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Nominate an Outstanding Crestwood Educator for Michigan Teacher of the Year!
Do you know a Crestwood teacher who goes above and beyond for students? The 2027–2028 Michigan Teacher of the Year nomination window is now open!
The Michigan Department of Education is seeking nominations for outstanding educators who make a difference in the lives of their students and school communities. Parents, students, colleagues, and community members can nominate a deserving teacher. Nominees must be PreK–12 educators who work directly with students and have at least five years of teaching experience in Michigan.
Nominating a teacher is easy! You will need the teacher’s name and email address, school and district, grade level, your contact information, and a short paragraph explaining why the teacher deserves to be recognized.
Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Help us recognize the exceptional educators who make a difference every day in the Crestwood School District!
https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/ed-serv/educator-retention-supports/recognition-programs/mtoy/mtoy-nominations
Do you know a Crestwood teacher who goes above and beyond for students? The 2027–2028 Michigan Teacher of the Year nomination window is now open!
The Michigan Department of Education is seeking nominations for outstanding educators who make a difference in the lives of their students and school communities. Parents, students, colleagues, and community members can nominate a deserving teacher. Nominees must be PreK–12 educators who work directly with students and have at least five years of teaching experience in Michigan.
Nominating a teacher is easy! You will need the teacher’s name and email address, school and district, grade level, your contact information, and a short paragraph explaining why the teacher deserves to be recognized.
Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Help us recognize the exceptional educators who make a difference every day in the Crestwood School District!
https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/ed-serv/educator-retention-supports/recognition-programs/mtoy/mtoy-nominations
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) opened the nomination window for the 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year this past spring. The nomination window remains open until Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MDE welcomes nominations from students, parents/guardians, coworkers, and school community members. Individuals wishing to nominate a teacher for this recognition are asked to complete the online form.
District newsletters and social media platforms serve as valuable channels to share the online form, providing an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of dedicated educators in your district. We encourage districts to consider including the nomination information provided (below the closing) in district communications.
MDE recognizes some districts and intermediate school districts have established processes to award local teachers of the year. If so, designated district representatives may email teacher nominations directly to MTOY@Michigan.gov. Please include teacher name, personnel identification code (PIC), email address, and school in which they are employed. An email verifying receipt will be sent within 48 hours. Nominations from districts will be accepted until September 23, 2026.
More information about the program is available on the Michigan Teacher of the Year webpage. Please contact the Office of Educator Excellence at MTOY@Michigan.gov with any questions regarding the program or nomination process. We genuinely appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with your district.
Respectfully,
Michigan Teacher of the Year Team
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2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nominations
Please take a moment to nominate one or more of our district’s outstanding teachers for the Michigan Department of Education’s 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Celebrate a deserving teacher by simply completing this online form. The nomination window is open now until Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year!
The Michigan Teacher of the Year Program is accepting nominations through September 23.
Nominate an educator using the online form. For more information, visit www.Michigan.gov/mtoy.
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District newsletters and social media platforms serve as valuable channels to share the online form, providing an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of dedicated educators in your district. We encourage districts to consider including the nomination information provided (below the closing) in district communications.
MDE recognizes some districts and intermediate school districts have established processes to award local teachers of the year. If so, designated district representatives may email teacher nominations directly to MTOY@Michigan.gov. Please include teacher name, personnel identification code (PIC), email address, and school in which they are employed. An email verifying receipt will be sent within 48 hours. Nominations from districts will be accepted until September 23, 2026.
More information about the program is available on the Michigan Teacher of the Year webpage. Please contact the Office of Educator Excellence at MTOY@Michigan.gov with any questions regarding the program or nomination process. We genuinely appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with your district.
Respectfully,
Michigan Teacher of the Year Team
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2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nominations
Please take a moment to nominate one or more of our district’s outstanding teachers for the Michigan Department of Education’s 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Celebrate a deserving teacher by simply completing this online form. The nomination window is open now until Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year!
The Michigan Teacher of the Year Program is accepting nominations through September 23.
Nominate an educator using the online form. For more information, visit www.Michigan.gov/mtoy.
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Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote.
Salam Srour, a teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School, reminds us what's possible when we create space for students to truly understand rather than just perform. Salam's commitment to building confident, resilient learners reflects the heart of our district's mission. We're proud to celebrate educators like Salam who show up with patience, persistence, and purpose every single day.
Set those alarms, Crestwood!
We hope everyone enjoyed the long Labor Day weekend! Classes resume tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back.
Get a good night’s sleep, set your alarm, and we’ll see you in the morning!
We hope everyone enjoyed the long Labor Day weekend! Classes resume tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back.
Get a good night’s sleep, set your alarm, and we’ll see you in the morning!
Happy Labor Day from Crestwood School District!
Today, we recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers throughout our community and across the country.
We hope our Crestwood students, families, staff, and community members enjoy a safe and relaxing Labor Day!
Today, we recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers throughout our community and across the country.
We hope our Crestwood students, families, staff, and community members enjoy a safe and relaxing Labor Day!
Hello Hillcrest Family,
Please read a few updates in this week's school newsletter. Thank you!
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/hillcrest-newsletter/newsletters/week-of-9-7-26
Please read a few updates in this week's school newsletter. Thank you!
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/hillcrest-newsletter/newsletters/week-of-9-7-26
Labor Day Weekend Reminder:
All Crestwood School District buildings will be closed Friday, September 4th and Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy the long weekend! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, September 8th.
All Crestwood School District buildings will be closed Friday, September 4th and Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy the long weekend! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, September 8th.
Hillcrest family, my apologies ALL buses have returned to Hillcrest.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
HILLCREST HUSKIES HAD A GREAT FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL!
Hello Hillcrest Family,
Reminder open house 9/2 from 5:00-6:30!
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!
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!
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.
Hello Hillcrest Family,
Please view our newsletter for this week. If you plan to drop-off your child please follow the car-line map provided in the newsletter. Thank you!
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/hillcrest-newsletter/newsletters/hillcrest-week-of-8-24-26
Please view our newsletter for this week. If you plan to drop-off your child please follow the car-line map provided in the newsletter. Thank you!
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/hillcrest-newsletter/newsletters/hillcrest-week-of-8-24-26
Tomorrow is the first day of school!
If you haven't already, today is your last chance to complete the Required MiStar Back to School Check-In for each student before school starts.
This important process allows you to:
• Confirm emergency contacts
• Update address and health information
• Access important medical forms
• Acknowledge district policies
Complete your check-in today through MiStar ParentConnect:
https://sisweb.resa.net/MISTAR/Crestwood/
Need help?
English: https://5il.co/3k3nb
Arabic: https://5il.co/3k3na
Need a computer? The Crestwood Board Office (1045 N. Gulley) has Chromebooks available Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM for use in the lobby.
Thank you for helping us prepare for a safe, successful, and exciting start to the new school year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow!
If you haven't already, today is your last chance to complete the Required MiStar Back to School Check-In for each student before school starts.
This important process allows you to:
• Confirm emergency contacts
• Update address and health information
• Access important medical forms
• Acknowledge district policies
Complete your check-in today through MiStar ParentConnect:
https://sisweb.resa.net/MISTAR/Crestwood/
Need help?
English: https://5il.co/3k3nb
Arabic: https://5il.co/3k3na
Need a computer? The Crestwood Board Office (1045 N. Gulley) has Chromebooks available Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM for use in the lobby.
Thank you for helping us prepare for a safe, successful, and exciting start to the new school year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow!
Please note that all district offices will be closed until 9:30 AM on Thursday, August 20th, as our entire staff comes together for a special Back-to-School event to connect, celebrate, and prepare for a great year ahead.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving our community when offices reopen at 9:30 AM!
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving our community when offices reopen at 9:30 AM!
Tomorrow is the Day! Our Back to School Kickoff is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome our Crestwood families!
Thursday, August 20th
Crestwood High School
5:00–7:00 PM
Don't miss:
FREE backpacks (while supplies last)
Food trucks
Bounce houses & inflatables
Free books, crafts, balloon animals & glitter tattoos
Sports physicals
Live entertainment from Crestwood Band, Theatre, Robotics, and more!
Reminder:
Sensory Friendly Time is 4:00–5:00 PM for special needs students and families only.
Bring the whole family and celebrate the start of another amazing school year. We'll see you tomorrow, Thursday, August 20th!
Thursday, August 20th
Crestwood High School
5:00–7:00 PM
Don't miss:
FREE backpacks (while supplies last)
Food trucks
Bounce houses & inflatables
Free books, crafts, balloon animals & glitter tattoos
Sports physicals
Live entertainment from Crestwood Band, Theatre, Robotics, and more!
Reminder:
Sensory Friendly Time is 4:00–5:00 PM for special needs students and families only.
Bring the whole family and celebrate the start of another amazing school year. We'll see you tomorrow, Thursday, August 20th!
Caroline Jakubiec, a paraprofessional at Hillcrest Elementary, helped make magic happen this spring when she supported a student in participating fully in our school musical. Her commitment to meeting students where they are created an opportunity for genuine achievement and visible joy. This is the kind of dedication that defines our Crestwood community and reminds us that with the right support, anything truly is possible.
