The Panther Press
June 15, 2026
ParentSquare: Coming Soon!
All-in-One Platform for EVCS Updates!
Starting July 1, EVCS will be moving to ParentSquare for District, School, and Classroom level communications!
Stay tuned for digital letter later this week with more details about the platform!
In This Issue of the Panther Press
- Friday, June 19, is Juneteenth. There will be no school in recognition of the holiday.
- Next week are the Kindergarten and 8th Grade Graduations! Congratulations class of 2026!
- Days Park:
- Kindergarten Graduation, June 23 at 10 am at Theatre of Youth (203 Allen Street)
- 8th Grade Graduation, June 23 at 6 pm at Asbury Hall (341 Delaware Avenue)
- Hertel:
- Kindergarten Graduation, June 22 at 10 at at Hertel Gym (665 Hertel Avenue)
- 8th Grade Graduation, June 24 at 6 pm at Renovation Church (567 Hertel Avenue)
- Digital copies of summer work packets are available for download to prepare for the 26-27 school year. Please note, your child will receive hard copies of the summer work packets by the end of the school year. These digital copies serve as a backup.
- Get a jump start on school shopping! Next year's School Supply Lists are available to download in this issue.
- Is your transportation changing next school year or is your child taking a yellow bus for the first time? Make sure to complete a Transportation Application as soon possible!
- Check out the Clubs & Sports calendar for this week at EVCS. This is the last week of EVCS clubs/sports for the school year.
- Help us get to 50% participation in our End of Year Survey! It takes only 5 minutes, click here to complete the 2025-2026 End of Year Survey. We are so close at 48%!
- This year's annual campaign has a matching gift of $5,000, consider a donation today and double your impact at EVCS!
- There's a number of events and ways to stay connected with EVCS this summer. Make sure to check out the 'STAY CONNECTED WITH EVCS THIS SUMMER' section at the end of this newsletter.
- This week's 'COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES' section includes some summer athletic opportunities!
EVCS RESOURCES, EVENTS, & INFORMATION
EVCS Calendar & Lunch Menu
Upcoming Events
- June 19 - Juneteenth, Schools Closed
- June 22 - Hertel Kindergarten Graduation
- June 23 - Days Park Kindergarten Graduation
- June 23 - Days Park 8th Grade Graduation
- June 24 - Last Day of School, Early Dismissal (12:30)
- June 24 - Hertel 8th Grade Graduation
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
Summer Work Packets
Click on the links below to download digital copies of summer work packets, for your child to prepare for the upcoming school year. Please note, your child will receive hard copies of the summer work packets by the end of the school year. These digital copies serve as a backup.
2026-2027 School Supply Lists Available Now
Download Days Park School Supply List
Click each link to download that grade's school supply list:
- Kindergarten Supply List - Days Park
- 1st Grade Supply List - Days Park
- 2nd Grade Supply List - Days Park
- 3rd Grade Supply List - Days Park
- 4th Grade Supply List - Days Park
- 5th Grade Supply List - Days Park
- 6th Grade Supply List - Days Park
- 7th Grade Supply List - Days Park
- 8th Grade Supply List - Days Park
Download Hertel School Supply List
Click each link to download that grade's school supply list:
Complete Transportation Application Before June 22
If you are reporting a change to existing transportation AND/OR setting up yellow bus transportation for the first time for your child, please make sure to complete the Transportation Application as soon as possible.
End of Year Family Survey
Share Your Thoughts!
As the end of the year approaches, we want to hear from you about your experience with EVCS!
Please take about 5 minutes to complete our End of Year Family Survey.
Support Campus Infrastructure & Beautification
Every Dollar Counts!
If you are interested in supporting our campus infrastructure and beautification projects, please give this year's Annual Appeal letter a read and consider a donation today. Remember - every dollar counts and you can give at any amount and it will have an impact!
This Week in Clubs and Sports
Spring Season of Clubs & Sports Continues
June 15
- Hertel: Drama Club School Performance/Final Day of Drama Club
June 16:
- Hertel: Newspaper Club
June 17:
- N/A
June 18:
- Hertel: Newspaper Club
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: N/A
- Hertel - Meeting Pending Reschedule
STAY CONNECTED WITH EVCS THIS SUMMER
Join Us this June
Elmwood Village Farmers Market
Catch us at the Elmwood Village Farmers Market on June 20 from 8 am to 1 pm! Stop by to say hi and for some giveaway goodies!
Taste of Diversity Festival
This year's festival is June 27 and EVCS will be in the Family Fun Zone with a fun activity from 11 am to about 3 pm!
Michigan Street Farmers Market
EVCS will be participating in the Mrs. Frances Nash's Garden Basket on June 30, with giveaways and school information!
This year it will be located at the Freedom Path behind the Nash House Museum and Michigan Street Baptist Church at 36 Nash Street.
Join Us this July
D-District Community Day
Refreshments, music, raffles, and more will be part of the festivities!
Michigan Street Farmers Market
EVCS will be participating in the Mrs. Frances Nash's Garden Basket on July 28, with giveaways and school information!
This year it will be located at the Freedom Path behind the Nash House Museum and Michigan Street Baptist Church at 36 Nash Street.
Join Us this August
Shakespeare's Fools and Foes at the Hertel Campus
EVCS will be host to the Shakespeare in Delaware Park's Touring Show for the second year in a row!
This year's production is scheduled for August 3 at 7 pm at the Hertel Campus at 665 Hertel Avenue. Admission is free and open to all of the EVCS community and the general public. You must bring your own seating.
Elmwood Village Farmers Market
Catch us at the Elmwood Village Farmers Market on August 15 from 8 am to 1 pm! Stop by to say hi and for some giveaway goodies!
Michigan Street Farmers Market
EVCS will be participating in the Mrs. Frances Nash's Garden Basket on August 18, with giveaways and school information!
This year it will be located at the Freedom Path behind the Nash House Museum and Michigan Street Baptist Church at 36 Nash Street.
COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES
Project Play WNY Hosts Developmental Track Meets
Open to Ages 5-13
Project Play WNY will be a hosting a Summer Track & Field Series on the following dates:
- July 16, 23, 28, & 30
- August 3 & 6
Registration in advanced is highly encouraged. Visit the Project Play WNY to learn more and register.
St. Joe's Hosts Summer Sports Camps
Learn from High School Coaches and Players
If you have a student interested in sports and interested in attending St. Joe's, there is an opportunity to participate in sports camps this summer.
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.