Important News

The Office of School Safety and Security and Risk Management reviewed county wide practices regarding school visits and it has been determined that parents are no longer able to attend recess. Parents can continue to eat lunch with their child(ren) if they complete the following: Go to the HCPSS Web site to review information about the school system volunteer process.

Students participate in related arts daily for one hour. There are five related arts classes: Art, Media, Music, Physical Education, and Technology. The rotating schedule is called the Related Arts Color Calendar. Your child's teacher will share their related arts color day assignments with you. It is essential to ensure your child dresses appropriately for their classes for related arts…

There will be no printed 2024-2025 calendars. Staff, students, and families may add our online calendar to their own mobile/online calendar by: Going to https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/ Scrolling down to subscribe to a Calendar Right-clicking on the calendar you wish to subscribe to Selecting Copy Link Location/Address/Shortcut Adding to your calendar of choice (See calendar for specifics on adding a calendar). You…

HCPSS uses text and email to communicate important and time-sensitive information, including bus delays and emergency closings. Parents/guardians are automatically enrolled for email notification; however, all users must opt-in once to receive texts by texting "yes" to 67587 from the mobile number listed in their Family File. Please get in touch with your school's front office if you are not…

The Howard County Police Department is seeking School Crossing Guards, with an immediate need for three guards at Stevens Forest Elementary. The position is titled School Crossing Guard (Contingent Protective Service) – Police, Special Operations. Due to recent changes in school times, HCPD is working to hire for our community. Apply Here

Our 5th Grade Community Action Team is still working to collect 1000 lbs of plastic bags by November to earn a bench made from recycled plastics for the school. Help us make this project come to life! Only150 lbs left to go!!! Please donate clean plastic bags and film such as: -grocery bags -bread bags -case and product overwrap (plastic…

What: The Den is our Family Resource Center at Stevens Forest Elementary Where: Located inside the portable behind our school, closest to the blacktop. Check in at the SFES Front Office first. Why: To promote Family-School Partnerships & to strengthen our school community! A space where we can: offer to our families as a location they can use to get…

We want to invite you to participate in the Family-School Partnership Team at Stevens Forest Elementary School. This team was formerly the FIT (Family Involvement Team) and was facilitated by the Title I team. It is now a combined effort between Title I and our efforts as a Community School. The Family School Partnership Team includes SFES families, staff, and…

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students. Preventing bullying is an important part of this goal. HCPSS Policy 9460 states that bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, and intimidation are prohibited in HCPSS. Our administration and staff have been trained and made aware of this policy as well as preventative and…

Let Me Run is an after-school wellness program that inspires boys to be themselves, be active and belong. Twice a week for seven weeks, Mr. Reidy, Mr. Campbell and Mr. Jackson (SFES parents) will lead teams through practices designed to amplify confidence, self-expression, and respect for their peers. The program culminates in an end-of-season 5k race. This program is open…