Northville, Oxford, and Wayne-Westland school districts to share experiences, ideas, and practices around supporting the whole child.
We are proud to see Crestwood represented in these important conversations and appreciate Andrea and Zainab for sharing the work happening across our district!
Andrea and Zainab shared how Crestwood is working to align its Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to better support both staff and students. They joined fellow panelists from Northville, Oxford, and Wayne-Westland school districts to share experiences, ideas, and practices around supporting the whole child.
We are proud to see Crestwood represented in these important conversations and appreciate Andrea and Zainab for sharing the work happening across our district!
Diebh Mozham, ESL Teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School, reminds us what's possible when we truly believe in every learner. Her work exemplifies our commitment to creating environments where all students gain not just academic skills, but the confidence and belonging they need to thrive. This is what student-centered teaching looks like.
