Join us for a magical Character Party & Pancake Breakfast on April 11th from 10 AM–2 PM at Crestwood High School! Meet Anna & Elsa, Cinderella, SpongeBob & friends, enjoy crafts and story time. $15 per person, payable by cash, check, or Venmo.
about 1 hour ago, Crestwood School District
A pink flyer titled “Crestwood Theatre Character Party and Pancake Breakfast.” The graphic features silhouettes of princess-style characters in front of a yellow paint-brush background. The event invites families to meet favorite characters and enjoy activities on April 11 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Guests can arrive anytime during the event and stay as long as they like. Location: Crestwood High School Lobby, 1501 N. Beech Daly Road Cost: $15 for participants Activities include tea with a princess and prince, story time, arts and crafts, snacks, and more.

Crestwood High School will be closed, Thursday, March 12, 2026 due to electrical and power issues at the High School. All other schools in the District are OPEN.

about 20 hours ago, Crestwood School District
A blue announcement graphic from Crestwood School District stating that only Crestwood High School will be closed on Thursday, March 12, 2026, due to electrical and power issues at Crestwood High School. The notice also states that all other schools in the district will remain open. The district logo appears at the bottom of the graphic.
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, 2026. The Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of Educator Excellence wishes to celebrate teachers across Michigan for the entire month of May.

MDE invites parents/guardians to submit 15-30 second videos of their students recognizing and thanking a specific teacher for their impact. Cell phones easily capture the videos. Please follow the directions on the flyer. Videos and parental consent must be submitted via this Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/2s3jaf7b. Videos are currently being accepted until April 15, 2026

Submitted videos may be posted on the MDE Teacher Appreciation Month webpage and MDE social media throughout the month of May. If your child has great things to say about a teacher, submit a video today! 
1 day ago, Crestwood School District
A flyer announcing the Michigan Teacher Appreciation Video Project from the Michigan Department of Education. The project invites students to record short, positive videos thanking their teachers so they can be featured on MDE platforms during Teacher Appreciation Month in May. The flyer explains that videos should be 15–30 seconds long, recorded on a phone or camera, and should clearly show and capture the student’s voice. Students are encouraged to share something positive about their teacher, include their first name, grade, school, and the teacher’s last name, and mention something specific they appreciate about their teacher. Videos must be submitted in .MP4 or .MOV format using the provided link or QR code. The flyer also suggests prompts such as “I like how [teacher name] teaches because…” or “Thank you [teacher name] for being my teacher!” and encourages students to be creative and have fun. For questions, families can contact MDE-PME@Michigan.gov
Arabic translation of: A flyer announcing the Michigan Teacher Appreciation Video Project from the Michigan Department of Education. The project invites students to record short, positive videos thanking their teachers so they can be featured on MDE platforms during Teacher Appreciation Month in May. The flyer explains that videos should be 15–30 seconds long, recorded on a phone or camera, and should clearly show and capture the student’s voice. Students are encouraged to share something positive about their teacher, include their first name, grade, school, and the teacher’s last name, and mention something specific they appreciate about their teacher. Videos must be submitted in .MP4 or .MOV format using the provided link or QR code. The flyer also suggests prompts such as “I like how [teacher name] teaches because…” or “Thank you [teacher name] for being my teacher!” and encourages students to be creative and have fun. For questions, families can contact MDE-PME@Michigan.gov
Crestwood School District is partnering with the Michigan State Police VIP Program to host a free fingerprinting event on March 17 from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM for students and community members with special needs (age 2 and up). This program helps law enforcement quickly identify individuals if they become lost.
Please read this letter for more information: https://aptg.co/qLfJ98
MSP VIP Information: https://aptg.co/1NY5Z3
VIP Application: https://aptg.co/3lZ3Mp
3 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue and gold flyer titled “Crestwood VIP Event” featuring the Michigan State Police logo and the Crestwood School District logo. The event will take place on March 17, 2026, from 9 AM to 5 PM and is marked as free. The flyer explains that the VIP Program allows parents or guardians to securely enroll fingerprints and/or photographs of loved ones with special needs into a statewide police database. This helps law enforcement quickly identify individuals using a Life Scan or mobile fingerprint scanner if they become lost or are unable to identify themselves. The event is open to Crestwood School District students and community members with disabilities age two and older. Enrollment will take place 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at students’ schools, and 3:30–5:00 PM at the Board Office for community members. For more details, the flyer directs families to refer to the attached letter and brochure or contact Dr. Rachel Pollack, Crestwood Special Education Coordinator, at rpollack@csdmi.org
Arabic translation of: A blue and gold flyer titled “Crestwood VIP Event” featuring the Michigan State Police logo and the Crestwood School District logo. The event will take place on March 17, 2026, from 9 AM to 5 PM and is marked as free. The flyer explains that the VIP Program allows parents or guardians to securely enroll fingerprints and/or photographs of loved ones with special needs into a statewide police database. This helps law enforcement quickly identify individuals using a Life Scan or mobile fingerprint scanner if they become lost or are unable to identify themselves. The event is open to Crestwood School District students and community members with disabilities age two and older. Enrollment will take place 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at students’ schools, and 3:30–5:00 PM at the Board Office for community members. For more details, the flyer directs families to refer to the attached letter and brochure or contact Dr. Rachel Pollack, Crestwood Special Education Coordinator, at rpollack@csdmi.org
Hello Chargers,
Click on link for our Charger Newsletter
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Arabic: https://tinyurl.com/2sk6x5u8
Thank you,
4 days ago, Roni Abdulhadi
Charger News
Class of 2026 seniors: take part in a fun yearbook tradition! Submit a baby or early childhood photo (ages 0–3) by Sunday, March 15 at 11:59 PM. Please include the student’s name as it appears in MiStar. Submit here: https://forms.gle/XnTqavoT7WUEhJYL9
5 days ago, Crestwood High School
A dark, starry-themed graphic asking seniors to submit baby photos for the yearbook. The headline reads “Baby Senior Charger pictures needed!” and shows two example baby photos—one of a smiling baby girl wearing a pink bow and dress, and another of a baby wearing sunglasses and a hat. Text on the graphic instructs seniors to submit a baby photo to be included in the yearbook by clicking the Google Form link and submitting their photo by Sunday, March 15.
Don’t forget to Spring Forward on Sunday, March 8. Set your clocks ahead one hour before bed and get ready to welcome longer, brighter days ahead.
6 days ago, Crestwood School District
A pastel-colored reminder graphic with soft pink, blue, and light floral background designs reads, “DON’T FORGET TO” in curved blue capital letters at the top. In the center is a silver alarm clock displaying the Crestwood School District logo on its face, which includes a tree and the words “Crestwood School District” and the slogan “Your Future. Our Focus.” Below the clock, large script text reads “Spring forward,” with purple curved arrows on each side indicating forward movement. Beneath that, smaller blue text reads “on” and large capital letters at the bottom read “SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026.”
Crestwood High School will be closed, Friday, March 6, 2026 due to electrical and power issues at the High School. All other schools in the District are OPEN.
7 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue announcement graphic from Crestwood School District stating that Crestwood High School will be closed on Friday, March 6, 2026 due to electrical and power issues at the school. The notice clarifies that all other schools in the district will remain open. The Crestwood School District logo appears at the bottom of the graphic.
Crestwood High School recently hosted an Iftar Workshop for newcomer students and their families. During the event, parents and students learned about important school topics and discovered ways to support student success.

Families also had the opportunity to break their fast together, connect with one another, and build new relationships within the Crestwood community.
7 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue and gold graphic titled “Crestwood High School Hosts Iftar Workshop,” decorated with hanging lanterns and an ornate border. The collage includes several photos showing families and students gathered in a school cafeteria and common areas. One image shows people lining up at buffet-style tables with food while others carry plates. Another shows volunteers and students standing at an information table with a sign for kids’ activities. Additional photos show families seated at tables eating and socializing in a large room decorated with a “Charger Pride” banner. Text at the bottom explains that Crestwood High School hosted an Iftar Workshop for newcomer students and their families. During the event, parents and students learned about important school topics and ways to support student success. Families also had the opportunity to break their fast together, connect with one another, and build new relationships within the Crestwood community.
CHS Spotlight: Biology students engaged in a lab experience to determine the effects of environmental factors such as temperature, pH, and salinity on enzyme activity.
8 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue “CRESTWOOD Spotlight” graphic highlighting a “BIOLOGY LAB INVESTIGATION.” At the top, large white text reads “CRESTWOOD” with “Spotlight” in yellow script. Two photos show high school students wearing safety goggles while conducting a lab experiment at classroom lab tables. In one photo, two students measure liquid in a graduated cylinder and beaker, with test tubes in a rack nearby. In the other, a student smiles at the camera while seated beside lab materials including test tubes, a graduated cylinder, a beaker of water, and a worksheet. White text explains that biology students engaged in a lab experience to determine the effects of environmental factors such as temperature, pH, and salinity on enzyme activity. Bold yellow text at the bottom reads “BIOLOGY LAB INVESTIGATION.”
Parent Teacher conferences are Wednesday, March 25th.  You can sign up for individual conference times now!  Please see this informational letter that is written in both English and Arabic.  We look forward to meeting with you on March 25th!  

https://tinyurl.com/mufvn435
11 days ago, Crestwood High School
A blue and gold Crestwood High School graphic announces “PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES.” At the top left is the Crestwood High School logo with a lightning bolt “C” and the text “CRESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL.” Large white text reads “PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES,” followed by bold yellow text “WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH.” Smaller white text states, “SIGN UP ON PTC FAST FOR INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE TIMES WITH YOUR STUDENT’S TEACHERS.” A gray bar displays the time “5:00-8:00 PM.” Additional white text reads, “WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ON MARCH 25TH!” and “PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SIGN UP FOR INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE TIMES.” On the right side is a circular “School and Parent Partnership” graphic featuring three stylized figures in blue and gold beneath the lightning bolt “C” logo and the slogan “Your Future. Our Focus.” The background includes curved gold shapes and dotted design accents.
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.
11 days 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.”
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English: https://tinyurl.com/52utx666
Arabic: https://tinyurl.com/df36najt
11 days ago, Roni Abdulhadi
Charger News
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!
12 days 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!
14 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/3x74yynv

14 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!
15 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
15 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!
16 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.
18 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.