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The Panther Press

March 9, 2026

The Panther Press March 9, 2026
The Panther PressMarch 9, 2026

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

  • Did you miss An Evening with EVCS discounted pre-sale tickets? Sign up for one of our remaining volunteer spots and receive a free admission ticket.
  • Check out the Clubs & Sports calendar for this week at EVCS.
  • The next Days Park CA Meeting is this week, March 10, at 7 PM. Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/nbf-xouv-yvf
  • The Hertel Campus Literacy Night is THIS Wednesday March 11, from 6 to 7:30 PM.
  • 8th Grade Days Park Families: Mark your calendars, Battle of the Bands is March 19!
  • Next Friday, March 20, is there is no school for students as it is a Superintendent's Conference Day.
  • Inter-State Studios is hosting a Teacher of the Year contest. If you would like to nominate an EVCS teacher, visit their site to learn more.


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 March 2026
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Upcoming Events

  • March 10 - Days Park CA Meeting (Meeting Link, 7 PM)
  • March 11 - Hertel Literacy Night (6 to 7:30 PM)
  • March 17 - End of Trimester 2
  • March 19 - Days Park Battle of the Bands (12:30 PM)
  • March 20 - Sup't Conf Day - No Classes/Professional Development/Recording Day
  • March 20 - 20th Anniversary Gala: An Evening with EVCS (6 to 10 PM, 21+)
  • March 25 - Hertel CA Meeting (Virtual, 7 PM)
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EVCS School Calendar 25-26

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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

An Evening with EVCS: Sign Up for Volunteer Slots for Free Admission An Evening with EVCS: Sign Up for Volunteer Slots for Free Admission

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Join Us March 20 in Celebrating 20 Years of EVCS

Later this month, we will be gathering for an evening of celebration!


Event details below:

  • Event is 21+ only
  • Features live music, live art, food & drinks, silent auctions, basket raffles, dancing, door prizes, and exclusive 20th anniversary merch
  • Dress code: Come as you are! Formal attire is NOT required.
  • Admission is $35 at the door.
  • Sign Up for a 2-hour volunteer slot for free admission!


Questions can be directed to gala@elmwoodvillageschool.org.

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

March 9:

  • Days Park - ASL & Improv Clubs
  • Hertel - Yearbook Club & Intramural Basketball

March 10:

  • Days Park - Yearbook Club
  • Hertel - Softball Clinic

March 11:

  • Days Park - Softball Clinic, Improv & Logo Clubs
  • Hertel - Advanced Band

March 12:

  • Hertel - Softball Clinic

DAYS PARK NEWS DAYS PARK NEWS

Days Park 8th Grade Battle of the Bands Days Park 8th Grade Battle of the Bands

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Battle of the Bands returns to Days Park later this month on March 19!

HERTEL NEWS HERTEL NEWS

Hertel Literacy Night: Wednesday, March 11 Hertel Literacy Night: Wednesday, March 11

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Join Us for a Night Celebrating Literacy

An EVCS tradition returns to the Hertel Campus on March 11 from 6 to 7:30 PM. This year's theme is Around the World with Reading!

Activities are as follows:

  • Literacy Walk
  • Sound Suitcases
  • Postcard Fun
  • Cup Stacking
  • Bookmobile
  • Book Tok
  • Gallery Wall
  • Pictionary
  • Therapy Dogs


Please note, all students attending Literacy Night must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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, March 10, 7 PM. Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/nbf-xouv-yvf
  • Hertel, March 25, 7 PM. Meeting link coming soon.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EVENTS COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EVENTS

Nominate Your Teacher for the Teacher of the Year Contest! Nominate Your Teacher for the Teacher of the Year Contest!

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Nominations Due March 20

Inter-State Studios, our business partner for our yearbook and school pictures, is hosting a Teacher of the Year Content, with grant rewards!


If you would like to nominate a teacher at EVCS, you can do so by completing their online form.

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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