Join us for a magical Character Party & Pancake Breakfast THIS SATURDAY, 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.
3 days ago, Crestwood School District
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.

REMINDER! 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

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.
We hope you enjoyed your spring break! Don’t forget to set your alarm for tomorrow! We look forward to seeing you on Monday, April 6th!
4 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue reminder graphic from Crestwood School District features the district logo in the top left corner with the words “Crestwood School District” and the slogan “Your Future. Our Focus.” Large yellow script text at the top reads “Reminder!” Below in white text it says, “Don’t forget to set your alarm! We look forward to seeing you on Monday, April 6th!” In the lower left, bold layered banner-style text in yellow, white, and blue reads “SET YOUR ALARM!” On the lower right is a silver alarm clock displaying the Crestwood School District logo on its face. The design includes white accent shapes around the banner and clock to emphasize the reminder message.
Crestwood School District sends Easter greetings to all who celebrate. May this special day bring comfort, joy, and the promise of new beginnings.
5 days ago, Crestwood School District
A holiday greeting graphic with a light wood background features a large wooden cross placed diagonally on the left side with green palm leaves along the bottom left corner. At the top right, brown text reads “HAPPY” in curved capital letters and “easter” in large script font. Above the word “easter” is a small green decorative egg icon. In the bottom left corner is a white egg displaying the Crestwood School District logo with a tree and the words “Crestwood School District” and the slogan “Your Future. Our Focus.” Centered on the right side of the graphic, brown text reads, “Crestwood School District sends Easter greetings to all who celebrate. May this special day bring comfort, joy, and the promise of new beginnings.”
Our elementary schools welcomed special guest readers throughout March in celebration of Reading Month! We are grateful to all of our guest readers for helping spark a love of reading in our students. Let’s keep that momentum going by encouraging reading at home all year long!
10 days ago, Crestwood School District
A light blue graphic celebrating “March is Reading Month” in Crestwood School District. The design includes photos of students gathered on classroom carpets listening to guest readers. One image shows Superintendent Dr. Youssef Mosallam reading to students, and another shows Associate Superintendent Mrs. Andria O’Hara reading aloud. School logos for Highview Hawks, Hillcrest Huskies, and Kinloch Koalas appear in the center. The text thanks guest readers for helping inspire a love of reading and encourages families to continue reading at home.
Have a safe and relaxing Spring Break! All Crestwood School District offices and schools will be closed,
Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd. We will see you back at school on Monday, April 6th.
13 days ago, Crestwood School District
A spring-themed announcement graphic with a bright sky background, sunshine in the top right corner, and flowers and greenery along the bottom displays a message about spring break. At the top, green capital letters read, “HAVE A SAFE AND RELAXING.” Large green script text in the center reads, “Spring Break.” Below, green text reads, “All Crestwood School District offices and schools will be closed, Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd.” Beneath that, additional green text reads, “We will see you back at school on Monday, April 6th.” The bottom center features the Crestwood School District logo with a tree and the words “Crestwood School District” and the slogan “Your Future. Our Focus.” The design includes butterflies near the top left and bottom right, along with white and yellow flowers across the bottom.
Our three elementary schools came together to host a successful “Preparing for M-STEP” parent night, supporting families of 3rd and 4th grade students with helpful strategies and guidance. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff for their teamwork and commitment to student success. It was great to see such strong family turnout and collaboration across our district!

Presentation in English: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CJ9G9vP-NsEEnsEsoF5cZ8VnKdN-yk9mT8UrC5xSllc/edit?usp=sharing

Presentation in Arabic: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KZ6IVLBEFvDIN8jqup_XL5Ic7CQfx6cHXAOhSH8XUHo/edit?usp=sharing
13 days ago, Crestwood School District
A green chalkboard-style graphic about M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) highlighting an Elementary Parent Meeting. Photos show staff presenting to families in a meeting room and parents seated listening to a presentation. The text explains that the district hosted a successful “Preparing for M-STEP” parent night to support families of 3rd and 4th grade students, and thanks staff for their teamwork. School logos for Highview Hawks, Hillcrest Huskies, and Kinloch Koalas appear at the bottom.

Third and fourth grade elementary parents are invited to attend an informational meeting about the M-STEP assessment. Learn when students will take the test and discover helpful ways to support your child’s preparation at home.

Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30–6:15 PM at the Crestwood Board Office, 1045 N. Gulley Rd. We hope to see you there!

17 days ago, Crestwood School District
A green chalkboard-style flyer announcing an M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) Elementary Parent Meeting. The flyer includes school logos for Highview Hawks, Hillcrest Huskies, and Kinloch Koalas. Event details are displayed on a clipboard graphic: Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Time: 5:30–6:15 PM Location: Crestwood Board Office, 1045 N. Gulley, Dearborn Heights The flyer invites elementary parents to attend the meeting to learn more about the M-STEP assessment.
Please take a moment to read this message from Superintendent Dr. Mosallam as we celebrate Eid, Easter, Passover, and Lent and honor the diversity that strengthens our community.
English: https://aptg.co/Hb7dRg
Arabic: https://aptg.co/TMSCqG
20 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue holiday-themed graphic featuring a smiling man (the superintendent) wearing glasses and a blazer. The text reads “A Message from the Superintendent – Happy Holidays.” The Crestwood School District logo appears at the bottom, with gold accent curves decorating the background.
Happy Eid al-Fitr! Wishing our Crestwood community a joyful Eid al-Fitr filled with peace, gratitude, and togetherness. Eid Mubarak!

In observance of the holiday, all Crestwood schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, March 20th.
21 days ago, Crestwood School District
A light green holiday graphic from Crestwood School District reading “Happy Eid al-Fitr.” The design features decorative lanterns, crescent moons, and floral elements along the top, with the district logo centered above. The message wishes the Crestwood community a joyful Eid al-Fitr filled with peace, gratitude, and togetherness, followed by “Eid Mubarak.” It also states that all Crestwood schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, March 20 in observance of the holiday.
All schools in the Crestwood School District will be CLOSED on Thursday, March 19th for electrical repairs per the letter sent on March 17, 2026.
22 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue announcement graphic from Crestwood School District stating that all schools in the district will be closed on Thursday, March 19, 2026 for electrical repairs, as referenced in a letter sent on March 17, 2026. The Crestwood School District logo appears at the bottom of the graphic.
Please review the following important message from Superintendent Dr. Mosallam regarding recent power outages and school closure for Thursday, March 19th.
English: https://aptg.co/V7JJTH
Arabic: https://aptg.co/pMS5bJ
23 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue graphic titled “A Message from the Superintendent” featuring a smiling man in glasses and a suit on the right side. The Crestwood School District logo appears on the left, along with decorative curved gold and blue accents in the background.
TOMORROW! 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
25 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 .
Due to the high winds, Kinloch Elementary School has lost power. Therefore, we will be releasing students at 1:30 PM on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Please pick up your children and have your identification available to confirm relationships to your child as you will retrieve them from the main office. Upon arriving to the school, directions will be given, and we ask everyone to be patient while we dismiss students in a safe and orderly fashion.
27 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue announcement graphic titled “Important Information From Kinloch” with the Kinloch Koalas school logo. The message explains that Kinloch Elementary School has lost power due to high winds. As a result, students will be released early at 1:30 PM on Friday, March 13, 2026. Parents and guardians are asked to pick up their children from the main office and bring identification to confirm their relationship to the student. The notice also states that directions will be provided upon arrival, and families are asked to be patient as students are dismissed safely and in an orderly manner.
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.
28 days 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.
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! 
29 days 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
Elementary parents are invited to attend an informational meeting about the M-STEP assessment. Learn when students will take the test and discover helpful ways to support your child’s preparation at home.

Join us on Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30–6:15 PM at the Crestwood Board Office, 1045 N. Gulley Rd. We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Crestwood School District
A green chalkboard-style flyer announcing an M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) Elementary Parent Meeting. The flyer includes school logos for Highview Hawks, Hillcrest Huskies, and Kinloch Koalas. Event details are displayed on a clipboard graphic: Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Time: 5:30–6:15 PM Location: Crestwood Board Office, 1045 N. Gulley, Dearborn Heights The flyer invites elementary parents to attend the meeting to learn more about the M-STEP assessment.
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
about 1 month 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
Hi Koalas,

Attached is the newsletter for this upcoming week. We have been having a blast with March is Reading Month-- Please make sure to check out the calendar in the newsletter. See you all tomorrow!

https://app.smore.com/n/svfgqm

Principal Melissa Kobeissi
about 1 month ago, Melissa Kobeissi
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.
about 1 month 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.”