Important News

Please review Policy Policy 8080 – Responsible Use of Technology, Digital Tools, and Social Media at this link . We want to remind students and families about cell phones in elementary school. Please note that students are able to bring personal technology devices to school; however, students must keep personal technology devices in backpacks during the school day unless otherwise…

During the dates of September 18 - October 19, students in grades 1-5 will take the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. The data from the MAP assessment will help schools and teachers measure your student's academic progress. The MAP test does not affect grades, and the difficulty adjusts depending on how your child responds. It is normal for students…

October is the start of National Bullying Prevention Month! We wanted to use this opportunity to share with our students, parents, guardians, and families some information and definitions to better help you understand bullying. It is important that you understand what bullying is to ensure you are able to report it when you see it or are told about it…

Thank you for your flexibility and patience as we shifted to new start/end times effective 9/20/23, for students and staff. Everyone did a great job yesterday! 9:00 am: School Staff on duty to support arrival (students may not arrive prior to 9:00 am) 9:10 am: Students invited inside for breakfast 9:25 am: Instruction begins (students arriving after this time are…

Columbia Association (CA), in partnership with SFES, is offering students the opportunity to participate in the CA Points Program, which awards CA memberships to income-eligible students who excel in the classroom. Earned memberships are awarded to the student and all members of their immediate family. The CA Points Program is available for students in grades 3 - 5 who are…

Research is clear that showing up for school has a significant impact on a student's academic and social success, starting from pre-kindergarten and continuing through high school. Missing 10% (or about 18 days of a school year or 2 a month) can drastically affect a student's academic success at each grade level. By the 6th grade, absenteeism is one of…

Rhonda Boone is the Family Involvement Contact (FIC) for Stevens Forest Elementary School. Ms. Boone promotes access and equity opportunities for all students and families. She collaborates with school-based staff and the Title I Office to establish home-school partnerships and supports for school-based family engagement. The Family Involvement Contact also provides resources to families around academics, social-emotional learning, and other…

Being a Title I school brings so many benefits to all students. Being identified as a Title I school is not guaranteed and is only considered based on our families completing the FARMs application each year. These supports go beyond free breakfast for all and free lunches for many. Title I allows us to have additional math and reading specialists…

What: OMHS 50th Anniversary Community Pancake Breakfast When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 9:00-11:00 am (Homecoming Weekend) Where: OMHS Cafeteria Cost: $5 per person- cash only, day of event Email Carol Rowan at cdrowan521@verizon.net with questions

As educators, we are well aware of the ever-increasing pressures placed on students. The academic demands, social challenges, and rapidly changing world can be overwhelming. Guiding Good Choices parenting classes can equip parents and/or grandparents with knowledge and skills to reduce the risk that their children will engage in at risk behaviors. These classes are for families with children 9…