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Pershing Weekly 05/03/26

Posted Date: 05/03/26 (03:00 PM)
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Week 36 | May 03, 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 - May 2026

Monday, 5/4 - 6-8 FAST ELA Testing
Tuesday, 5/5 - 3-5 FAST ELA Testing
Tuesday, 5/5 - End of Season MS Athletic Banquet
Wednesday, 5/6 - 6-8 FAST Math Testing
Wednesday, 5/6 - Extended Day Wed (Dismissal at 3pm)
Thursday, 5/7 - 3-5 FAST Math Testing
Thursday, 5/7 - PTSO Monthly Meeting
Friday, 5/8 - All Library Books due back
Friday, 5/8 - 5th grade Patrols Field Trip
Monday, 5/11 - K-2 STAR Reading State Testing
Monday, 5/11 - MS Spring Concert, 6:30pm
Tuesday, 5/12 - K-2 STAR Math State Testing
Thursday, 5/14 - 5th & 8th Statewide Science Testing / 7th Grade Civics EOC
Friday, 5/15 - 8th Grade Gradventure Field Trip (after hours)
Friday, 5/15 - AR Reading Goals Due!
CLICK HERE to view Full Calendar
Graphic announcing 'NO EARLY DISMISSAL' for Wednesday, May 6, with a calendar icon.
 
Graphic announcing 'End of Year Award Ceremonies' with dates and times for various grades.
Device collection dates for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, with a reminder to return all chargers.
Media Center Wrap Up: Information on library book due dates, checking out items, and accessing digital resources like ebooks and emagazines.

All Library Books Due back by 5/8!

AR Goals MUST be Logged by 5/15 to participate in end of year Stop and Shop Event!

 
May Breakfast Menu with daily offerings for four weeks, including items like Double Chocolate Muffins and Cheesy Chicken Sausage Sandwiches.
 

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.
 
 

PTSO Updates

A blue panther mascot in a "Pershing Pickleball Club" t-shirt swings a pickleball paddle on a court.
 
Join the Pershing School PTSO for their last meeting of the year on Thursday, May 7th at 4:30 PM in the Media Center.
 
A thank you graphic lists sponsors for Pershing School's Parent Teacher Student Organization.
 

Pershing School K8

1800 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806