Dr. Kyle Avink - Principal
kavink@rockfordschools.org
Address: 6350 Courtland Dr., Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: (616) 863-6346
CRESTWOOD CALENDAR
Do you like to plan ahead?! Check out the Crestwood building calendar for exciting upcoming events specific for our building!
DISTRICT CALENDAR
The 2025-2026 district calendar can be viewed by clicking the button below:
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
NO SCHOOL & HALF DAYS
STUDENT MEDICATION PICK UP
LOST AND FOUND
MILEAGE CLUB
FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS
Field Day is May 26th (Grades DK-1) and May 27th (Grades 2-5).
Please make sure your child has appropriate footwear, socks for inflatables and a large water bottle on this day. Students will have fun jumping on various inflatable stations, playing team games, enjoying popsicles from PTO and a dunk tank on May 27th!
OPEN HOUSE
ROCKFORD BOOK BUS
The Rockford Book Bus is gearing up for another summer of reading adventures.
- On June 6, you can find the bus in the Start of Summer parade.
- On June 13, the Book Bus will be welcoming readers at the Rockford Farmer's Market.
- On June 15, the Book Bus officially starts its travels around the Rockford community, visiting schools, neighborhoods, and daycares.
You will want to have your calendars handy so that you can embrace each week's engaging theme and share the joy of reading with others in our community.
WHITECAPS FAMILY NIGHT
Support Rockford Public Schools and Crestwood Elementary and kick off your summer with The West Michigan Whitecaps! Join us on Tuesday, May 19th, for Rockford Family Night!
A portion of each ticket bought will be donated directly back to the schools to help provide the best possible environment for students. Discounted Mini Golf and Fun Park Passes for Gametime Fun Park next door to the ballpark are also available to add to your order this year.
PTO UPDATES
PTO BOARD UPDATE
We welcome new talents to our board and will be looking for the following positions to fill in the 2026-2027 school year. If you have a passion for giving your time and would like to join a wonderful team of driven parents, please contact us at crestwoodelementarypto@gmail.com. For more information, visit our webpage.
The PTO is powered by parents like you. Your voice matters and helps shape our events and programs for students and staff.
We are currently looking for members to join the PTO board as the vice president and secretary. Our committees are looking for members to join on the Staff Appreciation Committee and Event Planning Committee for next school year. Contact PTO by emailing CrestwoodElementaryPTO@gmail.com. Interest in a board or committee seat should be sent no later than April 30th.
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Events Committee - 2 people
- Staff Appreciation Committee - 2 people
Thank you for your Staff Appreciation Week contributions!
Your contributions combined with the PTO budget allowed us to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff in a fun and meaningful way all week long. The star-studded week included coffee from Lazy Dazy, a popcorn bar, a special awards ceremony, Sprinkles donuts and lunch from Pita Way. Your kindness and generosity helped make every treat, meal, and special surprise possible.
PTO Parent Survey – We Want Your Feedback!
As we wrap up another wonderful school year, we’d love to hear from you! The PTO works hard to support our students, staff, and school community through events, programs, and special activities. Your feedback helps guide our planning for the future.
Please take a few minutes to complete our Parent Survey. Your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions are important to us and help us continue creating meaningful experiences for our school community.
Thank you for your support and partnership throughout the year!
DEVELOPMENTAL KINDERGARTEN & KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN
Click on the image below for more information!
CRESTWOOD REMINDERS
Who do I call if my student will be absent or late to school?
- If your student will be absent or tardy, please call the attendance line OR email both the teacher AND Laura Greene (lgreene@rockfordschools.org)
- If a student is ill, you must include the symptoms (or diagnosis) for our weekly health report to KCHD
What if my student is out sick?
Absences MUST be called into the office 616.863.6346 or emailed to the front office - lgreene@rockfordschools.org
Please leave a message on our general voicemail box if you are calling after hours. Whether you are reporting an absence on our voicemail, the State of Michigan requires us to know the following:
- Student's name and teacher
- Reason for absence - if it is an illness we need to know the symptoms of the illness - vomiting, coughing, fever, cold, diarrhea, lice - whatever the reason may be.
Who do I notify if I have a dismissal change for my student(s)?
- We kindly request that there are no early pickups after 2:45pm. Once the parent pick up line starts to form out front, the office staff is busy with dismissal duties throughout the building.
- Please be sure to let us know of any dismissal changes PRIOR to 2pm
- To contact us with changes, please call 616-863-6346 or email both the teacher AND Laura Greene (lgreene@rockfordschools.org) in the event the teacher doesn’t see the message prior to dismissal.
Where do I find parent communications?
- Our family newsletter and other updates are posted on the RPS website on the Crestwood page bi-weekly during the school year
- You can also check out the Crestwood Elementary & Crestwood PTO Facebook pages
- Please always feel free to call or email the office with any questions
How do I set up or change busing for my student(s)?
- Please contact Transportation directly at 616-863-6328
- We also appreciate your help to support our drivers and remind your students of proper bus behavior
Important Contact Information:
Crestwood Office/Attendance Line 616-863-6346
Allyssa Shanahan ashanahan@rockfordschools.org
Laura Greene lgreene@rockfordschools.org
Transportation Office 616-863-6328
BAC/Child Care Office 616-863-6560
Community Services 616-863-6322
STUDENT RESPONSE PROTOCOL
This year Rockford Public Schools is following the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) developed by the “I Love U Guys” Foundation. The SRP provides clear, common language for how we, as staff and students, respond to different situations, whether that’s a drill, a medical emergency, or a security concern. The terms Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter are simple and action-based, helping everyone know exactly what to do. By practicing these responses, we ensure that our students and staff are prepared and safe in any situation.
Please reach out if you have any questions about this protocol.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
STAFF FAVORITES
Get to Know Our Amazing Staff
Our staff works hard daily to support and inspire students and we like to celebrate them. PTO has put together a fun list of all staff favorites from favorite treats to places to eat. This is a great document to save on your phone for special events such as a staff birthday, holidays or appreciation week.
REMINDERS
Feel free to pack an extra pair of socks, shorts, t-shirt, and sweatpants in your child's backpack during the spring months. Don’t forget to put your child’s name on coats, rain boots, etc. Thank you!
Weather Alert
For up-to-date information regarding Rockford Public Schools delays and/or closings, events and safety alerts, send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our district’s short code number, 67587. Opt out any time by simply replying to one of our messages with “Stop." Be sure to tune in on icy or snowy mornings!
NO CELLPHONES OR SMART WATCHES
- Students with a cellphone will be asked to turn the phone off and not use them during the school day. Please do not text or call your student on their device during the school day. This creates a distraction to the classroom. We will always help with communication through the office or an email to the teacher if needed.
- Students with Apple watches or other wrist devices are asked not use the device to communicate during the school day.
- Students who need to contact home because they are ill or wondering about the end of the day pick up should talk to their classroom teacher who will help them navigate next steps of support.
- Devices at school are distracting to students during the learning day and we ask that unless your student needs the device to communicate after school that they stay home.
- Thank you for your support.
ACCESS SUPPORT AT NO COST
The Rockford Education Foundation (REF) has proudly partnered with Rockford Public Schools to provide expert counseling, therapy, and resources through Pine Rest’s School Assistance Program (SAP).
Say “I have an SAP with Rockford Public Schools” when you call 800.442.0809 and press “1.” Every RPS student, staff and family member in your household is eligible for up to three free sessions. Additional SAP benefits include: free elder care consultation, legal and financial consultation, infant-feeding advice and real estate consultation. Anyone in the household can utilize these resources and it is 100% confidential. Access an online library with over 20,000 resources covering health, finances, legal topics and more. The code to login the library is RockfordPS.
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