Your Ponce Weekly Guide | October 26–30, 2026

Ponce PTSA

Oct 22

2 min read

Hello, Ponce families! 🧭💙

Get ready for a week of school spirit, creativity and fall fun! United Way Spirit Week begins Monday and our High School Magnet Fair.

🌟 Spirit Week | October 26–30

A different theme each day gives our Explorers a chance to have fun and show their school spirit in support of United Way!

Monday, October 26 — REPRESENT! Rock your red.
Tuesday, October 27 — FAMOUS FOR A DAY! Dress like a celebrity.
Wednesday, October 28 — DREAM BIG! Pajama Day.
Thursday, October 29 — FUTURE READY! Wear your favorite college gear.
Friday, October 30 — CHARACTER UNLOCKED! Dress like your favorite character.

Weekly wristbands are $8 through OSP, with presale October 20–24.

Daily participation is $2, cash only.

Students must follow the M-DCPS dress code when participating. Take a look at the Spirit Week flyer and help your Explorer plan ahead!

🎓 High School Magnet Fair | Thursday, October 29, 9:00–10:00 AM

Eighth grade families, this one is for you! Join us at Ponce to meet high school magnet programs, ask questions and explore possibilities for your Explorer’s next chapter.

👻 Friday Fun | October 30

We’ll finish Spirit Week with character outfits and a few spooky surprises!

During lunch: Haunted House — $5.
During lunch: A Spooky Photo Station sponsored by Ponce PTSA.
2:30 PM: Spooktacular Dance — $5 through OSP.

🗓️ Your Week at a Glance

Check the Explorers’ Guide below for daily class rotations, club meetings, sports practices and activities. A few more highlights include:

Tuesday: Ladies Who Engineer field trip to UM and the PTSA Board meeting at 6:30 PM.
Wednesday: Honor Roll luncheon and ice cream celebration.
Thursday: Explorer/Student of the Month recognition and volleyball against Carver at Ponce.
Friday: Cross country meet at Larry & Penny Thompson Park.

🧭 Looking Ahead

Keep these dates on your family calendar:

November 3: Teacher professional development day — no school for students.
November 5, 5:30 PM: Unveiling of the Centennial Fundraising Plaque.
November 5, 6:30 PM: Fifth Grade Magnet Fair. Invite a future Explorer family to discover Ponce!
November 11: Veterans Day — no school.
November 19: Ponce Idol Talent Show.

Thank you for reading, sharing and helping our Explorers make the most of their school days. We look forward to seeing your Ponce spirit throughout the week!

ONE VISION. ONE STANDARD. ONE PONCE. 💙