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The Panther Press

December 8, 2025

The Panther Press December 8, 2025
The Panther PressDecember 8, 2025

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

  • Applications for the 2026-2027 school year have opened! Know someone looking to join our vibrant community? Let them know and share our application to apply now.
  • The Community Associations are hosting a joint social this Thursday, December 11. See flyer for details.
  • Yearbooks are on sale now! You can place your order today. Make sure to use the correct campus code when ordering:
      • (Order Code Days Park: 0305XK / Order Code Hertel: 0305XF)
  • Make sure to read the full issue for more campus-specific news, community events, and updates!

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

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Upcoming Events

  • December 23 - Pajama Day
  • December 24 to 31 - Winter Break - No School
  • January 1 & 2 - New Year's Holiday - No School
  • January 5 - Return to School
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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

Community Associations Host Social on December 11 Community Associations Host Social on December 11

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Join members of both campus Community Associations to learn about who they are, what they do, and how to get involved at a social event on December. Parents and staff from both campuses are invited to join.


Event details:

  • Date: December 11, 2025
  • Time: 6 to 8 pm
  • Location: Iron Tail Tavern | 802 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
  • Details: Light snacks provided, cash bar and menu available

Applications Open for 2026-2027 School Year Applications Open for 2026-2027 School Year

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Spread the Word: Applications Open Now!

Applications are open for BOTH EVCS Campuses for the 2026-2027 school year!

Know someone looking to join our vibrant community?

Let them know and share our application to apply now.


Are you looking to have a kindergartener join their older sibling next year?

Make sure to select a sibling preference when you apply!

Apply Now

Reminder: Yearbooks on Sale Now Reminder: Yearbooks on Sale Now

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Order Your Yearbook Copy Today

You can place yearbook order at inter-state.com/order


Make sure to place the correct campus code when ordering:

  • Days Park Yearbook Order Code: 0305XK
  • Hertel Yearbook Order Code: 0305XF

Hertel News Hertel News

Free Little Library & Pantry Free Little Library & Pantry

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Take What You Need, Leave What You Can

The Hertel Community Association has revamped the Free Little Library & Pantry on the Hertel Campus! Located at the bend in the bus loop, all are encouraged to take what they need and leave what they can.

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, January 13, 7 PM. Meeting link coming soon.
  • Hertel, January 28, 7 PM. Meeting link coming soon.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EVENTS COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EVENTS

Free Program with West Side Rowing Club Free Program with West Side Rowing Club

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Try It Day at WSRC

The West Side Rowing Club is hosting a free Try It Day, where children can learn the basics of rowing, meet coaches, and tour the club's facilities. This event is designed for students who are curious about rowing or looking to try a new, team-oriented sport. Open to grades 6-10.


Try It Day is taking place December 10, 5 to 7 pm, at 1 Rotary Row. You can RSVP by contacting lily@wsrc.org.

Free Program with The Foundry Free Program with The Foundry

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Winter Wonder Lab with The Foundry

The Foundry will be hosting a special Winter Wonder Lab session on December 20, where middle school students will learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine to design and create their own holiday-themed gift bags.


Open to grades 5-8.

RSVP to Winter Wonder Lab

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.

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