The Panther Press
April 20, 2026
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current families to re-enroll for the 2026-2027, current students will automatically be reenrolled unless graduating or withdrawn.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.
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EVCS RESOURCES, EVENTS, & INFORMATION
EVCS Calendar & Lunch Menu
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
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
2026-2027 Calendar Available for Download
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
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
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
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.
This Week in Clubs and Sports
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
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
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
UB Youth Soccer Camps
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
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.