The Panther Press
April 27, 2026
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.
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EVCS RESOURCES, EVENTS, & INFORMATION
EVCS Calendar & Lunch Menu
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
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
2026-2027 Calendar Available for Download
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
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.
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.
This Week in Clubs and Sports
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
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
Excellence in Education Awards
Katie Istas, Days Park Asst. Principal
Sharon DeTamble, Business Manager
Congratulations to EVCS staff nominated for this year's Excellence in Education Awards!
Woodlawn Beach Clean Up on News
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
Say Yes Buffalo Summer Camps
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
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.