Important News

We want to ensure that every student has access to a device and internet service to access distance learning. Even if your child has access, please click on the link below so that we know who needs access to either a device, the internet, or both. Please respond by March 31st. The paragraph below was copied from our Superintendent's message…

State Superintendent Karen Salmon announced that schools across the state would be closed until April 24, 2020. HCPSS is working diligently on a comprehensive distance learning plan. School staff members are eager to continue learning while the distance learning plan is being created. Beginning Thursday, March 26, grade-specific packets will be available for students to continue their learning. These packets…

Your SFES Family misses and wants to see you! Stay connected with the Stevens Forest Community by engaging with us on Twitter. If families are not already on Twitter, it is easy to join, free, and you can follow all the great things happening at SFES and HCPSS - consider following @hcpss_sfes & @hcpss On Monday, March 23, we will…

Dear Stevens Forest Families, I hope that each of you is doing well despite the changes in routines that we are all learning to navigate. As our superintendent, Dr. Martirano, has shared over the last several days, these are most certainly uncharted waters for all of us. As your principal, it has been very difficult to be away from the…

The following update provides additional details for families and staff. Please continue to visit the HCPSS website, as all updates, additional information, and answers to frequently asked questions will be posted regularly. Food distribution HCPSS will provide free "Grab-N-Go" meals to anyone age 18 and under, as well as any HCPSS student, regardless of age, at nine locations countywide. Meals…

Beginning Tuesday, March 17, free “Grab-N-Go” nutritious meals will be provided to anyone age 18 and under, and any HCPSS student regardless of age, at four school sites and five mobile sites. Meals will be available from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., weekdays, Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, April 24. Participants will be given a Grab-N-Go lunch for that day, as well…

Closing Dates All school buildings will be closed beginning at 6 p.m., Friday, March 13 and will remain closed from March 16-27. Pick up Desk Belongings for Absent Students If your student is absent today and you would like to pick up their desk belongings, please come to SFES by 3 pm today to pick them up. Access to Instructional…

Join the Stevens Forest Elementary School PTA on Thursday, March 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m. for an evening celebrating the diverse cultures represented in our community! The night will include a potluck dinner, entertainment from local performers, and lots of fun! If you would like to contribute a dish that represents your culture, please fill out the form sent home in today’s…

Wednesday, HCPSS principals met with our Superintendent, Dr. Martirano, to discuss realities and concerns regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and HCPSS. At the time of that meeting, there were no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Howard County. However, given the realities of the potential for spread of any virus, it is important that we approach the rest of the flu season and…

Please read below about two upcoming events for our Fifth Grade Students: Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) The Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) is administered to all students in fifth grade, eighth grade, and high school every spring. MISA will take place for our 5th grade students on March 24th, 25th, 31st and April 1st. Parents/Guardians do not need to…