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Pershing Weekly 8/09/26

Posted Date: 08/09/26 (03:00 PM)


Week 1 | August 9, 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 - August 2026

Monday, 8/10 - PTSO Ribbon Cutting for Sun Shade Family Event
Tuesday, 8/11 - First Day of School
Wed, 8/11 & Thurs, 8/12 - MS Soccer Tryouts
Thursday, 8/20 - PTSO Spirit Night, MooYahs
Monday, 8/24 - K-2 STAR Testing (Reading)
Tuesday, 8/25 - Grades 6-8 FAST Testing (ELA)
Thursday, 8/27 - Grades 3-5 FAST Testing (ELA)
Thursday, 8/27 - SAC Meeting, 4:30pm
Thursday, 8/27 - PTSO Meeting, 5:45pm
Monday, 8/31 - K-2 STAR Testing (Math)
CLICK HERE to view Full Calendar
 
Three smiling children with backpacks walk together on a sunny day, ready for the first day of school.
Students enjoy healthy meals in a school cafeteria with text overlay 'ALL STUDENTS ALL MEALS NO CHARGE'.
Illustration promoting Charity Recycling Service for OCPS students, showing people donating items.
Thank you to Wolf's Crossing Mortgage for sponsoring car tags for 2026-2027.

Athletic Updates

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. Coaches will choose students for teams based upon their skill, sportsmanship, character, attitude, commitment, and academic achievement.  All Athletic programs will stress academic success, physical fitness, character development, discipline, and good sportsmanship. Our athletes represent Pershing School and the community.  Student athletes are expected to be student leaders with positive behavior both in competition and in the classroom.

Middle School Soccer, Volleyball , Basketball and Track are offered during the school year for both boys and girls. Students participating in interscholastic sports compete against other middle schools in our learning community.  Participating in interscholastic sports at Pershing is considered a privilege, subject to the approval of the Head Coach, Administration and the Athletics Director.  All students shall abide by the Orange County Public School Code of Student Conduct, Pershing School rules and regulations, as well as the rules and regulations set up by the coach.

If you have any questions please contact our Pershing Athletics Director Coach Dillon at 407-858-3160 ext. 3742268 or eric.dillon@ocps.net.
2026-2027 Pershing Intramural Sports Schedule listing sports and their dates.
 

PTSO Updates

Poster announcing a "Shade Structure Ribbon Cutting" event on August 10th from 9:30 AM to 11 AM at Pershing Field.
Announcement for a PTSO meeting on Thursday, August 27th at 5:45 PM in the Media Center, framed by colorful pencils.
A thank you graphic lists sponsors for Pershing School's Parent Teacher Student Organization.
 

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1800 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806