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Pershing Weekly 9/6/26

Posted Date: 09/06/26 (03:00 PM)


Week 3 | September 6, 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 - September 2026

Monday, 9/7 - NO SCHOOL, Labor Day
Thursday, 9/10 - Fall Picture Day (all students)
Friday, 9/11 - MS Fun Friday
Wed, 9/16 - Tues, 9/21 - Fall Book Fair
Thursday, 9/17 - Q1 Progress Reports Released
Thursday, 9/17 - PTSO Monthly Mtg, 5:30pm in Room 104
Friday, 9/25 - Conversations with Counselors, 9am in the Media Center
Monday, 9/28 - Grades 6-8 Science PMA1
Tuesday, 9/29 - Grade 7 Civics PMA1
Wednesday, 9/30 - Algebra PMA1
CLICK HERE to view Full Calendar
Orange County Public Schools wishes a Happy Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, with schools and offices closed.
 
A September breakfast menu for Pershing School, detailing daily meal options across five weeks.
 

Pershing Fall Book Fair is coming!

Wednesday, 9/16 through Tuesday, 9/22 / Parent Shopping Day Monday, 9/21 (4-6pm)

Captain Underpants flies in the top left corner above the text 'Set up your eWallet now!' on a green background.
Set up your Student's E-Wallet now! Parents/guardians can set up eWallet, a safe cash-free way for your child to shop the book fair at the link below:
Poster for a Scholastic Book Fair on Monday, Sept. 21, from 4:00-6:00pm, open for parents/guardians.
 
A colorful flyer for the Red Ribbon Week Contest featuring rules, categories for essays, posters, and videos, and a submission deadline of September 23, 2026.
 
Invitation to 'Conversations with Counselors' event for Pershing Parents on 9/25/26, 9-10 am in the Media Center.
 
A colorful flyer outlines two reading challenges: The Panther Challenge and The Principal's Challenge, with book lists and prize details.
The Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) program is a reading motivation initiative for students in grades K-8, featuring book lists and a celebration.
 
A young student with his hand raised in a classroom, promoting National Attendance Awareness Month.
Orange County Public Schools announces the Counselor Champion Award, encouraging nominations for outstanding school counselors.
 

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.

If you have any questions please contact our Pershing Athletics Director Coach Dillon at 407-858-3160 ext. 3742268 or eric.dillon@ocps.net.
Young female soccer players in white and maroon uniforms compete on a grassy field.
Young soccer players compete near a goal, with one player heading the ball.

Middle School Soccer Schedule

Preseason Kickoff Classic: 
Monday, August 24th, 5:30pm @ Maitland (Away)
 
Regular Season:
Wednesday, August 26th, 5:00pm Boys Only vs Memorial (Home)
Wednesday, August 26th, 6:00pm Girls Only vs Blankner (Home)
Monday, August 31st, 5:30pm vs Walker (Home)
Tuesday, September 1st 5:30pm vs Memorial (Boys only)
Wednesday, September 2nd, 3:00pm Girls Blue/White (Home)
Wednesday, September 2nd, 5:00pm Boys Only @ Westridge (Away)
Wednesday, September 9th, 5:00pm @ Blankner (Away)
Monday, September 14th, 5:30pm Boys Only vs Southwest (Home)
Monday September 14th, 6:30pm Girls Only @ Conway (Away)
 
Final non-cluster match:
Wednesday, September 16th, 5:00pm @ Legacy (Away)
*Girls play first followed directly by boys.
 
2026-2027 Pershing Intramural Sports Schedule listing sports and their dates.
 

Additions Volunteer Updates

Sign Up or Update your Additions Application Today!


Upcoming Volunteer Needs:
Home soccer games - 9/14
Book Fair - 9/15 thru 9/22
 

PTSO Updates

Advertisement for a Papa John's Nifty 50 Fundraiser for Pershing PTSO, offering 50% off 18 online orders for $15.
A neon-themed flyer for the Pershing School Glow Run 2026, featuring bright glowing text and sneakers on a black background.
A flyer for the Pershing PTSO seeking community sponsors, detailing partnership benefits and levels.
 

Pershing Foundation Updates

A flyer for the Pershing Foundation October Meeting, featuring autumn leaves, pumpkins, and bats on a beige background.
 
The Pershing School logo features a stylized white panther head within a dark blue circle.

Pershing School K8

Contact Info:
1800 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806

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