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School Hours: 9:05 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.

Main School Phone: (586) 797-4300

Attendance Line: (586) 797-4399

 

Address: 53550 Wolf Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48316

Staff

Principal
Mrs. Papastamatis

Administrative Intern
Ms. Strohm

Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Lamphear

Office Clerk
Mrs. Klinger

Health Support Para
Mrs. Long

AIM 
Ms. Maki
Mr. Jason Buyze
Ms. Jordan Novelly
Mrs. Hines


Specialists
Mr. Murphy, Media Center
Mrs. Verdoodt , P.E 
Mrs. Rimatzki, Art
Mrs. Brockett, Art
Dr. Shinska, Music 
Mrs. Esser ISM

Special Education
Mrs. Elias, Speech Teacher 
Mrs. Eonta, Learning Center Teacher
Mrs. Roy, Social Worker


Literacy Consultant
Mrs. Manzella

English Language Teacher
Mrs. Cantas

Teaching Staff by Grade:

 

Crissman Mission

The mission of Crissman Elementary School, in partnership with parents and the community, is to provide a safe, positive and productive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and recognizes individual uniqueness. We will strive to prepare students for their future in an ever changing world.

 

 

History

Howard G. Crissman was a prominent businessman and public servant. He was president and manager of the Utica Milling Company, an historic area landmark. He served on the Board of Education from 1943-1957, including six years as president. He was also a city councilman and mayor of Utica, and a Macomb County Board of Supervisors representative.

Crissman Elementary was dedicated on November 2, 1969. It was part of a bond issue that also saw the opening of Malow and Davis Junior High Schools and Collins, Gibbing, Magahay, Monfort and Walsh elementaries.

 

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  • Crissman Elementary is a Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School.
  • Crissman Elementary has many school-wide Points of Pride, including:
    • Maintaining status as a State of Michigan Green School for recycling and other environment-friendly activities
    • Very supportive Parent Teacher Association
    • Effective school-wide Positive Behavior Support System
    • Dedicated classrooms for art, music and science study
    • Academically Talented and Gifted program
    • Active Student Council and Safety Squad
    • Social Studies Olympiad
    • Science Olympiad
    • Math Olympiad
    • After-school enrichment programs are available for all students
    • Student access to online learning opportunities before, during and after school
    • Teacher leaders in technology
    • Common sense digital citizenship – certified school
    • Zspace Virtual Science Lab
    • Focus on Response to Intervention student academic assistance as needed in our early elementary classrooms
    • Crissman students, staff and families support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign and the Shelby Lions canned food drive
    • Crissman offers after-school community and social events such as Skate Nights, Spring Fair, Restaurant Day and others
    • Our Fun Run fundraiser promotes fitness, student participation and FUN!