Important News

How to Show our Gratitude to Veterans

At Stevens Forest Elementary, we would like to thank family members of our students who have previously served or are currently serving in any branch of the United States military. Please click on the link below and share your information so that we can give special recognition to Veterans, on Wednesday, November, 11th. Please submit your information using this link…

American Education Week

Stevens Forest Elementary is excited to welcome you to American Education Week 2025. American Education Week is November 17-21. This year we are inviting all families on Monday November 17th and Friday November 21st to see some snapshots from our School Improvement Plan. Please see the schedule below! We have scheduled a continuous block where families can visit a component…

Fall Individual School Picture Day

Mark your calendar! Students at Stevens Forest Elementary will have their individual pictures taken on 11/4/25. If you wish to order school pictures, please view directions for online ordering below: Go to: www.schoolpix.com Click on: Preorder Portraits Online Here Enter the SFES online code: SFESF25 Follow prompts See more information at this link.

Message about Halloween Activities

At SFES, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our students and their families. In alignment with our school system's strong commitment to equity and inclusion, SFES will implement the following guidelines Halloween-related activities like parades and parties will not occur during regular school hours Instructional materials related to Halloween will not be utilized in…

5th Grade Leadership Project

Are you interested in helping people get what they need? If so, the 5th Grade Leadership Group at SFES is supporting the Oakland Mills Food Pantry. We are asking for donations from Monday November 10th until Tuesday November 25th . The items below are ideal for donations. There will be bins in the front lobby. Thank you for your support…

Lost and Found

There are several personal items that your students have left behind. Please stop by the main office anytime to look in the cafe’. All clothes that are not retrieved by October 31st will be donated. We will remind students each day on the morning announcements and during lunch take a look at the lost and found table.

Animals on School Property

Please note that dogs are not allowed on the school site (with the exception of guide dogs). We would urge parents to speak to extended family members who may not be aware of our policy. Animals in schools or offices, whether leashed or not, present safety, environmental, and liability issues. As a result, animals are prohibited within HCPSS buildings and…

Planet Aid Clothing Bin

Please support Stevens Forest Elementary School by bagging your excess clothes, shoes, purses, and linens and placing them in the yellow bin on our campus. Your donation keeps reusable textiles out of landfills, provides clothing to those in need, and raises funds for our school. Thank you for your consideration. Planet Aid information and flyer at this link.

Coffee & Conversations, November 7

Please join us for SFES Coffee and Conversation. Families will have an opportunity to build relationships with school staff and to provide feedback. All families are welcome and encouraged to join. Please join us on November 7th at 8:40am in the Media Center. Please RSVP at this link. Additional details can be found here.

Zones of Regulation

Students at SFES are engaging in the Zones of Regulation curriculum during their Social Emotional Learning/ Community time (SEL). Students have learned what regulation is and how it can help. Regulation is being able to control or adjust something to make it work well. Some things in our body that we can regulate are: Eating when hungry, drinking when thirsty…