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The Panther Press

April 27, 2026

The Panther Press April 27, 2026
The Panther PressApril 27, 2026

In This Issue of the Panther Press In This Issue of the Panther Press

  • The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is available now. Download your copy here: bit.ly/EVCS_Cal2627
  • New York State Assessments continue this week, with the NYS ELA Assessment for grades 3 through 8 on April 28 & April 29.
  • The Community Associations are hosting a 20th Anniversary Movie Night & Chiavetta's BBQ sale on May 14! ALL EVCS families welcome to join.
    • The CA are looking for volunteers, you can sign up to help here.
    • Preorder or donate meals at this link.
  • Check out the Clubs & Sports calendar for this week at EVCS.
  • Read some exciting EVCS community member news with our 'EVCS OUT IN THE COMMUNITY' section.
  • Make sure to view the 'COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES' section for a summer camp opportunity.

Not receiving texts from EVCS? Make sure to text the letter "Y" to "67587" to opt-in for text updates.

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

EVCS RESOURCES, EVENTS, & INFORMATION EVCS RESOURCES, EVENTS, & INFORMATION

EVCS Calendar & Lunch Menu EVCS Calendar & Lunch Menu

High Level Calendar of April & May 2026
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Upcoming Events

  • April 28 & 29 - NYS ELA Assessments (Grs. 3-8)
  • May 5 & 6 - NYS Math Assessments (Grs. 3-8)
  • May 14 - 20th Anniversary Movie Night & Chicken Dinner (Preorder Meal)
  • May 15 - Sup't Conf Day, No Classes & Parent Teacher Conferences
  • May 25 - Memorial Day, School Closed
  • May 29 - Alumni Event
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EVCS School Calendar 25-26

Download Calendar

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

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Lunch Menu

View BPS School Lunch Menu

2026-2027 Calendar Available for Download 2026-2027 Calendar Available for Download

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Get a Jump Start on Next Year!

The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is available now. Download your copy here: bit.ly/EVCS_Cal2627

CA Presents: 20th Anniversary Movie Night & Chicken Dinner CA Presents: 20th Anniversary Movie Night & Chicken Dinner

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Join May 14 for Family Movie Fun & Meal

In honor of the EVCS 20th anniversary, the Community Associations are presenting a special movie on May 14 along with a chicken BBQ sale! Chicken sales run from 3 to 7 pm and the movie begins at 6:15 PM. Event will be hosted at the Hertel Campus Soccer Field and is open to ALL EVCS families from both campuses.


Special EVCS picnic blankets will also be available to preorder.


Purchase your meals and picnic blanket by clicking this link.

Preorder Meal & Picnic Blankets

Call for Volunteers

Looking to give back to EVCS and volunteer with your Community Associations? They are looking for help with the Chicken Dinner & Family Movie Night.


Sign up to volunteer today!

Sign Up to Volunteer

This Week in Clubs and Sports This Week in Clubs and Sports

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Spring Season of Clubs & Sports Continues

April 27:

  • Days Park - Improv, Dance, & ASL Clubs, Girls on the Run
  • Hertel - Track & Field

April 28:

  • Days Park - Softball Practice at Hertel Campus, Track Practice
  • Hertel - Drama Club & Softball Practice

April 29:

  • Days Park - Improv & Lego Clubs, Girls on the Run
  • Hertel - Advanced Band, Yoga Club, Track & Field

April 30:

  • Days Park - Softball Practice at Days Park Campus, Track Practice
  • Hertel - Drama Club & Softball Practice

EVCS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION EVCS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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Get Involved with the Community Association Get Involved with the Community Association

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


Upcoming Community Association Meetings:


  • Days Park, June 9 PM. Meeting link coming soon.
  • Hertel, June 3, 6 PM. In person on campus.

EVCS OUT IN THE COMMUNITY EVCS OUT IN THE COMMUNITY

Excellence in Education Awards Excellence in Education Awards

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Katie Istas, Days Park Asst. Principal

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Sharon DeTamble, Business Manager

Congratulations to EVCS staff nominated for this year's Excellence in Education Awards!

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Students help clean up Woodlawn Beach for Earth Day

Giving Back on Earth Day

Days Park 2nd Grade, among students from other schools, celebrated Earth Day and being a good citizen by helping with trash clean up on Woodlawn Beach!

COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES

Say Yes Buffalo Summer Camps Say Yes Buffalo Summer Camps

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Camp Eligibility Includes Students PK through 8

Say Yes Buffalo has announced this year's Summer Camps, open to Buffalo Charter and Public school students! Camps include academic support, extracurriculars, field trips, and more.


Learn more at the Say Yes Buffalo website.

PARENT/GUARDIAN RESOURCES PARENT/GUARDIAN RESOURCES

Parent/Guardian Resources
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View Parent/Guardian Resources
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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.

Find Us On Social Media Find Us On Social Media

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EVCS - Elmwood Village Charter Schools

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