Crenshaw Middle School

Principal's Welcome

Welcome to our newly designed and updated web site. We hope the information provided here gives you a small taste of what Crenshaw Middle School is all about. Crenshaw Middle School has always enjoyed an excellent reputation in our community and throughout the state of Ohio since it opened in 1972. In spite of the many changes we have faced recently, I feel very strongly that we have not compromised in the slightest our emphasis on academics and high standards with regard to discipline and behavior. In addition, this year we have put in place a school wide plan which emphasizes technology, first rate lesson design, and a school motto "BRAVO", which stands for _B_uilding _R_elationships through _A_ctions which _V_alue _O_thers. Our three teaching teams meet regularly to plan/provide quality instruction and meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of our students and their families. Our exploratory programs (Art, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Physical Education, and Interscholastic Athletics) provide ample opportunity for our students to excel beyond the realm of "book learning". And, we continue to offer a wide variety of after school programs essentially free of charge for our students. I extend to you all an invitation to come into our building, visit, and get a chance to see first hand what Crenshaw Middle School is all about. Feel free to contact me at any time either by phone (330-454-7717) or by email (rehfus_e@ccsdistrict.org). Thank you for taking the time to browse our website.

Ed Rehfus, Principal

Crenshaw Middle School

Congratulations to our Academic Booster Spaghetti Dinner Basket Raffle Winners!!

Thank you to all the teachers, parents, and students who came to the Spaghetti Dinner! We had a wonderful time and ate a wonderful dinner! Congratulations to the following people who won baskets: G Miknell, Michelle Gant, Pam Rorrer, Mrs. Emmons, Ashley Io, Angela Johnson, Katie Taylor, Tom Sherer, Max Taylor, Jake Wells, Michelle Cox, Cameron Cox, Haydon Smith, Tracey Psaris, Andy Faber, Beau Boswell, Angela Johnson, Beau Boswell, Adam Taylor, John Bouswer, John Bouser, Gene Tyler, Angela Johnson, Cameron Entwistle, Mrs. Trbovich, Beau Boswell, John Stephens, Patty Faber, and Taylor Cox.

Thanks to the teachers for donating the baskets. Thanks to Jazz Band for the music. Thank you to our cafeteria staff for cooking dinner and serving us. Thank you to Mrs. Campbell and the Academic Boosters for arranging the evening. Thanks for all the parents and students who came to enjoy the evening with us!

CCS Connection February Issue is all about Middle Schools!

Students brought home a copy of the CCS connection for February which focuses completely on the Middle Schools in Canton City. Read about Crenshaw on pg. 6 and all about our Winners of the Mayor's Young Inventor's Challenge on pg. 11. You can also read the issue online here. You may need to use the + and - buttons to zoom in or out to read the articles.

Alvin Ailey/ Dance Ensemble Field Trip

Several parents and students braved the snow to see the fabulous Alvin Ailey Dance Ensemble with Ms. Parker. Jamal D., Love P., Raevyn H., O'Shae W., Asya C., Brittany G., Brezhane W., Zoe B., Stephon J., Mariah M., Erica B., Ebonee W., Charles G., Ashauna M., Brittney B., Nick J., Ryan T., and Latera W. joined Ms. Parker and parents Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Burwell, and Mrs. Mercer. Everyone loved the show! "The Alvin Ailey II was more than phenomenal! It was the BEST experience!" said Love P. Read more student responses here.