The Panther Press
September 4, 2025
- Happy First Day of School! We can't wait to see all the wonderful things 25-26 has in store for our EVCS community!
- Looking for a bit of guidance? Make sure to review our Parent Handbook!
- Download a copy of the Days Park Parent/Guardian Handbook
- Download a copy of the Hertel Parent/Guardian Handbook
- Be sure to review our Code of Conduct and return the signed Acknowledgement Form to your campus Main Office.
- Take a look at our "How We Communicate with You" flyer, so that you know what information to expect from EVCS and from what platforms.
- Reminder: Meet the Teacher Night is next Thursday, September 11, 5:30 to 7 PM.
- Mark Your Calendars: High School Information is September 25. 7th & 8th grade parents can RSVP today by clicking here.
- Next Friday, September 12, is there is no school as it is a Teacher PD Day.
- The Hertel Community Association is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on September 20. Make sure to get your tickets!
- Not receiving texts from EVCS? Make sure to text the letter "Y" to "67587".
Upcoming Events
- September 4 - First Day of School
- September 11 - Meet the Teacher Night (Session 1: 5:30 to 6:15 PM, Session 2: 6:15 to 7 PM, Must Attend the Full Session, this is not a drop in event)
- September 12 - Teacher PD, No School
- September 16 - Days Park Community Association Meeting (7 pm, on Zoom)
- September 20 - Hertel Community Association Pancake Breakfast (Get Tickets)
- September 24 - Hertel Community Association Meeting (6 pm, in person)
- September 25 - High School Information Night (7th & 8th Grade, Remember to RSVP!)
EVCS School Calendar 25-26
Doors open to students at 7:40 AM
School day begins at 8 AM
Pick-up/walking dismissal begins at 3:05 PM
Dismissal for students taking the bus begins at 3:15 PM
Lunch Menu
Return Signed Acknowledgement Form to Main Office by September 11
An extra copy of the Acknowledgement Form was sent home with your child in their new green take home folder for your convenience to sign.
SACC Director & Site Facilitator (HERTEL CAMPUS ONLY)
Sarah Stewart (SACC Director)
Kaelynn Beckman (Site Facilitator)
CEO Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo (Hertel and Days Park Campuses)
Shari McDonough (CEO)
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
Parent Webinar Recording – Starting the School Year Strong
Child & Family Services recently hosted an information webinar on starting the school year strong.
You can view the recording the webinar by clicking this link.
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.
