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Pershing Weekly 03/01/26

Posted Date: 03/01/26 (03:00 PM)
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Week 28 | March 1, 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 - March 2026

Tuesday, 3/3 - SAC Meeting 4:30pm
Wednesday, 3/4 - Orchestra MPA
Wed, 3/4 - Fri, 3/6 - MS Track Tryouts
Thursday, 3/5 - PMA 3, Algebra/Geometry/Civics
Friday, 3/6 - PMA 3, Science Grades 3-5
Saturday, 3/7 - Pershing Foundation Fundraising Event "Pickin for Panthers"
Monday, 3/9 - Spring Picture Day (class & individual 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
Graphic announcing "NO SCHOOL" for a Teacher Workday and Student Holiday on Friday, March 13.
 
Lifetouch announces Spring Picture Day is coming on Monday, March 09, 2026, at Pershing School.
 
A green chalkboard with a wooden frame displays text announcing an SAC Meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd at 4:30 p.m. in the Media Center.
 
K-5 Field Day is scheduled for March 12th. Attendees are advised to wear sneakers and bring a water bottle.
 
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

K-5 Field Day
Thursday, March 12

Home Track Meet
Wednesday, April 1

 

PTSO Updates

A PTSO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th at 4:30 PM in the Media Center.
A thank you graphic lists sponsors for Pershing School's Parent Teacher Student Organization.

Pershing Foundation Updates

A poster announces "Pickin for Panthers" with a low ticket alert for Saturday, March 7th.
 

Pershing School K8

1800 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806