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Pershing Weekly 01/25/26

Posted Date: 01/25/26 (03:00 PM)


Week 23 | January 25, 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 / February 2026

Mon, 1/26 - Fri, 1/30 - Literacy Week Spirit Week
Wed, 1/28 Fri, 2/6 - Valentine Gram Sales
Monday, 2/2 - Kindergarten Roundup
Thursday, 2/5 - Orlando Magic Game Spirit Night
Wednesday, 2/11 - Rising 6th Grade Parent Info Night, 5pm
Thursday, 2/12 - Kids Heart Challenge Ends
Friday, 2/13 - 6th grade Field Trip, FunSpot
Monday, 2/16 - No School, Presidents Day
Tuesday, 2/17 - PTSO Monthly Meeting
Wed, 2/18 - Wed, 2/25 - Spring Book Fair
Friday, 2/20 - 2nd Grade Field Trip, Turkey Lake Park
Friday, 2/20 - Multicultural Night
CLICK HERE to view Full Calendar
 
Poster for Literacy Week 2026 themed 'Read, White, and Blue' with daily dress-up themes.
 
Pershing School announces a Kindergarten Registration Info Session for the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, February 2nd at 4:30pm.
 
Invitation to Rising 6th Grade Parent Night on Wednesday, February 11th at 5:00 pm in the Cafeteria.
 
Save the date for Multicultural Night on Friday, February 20th, featuring food, fun, and performances.
 
Pershing School Media Center announces book orders with a website link and contact email.
 
An advertisement for yearbook preorders, featuring a camera illustration.
 
Poster for Orange County Public Schools Top Talent event, featuring 'Casting Call: Student Stars' for singers, dancers, and musicians.
Poster for the 5th Annual School Spirit Run at SeaWorld Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Graphic promoting the "Let's Read OCPS" initiative, encouraging readers to log 50,000,000 minutes by April 30, 2026.
 

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
 
Pershing Basketball Schedule with game dates, opponents, and times.
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

Book Fair Volunteers
Feb 18th - 25th

Home Basketball Games
Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 9th

Spring Book Fair: Volunteers needed from 2/18-2/25. Sign up at ocps.samaritan.com.
 

PTSO Updates

 
Save the date for Valentine's Grams, with all proceeds supporting a shade structure. Purchase dates are 1/28 through 2/6, with a deadline of 2/6.
Poster for Pershing Family Night featuring an Orlando Magic player and game details.
 
A thank you graphic lists sponsors for Pershing School's Parent Teacher Student Organization.

Pershing Foundation Updates

Event poster for 'Pickin' for Panthers' hosted by Pershing School Foundation on March 7, 2026.
 

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1800 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806