The Panther Press
March 9, 2026
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.
EVCS RESOURCES, EVENTS, & INFORMATION
EVCS Calendar & Lunch Menu
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)
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
An Evening with EVCS: Sign Up for Volunteer Slots for Free Admission
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.
This Week in Clubs and Sports
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 8th Grade Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands returns to Days Park later this month on March 19!
HERTEL NEWS
Hertel Literacy Night: Wednesday, March 11
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
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
Nominate Your Teacher for the Teacher of the Year Contest!
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
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.