The Panther Press
Summer Edition August 18, 2025
Mark Your Calendars for These Important Dates in the Summer/Fall
August 28 - Family Open House & Supply Drop-Off (Make sure to RSVP if you haven't already done so!)
September 1 - Labor Day, Schools Closed
September 4 - First Day of School
September 11 - Meet the Teacher Night
September 12 - Teacher PD, No School
September 20 - Hertel Community Association Pancake Breakfast (Get Tickets)
September 25 - High School Information Night (7th & 8th Grade, RSVP form coming soon)
Download a digital copy of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar today!
Classroom placements are coming soon! Expect to see class placements by email and text early next week (the week of August 25)!
Make sure to opt-in for text updates from EVCS by texting the letter “Y” or the word “Yes” to the number 67587.
Reminders from the Health Office
Make sure your student has an updated physical and immunizations prior to the start of the school year! Please check with your student's pediatrician and book your physicals and appointments early to have them completed before the start of the school year.
Updated physicals, immunization records, and other health paperwork and forms can be faxed over to the confidential nurse line for your child's campus.
Days Park Confidential Fax Line: (716) 884-0010
Hertel Confidential Fax Link: (716) 464-3560
Health Office Email: health@elmwoodvillageschool.org
Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic
The Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic provides free physicals, referrals, and other services for free to the Buffalo Community. This includes uninsured or underinsured individuals.
Immunization Requirements
New York State mandates certain vaccines are required for school. You can make an appointment with your child’s doctor to make sure you’re aware of all vaccinations needed and to schedule an appointment for immunizations.
You can also visit the Erie County website for information on WNY Immunization Clinics.
BPS Immunization Clinics
BPS is hosting immunization clinics on 8/21, 9/12, 9/18, and 9/19. Pre-registration is required.
Learn more about BPS Immunization clinics on the pre-registration form.
Download Days Park 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:
Days Park Instrument Choice
Click on the links below to download digital copies of summer work packets, for your child to prepare for the upcoming school year.
Child & Family Services Hosts Free Informational Webinar
Date/Time: Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Presenters: Kiara Dreyer, LCSW & Tess Vicik, LCSW – Child and Family Services
Focus: Practical routines, emotional support strategies, and simple tools to help children start the year confident and prepared
Access: Open to all; the session will be recorded for later viewing
Shop Local Farmers Market & Backpack Giveaway
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor will be hosting their annual Mrs. Frances Nash's Garden Basket Farmers Market throughout the summer. On August 19, the market will be hosting a Backpack Giveaway! Attend to receive a free backpack to start off the school year.
EVCS will also be in attendance on August 19. Stop by to say hi and for some giveaway goodies!
Shop Local Vendors in Elmwood Village
Elmwood Village Farmers Market has returned for another year! Shop local vendors and produce right in the heart of Elmwood Village neighborhood.
EVCS is also happy to share we will be participating in the market for the first time on August 23, so make sure to stop by our table!
Community Block Party on August 20
West Side Community Services will be hosting their 5th annual Rock the Block community party, a free family friendly party. Visit the West Side Community Services website to learn more.
Kids Eat Free All Summer Long
Summer Meals are available for all kids and teenagers 18 and under to eat for free.
You can find a map where free summer meals are available on the Hunger Solutions NY website.
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.
