About Crestview School of Inquiry
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A Message From Principal Tjeerdsma
It is a genuine honor to serve as the principal/director for Crestview School of Inquiry. I believe that we have amazing staff, students, and parents. Crestview School of Inquiry implements the project-based learning (PBL) framework that encourages all learners to take ownership of their learning by building skills necessary for collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students master the core standards through authentic, real world problems, which provide for deep learning opportunities.
As in the past, we will continue our commitment to helping all students learn at high levels. This can only occur through the guidance of our highly trained staff who are dedicated to the success of all students. My passion and mission has always been to equip, encourage, and empower those I am able to serve. This is accomplished and enhanced by a strong collaborative culture. I genuinely believe that we are “Stronger Together.” I am committed to the children, staff, and families of Crestview, and I look forward to partnering with you to make this school year an amazing year for OUR children.
Go Tigers!
Tamara Tjeerdsma
Principal
Crestview School of Inquiry
Meet the Crestview School of Inquiry Staff
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- Jennifer Anderson

- Teresa Fritz
- Ashley Knepper

- Abdiel Quiroga

- Biak Thang

- Tamara Tjeerdsma

- Tamrin Wibholm
Crestview Information
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Address
8355 Franklin Ave
Clive, IA 50325
School Times
HOURS: 8:20 a.m.-3:10 p.m. | Breakfast: 8:05 a.m.
COLLABORATION SCHEDULE: Wednesdays 8:20 a.m.-2:25 p.m.
PRESCHOOL: 8:20-11:05 a.m. and 12:25-3:10 p.m.
Grades Served
PK-6
Director
Tamara Tjeerdsma
Contact
PHONE: 515-633-5700
FAX: 515-633-5799COUNSELOR: Teresa Fritz
NURSE: Jennifer Anderson
SECRETARIES: Ashley Knepper, Tamrin Wibholm
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Crestview History
On opening day in December 1961, Crestview Elementary students found themselves surrounded by unpaved streets on a crest of land with a beautiful view in every direction. It was due to our surroundings that Crestview got its name.
A dairy farm was adjacent to the playground, which prompted the recess rule, “Don’t go near the fence when the cows are out.”
Crestview Elementary, along with Clive Elementary (now Clive Learning Academy), became part of the West Des Moines Community Schools as the result of a merger vote in July 1962. Crestview has had 10 principals. Harlan Hayek was Crestview's first principal followed by Jim Tussey, Beverley Roach, Jim Mayse, Martha Davis, Dr. Robert G. Davis, Doug Stilwell, Kevin Fangman, and John Villotti. Tamara Tjeerdsma is the current principal.
In 2015-16, Crestview Elementary became a Project-Based Learning school and changed its name to Crestview School of Inquiry. Students learn through real-world projects, and all children are assigned a personal digital device.
Since the fall of 1991 when Crestview became a three-section building, the school has had full enrollment in virtually all grade levels.