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The Panther Press

April 20, 2026

The Panther Press April 20, 2026
The Panther PressApril 20, 2026

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

  • The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is available now. Download your copy here: bit.ly/EVCS_Cal2627
  • Yearbook orders are due April 26! Place your order today. Make sure to use the correct campus code when ordering:
      • (Order Code Days Park: 0305XK / Order Code Hertel: 0305XF)
  • New York State Assessments begin this week, with the NYS Science Assessment for grades 5 & 8.
  • The Days Park Community Association is meeting this week, April 21, at 7 PM. Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/vxr-iisp-mhj
  • The Hertel Community Association is meeting this week, April 22, at 6 PM in person, on campus.
  • Save the Date & Spread the Word: EVCS will be hosting an Alumni Event May 29, more details to follow!
  • The Community Associations are hosting a 20th Anniversary Movie Night & Chiavetta's BBQ sale on May 14! Learn more by viewing the event flyer and preorder your meal today. ALL EVCS families welcome to join.
  • Check out the Clubs & Sports calendar for this week at EVCS.
  • REMINDER: No Action is needed for current families to re-enroll for the 2026-2027, current students will automatically be reenrolled unless graduating or withdrawn.
  • Make sure to view the 'COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES' section for a soccer summer camp opportunity.

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 April & May 2026
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Upcoming Events

  • April 21 - Days Park Community Association Meeting (7 PM, Meeting Link)
  • April 22 - NYS Science Assessment (Grs. 5,8)
  • April 22 - Hertel Community Association Meeting (6 PM, in person)
  • April 26 - Deadline to Order Yearbooks
  • April 28 & 29 - NYS ELA Assessments (Grs. 3-8)
  • May 5 & 6 - NYS Math Assessments (Grs. 3-8)
  • May 14 - 20th Anniversary Movie Night & Chicken Dinner (Preorder Meal)
  • May 15 - Sup't Conf Day, No Classes & Parent Teacher Conferences
  • May 25 - Memorial Day, School Closed
  • May 29 - Alumni Event
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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

2026-2027 Calendar Available for Download 2026-2027 Calendar Available for Download

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Get a Jump Start on Next Year!

The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is available now. Download your copy here: bit.ly/EVCS_Cal2627

Yearbook Orders Due April 26 Yearbook Orders Due April 26

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Don't Miss Out on a Special 20th Anniversary Yearbook!

Place your Yearbook orders 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

Save the Date & Spread the Word: Alumni Event May 29 Save the Date & Spread the Word: Alumni Event May 29

Flyer advertising an Alumni Event on May 29, 2026 at the EVCS Days Park Campus
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All Graduating Classes from Both Campuses Invited to Attend!

As part of our continued 20th Anniversary celebration, EVCS will host a special Alumni Event on May 29, 2026 from 5 to 8 PM at our Days Park Campus.


Stay tuned for more details and an RSVP!

CA Presents: 20th Anniversary Movie Night & Chicken Dinner CA Presents: 20th Anniversary Movie Night & Chicken Dinner

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Join May 14 for Family Movie Fun & Meal

In honor of the EVCS 20th anniversary, the Community Associations are presenting a special movie on May 14 along with a chicken BBQ sale! Chicken sales run from 3 to 7 pm and the movie begins at 6:15 PM. Event will be hosted at the Hertel Campus Soccer Field and is open to ALL EVCS families from both campuses.


Special EVCS picnic blankets will also be available to preorder.


Purchase your meals and picnic blanket by clicking this link.

Preorder Meal & Picnic Blankets

This Week in Clubs and Sports This Week in Clubs and Sports

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Spring Season of Clubs & Sports Continues

April 20:

  • Days Park - Improv, Dance, & ASL Clubs, Girls on the Run
  • Hertel - Track & Field

April 21:

  • Days Park - Softball Practice at Hertel Campus
  • Hertel - Drama Club & Softball Practice

April 22:

  • Days Park - Improv, Dance, ASL, & Lego Clubs, Girls on the Run
  • Hertel - Advanced Band, Yoga Club, Track & Field

April 23:

  • Days Park - Softball Practice at Days Park Campus
  • Hertel - Drama Club & Softball Practice

Note on Re-Enrollment for Current EVCS Students Note on Re-Enrollment for Current EVCS Students

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No Action Needed

Please note that currently enrolled students do not have to do anything at this time to remain enrolled at EVCS for the 26-27 school year. Enrollment will continue automatically.


We simply ask that families keep the school informed of any updates to their address or contact information, as well as any plans to withdraw.

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, April 21, 7 PM. Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/vxr-iisp-mhj
  • Hertel, April 22, 6 PM. In person on campus.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES

UB Youth Soccer Camps UB Youth Soccer Camps

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Open to Boys & Girls Ages 5 - 16

The University at Buffalo will be hosting 3 sessions throughout the summer of soccer camps! Learn more by visiting their website.

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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