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Pershing Weekly 12/7/25

Posted Date: 12/07/25 (03:00 PM)


Week 18 | December 7, 2025

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Key Dates - December 2025

Monday, 12/1 - Wednesday, 12/10 - NJHS "Winter Wishes" Fundraiser
Monday, 12/8 - Civics PMA 2 testing
Tuesday, 12/9 - 3-5 FAST ELA testing
Tuesday, 12/9 - SAC Meeting
Wednesday, 12/10 - 2nd grade Ballet field trip
Wednesday, 12/10 - Elementary Chorus Concert
Thursday, 12/11 - 3-5 FAST Math testing
Monday, 12/15 - Friday, 12/19 - Holiday Spirit Week
Monday, 12/15 - K-2 STAR Reading testing
Monday, 12/15 - MS Winter Concert
Tuesday, 12/16 - MS PE CFE testing
Wednesday, 12/17 - K-2 STAR Math testing
Friday, 12/19 - K-1 Gingerbread Parade
Monday, 12/22 - Friday, 1/2 - No School, Winter Break / Office Closed
Monday, 1/5 - No School, Teacher Workday / Office Open
Tuesday, 1/6 - Students Return to School
CLICK HERE to view Full Calendar
A gingerbread man on a red background announces Winter Break dates.
 
A flyer announces a Winter Wishes Fundraiser with details on purchasing lollipops and bracelets.
Flyer for a winter fundraising event, offering bracelets for purchase.
A winter concert poster with a snowy scene and the date December 10, 2025.
Pershing School's Spirit Week schedule with daily themes for December.
Event flyer for 'A Gathering for Grieving Hearts' with details about a holiday remembrance.
A December breakfast menu with daily options and festive decorations.
An announcement for 'Battle of the Books' tryouts for grades 3-5, with details about the event.
 

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
 
A basketball goes through the net, with text that reads 'BASKETBALL GRADES 6-8'.

Middle School Basketball Information

MS Basketball Conditioning continues through Thursday, December 18th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm every Tuesday and Thursday. This will give the athletes interested in trying out for basketball an opportunity to work on ball handling, passing, and help them get in shape. If your middle school student is interested they can come to the gym directly after school.

Basketball Tryouts will be held Wednesday, January 7th from 2-4pm and Thursday, January 8th from 3-5pm.

Reminder: students will need an OCPS sports physical, a 2.0+ GPA, and meet behavior expectations to try out for the team. You can find all the information on tryouts and the season at the link below.

 
Flyer for Pershing MS Girls Flag Football Club Team, Spring 2026 season.
A schedule for Pershing School intramural sports, listing sports and dates.
 

ADDitions Volunteer Information

A graphic thanks partners in education with logos of various businesses and organizations.
 

PTSO Updates

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A thank you graphic for Pershing School sponsors, featuring logos of various businesses.
 

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