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
about 9 hours 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.
about 24 hours 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.
Crestwood Spotlight: 9th grade ELA students recently participated in a hands-on CER writing station activity, where they refined their claims, evidence, reasoning, and writing structure with support from senior mentors and Link Crew leaders. The collaboration created an incredible learning environment, with upperclassmen stepping up to coach and support freshmen as they strengthened their writing skills.
1 day ago, Crestwood School District
A blue “Crestwood Spotlight” graphic highlighting 9th Grade English students working together in a classroom. The image shows groups of students seated at desks collaborating on activities, with some standing and assisting peers. The caption explains that 9th grade ELA students participated in a hands-on CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) writing station activity, where they refined their writing skills with support from senior mentors and Link Crew leaders. The collaboration created a strong learning environment, with upperclassmen helping coach and support freshmen as they improved their writing.
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.
2 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
3 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.
Crestwood Spotlight: Honors Chemistry students recently conducted a solubility lab where they mixed ionic solutions to observe precipitate formation and used solubility rules to predict the products of double replacement reactions. Hands-on investigations like this help students connect chemical theory with real-world lab results.
4 days ago, Crestwood School District
A blue “Crestwood Spotlight” graphic highlighting Honors Chemistry students working in a science lab. The images show students wearing safety goggles and conducting experiments at lab tables with test tubes and small containers of chemicals. The caption explains that Honors Chemistry students recently conducted a solubility lab, mixing ionic solutions to observe precipitate formation and using solubility rules to predict the products of double replacement reactions. The activity helped students connect chemical theory with real-world laboratory results through hands-on investigation.
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
5 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 the link for our Newsletter!
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Have a great day.
5 days ago, Roni Abdulhadi
Charger News
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.
8 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.

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.

8 days 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! 
9 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
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
11 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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Thank you,
12 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
13 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.
14 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.
15 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.
15 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.
16 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
18 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.
19 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.”