When Mackenzie Lane set out to engage every single student in her 8th grade math class, she didn't just aim for participation. She designed for equity. By intentionally varying question difficulty and using movement-based learning strategies, Mackenzie transformed passive observers into confident, active learners. Her approach proves that equity isn't just a value we talk about — it's something we can build into every lesson, every day.
1 day ago, Crestwood School District
Green background with text in white font, a quote by a teacher, and a small star in the bottom left corner.
💚🖤 It's Spirit Week at Riverside! 🐦‍⬛

Get ready to show your Raven pride all week long! Here's what's happening October 26–30:

👩‍🏫 Monday: Teacher/Student Swap Day
🏀 Tuesday: Sports Day
🎃 Wednesday: Halloween Costume Day
💤 Thursday: Pajama Day
🩷 Friday: Pink Out

Don't forget! Our Halloween Party is Wednesday after school for eligible students!

Let's make it a great week, Ravens! 💚🖤

#RiversideRavens #SpiritWeek #RavenPride
2 days ago, RMS News
Spirit week schedule includes Teacher/Student Swap Day, Sports Day, Halloween Costume Day, Pajama Day, and Pink Out Day.
ONE WEEK AWAY! Come for the Trunk or Treat and Stay for the Music!

Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, for two great events at Crestwood High School!

Trunk or Treat | 5:00–6:30 PM | CHS Circle Drive
Enjoy treats, costumes, and games hosted by the CHS Key Club!

Band Friends & Family Show | 6:00 PM | CHS Athletic Complex
Enjoy performances by the Crestwood Marching Band and Riverside Middle School Band as we celebrate our senior band members!

Mark your calendars for an evening of Halloween fun, amazing music, and Charger pride!
4 days ago, Crestwood School District
A poster with a white ghost holding two pumpkins on a red background. It says "TRUNK OR TREAT" with a spooky theme.
A blue, white, and yellow promotional flyer for the Crestwood High School Band Friends & Family Show. The flyer has a dark blue background with a large white circle in the center surrounded by white illustrations of musical instruments, including saxophones, a microphone, accordion, keyboard, drums, maracas, guitar, trumpet, and other instruments. The Crestwood Marching Band logo appears in the upper right corner, featuring a blue and yellow circular design with a white raised fist holding a lightning bolt. Large, bold blue text in the center reads, "CHS BAND FRIENDS & FAMILY SHOW!" Below, smaller text reads, "Enjoy the Marching Band’s halftime performance, hear our talented Middle School Band perform, and help us recognize and celebrate our seniors for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our band program!" At the bottom of the flyer, large yellow text reads, "Tuesday, October 28th at 6:00 PM in the CHS Athletic Complex."
ONE WEEK UNTIL OUR SPOOKTACULAR FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

Crestwood families, get ready for a FREE evening of Halloween fun! Join us for our Crestwood Community Parent Session: Halloween Family Game Night!

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
Crestwood Board Office
1045 N. Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights

Enjoy pizza, games, family activities, and Halloween fun! Bring the whole family, wear your favorite costumes, and enjoy an evening connecting with our Crestwood community!

We can't wait to see you there!
5 days ago, Crestwood School District
An event flyer for the Crestwood Community Halloween Family Game Night. It includes a ghost, pumpkins, and bats on a green background.

Your Voice Matters! Join the Crestwood Parent Action Committee!

Crestwood School District is looking for parents and caregivers who want to make a positive difference in our schools!

The Parent Action Committee (PAC) is an opportunity to connect with district leadership, share ideas, celebrate successes, and work together to strengthen the educational experience for all Crestwood students.

Join us for our first meeting!
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Meeting Times: 9:00 AM or 5:00 PM
Location: Crestwood School District Administrative Office, 1045 N. Gulley Road, Dearborn Heights

We welcome parents and caregivers from ALL Crestwood schools! Whether you have ideas to share, feedback to offer, or simply want to get more involved, we want to hear from you!

Interested in participating? Complete our interest form today!
https://www.csdmi.org/forms/37491

Your Voice. Our Schools. A Stronger Crestwood.

5 days ago, Crestwood School District
An advertisement for a meeting with the Parent Action Committee, date Nov 12, with a QR code.
Meet Nadia Fouani, a teacher at Riverside Middle School who understands that the energy we bring into the classroom shapes everything that follows. Ms. Fouani demonstrates how creative, hands-on learning can make a lasting impact, using a simple pasta manipulative to help her students make sense of decimals in a meaningful and relatable way. Her experience is a great reminder that when educators bring creativity and authenticity into the classroom, students have meaningful opportunities to connect, engage, and learn.
9 days ago, Crestwood School District
A document with the title "Riverside Spotlight" shows a narrative about a teacher's engagement with students.
Congratulations to the 33 outstanding 7th and 8th grade students who were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) on October 13th!

This special achievement recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.

We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a positive impact in their school and community.

Congratulations to our newest NJHS members! We can't wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish!
10 days ago, Crestwood School District
A collage featuring a podium, seated students, and a logo. Text reads "National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony" and "Congratulations!"
Get ready for some spooky family fun! The Dearborn Heights Library invites families to its Trunk or Treat & Haunted Mini Golf event on Saturday, October 24th, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Caroline Kennedy Library!

Enjoy an evening of Halloween fun while supporting a great cause! Optional donations for mini golf will benefit the Dearborn Heights Goodfellows.

Community participation is welcome! The library is also looking for trunks, event sponsors, and donors. Anyone interested in participating or supporting the event can contact Michael McCaffery at 313-791-3804 or mpmccaffery@dearbornheightsmi.gov.
11 days ago, Crestwood School District
An event flyer titled "Trunk or Treat & Haunted Mini Golf." It features three pumpkins, a ghost, and bats. The event is on October 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Reminder, Crestwood families! There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12th, due to Staff Professional Development. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, October 13th. Enjoy the long weekend!
15 days ago, Crestwood School District
Graphic featuring a large green chalkboard with a wooden frame against a light gray background with faint school-related drawings and numbers. Across the top are logos representing Crestwood School District and its schools: Crestwood Chargers, Riverside Ravens, Crestwood Caterpillars, the Crestwood School District logo, Highview Hawks, Hillcrest Huskies, and Kinloch Koalas. White text on the chalkboard reads, “Just a Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Oct 12th due to staff Professional Development. See you on Tuesday, October 13th!” A piece of white chalk and a brown eraser appear along the bottom of the chalkboard.
Come for the Trunk or Treat and Stay for the Music!

Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, for a fun-filled evening at Crestwood High School!

Trunk or Treat | 5:00–6:30 PM | CHS Circle Drive
Enjoy treats, costumes, and games hosted by the CHS Key Club!

Band Friends & Family Show | 6:00 PM | CHS Athletic Complex
Enjoy performances by the Crestwood Marching Band and Riverside Middle School Band as we celebrate our senior band members!

Two great events, one amazing evening of Halloween fun, music, and Charger pride! We can't wait to see you there!
15 days ago, Crestwood School District
Halloween event poster with a cartoon ghost holding two pumpkins, "TRUNK OR TREAT" title, date, and event details.
A blue, white, and yellow promotional flyer for the Crestwood High School Band Friends & Family Show. The flyer has a dark blue background with a large white circle in the center surrounded by white illustrations of musical instruments, including saxophones, a microphone, accordion, keyboard, drums, maracas, guitar, trumpet, and other instruments. The Crestwood Marching Band logo appears in the upper right corner, featuring a blue and yellow circular design with a white raised fist holding a lightning bolt. Large, bold blue text in the center reads, "CHS BAND FRIENDS & FAMILY SHOW!" Below, smaller text reads, "Enjoy the Marching Band’s halftime performance, hear our talented Middle School Band perform, and help us recognize and celebrate our seniors for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our band program!" At the bottom of the flyer, large yellow text reads, "Tuesday, October 28th at 6:00 PM in the CHS Athletic Complex."
Join Us for a Spooktacular Family Fun Night!

Crestwood families are invited to our FREE Crestwood Community Parent Session: Halloween Family Game Night!

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
Crestwood Board Office
1045 N. Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Bring the whole family for an evening of games, pizza, family engagement, and Halloween fun! Don't forget to wear your favorite Halloween costumes!

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Crestwood families, spend quality time together, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with our school community.

We can't wait to see our Crestwood families there!
15 days ago, Crestwood School District
Poster with green background. Text reads: "Happy Halloween. Wear Halloween Costumes." Ghost and bats. More text reads: "Crestwood Community Parent Session Halloween Family Game Night".
When Peter Ten Broeck guided his 6th graders through a hands-on investigation of Pangaea and plate tectonics this spring, he didn't just teach them about Earth's history. He gave them puzzle pieces, clues, and simulations that turned memorization into discovery. At Riverside Middle School, educators like Peter are designing experiences that move students from passive listeners to active thinkers, and that's exactly the kind of learning that sticks.
16 days ago, Crestwood School District
Green background with text overlay. "Riverside Spotlight" headline in white font. Quote reads, "When students are doing, not just listening."
Count Day is TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 7th!

Count Day plays an important role in determining funding for our schools, and accurate student attendance helps ensure Crestwood School District receives the resources needed to support our students, staff, programs, and services.

Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time on October 7th, unless they are not feeling well. Thank you to our Crestwood families for helping make Count Day count!
19 days ago, Crestwood School District
Crestwood School District Count Day graphic announcing that October 7 is Count Day. The graphic states, “This day holds immense significance for our schools’ funding. The number of students present on this day directly impacts the amount of funding we receive. Please make sure your student is present in school unless they are not feeling well.” The background features a classroom, and the bottom displays the Crestwood High School Chargers, Riverside Middle School Ravens, Crestwood Early Childhood Center Caterpillars, Crestwood School District, Highview Hawks, Hillcrest Huskies, and Kinloch Koalas logos.

Count Day is Wednesday, October 7th!

Count Day plays an important role in determining funding for our schools, and accurate student attendance helps ensure Crestwood School District receives the resources needed to support our students, staff, programs, and services.

Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time on October 7th, unless they are not feeling well. Thank you to our Crestwood families for helping make Count Day count!

22 days ago, Crestwood School District
Crestwood School District Count Day graphic announcing that October 7 is Count Day. The graphic states, “This day holds immense significance for our schools’ funding. The number of students present on this day directly impacts the amount of funding we receive. Please make sure your student is present in school unless they are not feeling well.” The background features a classroom, and the bottom displays the Crestwood High School Chargers, Riverside Middle School Ravens, Crestwood Early Childhood Center Caterpillars, Crestwood School District, Highview Hawks, Hillcrest Huskies, and Kinloch Koalas logos.
Sandra Martinez, a Spanish teacher at Riverside Middle School, reminds us why classroom culture matters just as much as curriculum. When students feel safe to take risks and supported by their peers, growth happens in ways that transcend test scores. This is the kind of intentional, compassionate teaching that defines our Crestwood community.
23 days ago, Crestwood School District
A green background displays the text "RIVERSIDE SPOTLIGHT" with a quote "Growth doesn't have to be perfect to be powerful."

October is National Principal Appreciation Month, and Crestwood School District is proud to recognize the dedicated leaders who make a difference in our schools each and every day!

Our principals lead with passion, support our students and staff, build strong school communities, and work tirelessly to create environments where every student can learn, grow, and succeed.

Please join us in thanking our incredible Crestwood principals for their leadership, commitment, and all they do for our students, staff, families, and community. We appreciate you!

23 days ago, Crestwood School District
Poster with five adults, four women and one man, standing in a row. Text reads "Principal Appreciation Month."
Joanne Gammoh knows that confidence grows best in community. As an ESL teacher at Riverside Middle School, Joanne creates small-group spaces where students support one another, make mistakes, and keep going. Her insight reminds us that when students feel safe to try, that's when real learning takes off.
30 days ago, Crestwood School District
Green background with white text. "RIVERSIDE Spotlight" at the top, "Permission to Make Mistakes and Keep Going" in center.
Looking for some family fun this weekend? The Dearborn Heights Library Fall Fest is happening Saturday, September 26th, from 12–4 PM at the Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George Street!

Families can enjoy a petting zoo, games and crafts, face painting, balloon animals, entertainment, local vendors, a tin can raffle, cider and donuts, and more.

This is a great opportunity to get out, enjoy the fall season, and connect with our community!
about 1 month ago, Crestwood School District
Dearborn Heights Library Fall Fest flyer. The event takes place Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12–4 p.m. at Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George Street. Activities include a petting zoo, tin can raffle, local vendors, games and crafts, face painting, entertainment, balloon animals, cider, and donuts. The fall-themed graphic features colorful autumn trees, a library building, pumpkins, and a truck filled with fall produce.

Only THREE more days to 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

about 1 month ago, Crestwood School District
Black background with a white rectangle reading "Nominate an Outstanding Crestwood Teacher!" A deadline is displayed in yellow.
Across the Crestwood School District, students celebrated Constitution Day on Thursday, September 17th, learning about the U.S. Constitution while having some fun along the way!

At Kinloch Elementary, students showed their patriotic spirit by dressing in red, white, and blue. At Crestwood High School, advisory classes put their Constitution knowledge to the test in a schoolwide Kahoot competition, with separate competitions for 9th–10th graders and 11th–12th graders. Congratulations to Ms. Faber’s advisory class and Mr. Moitozo’s advisory class for coming out on top!

It was a great day of learning, friendly competition, and celebrating the principles and history of our Constitution across Crestwood!
about 1 month ago, Crestwood School District
A Constitution Day graphic from Crestwood School District featuring a waving American flag across the top and the Crestwood School District logo in the upper right corner. The collage includes photos of students celebrating and learning about the U.S. Constitution. One student wearing a white T-shirt with a red, white, and blue American flag design gives two thumbs up. A group of Kinloch students and staff dressed in red, white, and blue pose together in a classroom with American flags and patriotic decorations. Two photos show Crestwood High School students participating in a Constitution-themed Kahoot competition in their classrooms, with questions displayed on classroom screens. A close-up photo shows a Kahoot question asking, “Which amendment gave women the right to vote?” A blue illustration of the U.S. Capitol appears near the bottom. Large red and blue text reads, “CONSTITUTION DAY – SEPTEMBER 17TH,” with blue stars and red lines decorating the bottom of the graphic.