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Pershing Weekly 03/08/26

Posted Date: 03/08/26 (03:00 PM)
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Week 29 | March 8, 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

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
Tuesday, 3/24 - PTSO Monthly Meeting
Friday, 3/27 - Middle School Dance, sponsored by NJHS
Tuesday, 3/31 - Grades 4-5, B.E.S.T. Writing Standards State Test
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.
 
K-5 Field Day is scheduled for March 12th. Attendees are advised to wear sneakers and bring a water bottle.
 

Order Deadline is Friday, March 20th!

Poster announcing 'Last chance to get your yearbook!' with an order deadline of March 20th.
 
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
 
A schedule for Pershing School intramural sports, listing sports and dates.
 

ADDitions Volunteer Information

Volunteers Needed

Home Track Meet
Wednesday, April 1

A graphic displays 'Thank You To Our '25/'26 Partners in Education' with logos of various businesses.
 

PTSO Updates

A PTSO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th at 4:30 PM in the Media Center.
Poster for Pershing School PTSO Silent Auction & Spirit Night on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
A thank you graphic lists sponsors for Pershing School's Parent Teacher Student Organization.

Pershing Foundation Updates

Invitation for a Pershing School Foundation meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 PM in Orlando, FL.
 

Pershing School K8

1800 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806