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Pershing Weekly 10/18/26

Posted Date: 10/18/26 (03:00 PM)

Week 11 | October 18, 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 - October 2026

Tuesday, 10/20 - Grade 5 Science PMA Testing
Wednesday, 10/21 - MPLC for ESOL parents, 9am in the Media Center
Thursday, 10/22 - Q1 Report Cards Issued
Friday, 10/23 - 7th Grade KSC Field Trip
Friday, 10/23 - Pink Out Day
Mon, 10/26 - Fri, 10/30 - Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, 10/27 - Fall Band & Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, 10/28 - Grades 3-5, Young People's Concert Field Trip
Wed, 10/28 - Fri, 10/30 - MS Drama Auditions
Thursday, 10/29 - Spooky Pop Up Carline Concert, 8am
Friday, 10/30 - Character Parade, Grades k-5
CLICK HERE to view Full Calendar
 
A pink awareness ribbon made of smaller hearts on a light pink polka-dot background, with text reading PINK OUT OCTOBER.
 
A flyer for a Magnet House open house on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
 
An autumn-themed donation flyer for the OCPS Foundation featuring falling leaves, two boxes of items, a QR code, and text reading "Give your gently used items a second life this fall!".
 
A colorful October breakfast menu chart listing daily school meal options from Monday through Friday across five weeks.
 
A promotional flyer for the Parent Academy by Orange County Public Schools features smiling children and the text '50 Opportunities Prepare to Support Your Child'.
 

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.
 
A blue and gold poster features the Pershing Panthers 2026 volleyball schedule with a panther graphic.
2026-2027 Pershing Intramural Sports Schedule listing sports and their dates.
 

Additions Volunteer Updates

The logo for Teach-In Orange County Public Schools features a stylized orange apple with a green leaf and the text 'Be a teacher for a day'.
Pershing School Teach In will be held on Thursday, 11/19/26. 
We invite business, civic leaders, and community members into the classrooms to talk with students about academics, careers, and the future.

Register for Teach-In online at:  https://ocps.samaritan.com/custom/503/volunteer_home. 
Sign-up for the “Teach-In” volunteer opportunity with Pershing.
*Please note you must be an approved OCPS ADDitions volunteer and complete the speaker registration Google form by 10/28/26 to participate in our Teach-In event. The speaker registration form link will be emailed after you sign up for the Pershing Teach-In volunteer opportunity.

Sign up early to ensure you can be assigned the class you request. 
Teach-In is truly a special experience for our volunteers and for our students!
 

Upcoming Volunteer Needs:

Home Volleyball Games - 10/26, 10/28, 11/2, 11/11
AR Game Day(s) - 10/20, 10/21, 10/22
Teach In - 11/19

Visit OCPS ADDitions now to sign up!
 

PTSO Updates

A flyer for a BOO-GRAM fundraiser to support 8th-grade efforts, featuring dates, costs, and instructions.
A printable school fundraiser form for Halloween themed Boo-Grams, featuring fields for teacher, grade, and student names.
 
A thank you poster featuring the Pershing PTSO logo, listing platinum, gold, and silver level sponsors with their business logos.
 

Foundation Updates

Promotional flyer for the Pershing School Foundation November Meeting at Vanbarry's Public House on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:30 PM, featuring an autumn-themed restaurant table setting.
 
The Pershing School logo features a stylized white panther head within a dark blue circle.

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Contact Info:
1800 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806

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