Crestwood students tout FBA achievements as donor gives $100,000 and Fairview earns national recognition

Students from Crestwood High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter told the academic committee about this year’s programs and results: chapter president Avery Pisano said the chapter has 181 active members, 73 qualified for the state leadership conference and the group has increased membership by 111 since 2021. Students described community-service projects, competitions and awards the chapter has won.

During the academic committee meeting, committee members and administrators recognized student achievements and announced a donor gift. Superintendent Malazo told the board that Mr. Robert Miracle has donated $100,000 to the Crestwood Education Foundation; she said the gift will be coordinated with the foundation and faculty and staff to support programs and the donor’s stated priorities.

The superintendent also highlighted that U.S. News & World Report had ranked Fairview Elementary among the nation’s top elementary schools in 2026; the board discussed how to recognize the school with a plaque or badge (the district noted there would be a fee to obtain a physical plaque through the ranking service).

Students and board members praised the chapter’s community service, which included collecting backpacks, food drives and fundraising for the state project; staff and trustees encouraged the students to continue representing the district in upcoming events such as the state leadership conference in Hershey and possible national competitions.

What’s next: The board will accept updates from the Crestwood Education Foundation about how Mr. Miracle’s donation will be allocated and will consider whether to purchase a recognition plaque for Fairview Elementary at the requested fee.