Laing
Middle School of Science and Technology
Clubs
Club information for the 2026-2027 school year will be updated in the first couple weeks of school. This information will be sent out in the weekly announcements from Kim Holmes. It will also be announced in the morning announcements to the students.
For information about a club you can email the club sponsor.
Art Club - Sponsor is Mrs. May-Kusnierz (updated 8/18/26)
Art Club applications are now available! Students interested in joining should stop by room 175 and ask Mrs. K for an application!
Please keep in mind that applying does not guarantee a spot, as seating is limited. Applications must be completed by the student, returned by September 4th, and signed by a parent or guardian.
Art Club is expected to begin sometime in October and will meet every other Thursday from 3:30–4:30 PM. More information, including the official start date, will be sent once applications have been reviewed.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. K. We’re looking forward to another fun and creative year of Art Club! Kate_Kusnierz@charleston.k12.sc.us
Chess Club - Sponsor is Mr. Graves (waiting on update for 2026-2027)
paul_graves@charleston.k12.sc.us
Laing Acting Academy Class (updated 8/18/26)
Exclusive to Laing Middle School Students, this immersive acting class offers a deeper dive into theatre while focusing on the real-world skills pre-teens need most in today's tech-heavy, AI-driven world. No prior experience is required…just a willingness to engage, connect, and grow. Through improv, role-play, character work, and scene study, students strengthen their communication, collaboration, and creative thinking skills. In an age where screens often replace face-to-face interaction, this class provides a much-needed space to build empathy, confidence, and authentic self-expression. The focus is on personal growth over performance, with several opportunities for families to be invited into the classroom throughout the year. The season concludes with a low-pressure showcase…a chance for students to share a scripted scene and demonstrate the skills and growth they’ve gained throughout the class. New to Acting Academy? Sign up for a FREE trial class!
Here is the link for registration. I think the one currently on the Laing website goes to a different class. The class price is also $89 a month.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Sponsor Coach Goodman (updated 8/18/26)
jared_goodman@charleston.k12.sc.us
Are you interested in being an FCA Leader for the 2026-2027 school year?
Positions:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- 8th Grade representative (3)
- 7th Grade representative (3)
- 6th Grade representative (3)
Requirements:
- Must fill out a Leader Application
- Must attend all Leader Meetings (once a month, typically 2nd Wednesday in the month from 7:30-8:00 am)
- Must run all FCA Huddles (1st and 3rd Wed of the month from 7:30-8:00 am)
Deadline:
- Applications are due on 8/21/26 by Midnight
- Selections will be made the following week
Geology Club - Sponsors are Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Niemi (updated 8/18/26)
Geology club is an all-inclusive, exciting, educational group that focuses on bringing students together over a common love of all things Geology. Activities include participating in the Future Rock Hounds of America Badge Program, sorting and classifying rocks, crystals, and minerals, growing crystals, breaking geodes, and field trips twice a year. Contact Mrs. Scott at gina_scott@charleston.k12.sc.us or Mrs. Niemi at heather_niemi@charleston.k12.sc.us for more information. Dues for the year are $25 and include a t-shirt and cover the cost of incidentals. You may make a payment through RevTrack on the school’s website. Field trips will be an additional cost and are voluntary. Students are responsible for making up any missing work while on field trips.
It will begin Monday, September 14th from 3:30-4:30pm in Room 229 (Mrs. Niemi). All activities and meeting dates will be given during our meeting.
Laing Newspaper - Sponsor is Ms. Nugent (waiting on update or 2026-2027)
geraldin_nugent@charleston.k12.sc.us
Mathcounts - Sponsor is Mrs. Chicarella (Updated 8/18/26)
Students interested in joining Mathcounts can find more information at our Laing Mathcounts website. Our first practice will be on September 9, 2026 from 3:30 to 4:45 in Room 148. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Chicarella at elissa_chicarella@charleston.k12.sc.us.
National Junior Honor Society- Sponsors are Ms. Shaver & Mrs. Heard (waiting for update for 2026-2027)
Applications for any 7th and 8th grade student interested in joining National Junior Honor Society are now open. National Junior Honor Society Application.
NJHS is an organization that recognizes not only academic achievement but also qualities essential to being an upstanding citizen. It focuses on five pillars, scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. The requirements for joining NJHS is a GPA of 92 or above in the four core classes the previous semester and no office referrals. 7th & 8th graders can apply in fall while 6th graders can apply in January. Inductions into NJHS occur in late Spring.
Questions about NJHS:
7th graders see Mrs. Heard -room 112 Jennifer_Heard@charleston.k12.sc.us
8th graders see Ms. Shaver - room 122 Lynne_Shaver@charleston.k12.sc.us
Vex Robotics Team - Sponsor is Ms. Lambrakos (waiting for update for 2026-2027)
kelly_lambrakos@charleston.k12.sc.us
Student Council - Sponsors are Ms. Gachineiro and Ms. Hanks (waiting for update for 2026-2027)
stacie_gachineiro@charleston.k12.sc.us and sidney_hanks@charleston.k12.sc.us
Yearbook Club - Sponsors are Mrs. Amidon and Dr. White (waiting or update for 2026-2027)
christine-ryan_amidon@charleston.k12.sc.us and josie_white@charleston.k12.sc.us