Important News

The HCPSS 2024-2025 school year calendar included five inclement weather days. HCPSS has used six days. In order to meet the State-mandated 180 days for students, HCPSS must add a day to the school year calendar. The Board of Education approved making Monday, March 31, a full day for students, shifting the scheduled Professional Work and Development Day for school…

Una noche para celebrar las culturas internacionales - formulario de interés para ser voluntario Stevens Forest will be bringing back International Night to celebrate our community's multicultural and international diversity. The event can involve performances, artifacts, family country and culture displays, and/or an interactive passport for student engagement. We are seeking members to form our planning committee, volunteer for the…

If you are a parent or guardian of a child receiving special education services in Maryland, you should have received a copy of the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey in the mail. By completing the survey, you can tell us how your child’s school partners with you. Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related…

Beginning March 3, parents/guardians can begin the kindergarten enrollment processonline for the 2025-2026 school year. Your child’s school will contact you to schedule a meeting to complete the registration process. Parents/guardians of children who will be five on or before Sept. 1 must enroll their children in kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Please help us spread the word within…

The SFES Early Childhood Classes are making preparations for the upcoming 25-26 school year and are accepting applications for general education students to participate as peers through the Learning Together Program (LTP). These classes include general education and special education students. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of…

SFES students will begin using the ACTIVATE™ cognitive training program in February. This program has helped students across the country build important skills like focus, self-control, and memory, and improve their reading and math scores. Students will exercise their brains by using ACTIVATE™ at school and have the option to use it at home, too! To learn more about ACTIVATE™…

Beginning this quarter, SFES will be using TalkingPoints to connect families with schools in your home language. You should have received a message from the administrative team today, and staff will reach out in the near future. Please save the numbers in your contact list so that you can reach back out if you have any questions or concerns. We…

On January 30, 2025, the Board of Education approved adjustments to Policy 8080 - Responsible Use of Technology, Digital Tools, and Social Media that changes the ability for students to use personal devices during the school day. The Board approved the following changes related to the use of personal devices by students at school: No students, PreKindergarten-12, will be permitted…

The staff at Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy in Columbia are dedicated to providing kids a positive and nurturing environment for practice and play through their diverse range of services, including gymnastics, nina training and tumbling. They are offering a FREE Open House for Stevens Forest students age 4 and up, adult supervision is required for any student who…

To help build excitement for our upcoming Social Emotional Learning Night, we hope all students and staff will participate in an optional Spirit Week. See below and this link. RSVP now for the next SFES Social Emotional Learning (SEL) night. K-5 Families will have an opportunity to learn more about the Zones of Regulation from our School Counselor, Mrs. Carlson…