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The Panther Press

February 9, 2026

The Panther Press February 9, 2026
The Panther PressFebruary 9, 2026

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

  • Presidents' Day, Lunar New Year, and Mid-Winter Break are next week. There is no school February 16 to February 20. We will welcome students and staff back February 23.
  • LAST CALL: Share your thoughts and participate in the Mid-Year Family Survey! This survey takes just 2 minutes to complete and your feedback is invaluable.
  • An Evening with EVCS is March 20, tickets are on sale now and you can purchase yours today!
    • Tickets start at $25 per person; $40 per couple. There is no dress code, come as you are. Event is 21+ plus.
  • The Community Associations have launched the Spring Sweets Fundraisers! Sign up due February 10, see details in this Panther Press and by reviewing these letters:
    • Days Park Spring Sweets Letter
    • Hertel Spring Sweets Letter
  • REMINDER: Applications for the 2026-2027 school year have opened! Know someone looking to join our vibrant community? Let them know and share our application to apply now.
    • Mid-Winter Break is a perfect time to apply if you have a younger sibling joining a current student. Make sure to apply sibling preference to your application!
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

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Upcoming Events

  • February 16 to 20 - Presidents' Day/Lunar New Year/Mid-Winter Break - No School
  • February 23 - Return to School
  • February 25 - Joint CA Meeting (7 PM, Meeting Link Coming Soon)
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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

Mid-Winter Break Next Week Mid-Winter Break Next Week

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School Closed February 16 through February 20

Happy Presidents' Day, Lunar New Year, and Mid-Winter Break!


EVCS will be closed February 16 to February 20. We welcome students and staff back on February 23.

Last Call for Mid-Year Family Survey Last Call for Mid-Year Family Survey

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Take Our Mid-Year Family Survey!

Please take 2 minutes to complete this brief mid-year survey.

We value your feedback as a parent/guardian of a current EVCS student! We will provide another opportunity to share in depth feedback at the end of the school year.


Please make sure to complete it by end of day today, February 9.

Take Survey

Community Association Launches Spring Sweets Fundraiser! Community Association Launches Spring Sweets Fundraiser!

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Sign Up by February 10

The Community Associations have launched the Spring Sweets Fundraiser, all proceeds go to support your school and teacher appreciation!


More information, including all details to register, are available by downloading your campus letter and reviewing the details below:

  • Days Park Letter
  • Hertel Letter


Details/Updates to Letter:

  • Questions? Contact Jenn Lang at 508-415-0055 or langfamily716@gmail.com
  • Register online at profit-raisers.com, click on 'Register', and use
    • Days Park School ID: PR2874
    • Hertel School ID: PR2875
  • You must sign up to fundraise by February 10
  • Paper orders and money must be turned into classroom teacher by February 13
  • Online store will be open through February 17
  • Order $25 or more and receive free shipping to your home

An Evening with EVCS: Tickets on Sale Now! An Evening with EVCS: Tickets on Sale Now!

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Join Us March 20 in Celebrating 20 Years of EVCS

Early this spring, 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.
  • Presale ends March 6, 2026. Tickets available for $35 at the door.


Questions can be directed to gala@elmwoodvillageschool.org.

Purchase Tickets & Drink Packages

Community Associations Call for Basket Raffle Donations Community Associations Call for Basket Raffle Donations

Support Anniversary Festivities with Themed Basket Items!

As part of the 20th anniversary festivities, both campus Community Associations will be creating themed raffle baskets, and are asking for your support through donations. Each grade level will be assigned a specific basket theme. While these ideas are provided for convenience, families are

welcome to donate any item they feel would be a great fit for their grade’s basket.


All donations—big or small—are greatly appreciated and will help make our 20th

Anniversary celebration memorable for everyone in our school community. Thank you

for your continued generosity and support of our school. Please note that all donations need to be brought in no later then March 18th 2026.


Find the different grade level themes to contribute to here:

  • Kindergarten Basket Theme
  • 1st Grade Basket Theme
  • 2nd Grade Basket Theme
  • 3rd Grade Basket Theme
  • 4th Grade Basket Theme
  • 5th Grade Basket Theme
  • 6th Grade Basket Theme
  • 7th Grade Basket Theme
  • 8th Grade Basket Theme

Applications Open for 2026-2027 School Year Applications Open for 2026-2027 School Year

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Spread the Word: Applications Open

Applications are open for BOTH EVCS Campuses for the 2026-2027 school year!

Know someone looking to join our vibrant community?

Let them know and share our application to apply now.


Are you looking to have a kindergartener join their older sibling next year?

Make sure to select a sibling preference when you apply!

Apply Now

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:

  • Joint CA Meeting - February 25, 7 PM. Meeting link coming soon.

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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