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Pershing Weekly 01/04/26

Posted Date: 01/04/26 (03:00 PM)
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Week 20 | January 4, 2026

An advertisement for Pershing School, part of Orange County Public Schools, with a photo of the school building.
 
A blue mascot holds a sign that says 'Mark Your Calendar' with a calendar icon.

Key Dates - January 2026

Monday, 1/5 - No School, Teacher Workday / Office Open
Tuesday, 1/6 - Students Return to School
Thursday, 1/8 - PTSO Monthly Meeting, 4:30pm
Monday, 1/12 - 5th Grade Science PMA test
Tuesday, 1/13 - SAC Monthly Meeting, 4:30pm
Thurs, 1/15 - Fri, 1/16 - 5th Grade Campout
Monday, 1/19 - No School, MLK Holiday
Thursday, 1/22 - 1st Grade Gatorland Field Trip
Friday, 1/23 - 3rd Grade KSC Field Trip

CLICK HERE to view Full Calendar
 
Graphic announcing 'NO SCHOOL' on Monday, January 5 for a teacher workday and student holiday.
A young girl with glasses and pigtails reads a book in a library, with text "CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK JAN 26-30" and "Orange County Public Schools" visible.
A graphic illustration of Martin Luther King Jr. with text announcing "Martin Luther King Jr. Day" and "School & District Offices Closed".
An announcement for 'Battle of the Books' tryouts for grades 3-5, with details about the event.
A green chalkboard displays text announcing an SAC Meeting on Tuesday, January 13th at 4:30 p.m. in the Media Center.
An advertisement for yearbook preorders, featuring a camera illustration.
 

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

Volunteers Needed

Q2 AR Celebration
January 13th - 14th - 15th

 

PTSO Updates

Colorful pencils frame a chalkboard with meeting details.
A thank you graphic lists sponsors for Pershing School's Parent Teacher Student Organization.

Pershing Foundation Updates

Event poster for 'Pickin for Panthers' featuring songwriter Jacob Davis on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Edgewood FOP Lodge.
 

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1800 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806