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Pershing Weekly 02/22/26

Posted Date: 02/22/26 (03:00 PM)
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Week 27 | February 22, 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 - February / March 2026

Wed, 2/18 - Wed, 2/25 - Spring Book Fair
Thursday, 2/26 - PTSO Spirit Night at MooYah
Friday, 2/27 - 4th Grade Field Trip - St. Augustine
Wednesday, 3/4 - Orchestra MPA
Thursday, 3/5 - PMA 3, Algebra/Geometry/Civics
Friday, 3/6 - PMA 3, Science Grades 3-5
Monday, 3/9 - Spring Picture Day (class photos)
Thursday, 3/12 - Jazz Carline Pop Up Concert
Thursday, 3/12 - K-5 Field Day
Friday, 3/13 - No School, Teacher Work Day
Monday, 3/16 - Friday, 3/20 - No School, Spring Break
CLICK HERE to view Full Calendar
 
Spring Book Fair: Volunteers needed from 2/18-2/25. Sign up at ocps.samaritan.com.
 
Captain Underpants character encourages viewers to 'Set up your eWallet now!' with #ScholasticBookFairs.

Pershing's Spring Book Fair is coming!

Book Fair open February 18th - 25th

Set up your Student's E-Wallet now!
Parents/guardians can set up eWallet, a safe cash-free way for your child to shop the book fair at the link:
 
Lifetouch announces Spring Picture Day is coming on Monday, March 09, 2026, at Pershing School.
 
February breakfast menu for Pershing School, listing daily meal options from Monday to Friday.
 
An advertisement for yearbook preorders, featuring a camera illustration.
 
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
 
Poster for 2026 Pershing Track & Field Team tryouts with a running panther mascot.

MS Track tryouts are coming!

More information on events can be found on the school website under the athletics>sports>track tabs.  If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Coach Dillon at eric.dillon@ocps.net
 
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

 

PTSO Updates

A PTSO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th at 4:30 PM in the Media Center.
MOOYAH Spirit Night flyer with a burger, fries, and shake, advertising a fundraising event.
A thank you graphic lists sponsors for Pershing School's Parent Teacher Student Organization.

Pershing Foundation Updates

A "Pickin for Panthers" event poster with a "Low Ticket Alert" for Saturday, March 7th.
 

Pershing School K8

1800 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806