Pershing Weekly 11/8/26

Posted Date: 11/08/26 (03:00 PM)

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Week 14 | November 8, 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 - November 2026

Mon, 11/9 - Fri, 11/13 - NJHS Food Drive

Tuesday, 11/10 - PLTW 1 (Group 1) Field Trip

Wednesday, 11/11 - Conversations with Counselors, 2:45pm in Media Center

Thursday, 11/12 - 1st Grade FT to Gatorland

Thursday, 11/12 - SAC Meeting, 4:30pm in Media Center

Tuesday, 11/17 - PLTW 1 (Group 2) Field Trip

Thursday, 11/19 - Teach-In / Connectivity Day

Thursday, 11/19 - PTSO Monthly Meeting, 5:30pm

Mon, 11/23 - Fri, 11/27 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

CLICK HERE to view Full Calendar

A Happy Thanksgiving greeting over a spread of sliced turkey, cranberry sauce, a pumpkin, and a pecan pie.

A flyer for a food drive organized by the NJHS for the Conway Community Food Pantry, taking place from November 9 to November 13.

A green chalkboard with a wooden frame displays white text that reads "SAC Meeting Thursday, Nov. 12th 4:30 p.m."

Teen / Child Safety Matters Opt-Out Forms

This year your student will participate in Child Safety Matters or Teen Safety Matters lessons. If you would like to opt your student out of these lessons, please complete the attached form and return it to your student's teacher. If you have questions regarding these lessons, please reach out to Mrs. Vandegrift or Dr. Savitz via email.

A Child Safety Matters program participation form for caregivers, explaining safety lessons and opt-out details.

A Teen Safety Matters Program Participation Form with details about the prevention education program and a section to opt-out.

A colorful flyer invites Pershing Parents to a 'Conversations with Counselors' event on navigating social concerns.

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 November breakfast menu chart for a school with a weekly schedule from Monday to Friday.

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.