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*Message from Ms. De Hoyos

 Congratulations to our district Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Program winners! 

  • 7th grader Madeline Williams received an HISD finalist ribbon for her artwork "A Different Kind of Rodeo" 
  • 8th grader Santiago Escalona Barreto received a first place ribbon for his artwork "Cowboy Bonding" 
  • 8th grader Camryn Barrow received a first place ribbon for her artwork "On an Adventure" 
  • 8th grader Mateo Montiel Salgado received a first place ribbon for his artwork "Tender Nobility" 
  • 8th grader Kylie Chua received a third place ribbon for her artwork "Solacing Cow"

Everyone is welcome to attend the HISD Rodeo School Arts show on display at the Hattie Mae White Educational Center from February 10th- March 7.

In addition to our rodeo winners, we have more good news. Allison Corona's Art Scholarship from the Glassell Outdoor Sketching competition has been extended through the spring semester. 

Keep up the great work Pershing visual arts students!

*Artwork From Left to Right
Top Row: Madeline Williams, Mateo Montiel Salgado, Kylie Chua
Bottom Row: Santiago Escalona Barreto, Camryn Barrow

 

*Message from Coach Snook

 

Great news!!! We won again last night. We are 4-0 this season.

  • 1st Meet: Pershing v West Briar 650 - 194
  • 2nd Meet: Pershing v Rogers 412 - 373
  • 3rd Meet: Pershing v Lanier 624 - 335
  • 4th Meet: Pershing v Black 538 - 261

Last meet we had 14 best times. Every swimmer scored points. We need everyone to win. Love our team.

Top Scorers (Excluding Relays)

  • 16 Points = 1st place in both events - Jack Evans, Alexander Fefer, Alex Mahan, Dean Wells
  • 14 Points = 1st place and 2nd place - Zoë Cheng, Barbara Lohmann, Arlene Montoya, Olivia Prouhet, James Rozelle, and Kinsley Sirmans

Remember - HISD Championships is Saturday, February 15.

We have won the last two and are looking to Three-peat. Lets bring home the gold again! 

6th Graders - We would love to see you at the HISD Championships. Last year we had a lot of 6th graders come to cheer the team on! Immediately after the Champs we will return to the small gym for a social

*No School

Friday, February 14th
Professional Development Day - No School for Students


Monday, February 17th
President's Day - No School

 

School resumes Tuesday, February 18th

 

*6 & 7 Grade Winter Dance


Tuesday, February 18th - Tickets Sales during lunch begin

Yee Haw! Rodeo up and save the date for the 6th/7th Grade Winter Dance!
The dance will be Friday, Feb. 28th from 6:30-8:30 pm.

Ticket sales begin Feb. 18th during lunch.
Tickets are $10. Cash, credit/debit cards and Apple Pay/Google Pay accepted.
No CashApp.

*Criteria for Dance Attendance

Behavior Criteria for Dance Attendance

Criteria for Pershing Middle School 6th and 7th grade students to attend the February 28 dance:

Eligibility Criteria:

To attend the dance, 6th-8th grade students must meet the following requirements from February1 – February 28:

1. Behavior Expectations

✅ No more than 2 minor discipline referrals (e.g., classroom disruptions, dress code violations).
✅ No major discipline referrals (e.g., fighting, bullying, vandalism, or insubordination).

2. Attendance & Punctuality

✅ No more than 3 unexcused absences during the eligibility period.
✅ No more than 3 tardies to any class per week.

3. Academic Responsibility

✅ No failing grades (below 70%) in more than one class at the time of grade check on February 26.
✅ No missing major assignments or projects.

4. Citizenship & Participation

✅ Demonstrates positive engagement in class and school activities.
✅ No bus suspensions for transportation violations.

Additional Notes:

  • Grade checks and behavior reviews will be conducted on February 26.

  • Students who do not meet the criteria will not be eligible to attend.

  • Appeals for exceptional circumstances must be submitted by February 23 to the grade-level administrator..

  • No refunds will be given due to not meeting the above criteria

*Odyssey of the Mind

 
Saturday, February 22nd

Pershing Middle School will be hosting the Odyssey of the Mind Tournament on February 22nd. We need many volunteers to help make this a successful event. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ms. Hawk at Renee.Hawk@houstonisd.org for more information.

*GT Expo

Friday, March 7th

Help Mr. Johnson plan for the GT Expo!

Use the link below to have your child(ren) sign-up for the GT Expo. This is a required project that all GT students in the district must complete. The Expo will be Friday, March 7th from 8:45AM-10:15AM. 

For more information, please contact Mr. Johnson - bjohns31@houstonisd.org

 

Sign Up Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fCrZMByLCq6yAmx-JcTFWOIPjU0Fbii6RvV4m_sXVNo/edit?gid=0#gid=0

*Pershing Magnet Tours

 



* Birthday Marquee

Have your child’s name in lights on the Pershing Marquee located on Stella Link. Birthday wishes will be posted the day before, day of and day after for all to celebrate.

 $25 per Birthday Wish

 Form must be received one week in advance. All orders are online only!  Please fill out the the request form by clicking on the link.
 Birthday Marquee Request Form

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