CHS Spotlight: Crestwood’s Quiz Bowl team had an outstanding season, finishing 1st in their division in the Southern Wayne Quiz Bowl League! They’ve qualified for the Class A State Tournament at the University of Michigan this April. Next up: the League Tournament in March.
about 22 hours ago, Crestwood School District
A blue “CRESTWOOD Spotlight” graphic highlights the “QUIZ BOWL” team. At the top, large white capital letters read “CRESTWOOD” with “Spotlight” written below in yellow script. The graphic includes two photos of students seated at classroom tables participating in Quiz Bowl practice or competition, using buzzers connected by wires. In one image, a teacher stands at the front of the room while students focus on their devices. In the other, students sit around tables facing one another, ready to buzz in. White text reads: “Crestwood’s Quiz Bowl team had an outstanding season, finishing 1st in their division in the Southern Wayne Quiz Bowl League! They’ve qualified for the Class A State Tournament at the University of Michigan this April. Next up: the SWQB League Tournament in March at WCCCD Taylor Campus. Go Chargers!” At the bottom, large yellow capital letters read “QUIZ BOWL.”
FREE full-day Summer Discovery for grades 1–10! Students enjoy 22 days of academics, STEAM, sports & creative enrichment in a safe, fun, and inclusive environment — plus breakfast & lunch are included. Don’t miss this amazing summer opportunity!
1 day ago, Crestwood School District
A colorful flyer titled “SUMMER DISCOVERY 2026 – A Summer of Learning, Fitness and Fun!” featuring the HYPE 25th Anniversary logo. It promotes a Summer Adventure Academy for children in grades 1–10, a 5-week summer enrichment program with indoor and outdoor activities held at Crestwood High School. The program runs Monday–Thursday (some weeks vary) from 8:30 AM–4:30 PM and is free for all children in Crestwood Schools. The flyer highlights 3 hours of daily academic instruction in ELA and Math, healthy meals provided daily (breakfast and lunch), and additional activities including robotics, athletics/sports games, camps, weight training and fitness, career development, STEAM, yoga and Zumba for kids, art classes, gymnastics, and more. Enrollment begins March 1, 2026, and space is limited. A QR code is included to enroll. Listed weekly dates are: Week 1 (June 22–25, Monday–Thursday), Week 2 (June 29–July 2, Monday–Thursday), Week 3 (July 6–10, Monday–Friday), Week 4 (July 13–16, Monday–Thursday), and Week 5 (July 20–24, Monday–Friday). The bottom includes the website www.hypeathletics.org and email summerfun@hypeathletics.org , along with social media icons for updates.
Crestwood HS Spotlight: Our CHS Mock Trial team competed at the Oakland Regional Tournament at the Oakland County Circuit Court! Competing against nearly 20 teams from across the state, our students took on the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a challenging civil case. We are so proud of their hard work and outstanding representation of CHS!
4 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue “CRESTWOOD Spotlight” graphic highlights the “MOCK TRIAL TEAM.” At the top, large white capital letters read “CRESTWOOD” with “Spotlight” written below in yellow script. The graphic includes several photos of Crestwood High School students dressed in formal attire inside a courtroom setting. One photo shows five students standing together in front of large windows. Other photos show students seated at tables with laptops, papers, and folders, presenting arguments and participating in courtroom proceedings, while judges and audience members sit in the background. White paragraph text reads, “Our Crestwood High School Mock Trial team competed at the Oakland Regional Tournament on February 21st at the Oakland County Circuit Court! Competing against nearly 20 teams from across the state, our students took on the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a challenging civil case. We are so proud of their hard work and outstanding representation of CHS!” At the bottom, large yellow capital letters read “MOCK TRIAL TEAM.”
Registration for the Crestwood Child Care Program begins April 9 at 8:00 AM for residents (April 16 for non-residents). Call (313) 278-0558 to schedule an appointment. View the informational flier in English & Arabic here: https://tinyurl.com/3pd7skhb
4 days ago, Crestwood School District
A colorful flyer for “Crestwood Child Care Center Preschool Registration 2026–2027.” The design features bright yellow, pink, and green shapes with photos of young children painting and working at tables. Large text reads “Preschool Registration 2026–2027” with a “Registration” badge and “Limited Spots Available!” The flyer states that it is a tuition-based preschool located at Crestwood High School and that children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026, and must be able to independently use the bathroom. Registration details include: Crestwood residents begin April 9th at 8:00 AM; non-residents begin April 16th at 8:00 AM. To register, call 313-278-0558 to schedule an appointment; calls are answered in the order received. The registration cost is $75 (non-refundable), payable by check or money order only (no cash or electronic payments). Contact information at the bottom lists: Crestwood Child Care Center, 1501 North Beech Daly, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127. Teacher: Kim Kocoloski.
Congratulations to CHS senior Hassan Elhajj-Hassan for earning the Outstanding Delegate Award at Harvard Model UN! Competing against 5,000+ students from 120+ countries, he was recognized for his leadership and diplomacy. Proud to see a Charger shine on the global stage!
5 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue graphic titled “Charger Excellence on a Global Stage!” features photos of Crestwood students at a Model United Nations event. One image shows a close-up of a certificate in a red folder. Other photos show a group of students dressed in formal attire posing together and taking a selfie, with one student holding the award certificate. The text reads: “Congratulations to Crestwood Senior Hassan Elhajj-Hassan for earning the Outstanding Delegate Award at Harvard Model UN! Competing against 5,000+ students from 120+ countries, Hassan was recognized for his leadership and diplomacy. We’re proud to see a Charger shine on the global stage!” Yellow accent lines border the top and bottom of the graphic.
Join us TODAY, February 25th at 6 PM for a virtual session on PBIS & Restorative Practices with Dr. Rachel Pollack and Anna Schankowski. Learn how we support positive behavior and student success across our district.
Join here: https://meet.google.com/pyz-bxit-zbb
5 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue informational flyer titled “POSITIVE BEHAVIOR & INTERVENTION SUPPORTS – RESTORATIVE PRACTICES.” The title appears in bold white and orange text on layered banner shapes. The flyer invites participants to join Crestwood’s Special Education Coordinator, Dr. Rachel Pollack, and Behavioral Health Coordinator, Anna Schankowski, for an informational session about PBIS and Restorative Practices at Crestwood School District. Event details read: “February 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Virtual Event:” followed by a Google Meet link (https://meet.google.com/pyz-bxit-zbb?hs=122&authuser=0 ). At the bottom, it lists contact emails for questions: rpollack@csdmi.org or Aschankowski@csdmi.org . A black-and-white megaphone graphic appears on the right side with yellow accent lines suggesting sound.
Arabic Translation of: A blue informational flyer titled “POSITIVE BEHAVIOR & INTERVENTION SUPPORTS – RESTORATIVE PRACTICES.” The title appears in bold white and orange text on layered banner shapes. The flyer invites participants to join Crestwood’s Special Education Coordinator, Dr. Rachel Pollack, and Behavioral Health Coordinator, Anna Schankowski, for an informational session about PBIS and Restorative Practices at Crestwood School District. Event details read: “February 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Virtual Event:” followed by a Google Meet link (https://meet.google.com/pyz-bxit-zbb?hs=122&authuser=0 ). At the bottom, it lists contact emails for questions: rpollack@csdmi.org or Aschankowski@csdmi.org . A black-and-white megaphone graphic appears on the right side with yellow accent lines suggesting sound.
CHS Spotlight: Our students recently visited Robichaud and Annapolis High Schools to explore the Career Technical Education programs available to them during their junior and senior years. They had the opportunity to see hands-on learning in action and learn more about pathways that connect classroom skills to real-world careers. We’re excited for our students to explore these future-focused opportunities!
6 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue “CRESTWOOD Spotlight” graphic highlights Career Technical Education opportunities. At the top, large white capital letters read “CRESTWOOD” with “Spotlight” written below in yellow script. The graphic features several photos of students participating in hands-on activities, including students screen printing with red ink and tools in a workshop setting, students working together at computers in a classroom lab, students building small bridge structures from wooden sticks, and a group of students serving themselves food from trays in a culinary setting. White paragraph text across the lower middle reads, “Our students recently visited Robichaud and Annapolis High Schools to explore the Career Technical Education programs available to them during their junior and senior years. They had the opportunity to see hands-on learning in action and learn more about pathways that connect classroom skills to real-world careers. We’re excited for our students to explore these future-focused opportunities!” At the bottom, large yellow capital letters read “CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION.”
Crestwood Spotlight: Students explored pH in a fun, hands-on science activity by observing color changes during reactions with vinegar and baking soda! By mixing acids and bases, they were able to see how pH levels change in real time, turning science concepts into an exciting experiment they could watch and understand.
8 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue school spotlight graphic titled “CRESTWOOD Spotlight” highlights a science activity in “CHEMISTRY B.” The word “CRESTWOOD” appears in large white capital letters at the top left, with the word “Spotlight” written below in yellow script font. On the left side, white paragraph text reads, “Students explored pH in a fun, hands-on science activity by observing color changes during reactions with vinegar and baking soda! By mixing acids and bases, they were able to see how pH levels change in real time, turning science concepts into an exciting experiment they could watch and understand.” On the right side are two photos of students working at lab tables. In the top photo, three students sit at a table with papers, small cups, a beaker containing a yellow-green liquid, paper towels, and a graduated cylinder, while one student points toward the materials. In the bottom photo, several students sit around a lab table writing on worksheets and observing a beaker with liquid as part of the experiment. At the bottom left of the graphic, large yellow capital letters read “CHEMISTRY B,” and the design includes light flare accents on the blue background.

Calling All Crestwood High School Alumni!

We’re excited to share a special opportunity just for YOU! CHS Alumni can now purchase exclusive alumni shirts and sweatshirts personalized with your year of graduation. Show your Crestwood pride wherever you go! https://tinyurl.com/3ku5ktnk

But that’s not all — we also want to spotlight YOU!
We are looking to feature our amazing alumni and highlight what you’ve been up to since graduating from Crestwood High School. Whether you’re pursuing a career, serving in the military, continuing your education, running a business, raising a family, or making a difference in your community, we want to celebrate your journey and share your story.

Crestwood pride doesn’t end at graduation, it continues for life.
Stay connected, represent your class year, and help inspire our current students by showing them what CHS alumni can accomplish. https://forms.gle/GKqtNmHSp96kv4Lw9

9 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue promotional graphic reads “BE FEATURED IN OUR CHS ALUMNI Spotlight,” with “CHS ALUMNI” in large white capital letters and “Spotlight” in yellow script. Below, white text says, “We want to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our alumni! Fill out a quick Google Form to share your story, updates, and achievements. Your spotlight may be featured on our website, social media, or school newsletter.” On the right side is a QR code with the text, “Scan the QR code to submit your information!” Next to it are three bullet-style highlights with a lightning bolt “C” icon: “Takes less than 5 minutes!” “Open to all graduating classes!” and “Share info about your family, career, favorite CHS memory, etc!” Along the bottom are sample alumni spotlight cards featuring photos and names including “ELIZABYTH CHARTIER,” “MARY AVERILL,” “NICK GLADKOWSKI,” and “KENNETH NGUYEN-PHAN,” each labeled with their class year. The background includes light beam effects in the top right corner.
A blue and gold promotional graphic for Crestwood High School Alumni Association reads “Show Your Charger Pride!” across a gold banner at the top. In the top left corner is the Crestwood High School shield logo with the words “Crestwood High School Alumni Association.” On the left side of the graphic are two apparel items: a gray short-sleeve T-shirt and a navy long-sleeve shirt, both printed with “Crestwood Alumni Class of 1996” and a lightning bolt “C” logo. On the right side, large white and yellow text reads, “Order your Alumni Gear today! Have it shipped straight to your door and show your Charger Pride wherever you go!” A large QR code appears in the bottom right corner for ordering.
Crestwood High School is seeking engaging professionals who are willing to share their career journeys and insights. We are looking for participants from a wide range of fields, including creative arts, STEM, business, skilled trades, healthcare, law, public service, sustainability, real estate, and insurance. Selected presenters will lead a Career Day session and participate in student Q&A on March 25th from 12:30-2:30 PM.

Interested in presenting at Career Day? Please fill out this form before March 4th: https://forms.gle/d8F97fJAfhcFiaVW8
11 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue promotional graphic for Crestwood High School announces Career Day. At the top, white text reads “Wednesday, March 25th.” Large stylized text in the center reads “Career Day,” with a bold letter “C” featuring a yellow lightning bolt and the words “Crestwood High School” beneath it. Below, large white text states, “We are looking for Career Day Presenters!” Along the bottom of the graphic are illustrated figures representing different careers, including a construction worker holding a toolbox, a professional holding blueprints, a businessperson with a briefcase and globe, a scientist with an atom symbol, a firefighter holding a helmet, a police officer holding a stop sign paddle, and a doctor carrying a medical bag.
CHS Spotlight: Students explored right triangles through a hands-on activity, cutting and placing triangle pieces to model side length relationships. This interactive lesson kept students engaged, collaborating, and building a deeper understanding!
11 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue school-themed graphic titled “CRESTWOOD Spotlight” highlights a classroom activity for “GEOMETRY B.” The word “CRESTWOOD” appears in large white capital letters at the top left, with the word “Spotlight” written beneath it in a yellow script font. Large yellow block letters on the left center read “GEOMETRY B.” The graphic includes three photos of students working together in a classroom. One photo in the top right shows two students seated at desks, one writing on paper while the other looks at a worksheet. A photo in the bottom left shows two students sitting at a desk working closely on an assignment. A larger photo in the center bottom shows students seated at desks collaborating with worksheets and materials, and another photo on the right shows a small group of students gathered closely, reviewing a paper together. At the bottom of the graphic, white text reads, “Students explored right triangles through a hands-on activity, cutting and placing triangle pieces to model side length relationships. This interactive lesson kept students engaged, collaborating, and building a deeper understanding!”
Hillcrest Spotlight: Our 3rd–4th grade Husky girls are coding, creating, and building confidence through Girls Who Code! Using the Dash robot, students are learning coding basics with hands-on challenges led by Ms. Fidama.
13 days ago, Crestwood School District
A bright red “Hillcrest Spotlight” graphic highlights a group of third- and fourth-grade girls participating in Girls Who Code. The image shows the students smiling and posing together in a classroom, wearing matching black Girls Who Code shirts, with a digital screen and classroom materials behind them. Text on the graphic explains that the students are coding, creating, and building confidence while learning coding basics through hands-on challenges using the Dash robot, guided by their teacher, Ms. Fidama.

Crestwood School District would like to recognize the start of both Ramadan and Lent. We wish all of our students, staff, and families observing these important seasons a meaningful time of reflection, faith, and community. Ramadan Mubarak and Happy Lent!

13 days ago, Crestwood School District
A dark blue and warm sunset-toned graphic features gold stars scattered across the top and the Crestwood School District logo centered near the top. In gold text, the message reads, “Crestwood School District would like to recognize the start of both Ramadan and Lent. We wish all of our students, staff, and families observing these important seasons a meaningful time of reflection, faith, and community. Ramadan Mubarak and Happy Lent!” In the lower left corner, there is a decorative gold crescent moon with intricate patterns, surrounded by ornate lanterns, small bowls of dates, books, and stars. On the right side, a black silhouette of a cross stands on a hill against a warm orange and blue sunset background.
CHS Spotlight: Congratulations to Mrs. Kocoloski’s Advisory class for winning first place in the Snowcoming Spirit Week door decorating contest! Their creative design was “snow” much fun and perfectly showcased the spirit of Child Care. Great job!
14 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue school-themed graphic titled “CRESTWOOD Spotlight” recognizes a class achievement related to Snowcoming Spirit Week. The word “CRESTWOOD” appears in large white capital letters at the top left, with the word “Spotlight” written below in a yellow script font. On the left side of the graphic, white paragraph text reads, “Congratulations to Mrs. Kocoloski’s Advisory class for winning first place in the Snowcoming Spirit Week door decorating contest! Their creative design was ‘snow’ much fun and perfectly showcased the spirit of Child Care. Great job!” On the right side of the graphic are two photos. The top photo shows a group of students standing indoors behind a table with food items, drinks, and cups, smiling and posing together in a classroom or school space. The bottom photo shows a group of students posing in a hallway in front of a decorated door with a winter and snowman theme, along with several young children seated on the floor nearby, suggesting a child care setting. At the bottom of the graphic, large yellow capital letters read “CHILD CARE CLASS,” with light effects and starburst accents on the blue background.
Riverside Spotlight: At RMS, excellence takes many forms. It may be reflected in improved attendance, positive behavior, academic growth, a strong work ethic, or a positive attitude that lifts others up. Excellence can also be seen in students who show kindness, creativity, and character each day in our halls. Congratulations to the more than 150 students who were honored for demonstrating excellence in our school community!
15 days ago, Crestwood School District
A green school spotlight graphic titled “RIVERSIDE Spotlight” highlights an event called the “RMS EXCELLENCE LUNCHEON.” The word “RIVERSIDE” appears in large white capital letters at the top left, with the word “Spotlight” written below in black script font. The graphic includes five photos showing students and staff gathered in a school cafeteria or classroom setting with green table coverings. In the photos, staff members stand and read from papers while students sit at tables, listen, and receive certificates or recognition. At the bottom, large white capital letters read “RMS EXCELLENCE LUNCHEON.” Below that, smaller white text reads, “At RMS, excellence takes many forms. It may be reflected in improved attendance, positive behavior, academic growth, a strong work ethic, or a positive attitude that lifts others up. Excellence can also be seen in students who show kindness, creativity, and character each day in our halls. Congratulations to the more than 150 students who were honored for demonstrating excellence in our school community!” The design includes light flare accents in the corners of the green background.
All schools in the Crestwood School District will be closed on Monday, February 16th and Tuesday, February 17th due to mid-winter break. See you at school on Wednesday, February 18th! Stay safe and warm!
16 days ago, Crestwood School District
A winter-themed announcement graphic with a light blue snowy background and frosted pine branches displays a school closure notice. Centered text reads, “All schools in the Crestwood School District will be CLOSED on Monday, February 16th and Tuesday, February 17th due to mid-winter break. See you back at school on Wednesday, February 18th!” The word “CLOSED” appears in very large dark blue capital letters in the center. At the bottom left is the Crestwood School District logo featuring a tree with the words “Crestwood School District” and the slogan “Your Future. Our Focus.” At the bottom center, additional text reads, “Stay safe and warm!” The overall design includes falling snow effects and a snowy landscape along the bottom edge.
CHS Spotlight: Craft Club spread the love last week! Students got creative making beautiful Valentine’s Day designs using colorful tissue paper. We love seeing creativity, collaboration, and heart in action!
18 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue school-themed graphic titled “CRESTWOOD Spotlight” highlights a student activity called “CRAFT CLUB.” The word “CRESTWOOD” appears in large white capital letters at the top left, with the word “Spotlight” written beneath it in a yellow script font. Below that, large yellow block letters read “CRAFT CLUB.” The graphic includes three photos of students and adults working on crafts in a classroom setting. One photo in the top right shows several students seated at desks using craft supplies such as scissors, glue, and pink tissue paper decorations. Another photo on the lower left shows two people seated closely together working on a pink tissue paper craft, with one person holding a pencil and the other arranging materials. A third photo on the lower right shows two students seated at desks working on craft projects, surrounded by scissors, glue, and tissue paper pieces. At the bottom of the graphic, white text reads, “Craft Club spread the love last week! Students got creative making beautiful Valentine’s Day designs using colorful tissue paper. We love seeing creativity, collaboration, and heart in action!”
Today we celebrate the 100th Day of School! One hundred days of learning, growing, and achieving together. We are proud of the hard work our students and staff have shown so far this year and look forward to all that we will accomplish in the days ahead.
18 days ago, Crestwood School District
A green chalkboard-style celebration graphic reads “HAPPY 100th DAY OF SCHOOL!” with the number “100” displayed in large gold balloon-style numbers and “th” written in small gold script at the top right of the number. The words “HAPPY” and “DAY OF SCHOOL!” appear in large white chalk-like letters across the top and middle of the graphic. Below the text are three photos showing groups of elementary students and staff celebrating the 100th day of school. The left photo shows a large group of children seated on a colorful classroom rug with a United States map design, with adults standing behind them. The middle photo shows students and staff standing behind a large pyramid stack of red and blue cups. The right photo shows a group of children wearing festive hats and sitting in front of large gold “100” balloons, with staff members standing to the side. Along the bottom of the graphic are three school logos: on the left, a circular logo reading “HIGHVIEW Hawks” with a hawk mascot; in the center, a circular logo reading “HILLCREST Huskies” with a husky mascot; and on the right, a circular logo reading “KINLOCH Koalas” with a koala mascot.
Hillcrest Spotlight: Families joined Principal Saad for a Coffee Talk on M-STEP testing. Staff shared how students are preparing in class and tips to support learning at home. View the presentation in English and Arabic:https://tinyurl.com/4swnzhey
19 days ago, Crestwood School District
A red-themed school spotlight graphic titled “HILLCREST Spotlight” features photos and text about a parent meeting. The word “HILLCREST” appears in large white capital letters at the top left, with the word “Spotlight” written underneath in large black script font. Below the title, black text reads, “Families joined Principal Saad for a Coffee Talk focused on what to expect for M-STEP testing. Staff shared how students are being prepared in class, and our Numeracy Coach and Reading Interventionist provided helpful tips for supporting learning at home.” The graphic includes three photos showing families and staff gathered in a school library or media center. One large photo on the upper right shows a group of adults seated at tables facing a presentation screen while a speaker stands at the front of the room. Two smaller photos at the bottom show additional views of the meeting, with parents sitting at tables, staff members standing and talking, and bookshelves visible in the background. Across the bottom of the graphic, large black text reads, “3RD/4TH GRADE MEETING WITH PARENTS.” The design includes bright light flare effects in the top right and bottom right corners.
Congratulations to the National Honor Society inductees. Your dedication to scholarship, leadership, service, and character has earned you this well-deserved recognition. We are proud of your hard work and commitment to making a positive impact at Crestwood and in our community.
19 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue congratulatory graphic celebrates student achievement with large white text at the top reading, “Congratulations 2026 NHS Inductees.” In the center is a wide photo of a stage ceremony where a large group of students dressed in formal attire stand behind tables labeled “National Honor Society,” each holding a lit candle and raising one hand, as part of an induction ceremony. Below the photo, white text reads, “Congratulations to our 2026 National Honor Society inductees. Your dedication to scholarship, leadership, service, and character has earned you this well-deserved recognition. We are proud of your hard work and commitment to making a positive impact at Crestwood and in our community.” At the bottom center of the graphic is the circular National Honor Society emblem displaying the words “Scholarship Leadership Service Character” around the logo. Yellow accent lines appear near the top and bottom edges of the design.