Important News

Please join us virtually to learn more about how to be better advocates for the LGBTQ+ Community at our second HoCo Rainbow Conference. With over 24 concurrent sessions and local as well as national speakers, we have a full day of fun and learning lined up for Saturday, May 15, 2021. Session speakers include Jane Clementi and Joshua Patel of…

Online registration for the GT Summer Institutes for Talent Development is now open! These enrichment classes for students entering grades 1 through 8 in 2021-2022 include offerings in the humanities, science, mathematics, technology, and the arts. Course lists, registration instructions through HCPSS Connect, costs, and dates are all available on the Summer Programs page. Courses include fully virtual and fully…

HCPSS is considering a virtual school option for students in grades K-12 who are unable to attend traditional schools or who wish to remain virtual for the 2021-2022 (upcoming) school year. Students and families are invited to attend a virtual information session on March 31 at 1 or 7 p.m. Registration required

To ensure students are healthy enough to attend in-person instruction and activities, parents/guardians should perform a symptom check every day before the student leaves home. Please review the information below related to COVID-19, Flu and Flu-like Illnesses, and Gastrointestinal (GI) Viral Illnesses. COVID-19 If you believe your child has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or your child is a close contact…

Oakland Mills Online (OMO) and the Howard County Public Library are hosting monthly Family Fun Book Groups with librarian, Ms Susan Miller, of the East Columbia Branch. Ms Susan chooses beginning chapter books with many copies available; this group meets the second Monday of the month to talk about the book and do activities, with a new book each month…

Online enrollment requests for currently enrolled HCPSS students will open Monday, March 15 at 6 p.m. for the following programs: BSAP Summer Institute (Entering Grades K-9) Gifted and Talented Summer Institutes for Talent Development (Entering Grades 1-8) STARTALK Chinese Language Summer Camp (Grades 3-8) More information can be found here: https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2021/03/2021-summer-programs-registration-to-open-march-15/ NOTE: Invitations for eligible HCPSS students for Academic Intervention…

Mark your calendar! All In-Person Students (Groups A, B, & E) at Stevens Forest Elementary will have individual school pictures taken April 13th &15th! Virtual Students may schedule an appointment for their pictures to be taken on 4/13/21 or 4/15/21 from 4-6pm at SFES at this link. More details will be shared with virtual students who schedule an appointment closer…

Suicide Prevention and Substance Abuse Parent Workshop: Parents of elementary, middle, and high school students are invited to attend a powerful session entitled, "Suicide Prevention and Substance Abuse" on Saturday, March 13 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and receive valuable information as it relates to suicide prevention, substance abuse, and mental…

3/8/21-3/12/21 Kindergarten Registration Week for SY 2021-2022 You can begin the online registration process for students new to Howard County! It is recommended that you work on a laptop or desktop to complete registration. Cell phone registration is not recommended. For details about registration and enrollment, visit www.hcpss.org/enroll/. Please call our SFES front office at 410-313-6900 or email Mrs. Dwyer…

It’s been a year like no other! Be sure to order a Stevens Forest yearbook to remember it by. Ordering is open through May 1, online at strawbridge.net. The Online Code is FMYB110205. The price is $18.00 per yearbook.