Pershing Weekly 10/5/25

Posted Date: 10/05/25 (3:00 PM)

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Week 9 | October 5, 2025

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Key Dates - October 2025

Monday, 10/6 - Friday, 10/10 - Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week

Wednesday, 10/8 - Friday, 10/10 - MS Volleyball Tryouts

Friday, 10/10 - End of First Marking Period

Monday, 10/13 - No School, Teacher Workday

Tuesday, 10/14 - Friday, 10/24 - PTSO BOO!Gram Fundraiser Sales

Monday, 10/20 - 5th Science PMA testing

Thursday, 10/23 - Friday, 10/31 - National Red Ribbon Week

Tuesday, 10/28 - MS Fall Concert & Beginner Showcase

Thursday, 10/30 - Grades 3-5 Young People's Concert Field Trip

Thursday, 10/30 - PTSO Monthly Meeting

Friday, 10/31 - BOO!Gram Delivery

CLICK HERE to view Full Calendar

A colorful graphic celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with festive decorations.

Pershing School Spirit Week announcement with daily themes and instructions.

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Athletic Updates

Middle School Athletics Overview

Students interested in participating in athletics must create an account on Aktivate.com to upload their current OCPS Sports Physical prior to trying out for any team. Students must also have a 2.0 grade point average overall.

If you have any questions please contact our Pershing Athletics Director Coach Dillon at 407-858-3160 x 3742268 or email him at eric.dillon@ocps.net.

Click here for more information

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Middle School Volleyball Tryout Information

Pershing volleyball tryouts will be Wednesday, October 8th 2-4 pm, Thursday, October 9th 3 - 4:30, and potentially Friday October 10th 3 - 4:30. To be eligible to tryout out a student must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA, good behavior and a current OCPS sports physical uploaded to Aktivate.com. If you have any questions reach out to Coach Dillon at Eric.Dillon@ocps.net or through the parent square app.

A schedule for Pershing School intramural sports, listing sports and dates.

ADDitions Volunteer Information

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

AR Quarter 1 Celebration - Oct 14th - 17th

Teach-In on November 20th

For more information visit: https://ocps.samaritan.com/custom/503/volunteer_home

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A Halloween-themed flyer announces 'Boo-Grams' for sale, featuring a ghost illustration.

A flyer thanks current sponsors and invites new community sponsors for Pershing School PTSO.

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Tell Us About Your Child's School

OCPS families—help shape the future of our schools by participating in the Fall 2025 Family Survey. Your feedback helps us improve learning experiences, strengthen communication, and better support every student. It only takes a few minutes, but your input makes a lasting impact.

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