Pearson Middle School offers the teacher-sponsored clubs listed below. For more information about each club, please contact the club sponsor.
Math Club
Sponsor(s): Lisa Neary, Vineeta Sharma
Mission/Purpose: The purpose of the math club is to build math knowledge in order to successfully compete in Cobb County math competitions. During our club meetings, we will engage in challenging, multi-step tasks that will encourage teamwork, increase student confidence, and prepare them for the competitions.
Club Begins: 10/4/23
Meeting Day(s): First Wednesday of each month
Meeting Time: 4:30 - 5:30
Meeting Location: Room 260, Ms. Neary's room
Description: The students will be practicing challenging math problems in order to prepare for the Cobb County Math Competitions this school year.
Pilot Basketball Club
Sponsor(s): Dean Yoder
Mission/Purpose: To promote student leadership and the importance of teamwork while developing student's athletic skills in basketball.
Club Begins: 9/12/23
Meeting Day(s): Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Meeting Time: 4:30 - 5:30
Meeting Location: Auxiliary gym on Tuesdays; Main gym on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Club Dues: $20
Description: The club fee will provide students with a night out as a team to a Hawks game.
eSports
Sponsor(s): Ronnie Puckett, Kira Fritsche
Mission/Purpose: To teach competitiveness and good sportsmanship.
Club Begins: 9/5/23
Meeting Day(s): 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Meeting Time: 4:30 - 5:30
Meeting Location: Room 291
Club Dues: $15
Description: Students will be able to play Fan Made Games or they can bring their game system (Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, etc.) and compete with other students. Students will also learn strategies and good sportsmanship.
Science Club
Sponsor(s): Kira Fritsche
Mission/Purpose: To engage students in fun activities while understanding the science behind why they work.
Club Begins: 9/12/23
Meeting Day(s): 1st Wednesday of each month
Meeting Time: 4:30 - 5:30
Meeting Location: Room 360
Description: We will engage in fun activities like making slime, observing items under a microscope, and using physics to make objects do what seems impossible.
Pearson STEPS
Sponsor(s): Stacy Lambert-Johnson, Keisha Jacobs, Jennifer Duerkoop
Mission/Purpose: To expose students to the art of "stepping", team building, and sportsmanship
Club Begins: 9/7/23
Meeting Day(s): Every Thursday
Meeting Time: 4:30 - 5:30
Meeting Location: Room 162
Description: We will perform for school pep rallies, Black History Program, and in school talent shows.
Cross Country/Track Team
Sponsor(s): Chad Christman
Mission/Purpose: Sports has the power to change the world. I am here to inspire these student-athletes through running. We will strive to create teamwork through hard work and to inspire and get them to be better versions of themselves through running.
Meeting Day(s): Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
Meeting Time: 4:30 - 6:00
Meeting Location: Meet in room 249
Description: We will participate in meets throughout the Metro Atlanta area.
HOSA Club Future Health Professionals
Sponsor(s): Erika Greene
Mission/Purpose: The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill, and leadership development of health science education students, therefore, helping HOSA members and advisors to meet the needs of the healthcare community.
Club Begins: 9/5/23
Meeting Day(s): Every Thursday
Meeting Time: 4:30 - 5:30
Meeting Location: Room 299
Club Dues: $25
Description: Fall Rally, "Pink Out" Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HOSA State Leadership Conference
TOME Society
Sponsor(s): Tiffany Spriggs
Mission/Purpose: Tome Student Literacy Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Georgia. Tome Society serves students in grades 2-12 by providing a diverse menu of digital student competitions; an annual book award list of new, PG, fun-to-read children's and young adult literature titles; student book club activities; curriculum materials for educators; and the TomeCon annual conference for both students and educators.
Meeting Day(s): 3rd Thursday of the month beginning on September 21st
Meeting Time: 8:15 - 8:50 am
Meeting Location: Learning Commons
Description: Students will participate in book discussions and other activities that promote self-esteem, leadership skills, character, and ethics, and nurture critical thinking, creativity, and imagination in the digital age.
Girls on the Run
Sponsor(s): Olivia Desenberg, Jaclyn Davies, Stephanie Jackson, Rayniece Meadows, Kathy Green-Wingfield
Mission/Purpose: Come as you are! No running experience necessary. Become part of a unique team of girls and unlock your amazing potential. Join Girls on the Run, an afterschool program where you can cultivate your strengths and be your best self. Practice includes lessons that are packed with physical activity and small group discussions. All practices are designed to support your social, emotional, and physical health.
Meeting Day(s): Mondays and Wednesdays until December 5th
Meeting Time: 4:30 - 6:00
Meeting Location: Auxiliary gym/track
Club Dues: Based on income
Description: We will end our season by running/walking a 5K with the team at The Battery Atlanta.
Art Club
Sponsor(s): Juan Mostajo, Nyla Harrell
Mission/Purpose: Create art and work on creative projects
Meeting Day(s): Every Wednesday
Meeting Time: 4:30 - 5:30
Meeting Location: Room 292
Club Dues: $15
Description: We will create art for school events.
AVID Student Ambassadors
Sponsor(s): Starlet Mcwilliams, Johanne Jean-Jacques
Mission/Purpose: To provide opportunities for AVID students to take on leadership roles and represent AVID at our school. Mission: To provide opportunities for AVID students to build positive relationships with peers and promote college readiness and success in and out of the classroom.
Meeting Day(s): 1st Wednesday of the month
Meeting Time: 4:30 - 5:30
Meeting Location: Room 294
Club Dues: $20
Description: Community service project, AVID organization and note-taking presentation for teachers and non-AVID students, AVID informational visit with upcoming 6th graders.
Sewing Club
Sponsor(s): Jennifer Duerkoop, Ms. Adams
Mission/Purpose: To provide a creative outlet for the students that teaches crochet, knitting and sewing
Meeting Day(s): Bi-monthly on Mondays
Meeting Time: 4:30 - 5:30
Meeting Location: Learning Commons
Club Dues: $5
Description: Mrs. Duerkoop and Ms. Adams will be teaching students how to crochet, knit and sew.
