The Panther Press

• Wednesday, June 24, is the last day of school and a half day with early dismissal.
• This week are the Kindergarten and 8th Grade Graduations! Congratulations class of 2026!
• ParentSquare is launching in July, read this letter for more details.

• Digital copies of summer work packets are available for download to prepare for the 26-27 school year. Please note, your child will receive hard copies of the summer work packets by the end of the school year. These digital copies serve as a backup.
• Get a jump start on school shopping! Next year's School Supply Lists are available to download in this issue.
• Remember to download your copy of the 2026-2027 school year calendar.
• Today, June 22, is the LAST DAY to participate in the End of the Year Survey. We are at 55% participation, share your thoughts by completing it if you have not already done so.

• We have received another anonymous gift of $2,500 to our annual campaign! We are nearly to the point of matching $5,000, help us cross the finish line as we wrap up our 20th Anniversary!

• This week's 'COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES' section includes some upcoming opportunities, including a paid opportunity for graduating 8th graders.

Translate the Panther Press:

Haga clic aquí si necesita este boletín en español

বাংলায় এই নিউজলেটারের প্রয়োজন হলে এখানে ক্লিক করুন

انقر هنا إذا كنت بحاجة إلى هذه النشرة الإخبارية باللغة العربية

Ger hewcedariya we bi vê bultena bi kurdî hebe, li vir bikirtînin

እዛ ዜና ብትግርኛ እንተድኣ ኣድልዩኩም ኣብዚ ጠውቑ

The EVCS community is so proud of you, we can't wait to see all that you continue to accomplish.

Click on the links below to download digital copies of summer work packets, for your child to prepare for the upcoming school year. Please note, your child will receive hard copies of the summer work packets by the end of the school year. These digital copies serve as a backup.

• Summer work to prepare for 1st Grade
• Summer work to prepare for 2nd Grade
• Summer work to prepare for 3rd Grade
• Summer work to prepare for 4th Grade
• Summer work to prepare for 5th Grade
• Summer work to prepare for 6th Grade
• Summer work to prepare for 7th Grade
• Summer work to prepare for 8th Grade

Click each link to download that grade's 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

Click each link to download that grade's school supply list:

• Kindergarten Supply List - Hertel
• 1st Grade Supply List - Hertel
• 2nd Grade Supply List - Hertel
• 3rd Grade Supply List - Hertel
• 4th Grade Supply List - Hertel
• 5th Grade Supply List - Hertel
• 6th Grade Supply List - Hertel
• 7th Grade Supply List - Hertel
• 8th Grade Supply List - Hertel

NEW: We have received another anonymous gift of $2,500! We are nearly to the point of matching $5,000, help us cross the finish line as we wrap up our 20th Anniversary!

If you are interested in supporting our campus infrastructure and beautification projects, please give this year's Annual Appeal letter a read and consider a donation today. Remember - every dollar counts and you can give at any amount and it will have an impact!

The school year might be ending soon, but you can catch EVCS out and about this summer with giveaways, goodies, and activities! This summer includes:

• EVCS at the Elmwood Village Farmers Market on June 20 & August 15
• EVCS at The Taste of Diversity Festival in the Family Fun Zone on June 27
• EVCS at the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Farmers Market on June 30, July 28, and August 18
• EVCS at D-District Community Day on July 11
• And for the second year in a row, EVCS Hertel Campus serving as host to Shakespeare in Delaware Park's touring show on August 3

We can't wait to see you this summer! 🌞

The EVCS Community Associations sponsor events and fundraisers to support school activities that enrich the experiences of our community and that align with the Mission of the Elmwood Village Charter Schools.

Interested in getting involved? Email your campus CA to get started!

Days Park CA Email Address: daysparkca@elmwoodvillageschool.org

Hertel CA Email Address: hertelca@elmwoodvillageschool.org

The YMCA Buffalo Niagara is offering free swimming lessons to children in WNY.

Sign up today and make sure to use code NYSWIMS1.

WYFY is a paid, youth-led leadership and grantmaking program where young people learn leadership skills, work across WNY, and help make decisions that impact how grants are invested to support youth.

Applications are due June 27, so make sure to apply today!

Congratulations to Avery and JoJo who participated in this past weekend's Elmwood Village Farmers Market, selling their wares as part of the KidzBiz program!

Photos provided by Mrs. Murawski.

“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.