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Pershing Weekly 03/29/26

Posted Date: 03/29/26 (03:00 PM)
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Week 31 | March 29, 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 / April 2026

Tuesday, 3/31 - Grades 4-5, B.E.S.T. Writing Standards State Test
Thursday, 4/2 - Grades 6-8, B.E.S.T. Writing Standards State Test
Friday, 4/3 - MS PLTW Field Trip (Select classes)
Tuesday, 4/7 - MS Band MPA @ Winter Park HS
Thursday, 4/9 - PTSO Spirit Night and Silent Auction @ Vanbarry's
Friday, 4/10 & Saturday, 4/11 - MS Drama Play "Between the Lines"
Thursday, 4/16 - Kindergarten Field Trip
Thursday, 4/16 - PTSO Monthly Meeting
Friday, 4/24 - No School, Teacher Work Day
CLICK HERE to view Full Calendar
 
Graphic announcing 'End of Year Award Ceremonies' with dates and times for various grades.
 
Poster for Pershing School's production of 'Between the Lines Jr.', featuring an open book with letters flying out.

Tickets on sale Monday, March 30th

 
Free ECG screening events for rising 9th graders who plan to participate in band, ROTC, or play sports in high school during the 26/27 school year. https://www.whoweplayfor.org/heart-screening-registration
Poster announces FREE ECG SCREENINGS in April for students, with specific dates for Conway MS and Howard MS.
 
Graphic promoting the "Let's Read OCPS" initiative, encouraging readers to log 50,000,000 minutes by April 30, 2026.
 

Athletic Updates

Pershing Panthers Track & Field schedule with dates and locations.

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

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.
 

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1800 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806