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Cathy Mitera, Paraprofessional at Hillcrest Elementary, knows that the right support can unlock courage in every student. Through our Paws to Read Book Club this year, students found safety, connection, and confidence alongside therapy dogs Theo and Scout. Cathy's dedication to creating spaces where students can grow both academically and emotionally reflects the heart of what we value as a district: belonging, growth, and the belief that every child deserves to thrive
about 6 hours ago, Crestwood School District
A Hillcrest Elementary “Spotlight” graphic highlighting Cathy Mitera, a paraprofessional, and the positive impact of a therapy dog on student engagement and well-being. The graphic features a large photograph taken in a school library. A group of elementary students sit in a circle on chairs around a colorful rug while a light-colored therapy dog sits calmly in the center. Bookshelves filled with children’s books surround the group, creating a warm and welcoming learning environment. Cathy Mitera is seated with the students, smiling as they participate in the activity. In the upper left corner, large white text reads “HILLCREST Spotlight.” In the upper right corner, text identifies: Cathy Mitera Paraprofessional Hillcrest Elementary School A bright coral-red banner spans the bottom section of the graphic. Large white text reads: “PAWS, PAGES, AND BELONGING” Below, the message states: "While pursuing stronger reading engagement and social-emotional growth, we discovered what's possible when a therapy dog joins the circle. A therapy dog can help students feel safe, make connections, and find the courage to try." The overall message highlights how incorporating a therapy dog into learning activities can support reading engagement, social-emotional development, confidence, and a sense of belonging among students.
Congratulations to Crestwood graduate Hannah Hamka on being named a 2026 Metro Bureau Scholarship recipient! Hannah’s achievement reflects her hard work, dedication, and bright future ahead. Watch her scholarship recognition video and hear a special message for graduating seniors: https://youtu.be/5hpQIigxXjs
about 14 hours ago, Crestwood School District
A congratulatory recognition graphic honoring Hannah Hamka for receiving a Metro Bureau Scholarship. The graphic features a dark navy-blue background with a gold border framing the design. At the top, large white capital letters read: “CONGRATULATIONS TO HANNAH HAMKA” On the left side is a professional portrait of a young woman smiling at the camera. She is wearing a light beige hijab and a black top. A soft golden glow behind her portrait adds emphasis and celebration to the recognition. On the right side, large white text reads: “A 2026 Metro Bureau Scholarship Recipient!” The overall design is formal and celebratory, recognizing Hannah Hamka’s academic achievement and scholarship award. The navy-and-gold color scheme conveys prestige and accomplishment while highlighting her recognition as a Metro Bureau Scholarship recipient for 2026.
Meet Wendy Ellis, a 4th grade teacher at Highview Elementary School, who reminded us that sometimes the most powerful teaching moments come from the simplest shifts. When repeated assessments weren't helping her students grasp summarizing, Wendy traded written tests for drawings and transformed her classroom into a space where confidence and understanding could flourish. Her story is a beautiful example of the thoughtful, student-centered approach our educators bring to their work every single day.
about 16 hours ago, Crestwood School District
A Highview Elementary “Spotlight” graphic highlighting teacher Wendy Ellis and the power of simple instructional changes to support student learning. The graphic features a close-up photograph of a student-created drawing displayed on a bulletin board. The drawing is divided into sections and includes colorful illustrations made with crayons and pencils, such as a basketball, people, clouds, sports scenes, and other imaginative elements. The artwork appears to represent a student’s ideas, experiences, or storytelling through visual expression. In the upper left corner, large white text reads “HIGHVIEW Spotlight.” In the upper right corner, text identifies: Wendy Ellis Teacher Highview Elementary School Across the middle of the graphic, bold white and gold text states: “SIMPLE SHIFTS CAN HAVE A PROFOUND IMPACT” The bottom portion of the graphic is a bright yellow banner containing the message: "If we stay open to simple, creative shifts, we can have a profound impact on the learning goals that matter most." The overall design emphasizes the value of creativity, flexibility, and student-centered learning. The featured student artwork serves as an example of how small instructional adjustments can help students express their understanding and achieve meaningful learning outcomes.
Join Dearborn Heights Police and McDonald’s for Cone with a Cop on June 27th from 11 AM–1 PM at 6412 N. Telegraph Rd. Enjoy a free vanilla cone, meet local officers, take photos in a police car, and meet Grimace. Bring the whole family!
1 day ago, Crestwood School District
A colorful promotional flyer for the “Cone with a Cop” community event hosted at a Dearborn Heights McDonald’s. The flyer has a bright red background decorated with star patterns. At the top, large text reads “CONE WITH A COP” alongside the McDonald’s logo. A large vanilla soft-serve ice cream cone is centered on the flyer. To the left is a cartoon police officer waving, next to a Dearborn Heights Police badge. A yellow starburst on the right announces: “Enjoy a FREE Vanilla Cone.” Additional event highlights are displayed around the cone: Meet Dearborn Heights Police Officers Take Photos in a Police Car Meet Grimace (accompanied by an illustration of the purple McDonald’s character) A blue banner across the bottom provides event details: Date: June 27th Location: Dearborn Heights McDonald’s, 6412 N Telegraph Road Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM The overall design promotes a family-friendly community event where residents can interact with local police officers, enjoy a free ice cream cone, take photos with a police vehicle, and meet Grimace.
What happens when we give young learners the chance to explore nature firsthand? Eman Mizyed, GSRP Associate Teacher at Crestwood Early Childhood Center, discovered that the learning doesn't stop at the classroom door. When students explore living and non-living elements in their environment, they develop curiosity that travels home, sparking conversations with families about what living things need to survive. This is the kind of engagement that builds both strong learners and connected communities.
2 days ago, Crestwood School District
A group of young children from Crestwood Early Childhood Center walk in a line along a sidewalk outdoors during a nature-based learning activity. Associate Teacher Eman Mizyed smiles in the foreground while students carry papers and explore their surroundings on a sunny day. The graphic highlights Eman Mizyed in the Early Childhood Spotlight series and features a quote about students continuing conversations about nature and living things at home with their families.
Summer Hours: All elementary schools and Riverside Middle School will be closed for summer bond work starting on June 25th. Crestwood High School will be open, Tuesday-Thursday from 9 AM - 1 PM. The Crestwood School District Board Office will be open from 7 AM - 3 PM from June 25th to July 31st.
2 days ago, Crestwood School District
Blue background with text in yellow and white. "Summer Hours starting June 25th" at top. Information about school closures and office hours below.
We’re proud to showcase the impactful work and meaningful moments happening across Crestwood School District!

Strong mentor-student relationships in our virtual program are helping students stay engaged, motivated, and connected as they work toward academic success.

Stay tuned as we continue to share the great work happening across our district!
3 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue graphic with the Crestwood School District logo at the top and a message about the importance of connection for student success. The text explains that mentors in Crestwood School District’s virtual program help students stay engaged, supported, and on track by building strong personal connections, noting that students who feel connected to caring adults are more likely to remain committed, motivated, and successful in their learning. The quote is attributed to Andrea Wood, Coordinator of Policy and Pupil Accounting for Crestwood School District, with her headshot shown in the bottom corner.
Save the date! The Crestwood Marching Band Car Wash is Saturday, June 27th, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Riverside Middle School. For just a $5 suggested donation, get your car sparkling clean while supporting our talented student musicians!
4 days ago, Crestwood School District
A flyer promoting a Crestwood Marching Band Car Wash Fundraiser. The flyer has a light gray background with colorful cartoon illustrations of smiling cars being washed. A yellow cartoon car spraying water appears in the upper left, a pink cartoon car covered in soap bubbles is in the upper right, and a green car with soap suds and a sponge is shown in the lower left. The Crestwood Marching Band logo appears in the lower right. Centered at the top in large blue letters is the title: “CAR WASH” Event details are listed below: Where: Riverside Middle School 25900 W Warren Ave. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 When: Saturday, June 27th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Suggested Donation: $5 per automobile A message in large black script-style text reads: "PLEASE COME SUPPORT THE CRESTWOOD MARCHING BAND ALLOWING THE BAND MEMBERS TO GET YOUR CAR NICE AND CLEAN!!!" The flyer encourages community members to attend the fundraiser, support the Crestwood Marching Band, and have their vehicles washed by band members in exchange for a suggested donation.
We’re proud to showcase the impactful work and meaningful moments happening across Crestwood School District!

Clear, consistent reading assessments are helping educators provide targeted support that strengthens foundational skills and accelerates student growth in literacy.

Stay tuned as we continue to share the great work happening across our district!
5 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue graphic with the Crestwood School District logo at the top and a message about strengthening early reading skills. The text explains that schools across the district are using clear and consistent reading checks to better understand each student's needs, allowing educators to provide targeted support that helps struggling readers build strong foundations and make meaningful progress. The quote is attributed to Veronica Greenlaw, Reading Interventionist at Hillcrest Elementary School, with her headshot shown in the bottom corner.
In observance of Juneteenth, all Crestwood School District schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th.
6 days ago, Crestwood School District
A Crestwood School District announcement graphic recognizing Juneteenth Freedom Day. The graphic features a black background with the Crestwood School District logo centered near the top. Large white text in the middle reads: “JUNE TEENTH” “FREEDOM DAY” Below, smaller white text states: “FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026” Along the right side of the graphic is a vertical arrangement of heart-shaped designs in the Pan-African colors of red, gold, green, and black. The hearts vary in size and create a colorful decorative border. At the bottom, a message reads: "In observance of Juneteenth, all Crestwood School District schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th." The graphic serves as an informational holiday announcement honoring Juneteenth, commemorating freedom and the end of slavery in the United States while notifying families, students, and staff of the district closure.
CHS Spotlight: Spanish 3 students put their creativity to work by designing and creating piñatas as part of their cultural studies. Congratulations to our winning creators, pictured here! Great job to all students for their hard work and creativity.
6 days ago, Crestwood School District
A Crestwood Spotlight graphic highlighting a Spanish 3 classroom project focused on creativity and cultural learning through piñata design. The graphic features a blue background with the title “CRESTWOOD Spotlight” at the top left. “CRESTWOOD” appears in large white block letters, while “Spotlight” is written in a gold script font. Decorative light rays shine from the upper-right corner. Three photographs showcase student-created piñatas and their creators standing against a brick wall backdrop. The student on the left holds a white dog-shaped piñata and is pictured beside a blue award ribbon indicating a placement in the competition. The student in the center displays a colorful cupcake-shaped piñata made with white, pink, and purple tissue paper and holds a red ribbon. The student on the right poses with a snowman-shaped piñata featuring a carrot nose, black buttons, and layered white fringe, alongside a white ribbon. Across the center of the graphic, large gold letters read “SPANISH 3 PINATAS.” At the bottom, a caption states: "Spanish 3 students put their creativity to work by designing and creating piñatas as part of their cultural studies. Congratulations to our winning creators, pictured here! Great job to all students for their hard work and creativity." The graphic celebrates student creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural learning through a hands-on Spanish class project that combines artistic design with the study of Hispanic traditions.

Hillcrest Spotlight: Congratulations to our Kindergarteners! Students in Mrs. Salame's, Ms. Garbacik's, and Mrs. Petty's classes celebrated their promotion today with a wonderful ceremony and performance led by Mr. Nelson. We're so proud of our young Huskies!

7 days ago, Crestwood School District
A Hillcrest Elementary “Spotlight” graphic celebrating Kindergarten Promotion. The graphic has a bright coral-red background with the words “HILLCREST Spotlight” displayed prominently at the top. “HILLCREST” appears in large white block letters, while “Spotlight” is written in a black script font. A black graduation cap graphic is positioned in the upper-right corner, and a white spotlight effect shines diagonally across the background. Centered on the graphic is a large photograph taken inside a school gymnasium during a kindergarten promotion ceremony. Young students dressed in matching red graduation caps and gowns are seated in rows of chairs while family members and guests watch from the audience. The gym is filled with proud parents, relatives, and staff celebrating the students’ achievement. Below the photo, text reads: "Congratulations to our Hillcrest Kindergarteners! The students in Mrs. Salame's, Ms. Garbacik's, and Mrs. Petty's classes celebrated their promotion with a wonderful ceremony. A special thank you to Mr. Nelson, our music teacher, whose guidance helped the students deliver an outstanding performance. We are so proud of our young Huskies and can't wait to see all they accomplish in first grade!" At the bottom of the graphic, large black capital letters read “KINDERGARTEN PROMOTION.” The overall message celebrates the successful completion of kindergarten, recognizes the teachers and music instructor who supported the students, and congratulates the young learners as they prepare to enter first grade.
CHS Spotlight: Our Advanced Woods students have spent the last several months creating something special for Crestwood High School. From concept to completion, they designed and built this beautiful custom podium, which will serve as a centerpiece for school ceremonies and celebrations for years to come.
8 days ago, Crestwood School District
A Crestwood Spotlight graphic recognizing students in the Advanced Woods program for creating a custom podium for Crestwood High School. The graphic features a blue background with the title “CRESTWOOD Spotlight” in the upper left. “CRESTWOOD” appears in large white block letters, while “Spotlight” is written in a gold script font. Decorative light rays shine from the upper-right corner. On the left side is a photograph of four students standing behind a newly built wooden podium engraved with the letters “CHS.” The podium has a polished wood finish and is displayed on a stage with black curtains in the background. The students stand proudly behind their completed project. On the right side, a message reads: "Our Advanced Woods students have spent the last several months creating something special for Crestwood High School. From concept to completion, they designed and built this beautiful custom podium, which will serve as a centerpiece for school ceremonies and celebrations for years to come. We are incredibly proud of their craftsmanship, dedication, and attention to detail." At the bottom of the graphic, large gold letters read “ADVANCED WOODS.” The graphic celebrates the students’ woodworking skills, teamwork, and dedication in designing and constructing a lasting piece for Crestwood High School events and ceremonies.
Hillcrest Spotlight: Our May/June Power of the Paw recipients were recognized for Self-Confidence—believing in themselves, taking on challenges, and showing perseverance. Students were also recognized for crushing their iReady learning pathways and demonstrating amazing growth!
9 days ago, Crestwood School District
A bright red school recognition graphic titled “HILLCREST Spotlight” appears at the top left. The word “HILLCREST” is displayed in very large white block letters, while the word “Spotlight” is written below in large black cursive script over a lighter red rectangular background. White spotlight beams shine diagonally from the upper right corner across the background, and a glowing white sparkle effect appears near the lower left corner. Centered on the graphic is a large group photograph of elementary school students standing indoors and proudly holding achievement certificates and recognition slips. The students are arranged in two rows and smile toward the camera while displaying their awards. The certificates are titled “i-READY HUSKY ACHIEVERS” and recognize student growth and achievement. Large classroom windows behind the students show trees, houses, and parked cars outside, while classroom furniture and shelves are visible along the right side of the room. Below the photograph is black italicized text that reads: “Husky pride in action! These students are crushing their learning pathways and showing amazing growth, way to go!” At the bottom of the graphic, very large bold black block letters read: “IREADY HUSKY ACHIEVERS FOR MAY/JUNE.” The overall design uses a celebratory school spotlight theme with bright red coloring, dramatic white light beams, and student achievement recognition imagery highlighting Hillcrest Elementary students’ academic growth and success in i-Ready during May and June.
A bright red school recognition graphic titled “HILLCREST Spotlight” appears at the top left. The word “HILLCREST” is displayed in very large white block letters, while the word “Spotlight” is written below in large black cursive script over a lighter red rectangular background. White spotlight beams shine diagonally from the upper right corner across the background, and a white sparkle effect appears near the lower right corner. Centered on the graphic is a group photograph of elementary school students standing in a classroom and proudly holding certificates. The students are arranged in two rows and smile toward the camera while displaying their awards. Classroom features visible behind them include a chalkboard, classroom door, wall clock, bulletin boards, and windows. Below the photograph is a large block of black italicized text that reads: “May/June Power of the Paw Award recipients were recognized for SELF-CONFIDENCE. They were honored for believing in themselves, taking on challenges with a positive attitude, and demonstrating courage, independence, and perseverance. Their confidence helps them grow as learners and leaders while contributing to a positive school community.” At the bottom of the graphic, very large bold black block letters read: “MAY/JUNE POWER OF THE PAW AWARD.” The overall design uses a celebratory school spotlight theme with bright red coloring, dramatic spotlight effects, and student recognition imagery highlighting Hillcrest Elementary students who were honored for demonstrating self-confidence, courage, perseverance, and positive leadership within their school community.
We’re proud to showcase the impactful work and meaningful moments happening across Crestwood School District!

Active peer and teacher feedback is helping students deepen their understanding of math, strengthen proficiency, and take ownership of their learning.

Stay tuned as we continue to share the great work happening across our district!
10 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue graphic with the Crestwood School District logo at the top and a message about fostering understanding through feedback to strengthen math proficiency. The text highlights that active peer and teacher feedback played a key role in student success, emphasizing that meaningful feedback contributed more to learning growth than lesson delivery alone. The quote is attributed to Cynthia Sultana, a teacher at Crestwood High School, with her headshot shown in the bottom corner.
Hillcrest Spotlight: Hillcrest students put their math skills to the test during our annual Mathathon! From solving challenging problems to working together and showing perseverance, our students demonstrated that math can be both fun and rewarding.
12 days ago, Crestwood School District
A bright red school recognition graphic titled “HILLCREST Spotlight” appears at the top left. The word “HILLCREST” is displayed in very large white block letters, while the word “Spotlight” is written below in large black cursive script over a lighter red rectangular background. White spotlight beams shine diagonally from the upper right corner across the background. The graphic is a collage of multiple photographs highlighting Hillcrest Elementary students participating in a Mathathon event. Throughout the collage, students proudly hold certificates, awards, or recognition cards while posing in classrooms and school hallways. The students appear in small groups and class groups of various sizes, smiling and displaying their achievements. Near the top right, one photograph shows six students standing together holding certificates. Another nearby photograph shows a small group of younger students posing with certificates in front of a classroom display screen. A third top-right image shows four students standing in a row holding awards and smiling toward the camera. Across the center of the graphic, a large photograph shows a group of students standing together holding certificates in front of a classroom smartboard. Another center-right photograph shows a larger group of students wearing medals around their necks, posing together and smiling after the competition. Along the lower half of the collage, several additional photographs show students standing in classrooms, on colorful classroom rugs, and in school hallways while holding certificates and awards. Some students pose individually, while others stand in groups with classmates and teachers. Many of the students are smiling and proudly displaying their accomplishments. Centered near the bottom of the graphic, large black block letters read: “MATHATHON.” Below the title is white italicized text that reads: “Hillcrest students put their math skills to the test during our annual Mathathon! From solving challenging problems to working together and showing perseverance, our students demonstrated that math can be both fun and rewarding. Great job to all who participated and made this event a success!” The overall design uses a bright red school spotlight theme and celebrates student achievement, teamwork, perseverance, and success in mathematics through a collection of award and recognition photographs from the annual Mathathon event.
Please take a moment to read the attached letter from Superintendent Dr. Youssef Mosallam, available in both English and Arabic. We wish you a summer filled with family, health, and happiness!

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13 days ago, Crestwood School District
A Crestwood School District graphic titled “A Message from the Superintendent.” The design features a dark blue background accented with sweeping gold and blue curved bands across the top-left and bottom-right corners. Large white text on the left side reads: “A Message from the Superintendent” Below the text is the Crestwood School District logo, featuring a tree with roots and the district’s motto, “Your Future. Our Focus.” On the right side is a professional portrait of the superintendent. He is smiling and wearing glasses, a gray blazer, a white dress shirt, and a Crestwood School District lapel pin. He has short gray hair and a neatly trimmed gray beard. The clean, professional design emphasizes district leadership and communication, serving as a cover graphic for an announcement, update, or message from the superintendent to students, families, staff, and the community.
CHS Spotlight: Students used One Tablets to create phylogenetic trees showing the relationships between different types of organisms. The tablets helped each partner display their ideas about how to analyze and interpret genetic data for each group of animals.
13 days ago, Crestwood School District
A Crestwood Spotlight graphic highlighting a high school biology lesson that incorporates technology and scientific analysis. The design features a blue background with the title “CRESTWOOD Spotlight” at the top left. “CRESTWOOD” appears in large white block letters, while “Spotlight” is written in a gold script font. Beneath the title, the word “BIOLOGY” is displayed in large gold letters. Three photos illustrate the classroom activity. The top-right photo shows a laptop screen displaying a phylogenetic tree diagram that maps evolutionary relationships among organisms, including examples such as worms, spiders, carpenter ants, house flies, and dragonflies. Branches on the diagram indicate shared characteristics and evolutionary connections. The lower-left and lower-right photos show students working collaboratively in a science classroom. Students are seated at lab tables using laptops and digital drawing tablets, concentrating on their assignments and discussing ideas with classmates. Papers with diagrams and notes are visible on the tables. At the bottom of the graphic, a caption reads: "Students used One Tablets to create phylogenetic trees showing the relationships between different types of organisms. The tablets helped each partner display their ideas about how to analyze and interpret genetic data for each group of animals." The graphic celebrates hands-on learning in biology, showcasing students using technology to explore evolutionary relationships and analyze scientific data.
We proudly celebrate our Crestwood School District retirees, whose combined service exceeds an incredible 350 years of dedication to our students, families, and community. We thank them for their lasting impact, wish them happiness and fulfillment in retirement, and extend our deepest appreciation for the legacy they leave behind.
13 days ago, Crestwood School District
A formal retirement recognition graphic from Crestwood School District features a dark navy blue background with elegant gold and blue ribbon-like accents sweeping across the corners. Soft circular light effects appear throughout the background, creating a celebratory atmosphere. At the top, large gold cursive text reads: “Congratulations.” Beneath it, bold white text reads: “Crestwood School District Retirees!” Below that, white text states: “We appreciate your over 350 years of service to the Crestwood School District! Best wishes in retirement!” Centered on the graphic is a list of retirees and their years of service, displayed in large gold text: “JENNIFER TEER – 35 YEARS PEGGY JENDROWSKI – 33 YEARS DENENE MLOSTEK – 31 YEARS CYNTHIA GRABOWSKI – 31 YEARS KELLY O’CONNER-MARTIN – 31 YEARS MARIA WATT – 29 YEARS CHARLEEN STEPHENS – 27 YEARS CHRISTINA ADKINS – 26 YEARS SUZANNE RANKIN – 26 YEARS CATHY TANANA – 26 YEARS DAVID GREEN – 22 YEARS MICHAEL BRENNAN – 19 YEARS SCOTT CASEBOLT – 5 YEARS MICHELLE JAWAD – 5 YEARS KRISTOPHER KRAJEWSKI – 4 YEARS LENORA CRAWFORD – 3 YEARS” In the lower right corner is the Crestwood School District logo enclosed within a gold circular border. The logo features a tree with roots and the words “Crestwood School District” surrounding it, along with the slogan “Your Future. Our Focus.” The overall design uses Crestwood’s blue and gold colors and serves as a tribute to district retirees, recognizing their combined years of service and wishing them well in retirement.
Happy Summer! Thank you to our students, families, and staff for an incredible school year. We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer. Enjoy the break, make memories, and we'll see you on August 24th!
14 days ago, Crestwood School District
A cheerful summer-themed graphic from Crestwood School District features a bright beach scene with a gradient sky that fades from turquoise blue at the top to a light sandy tone near the horizon. The bottom portion of the graphic is covered with textured golden sand. Large watercolor-style palm trees frame the image, with one tall palm tree on the left and another on the right. Additional palm fronds extend inward from the upper corners. At the top center is a stylized sun with golden rays. Inside the sun is the Crestwood School District logo, which features a tree with roots and the words “Crestwood School District” surrounding it, along with the slogan “Your Future. Our Focus.” Centered in the middle of the graphic is large dark blue script text that reads: “Hello Summer.” The word “Hello” appears above the much larger word “Summer.” Below the greeting is a message in large dark blue serif text that reads: “We hope you have a safe and relaxing summer full of memories with family and friends! See you back at school on August 24th!” The overall design creates a warm, welcoming summer vacation theme through the use of palm trees, sunshine, sandy beach imagery, and a friendly message wishing students, families, and staff a safe and enjoyable summer break.