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YOUR FORM MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

If your child receives an Education Benefits Form, please take a few minutes to complete it and return it to your school’s Main Office. Only one form is needed per household, and not every household will receive a form.

Completing this form is important! The information provided helps Crestwood School District secure valuable funding that supports programs and resources for our students. It may also help your family qualify for waived or reduced fees.

One form. A few minutes. A big impact for our students!
about 6 hours ago, Crestwood School District
Blue background with rocks and an Education Benefits Form with text: Break Through for Your Family.
Fadwa Selameh, ESL teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School, shows us what's possible when we meet students where they are. Her ESL students moved from struggling with short vowel words to reading them fluently through structured lessons and persistent practice. This is the kind of intentional, equity-driven instruction that moves our district's early literacy goals forward every single day.
about 6 hours ago, Crestwood School District
Red background with white text. A photo of a woman and text reads "When Phonics Clicked for My ESL Students."
Help Us Share the Gift of Reading!

Throughout September, Hillcrest, Highview, and Kinloch Elementary Schools will be collecting new books to support the Children’s DMC Book Drive! The goal is to collect 200 new books for Children’s Hospital of Michigan to bring comfort, hope, and a great story to children during their hospital stay.

Families who would like to help can donate newly purchased books appropriate for a pediatric setting at any of our three elementary schools throughout September. Thank you to our Crestwood community for helping brighten the day of a child, one book at a time!
about 23 hours ago, Crestwood School District
Promotional flyer for the Children’s DMC Book Drive organized by Learning Solutions EdVantage. The book drive runs from September 1 through September 30 with a goal of collecting 200 new books for Children’s DMC Hospital. Donated books must be newly purchased and appropriate for a pediatric setting. The flyer states, “Every child deserves comfort, hope, and a good story during their hospital stay. Help us brighten a young patient’s day.” Contact information includes learningsolutionsed@gmail.com, Instagram @learningsolutionsedvantage, and phone number (313) 288-5191. The flyer features colorful illustrations of stacked books along the left side and the Learning Solutions EdVantage and Children’s Hospital of Michigan logos.
When students grow something with their own hands, curiosity takes root. Meghan Giant, a teacher at Highview Elementary School, created a classroom full of young scientists last year through a plant growth unit that built genuine observation skills and excitement. Her commitment to hands-on science experiences shows what's possible when we make learning tangible and meaningful for every child.
1 day ago, Crestwood School District
Bright yellow backdrop with black text. Header reads "HIGHVIEW SPOTLIGHT". Below are the words "SEEDS, CURIOSITY, REAL SCIENTISTS".
Looking for a fun, family-friendly event? Join Corewell Health for Dearborn Health & Safety Day on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at 18100 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn (across from the main hospital).

Enjoy safety information, hands-on activities, games, giveaways, food vendors, community partners, and a free diaper drive while supplies last. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun with the whole family!
2 days ago, Crestwood School District
A colorful event flyer from Corewell Health promotes Dearborn Health & Safety Day. The flyer has a white background with vertical teal, light blue, and green accent stripes along both sides. At the top left is the Corewell Health logo, featuring a teal and green circular icon followed by the words “Corewell Health.” In the upper right corner, a green rounded rectangle reads: “Free Diaper Drive – While Supplies Last.” Large bold text in the center reads: “DEARBORN HEALTH & SAFETY DAY.” To the right of the title is an illustrated family of four. An adult woman wearing a reflective safety vest gives a thumbs-up, an adult man wears a white hard hat and reflective vest, another adult woman wears a navy polo shirt, and a smiling child wearing a teal baseball cap stands in front holding a sign that reads: “SAFETY EVERYONE EVERYWHERE EVERY DAY.” Below the title, a teal banner reads: “AWARENESS TODAY. SAFETY EVERY DAY.” Three information sections follow with matching teal icons. A calendar icon is paired with the text: “SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2026.” A clock icon is paired with: “10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.” A location pin icon is paired with: “18100 Oakwood Blvd Dearborn, MI 48124 (across from the main hospital).” A dark blue banner beneath the event details reads: “JOIN US FOR A FUN & INFORMATIVE DAY FOCUSED ON SAFETY!” The words “FUN & INFORMATIVE” are highlighted in teal. Five circular icons appear below the banner, each with a label. A shield icon is labeled “SAFETY INFORMATION.” A wrapped gift icon is labeled “GAMES & GIVEAWAYS.” A white hard hat icon is labeled “MEET OUR PARTNERS.” A reflective safety vest icon is labeled “HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES.” A food truck icon is labeled “FOOD VENDORS.” Near the bottom is a white information box with a teal information icon. The text reads: “For More Information Contact Heather Payton at heather.payton@corewellhealth.org or Scott Stockinger at scott.stockinger@corewellhealth.org.” Along the bottom edge are partner logos for Priority Health, Health, Human & Veterans Services, Kids' Health Connections – Partners for Kids, and SEMHA. The flyer uses a blue, teal, green, and white color palette with bold typography and illustrated graphics to promote a free community health and safety event focused on education, family activities, and community resources.
Azhair Alaajeeb, knows that trust starts with the smallest gestures. She watched children go from uncertain glances to running hugs, all because she showed up with patience and consistency across four classrooms. Her story reminds us that every interaction matters, especially for our youngest learners who need extra support. This is what it means to create environments where every child feels safe to grow.
2 days ago, Crestwood School District
Purple background with white text. "EARLY CHILDHOOD Spotlight" in yellow font. Quote "Small Moments, Big Trust" below. Teacher's name: Azhair Alaa-Jee, Cresswood Early Childhood Center.
We’re proud to showcase the impactful work and meaningful moments happening across Crestwood School District! Crestwood High School Principal Roni Abdulhadi highlights how shared responsibility and teamwork among staff are increasing student engagement and helping every student succeed. Stay tuned as we continue to share the great work happening across our district!
3 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue Crestwood School District graphic featuring the district logo and the headline, “Building Success Through Shared Responsibility.” The message explains that Crestwood staff are working as a team and sharing responsibility to support every student, increasing engagement and helping more students succeed. The graphic features Roni Abdulhadi, Principal of Crestwood High School, with his headshot in the lower-right corner.
Shane Cash reminds us that the most powerful teaching often happens in the spaces between the curriculum. As a teacher at Crestwood High School, Shane models the kind of presence and intentionality that helps students build skills that last a lifetime. This captures exactly what makes our Crestwood community special: educators who see the whole student and invest in their growth every single day.
4 days ago, Crestwood School District
Crestwood Spotlight graphic featuring a quote from Shane Cash, Teacher at Crestwood High School. The headline reads, “The Lessons That Live Beyond the Lesson Plan.” Supporting text emphasizes that meaningful learning often happens in the in-between moments and real conversations that can give students something lasting beyond any assignment.
Cathryn O'Brien, a teacher at Riverside Middle School, reminds us that the most powerful learning happens when we design for transfer. Her approach to argumentative writing shows what's possible when we help students connect skills across subjects and contexts. This is exactly the kind of thoughtful, student-centered instruction we celebrate at Crestwood.
5 days ago, Crestwood School District
Riverside Spotlight graphic featuring a quote from Cathryn O’Brien, Teacher at Riverside Middle School. The headline reads, “When Learning Is Built for Transfer.” Supporting text explains that when students build on skills throughout the year, they receive continued support before, during, and after a formal assignment.
The Thirty42 Impact Foundation is helping families kick off the school year with Not Another Backpack Drive: A Real Head Start!

Join them on Wednesday, September 2nd, from 5–8 PM at 25585 Joy Rd. in Dearborn Heights for an evening filled with free resources and services for families, including physicals and immunizations, barber services, school and resource stations, sneaker restoration, hygiene and clothing basics, wellness resources, food, and more!
6 days ago, Crestwood School District
Promotional flyer from the Thirty42 Impact Foundation for the “Not Another Backpack Drive – A Real Head Start.” The event will take place September 2nd from 5 PM–8 PM at Suite Thirty42, 25585 Joy Rd, Dearborn Heights. A QR code in the upper right is labeled “Not Another Backpack Drive,” with instructions to “Scan to register” and “Scan to sign up,” along with the phrase “A real head start for South Redford families.” The flyer features four photos highlighting event services: a Wayne Health Mobile Unit with staff offering free physicals/immunizations; a barber giving a child a haircut for barber services; BBQ Mike’s Food Truck; and a table filled with notebooks, pencils, and other supplies representing school/resource stations. The design uses dark blue and gold backgrounds with white and gold text. Logos along the bottom include KayRose, Suite Thirty42, Thirty42 Impact Foundation, Mobile Health Unit, and HealthFirst Telehealth. The bottom of the flyer repeats the location: “Suite Thirty42 – 25585 Joy Rd, Dearborn Heights.”
Meet Nissreen Slim, a paraprofessional at Kinloch Elementary School, who shows us what's possible when we commit to consistent, one-on-one support. Her dedication to reading intervention reminds us that real growth happens when students feel seen, supported, and encouraged to try. This is the heart of what we do at Crestwood.
6 days ago, Crestwood School District
Kinloch Spotlight graphic featuring a quote from paraprofessional Nissreen Slim about how consistent support and encouragement can help students build reading skills, confidence, and achieve meaningful growth.
Congratulations to Crestwood High School senior Ahmad Bazzi, whose design was selected as a winner of Michigan’s “I Voted” Sticker Contest!

Ahmad’s winning design will help represent the importance of voting across the State of Michigan. We are incredibly proud to see Ahmad’s creativity recognized statewide and to have him represent Crestwood High School and the Crestwood School District through this exciting accomplishment.

Congratulations, Ahmad!
6 days ago, Crestwood School District
Congratulations graphic recognizing Crestwood High School senior Ahmad Bazzi as a winner of Michigan’s “I Voted” Sticker Contest. The graphic features Ahmad’s winning sticker design, which includes Michigan landmarks and the words “I Voted,” along with his senior photo and voting-themed illustrations.
When David Pierson, teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School, sees students proudly guiding their families to clay pots and weavings they created themselves, he knows the art program is doing more than producing beautiful work. It's building fine motor skills, focus, and the kind of pride that comes from creating something with your own hands. This is the kind of hands-on learning that makes a lasting impact.
7 days ago, Crestwood School District
Hillcrest Spotlight graphic featuring David Pierson, Teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School, with his headshot over a photo of a school art display filled with colorful student artwork and handmade projects. The message reads, “When students become tour guides.” Supporting text describes Hillcrest’s hands-on, step-by-step art instruction and the pride students experience when guiding their families through displays of clay pots, weavings, and other work they created.
Fresh, hot meals are coming straight from our school kitchens!

Our Food Service kitchen managers recently participated in hands-on training to learn how to use the new kitchen equipment in our schools. With our updated kitchens, meals can now be prepared fresh and served hot right at each school!

A big thank you to our Food Service team for all of their hard work and preparation to make this possible.

Crestwood School District is ready to serve our students today and every day!
8 days ago, Crestwood School District
Crestwood School District Food Service staff participate in hands-on training in a school kitchen, learning to use new cooking equipment and prepare fresh, hot meals. The graphic reads, “Crestwood Food Service is ready to serve you this school year!”

Linda Taleb, Principal at Highview Elementary School, led her team to full implementation of the math workshop model this year through Classroom Learning Labs that put great teaching on display. By creating opportunities for teachers to observe experienced colleagues in action, Linda helped her staff see that the shift from whole-group to small-group math instruction wasn't just possible, it was achievable with the skills they already had. This is what happens when leaders invest in the power of peer learning and trust their teachers to grow together.

8 days ago, Crestwood School District
Highview Spotlight graphic on a bright yellow background featuring the message, “Big instructional shifts start with seeing.” Supporting text explains that teachers can make significant instructional changes when they have opportunities to observe effective practice, believe in what is possible, and build on their existing skills. The graphic features Linda Taleb, Principal of Highview Elementary School, with her headshot in the lower right.
Welcome back, Crestwood students!

The first day of school is here, and we can’t wait to see your smiling faces back in our classrooms and hallways!

Here’s to a new school year filled with learning, friendships, new opportunities, and plenty of reasons to smile. Let’s make 2026–2027 a great year, Crestwood!
9 days ago, Crestwood School District
Back to School collage featuring students from across Crestwood School District enjoying playground activities, spending time with classmates and staff, smiling together, and celebrating the excitement of returning to school.
Rosemary Rowland, one of our dedicated paraprofessionals, spent six months showing up for a student who wasn't ready to participate in the sensory room. Then one day, the student threw the ball back. That single toss represented a transformation from observer to participant, and it happened because Rosemary never stopped believing. This is the kind of persistent, student-centered work that defines who we are at Crestwood School District. When we hold onto conviction and stay present, we reach every student.
9 days ago, Crestwood School District
Purple Early Childhood Spotlight graphic featuring a quote titled “Students Can Feel Our Belief in Them.” Rosemary Rowland, a paraprofessional at Crestwood Early Childhood Center, reflects on the importance of consistently believing in students, encouraging them, and remaining persistent in helping them succeed.
While we officially welcomed our staff back on Thursday with breakfast, coffee from the Tim Hortons truck, and a welcome message from Dr. Mosallam, the work of preparing for a new school year started long before then!

Throughout the summer, our staff have been busy planning lessons, preparing materials, collaborating with colleagues, attending trainings, organizing learning spaces, and finding new ways to engage and support our students. On Thursday and Friday, staff also participated in professional development to help prepare for a successful year ahead.

We also celebrated an incredible milestone for two members of our Crestwood family. Congratulations to Rachelle Ukrainec and Jim Studard on 30 years in education! We are grateful for their decades of dedication to our students and school community.

A special thank you goes to our elementary teachers, who had the added challenge of completely setting up their classrooms this past week following a summer filled with construction. In just a few short days, they transformed those spaces into welcoming classrooms ready for students!

We appreciate the incredible time, energy, and care all of our Crestwood staff have put into making tomorrow an amazing first day for our students.

Crestwood families, don’t forget to set those alarms tonight—the first day of school is TOMORROW! We can’t wait to welcome our students back!
10 days ago, Crestwood School District
Crestwood School District Back to School graphic featuring a collage of staff welcome-back activities. Photos show staff enjoying breakfast, visiting a Tim Hortons truck, gathering together in the cafeteria, and attending a district-wide welcome presentation. Another photo shows a staff member being recognized for 30 years of teaching alongside the superintendent.
Getting Ready for Back to School collage featuring elementary teachers unpacking boxes, organizing classroom supplies, arranging desks and learning spaces, decorating bulletin boards, and preparing instructional materials as they get their classrooms ready to welcome students.

A little friendly competition for a great cause!

Football players from Crestwood, Fordson, Divine Child, Dearborn High, and Edsel Ford recently competed in Emo’s 1st Annual Wing Eating Contest! Congratulations to Fordson, who took home the win with an incredible 38 wings eaten in just 5 minutes! Crestwood senior, Ahmad Bazzi, proudly represented the CHS football team in the competition.

But the biggest win of the night was for all five football programs! Thanks to the generosity of Emo’s Brick Oven Pizza, Custard Co., and Tony’s Car Wash, each participating football team received a $500 donation!

Thank you to the local businesses that made this event possible and to everyone who came out to support our student-athletes. We appreciate our community coming together to support local schools and programs!

10 days ago, Crestwood School District
Crestwood High School football players and coaches participate in the Dearborn Heights Football Teams Wing Challenge at Emo’s Brick Oven Pizza. The graphic thanks Emo’s and other local businesses for supporting area student-athletes and donating $500 to each participating football program.
Thank you to our amazing Crestwood community for coming out to celebrate with us at our Back to School Kickoff on Thursday! It was wonderful seeing our students, families, staff, and community members together as we get ready for another great school year.

We also appreciate our generous sponsors—United Way of Southeastern Michigan, Highview PTA, Hillcrest PTO, Kinloch PTA, RMS KAB, and CHS PTA—and our community partners—ACCESS, Blue Hands United, Family Doc, Dearborn Heights Police, Dearborn Heights Fire, Dearborn Heights Library, and Dean Transportation—for their continued support of our students and families.

A special thank you to the CHS National Honor Society and Boys Soccer Team for their help with setup and throughout the event. Your support helped make the evening a success!

We can’t wait to see everyone back at school tomorrow!
10 days ago, Crestwood School District
Crestwood School District Back to School Kickoff thank-you graphic featuring photos of students, families, staff, and community partners participating in activities and visiting tables at the event. The graphic thanks the Crestwood community, sponsors, and partners for making the celebration possible. Sponsors include United Way of Southeastern Michigan, Highview PTA, Hillcrest PTO, Kinloch PTA, RMS KAB, and CHS PTA. Partners include ACCESS, Blue Hands United, Family Doc, Dearborn Heights Police, Dearborn Heights Fire, Dearborn Heights Library, and Dean Transportation.