Superintendent's Corner

I’m excited to introduce you to my new Superintendent Newsletter, named Superintendent’s Corner, that will be published on a quarterly basis. This newsletter is to keep our community and families informed, connected, and engaged.

I look forward to connecting with you through the Superintendent’s Corner Quarterly Newsletter!

Issue I: 2025-2026 School Year- August 15, 2025

Greetings Crestwood Comet Families,

Welcome Back to a brand-new school year! I am excited to start the 2025-2026 journey with you!

I am excited to begin a new year filled with tremendous opportunities for learning, growth, and connection. Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, I am thrilled to have you be a part of the Crestwood Comet School Community.

This year, the District remains committed to fostering a safe and engaging environment where every student can thrive academically. I want to thank our staff for their dedication and effort to getting our buildings ready. Thank you to the administrators, administrative assistants, secretaries, maintenance, IT, custodial and support staff!

Soon our hallways and learning spaces will be filled with the energy, laughter, and enthusiasm from our students. Returning from summer break is always filled with feelings of excitement and nervous anticipation. Whether you are experiencing it for the first time as a family, or you are returning, these memories will last a lifetime.

I believe that strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success. I invite you to stay involved, communicate openly, and take an active role in your child's educational journey. Together, we can create a positive and inspiring school year.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Let’s make this a great year!

With Crestwood Comet Pride,

Natasha Milazzo, M.Ed.

Superintendent of Schools

We are excited to start our new Art & Humanities elementary special program this school year which will focus on:

World Languages – Introducing students to foundational concepts in different languages to build early communication skills and cultural awareness.

Geography and Global Studies – Exploring world cultures, landmarks, traditions, and global citizenship to help students understand their place in a diverse world.

Arts – Encouraging creative expression through painting, sculpture, and artistic development. Interdisciplinary Learning Experiences – Integrating geography, history, art, and world languages into engaging, hands-on projects that enhance critical thinking and creativity. This program will empower elementary students to think globally, create boldly, and explore new perspectives.

We are thrilled to share that this year, the Crestwood School District has new music electives at the Secondary Campus, including:

Music Technology – Exploring digital music production, sound engineering, and modern recording techniques.

Music Songwriting and Composition – Encouraging students to develop creative writing skills through lyric composition and instrumental arrangement.

Music Theory – Teaching students the fundamentals of musical notation, harmony, and structure to deepen their understanding of music.

These additions will nurture students’ musical talents while incorporating technology and creativity into their education.

To further support academic excellence, the district introduced AP Biology at the high school level for the 2025-2026 school year. This will provide students with a rigorous, college-level biology course to prepare them for their futures. Since the 2022-2023 school year, the Crestwood School District has four new AP courses, bringing the total number of Advanced Placement offerings to twelve (12). This continued expansion reflects the district’s dedication to academic rigor, college readiness, and innovative curriculum offerings designed to challenge and inspire students.

Superintendent Quarterly Stakeholder Forum

SOAR: Search • Opportunity • Achieve • Remember

The Comet Community Collective is a quarterly forum for parents, students, staff, alumni, businesses, and community leaders, to work alongside the Superintendent in shaping the future of the Crestwood School District.

Through the Superintendent Quarterly Stakeholder Forum, SOAR, we will:

• Search for solutions together

• Create Opportunities for all students

• Achieve excellence in academics and community partnerships

• Remember our shared responsibility to the future

This is your seat at the table to share ideas, voice concerns, and help shape priorities that reflect the needs and values of our community.

📌How Members will Be Selected:

Members will be chosen based on:

• Diverse representation from parents, students, educators, alumni, business leaders, and residents.

• Commitment to collaboration and productive discussion.

• Areas of interest that support student achievement and community engagement.

• Availability to attend quarterly meetings and help our district SOAR.

Details:

• Registration Deadline: September 15, 2025

• Meeting Schedule: Quarterly, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

• First Meeting: Monday, October 6, 2025

Please take a few moments to visit the website and share your thoughts using the questions below. We welcome feedback on content clarity, ease of navigation, accessibility and any suggestions for improvement.

Click on link to get direct access to District website. https://www.csdcomets.org/

Do you know when to stop? Please watch this short video.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PCL086FkdNZooPYJTD6UKJRc41KIRFrh/view?usp=sharing

Please check your email for Bus Route(s) information.

Look for an email with a message from noreply@transfinder.com. This email will include your child’s bus number, driver name, stop location, and estimated pick-up/drop-off times.

Information was sent to primary parent/guardian on file.(guardian #1 on file)

If you do not receive an email containing your child’s bus information, please first check your spam/junk folder. If you still have not received the email by Monday, August 18, please contact Meghan Peters at (570) 474-6782 ext. 304 or your child’s school main office for assistance.

Thank you!

Transportation Department

The month of August brings us back into the routine of School Board and Committee Meeting schedules:

August:
Committee Meeting 8/14/25
Board Meeting 8/21/25

September:
Committee Meeting 9/11/25
Board Meeting 9/18/25

October:
Committee Meeting 10/9/25
Board Meeting 10/16/25

November:
Committee Meeting 11/13/25
Board Meeting 11/20/25

December:
Reorganization 12/4/25

Committee Meetings - 4:00pm

*unless otherwise noted

Regular Voting Meetings - 6:30pm
*unless otherwise noted

Location:

281 South Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top, PA 18707

Media Center

Meetings are live-streamed on Crestwood School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvd1TlsKrLigthx_e7XC1cw

The Crestwood School District is continuing to accept applications for substitutes in the following areas: Paraeducators, Cafeteria/Food Service Workers, Nurses, Secretaries and Custodians.

Please send application and current clearances (Act 24, 34, 114, 151,126 and 168) to: hrdept@csdcomets.org

It is the policy of the Crestwood School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with State law including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with Federal law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Exciting changes took place over the summer as we prepared to welcome the students and staff back. The Crestwood School District is thrilled for the enhancement of the summer capital projects and we want to thank the community for their ongoing support as we updated our facilities. The projects mentioned help support the infrastructure and improve the quality of our school district in years to come.

The Crestwood Secondary Campus Multi-Use Track & Turf had a full replacement. We are looking forward to the start of the fall season for our athletes, band & performing arts team, cheerleaders, physical education classes, our Crestwood community, and more, to start utilizing this field and track again. These upgrades are important to our school community and we hope to see you at a sporting event soon to support our student athletes!

Exciting changes took place over the summer as we prepared to welcome students, faculty and staff at Fairview Elementary. The Fairview Elementary roof had a restoration and full roof replacement. This project is a result of collaborative efforts between myself, our administration, local leaders and the Crestwood Board of Education.

Our students and staff deserve not only the best education but also the safety, security, and privacy that allow teaching and learning to thrive. This project is a meaningful step forward in creating classrooms where everyone feels protected and supported. I am appreciative to the community and the Crestwood School Board of Education for their partnership in improving the quality and safety in our school district for years to come.

Introducing the new Fall 2025 Semester of CACE (Crestwood Area Community Education) classes. The attached Brochure lists all the new offerings and some returning favorites. Please click on the brochure attachment below to see all the interesting offerings. (Hint: Save the brochure to your computer to browse at your leisure or forward to family and friends.)

• Major Changes this Fall Semester:
• Checks payable to CACE (Not Crestwood School District)
• E-Signature (Acceptance Checkbox) for Waivers
• Online Payment Options for Online Registration

If you have any questions about registering, please reply to this email caceregistrar01@gmail.com or contact via phone 570-550-7489 for registration guidance. We still have paper brochures / registration forms available for anyone who prefers that process.

Since the 2022–2023 school year, Crestwood School District has proudly provided FREE admission for all Crestwood students to regular-season home football games, girls and boys basketball games, and wrestling matches. We’re excited to continue this tradition for the 2025–2026 school year — no pass needed!

Simply show your student ID or dress in your favorite Comet gear at the gate for free entry. Playoff games are not included, and regular admission fees still apply for adults.

Let’s fill the stands, cheer loud, and show our Comet pride all season long!

Go Comets!

This platform serves as the location for the District Superintendent of Schools, Mrs. Natasha Milazzo, M.Ed., which allows me to share quarterly communication updates with the stakeholders.

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