Crestwood School District

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🎉 THREE Crestwood Chargers Named 2025 Outstanding Graduates! 🎓 We’re thrilled to share that Hashem Saleh, Mohammed Ali Al-Sabeh, and Hala Komaiha have been selected by The Detroit News as part of their 2025 Outstanding Graduates list! Chosen from students across Michigan, these three remarkable seniors were recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and perseverance. We couldn’t be more proud! 💙💛 📖 Read their full stories here: 👉 https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/education/graduates/2025/05/08/2025-outstanding-graduates-lets-hear-it-for-our-top-students/82948534007/ Let’s celebrate the Class of 2025 and the bright future ahead! #CrestwoodProud #OutstandingGraduates #ChargersLead #Classof2025

Important Safety Alert for Parents- Dangerous TikTok Trend Please take a moment to read the attached letter from Superintendent Dr. Youssef Mosallam regarding a serious TikTok trend involving school Chromebooks. Your partnership is essential in keeping our students safe. https://5il.co/3fn1d

The Second Annual District-Wide Art Show was nothing short of incredible this evening. Families, teachers, and student artists filled the halls of Riverside Middle School, shoulder to shoulder, celebrating a stunning showcase of creativity from across the district. This year was especially memorable with the addition of our youngest artists from Crestwood Early Childhood Center—our preschoolers joined the fun and added a whole new level of joy to the event. A heartfelt thank you to our phenomenal art educators: Ms. Schoen (Riverside), Ms. Taylor (Highview), Mr. Pierson (Hillcrest), and even while on maternity leave, Ms. Peterson (Kinloch) still made it to support her students. This event has truly become the crown jewel of the district. We couldn’t be more proud of the talent, heart, and community that shone so brightly tonight.

Michigan’s own master of chills and thrills, Jonathan Rand—author of the Michigan Chillers and American Chillers series—visited Riverside Middle School for an unforgettable talk with our students! A huge thank you to the Crestwood Community Education Foundation, the amazing Darlene Herm for helping coordinate, and our dedicated teachers and students for making this spooky-good event a success!

🎨 Reminder: Crestwood District Art Show is TODAY! Join us this evening, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Riverside Middle School for the Second Annual Crestwood District Art Show! Come celebrate the creativity of our K–12 students, enjoy incredible artwork, and experience a night of community and inspiration. Don’t miss it!

Now enrolling for the 2025–2026 school year at Crestwood Early Childhood Center. Learn more at our Community Informational Meeting: Thursday, May 8 | 4:00–5:00 p.m. 1045 N. Gulley, Dearborn Heights Offering a free preschool program for 4-year-olds focused on early learning and kindergarten readiness. Call (313) 278-8427 to enroll by appointment only. Visit www.csdmi.org/o/ecc for more information.

🎨 Second Annual Crestwood District Art Show 🎨 Last year’s Art Show was an incredible success — a true celebration of creativity, featuring amazing artwork from our talented K-12 students and families coming together to support their artists! You can check out images from last year’s event to see just how special it was. Don’t miss this year’s Second Annual Crestwood District Art Show! 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 📍 Location: Riverside Middle School Mark your calendars for another unforgettable evening of art, community, and celebration! We can’t wait to showcase the next gallery of masterpieces created by our students!

Catch Episode 2 of District Discourse — Whistle Wars: How Parents, Players, and Coaches Are Changing the Game. We’re pulling back the curtain on the real challenges facing school athletics today. Click the link, watch the full conversation, and don’t forget to share it with your team, your friends, and your community. Let’s keep the discourse alive! https://youtu.be/UrjJUA1fQtU?si=wRoFJb7QTprtmmoH

Crestwood School District and Blue Hands United Bring Families Together at HYPE Athletics for Autism Awareness Crestwood School District was proud to partner once again with Blue Hands United to host an incredible Autism Awareness event at HYPE Athletics! Families from across the community came together for an afternoon filled with fun activities, sensory-friendly stations, and valuable resources — all designed to create an inclusive space where every child could shine. Crestwood proudly provided families with sensory items, engaging activities, and take-home “Help Me Grow” wildflower seed kits, helping children and families plant the seeds of learning and growth beyond the event. District staff were also on hand to answer questions and share more about Crestwood’s services and supports, including: •Dr. Rachel Pollack, Coordinator of Special Education •Anna M. Schankowski, Behavioral Health Coordinator •Rashid Baydoun, Communication, Climate, and Culture Coordinator Thank you to Blue Hands United, HYPE Athletics, and our amazing community for making this day a powerful reminder of what true inclusion looks like. #CrestwoodCommunity #AutismAwareness #BlueHandsUnited #HYPEAthletics

🎭 Support the Crestwood Drama Club! 🎶 The CHS Drama Club presents HADESTOWN—opening this week at the Crestwood High Auditorium! Don’t miss this incredible student production full of heart, talent, and unforgettable music. Showtimes: 📅 Sat, April 26 – 7:00 PM 📅 Sun, April 27 – 3:00 PM 📅 Fri, May 2 – 7:00 PM 📅 Sat, May 3 – 7:00 PM 📍 Crestwood High Auditorium 1501 N Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 🎟️ Tickets: Click here to purchase https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/crestwood-high-theatre/67a10be844ff537a3e5db4d3 📧 Questions? Email: crestwoodboxoffice@gmail.com Let’s pack the house and cheer on our amazing students! #CrestwoodDrama #HadestownCHS #SupportTheArts

🌼 Easter Message from Superintendent Dr. Youssef Mosallam 🌼 Please take a moment to watch this special Easter message from our Superintendent, Dr. Youssef Mosallam. On behalf of the entire Crestwood School District, we wish all who celebrate a joyful, peaceful, and renewing Easter weekend with family and loved ones. https://5il.co/2hh72

Press Release: Bus Route #5 Incident – All Students Safe Dear Crestwood Staff and Community, Please see the attached press release regarding the minor bus incident involving Route #5 this morning. We are thankful to report that no injuries occurred, and all students were safely transported and supported. Thank you for your continued care and partnership. Crestwood School District https://5il.co/3dkm3

Crestwood School District Update – Bus Route #5 This morning, Bus Route #5 was involved in a minor accident. We want to reassure families that all students are safe and were immediately cared for. They were transported to Riverside Middle School, where the school nurse, health staff, and administrators are present and monitoring their well-being. Dearborn Heights Police are still investigating. Afternoon routes are expected to run as normal. We’ll share any updates as we receive more information. Thank you for your continued trust and support.