CHECKLIST
HISD LINKS
CALENDAR
- Tuesday, December 2
- Wednesday, December 3
- Thursday, December 4
- Friday, December 5
- Saturday, December 6
- Thursday, December 11
- Saturday, December 13
- Monday, December 22
- Tuesday, December 23
- Wednesday, December 24
- Thursday, December 25
- Friday, December 26
- Saturday, December 27
- Sunday, December 28
- Monday, December 29
- Tuesday, December 30
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Follow Pershing on Social Media!
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND STAY IN THE KNOW!
STEP 1: REGISTER BY ADDING YOUR INFORMATION
Keep track of your purchases and sign-ups. Instantly update contact information and newsletter subscriptions. If you already have a Membership Toolkit account login with another organization, you can use the same log-in here.
STEP 2: JOIN THE PTO {Don’t wait, sign up now! Membership is free!}
STEP 3: DOWNLOAD THE APP {Have easy access to our website, your account, and our directory.}
Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Pershing from December 1–5!
Get ready to stock up on books and support our school! The Book Fair is a favorite event every year and it wouldn’t be possible without our wonderful volunteers.
Volunteer with us!
We’d love your help running the fair. Please click here (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AACAC2AA4F49-60039015-pershing) to sign up for one (or more!) volunteer shifts.
Set up an eWallet for easy checkout!
Starting November 10, you can create a secure, cash-free eWallet for your student. Phones can’t be used for purchases, so we highly recommend setting one up in advance.
Click here (https://www.scholastic.com/bf/pershingmiddleschool1) to visit our Book Fair homepage for details and to set up your eWallet.
Book Fair Hours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (open before school)
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (open before school)
Come find your next great read and help make this year’s Book Fair a success!
*Gymnastics
Join us for the Pershing Gymnastics Winter Exhibition, featuring performances by selected students in the beginner, intermediate, and advanced gymnastics classes. This is a perfect opportunity to support our gymnastics students and enjoy a festive celebration together!
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: Show begins at 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:45 PM)
Location: Pershing Middle School Auditorium
Ticket Information:
• Presale Ends December 4 — $ 3
• At the Door: December 5 — $5
All proceeds support Pershing Gymnastics and will help cover cost of gymnastics costumes, equipment and more.
*Angel Tree
Pershing's Angel Tree is a beautiful way to spread joy and fulfill wishes for our Pershing families.
🗓️ The Angel Tree closes on Friday, 12/5.
🎁 All gifts are due by Thursday, December 11th.
✨ Help bring joy to a Pershing student needing extra support this holiday season. Adopt an "Angel" and purchase gifts from the student's wishlist for our Counseling Team to distribute. The tree will be up in the office area beginning Tuesday, November 18.
Donations can also be made directly to the Angel Tree Program through this link. https://www.pershingpto.org/form/m/334030
*Pershing Dance Holiday Show
Join us for the Pershing Dance Holiday Show, featuring performances by the Pershing Dance Company and all dance classes — Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced!
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: Show begins at 2:00 PM (doors open at 1:30 PM)
Location: Pershing Middle School Auditorium
Ticket Information:
• Presale: November 30- December 12 — $10
• At the Door: December 13 — $12
• Student Tickets: $6 (presale and at the door)
All proceeds support the Pershing Dance Company and will help cover competition costs, including costumes, accessories, props, entry fees, and more.
Magnet Info
Magnet Tours are available on the following dates:
Please arrive on time.
*School Store Hours
Pershing's Online Store is LIVE!
Don't have time to purchase your uniforms in person? No problem, order online and have your students pick up their items during our school store hours.
- Monday morning pick up - Place order by Wednesday week prior
- Thursday lunch pick up - Place your order by Monday week of
You must have an active account on our website https://www.pershingpto.org with all Pershing students registered to place an order.
Online Store Link: https://www.pershingpto.org/schoolstore
Questions? Email school.store@pershingpto.org
Online Orders can be picked up at the School Store during store hours.
- Mondays | 8-8:30am
- Thursdays | 11:15am-12:45pm
Read the Pershing Dress Code https://www.pershingpto.org/story/325876
*Join the PTO
The PTO provides much needed financial and volunteer support to the school. With all the budget cuts, these funds are even more important than ever. Please consider a donation to the PTO.
Below is a partial list of the items purchased and supported in previous years with PTO donations and fundraising proceeds:
- Teacher training and support
- Facility expenses
- Technology support
- Library
- Child advocacy
- Arts enrichment
- Curriculum enrichment
- Teacher appreciation luncheons, staff meeting snacks, and support
- AND, anywhere else we're needed to fill the gaps to offset principal costs
Please support the PTO!
Any donation, large or small goes directly to improving our students school experience!
8th Grade News
Pershing 8th Grade Activities 2025-2026
SAVE THE DATE for the following 8th GRADE EVENTS!
- March 27 - BBQ Lunch
- May 15 - 8th Grade Dance
- May 29 - Fun Day Field Trip
- June 3 - Promotion Ceremony
*Dates may be subject to change so please bookmark this page and check back often for updates!
REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
- 8th grade parents are asked to send their requests for principal recommendations letters to Mr. Hyppolite and copy Ms. Huff and Principal Lugo.Math and English recommendation letters can be sent to their respective teachers.
- Principal Lugo - Slugoval@houstoisd.org
- Mr. Hyppolite - Jeffry.Hyppolite@houstonisd.org
- Ms. Huff - Khuffsti@houstonisd.org
REQUEST FOR REPORT CARDS AND STAAR SCORES
- Please contact Rocio Hernandez at Rocio.Hernandez3@houstonisd.org to submit your request
Questions? Please contact our 8th Grade Liaisons, Margaret Lee & Lisa Lim at eighth.grade@pershingpto.org
Special Thanks to:
TITANIUM SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
