The Panther Press
Summer Edition July 28 , 2025
Mark Your Calendars for These Important Dates in the Summer/Fall
August 4 - Read & Play at Hertel Campus (9 am - 11 am)
August 12 - Rescheduled Shakespeare in the Park's Touring Show at Hertel Campus (7 pm - 8 pm)
August 28 - Family Open House (More information coming soon!)
September 1 - Labor Day, Schools Closed
September 4 - First Day of School
September 11 - Meet the Teacher Night
September 12 - Teacher PD, No School
September 25 - High School Information Night (7th & 8th Grade)
Download a digital copy of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar today!
Click on the links below to download digital copies of summer work packets, for your child to prepare for the upcoming school year.
Download Days Park School Supply List
- Kindergarten Supply List – Days Park
- 1st Grade Supply List – Days Park
- 2nd Grade Supply List – Days Park
- 3rd Grade Supply List – Days Park
- 4th Grade Supply List – Days Park
- 5th Grade Supply List – Days Park
- 6th Grade Supply List – Days Park
- 7th Grade Supply List – Days Park
- 8th Grade Supply List – Days Park
Download Hertel School Supply List
Click each link to download that grade's school supply list:
Days Park Instrument Choice
Reminders from the Health Office
Make sure your student has an updated physical and immunizations prior to the start of the school year! Please check with your student's pediatrician and book your physicals and appointments early to have them completed before the start of the school year.
Updated physicals, immunization records, and other health paperwork and forms can be faxed over to the confidential nurse line for your child's campus.
Days Park Confidential Fax Line: (716) 884-0010
Hertel Confidential Fax Link: (716) 464-3560
Health Office Email: health@elmwoodvillageschool.org
Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic
The Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic provides free physicals, referrals, and other services for free to the Buffalo Community. This includes uninsured or underinsured individuals.
Immunization Requirements
New York State mandates certain vaccines are required for school. You can make an appointment with your child’s doctor to make sure you’re aware of all vaccinations needed and to schedule an appointment for immunizations.
You can also visit the Erie County website for information on WNY Immunization Clinics.
Is your child starting 7th or 8th grade in the fall?
Make sure to check out our summer high school newsletter, which includes:
- Planning Ahead for September
- An introduction to High School Information Night
- Resources to Research High Schools
Shop Local Farmers Market
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor will be hosting their annual Mrs. Frances Nash's Garden Basket Farmers Market throughout the summer.
In addition to shopping local produce, EVCS will be attending the market on July 29 and August 5. Stop by to say hi and for some giveaway goodies!
Shop Local Vendors in Elmwood Village
Elmwood Village Farmers Market has returned for another year! Shop local vendors and produce right in the heart of Elmwood Village neighborhood.
EVCS is also happy to share we will be participating in the market for the first time on August 23, so make sure to stop by our table!
Kids Eat Free All Summer Long
Summer Meals are available for all kids and teenagers 18 and under to eat for free.
You can find a map where free summer meals are available on the Hunger Solutions NY website.
EPIC (Every Person Influences Children) is hosting Parenting Classes in August and September, from 4 to 5:45 pm.
The dates & topics are as follows:
- August 12 – Dealing with Disobedience
- August 19 – Managing fighting & Aggression
- September 2 – Developing Good Bedtime Routine
- September 9 – Hassle-Free Shopping with Children
Caregivers can register by call/text at 716-332-4136 or by completing an interest form provided by EPIC.
EVCS Mission Statement
“The Elmwood Village Charter Schools will provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. EVCS believes that all students can and will learn at high levels when provided with the right learning conditions.”
We put students first. We act with urgency. We seek to be better. We work as a team.
