Important News

Students at Stevens Forest Elementary will have their individual pictures taken on 10/12/23. If you wish to order school pictures, please view directions for online ordering below: Go to www.strawbridge.net Click on red button (order pictures and yearbooks) Enter the SFES online code: FM429363 Follow prompts See more information at this link.

So far we have 100 responses to our Family Engagement Survey, be we want to hear all voices. Please take a few minutes today to provide your input. Stevens Forest Elementary School and Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS) value your input and partnership in supporting the academic success of your child. Since families are such an important part of helping…

Times Added Through Spring Break At Stevens Forest Elementary, we continue to work on creating a positive school culture and climate for students, staff, and community. To increase opportunities to connect and build relationships with the community, we are continuing our Mystery Reader Program at SFES; however, we need your help! Please consider signing up and supporting our school community…

Support Stevens Forest Elementary School for our first Family Restaurant Night of the 2023-2024 school year. On October 5 from 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm, present this flyer to the Texas Roadhouse Columbia Location, and 10% of your total food purchases will support SFES. Thank you for supporting our school.

Starting this school year, HCPSS will report student academic progress in grades PreK to 2 using standards-based reporting. There are no changes to grade Grades 3-5 report cards. Intermediate grades will transition to standards-based reporting in 2024-2025. To learn more about standards-based instruction and reporting, visit parent resources at this link. SFES is hosting a PreK-2 Standards-Based Instruction and Reporting…

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…

There will be no printed 2023-2024 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…

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…

Orchestra is open to all students in 3rd-5th grade, and Band is open to all 4th and 5th grade students. Each student will have (2) lessons on their chosen instrument per week, which will take place during the school day. NEW students or students new to an instrument will begin lessons the week of September 18. Students returning to their…

Order your SFES Spirit Wear Now! Please print the form at this link, mark your order, and return it with cash or check to SFES by Wednesday, September 27, 2023! Please note that a paper copy will be sent home with your child(ren) in an upcoming Friday Folder; however, we are accepting orders now! There is an online payment option…