Crestwood School District

Crestwood School District Celebrates RMS News Team’s Visit to FOX 2 Detroit! We are proud to recognize Mr. Bajorek and his outstanding RMS News students for their incredible behind-the-scenes experience at WJBK FOX 2 Detroit! Thanks to the leadership of Vice President Laura Moore, our students had the unique opportunity to explore the world of professional journalism—touring the newsroom, sitting at the anchor desk, visiting the control room, and engaging in conversations with working reporters. This immersive experience brought their classroom learning to life in powerful and inspiring ways. We commend Mr. Bajorek for guiding this next generation of storytellers and helping them see what’s possible when passion meets purpose. Check out their student-produced field report here: https://youtu.be/7IRA2euYBf4 Let’s keep telling great stories—because at Crestwood, we believe every voice matters.

April 7, 2025 | Crestwood Board of Education Meeting Recap At Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Crestwood recognized several student groups and staff for outstanding accomplishments. The recognitions reflected the hard work, talent, and commitment of our students, coaches, and educators. The Girls Varsity Basketball Team was celebrated for a historic season. They went undefeated in the WWAC and earned 20 wins—the most in school history. Head Coach Katie DelGiudice was also nominated for Region 1 BCAM Coach of the Year. Assistant Coach Marwa Haidar joined her in helping guide the team to a record-breaking year. The Crestwood Wrestling Team was recognized for sending three state qualifiers to Ford Field. •Hussein Krayem, Senior – Regional Champion •Mehdi Dakroub, Freshman – 4th Place (only the second freshman in school history to qualify) •Mohamed Elhawli, Senior – 4th Place Head Coach Aboudi Beydoun was named Regional Coach of the Year, supported by Assistant Coaches Ahmed ElSayed, Hassan ElSayed, Luke Halford, and Mo Nasser. The Boys Varsity Swim Team, coached by Brandon Figueroa and Assistant Coach Noor ElHajj, also went undefeated in the WWAC this season, adding another championship to Crestwood’s record books. Jenna Haidar, a Crestwood High School junior and member of the Dearborn Unified figure skating team, won the state title in solo figure skating. Her performance stood out at the state level and brought home a major win for the community. The Crestwood High School Robotics Team was also recognized for qualifying for the FIRST Robotics World Championship—for the fourth consecutive year—after competing at states this past weekend. Before the meeting, the District Leadership Team gave presentations during the study session that focused on instructional priorities, student achievement, and district planning. Superintendent Dr. Youssef Mosallam noted "Crestwood is a lighthouse district. We may be small in numbers, but we are competing—and succeeding—on the highest levels. These accomplishments are not just wins for individual students; they reflect the strength, talent, and heart of an entire community that refuses to be overlooked."

Team 7174 Charger Robotics is Headed to the World Championship! After earning the prestigious Impact Award at the Livonia District Competition, Team 7174 Charger Robotics secured their spot at the FIRST in Michigan State Championship. This weekend, they battled hard—reaching the playoffs—and proudly brought home the Spirit Award, a recognition of their energy, enthusiasm, and team pride. With strong performances throughout the season and enough points earned at the state level, they have officially qualified for the World Championship in Texas! The Crestwood School District is proud of Team 7174’s incredible journey and congratulates all the students, coaches, mentors, families, and sponsors behind their success. Let’s cheer them on as they take Charger pride to the world stage!

Charger Robotics, Team 7174, had an incredible weekend at the Livonia District competition—finishing 5th overall and earning the Impact Award, the highest honor at the event! This weekend, they’ll be competing at the FIRST in Michigan State Championships, hoping to qualify for Worlds! Check out their video highlighting how they’re making a difference in the community—and cheer on our Crestwood Chargers as they go for it! https://5il.co/3cp2l

Happening TOMORROW – April 4 @ 1PM! Join us for Crestwood’s Community Parenting Session at our NEW Admin Building (1045 N. Gulley). Let’s talk connections, needs, and resources. Questions? Contact Rachel Pollack at rpollack@csdmi.org or Anna Schankowski at aschankowski@csdmi.org

📢 Parents & Guardians—We need YOU! 🗓️ Join us THIS FRIDAY, April 4 at the NEW Crestwood Admin Building for a powerful conversation on parenting, resources, and connection. ⏰ 1–2PM or 4–5PM 📍 1045 N. Gulley, Dearborn Heights 🥤 Light snacks | 📚 Parent Lending Library sneak peek | 🤝 Share your voice! 💬 Can’t make it Friday? Join us again on May 29! Let’s talk about what you need, what’s missing, and how we can build stronger connections together. Enjoy light refreshments, explore helpful resources, and get a first look at our upcoming Parent Lending Library. 💬 Your voice matters—come be heard! 📸 See the flyer for more details.

Preschool Registration Opens April 29, 2025! 📍 Crestwood Child Care Center – Located at Crestwood High School 📅 Registration begins April 29, 2025 (by appointment only) 📞 Call 313-278-0558 to schedule 💵 $75 non-refundable registration fee (check or money order only) Children must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2025 and must be potty trained. ✅ Tuition: $20/day ✅ Includes meals/snacks based on session ✅ Monthly payment due the first Monday of each month ❌ No cash or refunds 📍 Bring your driver’s license and child’s original birth certificate to register at the Crestwood High School main lobby. 📸 See flyer image for full details (Arabic version also available).

Wishing our Crestwood community a joyful Eid al-Fitr filled with peace, gratitude, and togetherness. Eid Mubarak!

Congratulations to Crestwood’s very own Jenna Haidar for winning the solo figure skating state championship. Jenna is on the Dearborn Unified team that is affiliated with the surrounding area high schools. Jenna is a junior at Crestwood.

Crestwood Senior Mohammed Ali Al-Sabeh Earns Full-Ride to USC Crestwood High School senior Mohammed Ali Al-Sabeh is heading to the University of Southern California on a full-ride Trustee Scholarship, capping off an extraordinary high school career. As Salutatorian, Mohammed Ali has excelled academically, completing 13 AP courses, 6 Dual Enrollment college courses, and 2 Honors courses. His work as a NASA-GLOBE researcher has led to published research on artificial light pollution, and he’s currently collaborating with the University of Toledo to design sensors for a ThinSat Satellite. Beyond the classroom, Mohammed Ali is making a global impact. As a Key Club International Trustee, he helps coordinate volunteer efforts for over 225,000 high school students worldwide. He also mentors children at Heritage Orphanage in Nigeria, teaching cybersecurity, file management, website creation, and mathematics. His achievements have earned him national recognition—he was recently named a 2025 Coca-Cola Scholar, one of just 150 students nationwide selected from over 105,000 applicants. This fall, Mohammed Ali will begin his journey at USC, where he plans to double major in Biochemistry and Mathematics on the pre-med track. Congratulations, Mohammed Ali! Your hard work, leadership, and dedication continue to inspire the Crestwood community.

District Discourse is Back! Season 2 kicks off with an exciting conversation on AI in Education! 🎙️💡 Join students, staff, and our host, Dr. Mosallam, as we explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of learning in Crestwood School District. This episode explores the opportunities and challenges AI brings to education, from enhancing classroom experiences to preparing students for an evolving world. 🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/cpsKd6TJjtY Be part of the conversation and see how AI transforms our teaching and learning! #DistrictDiscourse #Season2 #AIinEducation #CrestwoodInnovation #FutureofLearning

🚍 Join the Team at Crestwood School District! 🚍 Open Interviews for routes supporting Crestwood School District are happening soon! 📅 Tuesday, March 18th ⏰ 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM 📍 25081 Trowbridge St., Dearborn Dean Transportation is hiring! If you're ready to make a difference in students' lives, visit DeanJobs.com and stop by for an interview. #CrestwoodSchools #DeanTransportation #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam

Crestwood Families SUN Bucks provides $120 per child for summer groceries. Eligible families are automatically enrolled, while others may apply. Funds are added to SNAP accounts or issued on an EBT card. For the first issuance, apply by April 15, 2025. Applications are accepted until August 31, 2025. For full details, please see the flyer.

Spring Forward Reminder Crestwood School District reminds you to set your clocks one hour forward this Sunday, March 9, as Daylight Saving Time begins. While we lose an hour of sleep, we gain longer daylight in the evenings. #SpringForward #DaylightSavingTime

The Crestwood School District wishes a joyful and blessed Ramadan Mubarak to all our students, staff, and families who celebrate!

Crestwood Early Childhood Center hosted a vibrant Family Literacy Night on February 25, 2025, welcoming preschool and School-Age Child Care (SACC) families for an evening of interactive reading activities, storytelling, and hands-on literacy games. Families explored the center's newly enhanced learning spaces and connected with staff, fostering a community of readers from an early age.

Riverside’s Anne Clemente Selected as 2025 Fulbright Scholar! Congratulations to Anne Clemente, 7th grade ELA Intervention teacher at Riverside Middle School was selected in the Fulbright Teaches for Global Classrooms Program. This is a year-long professional learning opportunity and short-term exchange for elementary, middle and high school educators from the United States to develop skills to prepare students for a competitive global economy. The program equips educators to bring an international perspective to their schools through targeted training, experience abroad, and global collaboration. Ms. Clemente was invited to Washington D.C. on February 6-8 to join her fellow 2025 Fulbright scholars that will be traveling to several different countries. Ms. Clemente and her cohort will be traveling to Uruguay in June. We are very excited to learn more about her experience when she returns.

2024 Bond Update – February 2025 The planning phase is officially underway. Exciting progress is being made as we prepare for upcoming projects across the district. See the attachment for the project timeline and details. Together, we’re building the future for Crestwood Schools. https://www.csdmi.org/bond

Crestwood Announces New Principal for Riverside Middle School Monday, February 24, 2025 Following tonight's Board of Education meeting, Crestwood School District is proud to announce that Mr. Saleh Abazeed has been appointed as the new Principal of Riverside Middle School. Mr. Abazeed, currently the Assistant Principal at Riverside Middle School and formerly an Assistant Principal at Crestwood High School, brings nearly 20 years of experience in education, leadership, and community building. Throughout his career, he has led initiatives in master scheduling, MTSS, PBIS, and student support, all while fostering a positive school culture. “In his short time at Riverside, Sal has already proven himself as a dedicated leader who inspires both students and staff to strive for excellence,” said Dr. Youssef Mosallam, Superintendent. “His vision and leadership will undoubtedly continue to move Riverside in a positive direction.” Please join us in congratulating Mr. Abazeed as he steps into this new role, continuing our commitment to student success and academic growth.

🏆 MHSAA Wrestling Individual Regionals – Crestwood Making History! 🏆 Big news for Crestwood Wrestling! Regional Coach of the Year: Aboudi Beydoun – A well-deserved honor for his dedication and leadership! Three State Qualifiers Headed to Ford Field: 🥇 Hussein Krayem (Senior) – Regional Champion! Krayem avenges last week’s loss in the finals and dominates to take the title! 🏅 Mehdi Dakroub (Freshman) – 4th Place – Only the second freshman in Crestwood history to qualify for the state meet! 🏅 Mohamed Elhawli (Senior) – 4th Place – Securing his place at Ford Field with a strong performance! Crestwood sends three to the MHSAA State Championships! The hard work, determination, and grit these wrestlers have shown is incredible. Let’s show them our support as they take the big stage! 💪🔥 Let’s go, Crestwood! 🔥💪