CREST Collaborative

08/10/2026

🎉 Reminder: Last Day of CREST Extended School Program! 🎉
Our last day is this Thursday, August 13.

Thank you to all of our students, staff, and families for a fantastic program session! Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we can't wait to see you back on Tuesday, September 1st! ☀️📚✨

08/06/2026

🌅 Disability Events for Massachusetts: Summer 2026 🐳

07/02/2026

Happy 4th of July, everyone! 🇺🇸✨ Wishing you all a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day filled with family, friends, and fireworks. Enjoy the celebrations! ❤️🤍💙 In observance of the holiday, CREST Campus will be closed Friday, July 3rd.

07/01/2026

🎉 **The countdown is officially on!** 🎉

We are thrilled to welcome our students back for our **Extended School Year (ESY) program** and **Camp Steppingstone** starting this coming Monday! ☀️🏫

Our staff has been hard at work prepping classrooms and camp, planning incredible activities, and getting everything ready for a fantastic summer of learning, growth, and fun.

Here is a quick look at the schedule so you can plan ahead:
* 🗓️ **Dates:** Monday, July 6 – Thursday, August 13, 2026 (6-week program)
* 📅 **Days:** Monday – Thursday
* ⏰ **Time:** 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We can't wait to see all of those smiling faces on Monday morning! Let's make it an unforgettable summer. 🙌🎒

Drop a ❤️ or comment below if your student is ready to kick off Day 1! 👇

06/18/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendars:

Friday, June 19th: NO SCHOOL (Juneteenth Observe) 🛑
Monday, June 22nd: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 🎉
Please note: This will be an Early Release at 12:00 noon. ⏰

Thank you to all of our amazing students, families, teachers, and staff for making this year so special. Let's finish strong! 🎓✨

05/29/2026

🧠💚 Mental Health Matters—Every Single Day
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, remember that taking care of your mind doesn't end on May 31st. This mindset is for every single day of the year.

If you need a gentle reminder today, here it is:
✨ It’s okay not to be okay. Healing isn't linear, and you're doing your best.

🛑 Boundaries are self-love. Protect your peace without guilt.

🚶‍♀️ Small steps count. You don't have to figure everything out today.

📱 Take a break. It is fully okay to disconnect from the world when you need to.

📝 May is ending, but your self-care shouldn't. What’s one small thing you’re doing for your mental health today? Let’s support each other in the comments! 👇

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

CREDIT FOR LIFE - This hands-on fair gave students real-world practice with budgeting and financial decisions. We couldn’t host an event of this scale without "Northern Essex Community College", and we are incredibly grateful to our partners for volunteering their time and expertise: , , Bill Bryant, Robert Jokela, , , , , , ,

05/22/2026

🗓️ Holiday Closure Notice
Please note: All CREST Programs will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

We will reopen and welcome students back on Tuesday, May 26th.

Have a safe, restful, and meaningful holiday weekend with your families! 🇺🇸