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!

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

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 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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.