Happy New Year to our families, staff, and community! We wish you the best in 2026!

We wish our families a very relaxing winter break! School resumes on January 5, 2026.

The Crestwood School District wishes all of our students, staff, and families a peaceful and enjoyable Winter Break. All District and school offices are closed 12/22/25-1/2/26. We will see everyone back on Monday, January 5th!

CHS Spotlight: This past Monday, before finals, our Link Leaders hosted a Snack ’n’ Study where freshmen showed up in large numbers to ask questions, review content, and feel more confident heading into finals week. Link Leaders did an amazing job tutoring and supporting their peers, and we are incredibly grateful to the many teachers who volunteered their time and classrooms to help make this event such a success.

Please review the Final Exam Schedule and Final Exam Policies in the graphics below. These expectations will be strictly enforced to ensure a fair, secure, and distraction-free testing environment for all students.
Key Reminders:
• Phones must stay powered off in backpacks at all times
• Only school-issued Chromebooks may be used
• No personal devices or headphones (unless approved)
• Backpacks will be placed at the front of the room
• Students may not leave the classroom during exams
Thank you for your support in helping our students have a successful exam experience!
Key Reminders:
• Phones must stay powered off in backpacks at all times
• Only school-issued Chromebooks may be used
• No personal devices or headphones (unless approved)
• Backpacks will be placed at the front of the room
• Students may not leave the classroom during exams
Thank you for your support in helping our students have a successful exam experience!


Join us on Friday, January 9th at 7:00 PM in the Crestwood High School Theatre for a special night featuring performances by Crestwood Theatre alumni from the past 20 years! Enjoy an evening of musical and theatrical performances as we welcome back former students and celebrate Crestwood’s rich performing arts tradition.
Tickets are $15 at the door and doors open at 6:45 PM.
This is a night you won’t want to miss, perfect for families, students, alumni, and community members. Come celebrate the legacy of Crestwood Theatre with us!
Tickets are $15 at the door and doors open at 6:45 PM.
This is a night you won’t want to miss, perfect for families, students, alumni, and community members. Come celebrate the legacy of Crestwood Theatre with us!

CHS Spotlight: Honors English 9A students got creative in a symbolism project! They made three personal connections to a randomly assigned object and brought it to life through their own artistic representation.

Congratulations to our 2025 Stocking Match-Up Winners! Gift Cards will be delivered to you this week!



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Have a great day!
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Have a great day!

Final Exams are this week! Start studying now and plan to arrive early and leave all personal electronic devices at home. Wednesday 12/17-Friday 12/19 are half days after exams in the morning.

Friday is our last day of Holiday Spirit Week! Wear your ugly sweaters, holiday shirts, or festive hats to celebrate Holly Jolly Holiday Day. Let’s end Spirit Week with BIG holiday energy!

Join the DH Library for a Holiday Open House at the John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library on Sat, 12/13 from 12–4 PM!
Enjoy the Holiday Tree Village, crafts, hot chocolate & desserts, music, vendors, surprise guests, and fun raffle prizes. Bring the whole family for a festive afternoon!
Enjoy the Holiday Tree Village, crafts, hot chocolate & desserts, music, vendors, surprise guests, and fun raffle prizes. Bring the whole family for a festive afternoon!

Stocking Match Up Day is coming! Every student & staff member will receive a stocking during 1st hr on 12/12. Please write your name, ID#, and 1st hour teacher on it in pen. Return matching stockings to Room 117 by 1:30. Don't have a 1st hour-make sure to grab one from security!

Thursday, December 11th is a showdown! Staff = Santa Squad. Students = Elf Crew. Dress the part and join the fun as we continue our Holiday Spirit Week! Who will win—Santas or Elves?

Day 3 of our Holiday Spirit Week is dress as your favorite holiday movie character—The Grinch, Rudolph, Buddy the Elf, The Chipmunks, Jack Skellington, and more! Let’s see those Festive Favorites on December 10th!

Day 2 of our Holiday Spirit Week is all about color! On December 9th, show your holiday cheer by wearing red, green, and white for Merry & Bright Tuesday. Let’s fill the halls with festive colors!

Mark your calendars! Join us Feb. 5 for Curriculum Night as we plan for the 26–27 school year. Learn about AP, dual enrollment, WD Ford, CTE, and CHS courses. Class of 2026 parents can get FAFSA help, too. Families from the classes of 2027–2030 are welcome!

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Also, BIG basketball rivalry game against Fordson on Tuesday please come cheer on our undefeated boys!
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Also, BIG basketball rivalry game against Fordson on Tuesday please come cheer on our undefeated boys!

Get ready for Day 1 of Holiday Spirit Week! Monday, December 8th is Cozy Countdown—wear your comfiest holiday PJs and help us kick off the countdown to break in style!

Need time for last-minute holiday prep? CHS Key Club is hosting Parents’ Night Out on 12/12, 5–7 PM at CHS! Drop off kids (ages 4+) for crafts, karaoke, movies, snacks & more. $15/child. Questions? Email mharvey@csdmi.org. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/292p2wup

