Clover School District

How does your garden grow? First graders at Crowders Creek Elementary took advantage of this beautiful spring day to participate in planting a class garden. Each class planted seeds in a raised bed. The students planted carrots, lettuce, radishes and snap peas. Students learned about all the necessary elements to nurture plant growth. Students will tend their gardens until the vegetables are ready to be harvested. Students will use the harvested vegetables to create their own salads.

Eighth graders at Clover Middle School (CMS) had a unique experience this week when they received a visit from Betabox Learning. Betabox is a STEM outreach program that hosts "onsite field trips." The purpose of the event is to spark student interest in tech-enabled careers through hands-on learning. Students at CMS had the opportunity to engage with both drones and robotic cars.

Clover School District joins All on Board in highlighting the dangers of underage drinking.

We had another great round of recognitions at last night's School Board meeting! We honored: Clover Middle School Band students Clover High School Sapphire Dance Team Oakridge Middle School Science Olympiad Team Clover High School Winter Sports Athletes and Coaches Clover Middle School Rugby Team Center for Career Innovation FCCLA, Skills USA and DECA Clover School District Employees of the Month Congratulations to all!

The School Board adopted the primary logo for Roosevelt Middle School at last night's meeting. This is just the beginning of the identity branding for the new school. Welcome to the CSD Family, Tigers!

Third quarter report cards are being distributed today. Be sure to check in on your child's progress.

Last night's Board of Trustees meeting went high tech when Project Lead the Way and Robotics took center stage for the School Spotlight Report. Educators from Clover Middle and Oakridge Middle shared about the instructional progression in their technology courses before turning the presentation over to their students. The students on each school's Robotics team discussed building their respective robots to enter into competition and then demonstrated the robots' ability to pick up plastic rings and place them in a stack. The robots' movements can be controlled both by a coding program and a controller. The presentation ended with a look at the types of professional work students can do with these skills. Casey Roberts of Duke Energy introduced "Spot," a robot dog the company uses in situations where conditions may be unsafe for humans.

With mostly sunny spring weather in the area, construction projects across the district have continued to progress nicely. At Lake Wylie High School, work is underway on the Chorus and Drama rooms and the Auditorium. Curbing and asphalt are going down across the expansive campus. Roosevelt Middle School's arts wing is under roof now, so interior work is the focus as walls are being roughed in. An exterior access ramp is also being installed. At Liberty Hill Elementary, storm water and plumbing work is wrapping up as workers prepare to pour foundations. Monthly updates and photos of all projects are shared on our construction website, https://cloverschooldistrictsc.sites.thrillshare.com/o/csdc .

The School Board adopted the primary logo for Lake Wylie High School tonight. This is just the beginning of the identity branding for the new school. Welcome to the CSD Family, Chargers!

🌏💙 Today, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! 💛💙 Let’s raise awareness, embrace inclusion, and spread love for individuals with Down syndrome. Rock your mismatched socks 🧦 to show that our differences make the world brighter!

It's a Professional Development Day for CSD Teachers. Parents are reminded that schools are closed for students today.

Fifth graders at Griggs Road Elementary traveled back in time today to visit the Roaring ‘20s. Students rotated through stations, giving them a chance to experience different social, cultural, business and economic aspects of life during this decade. In one room, students learned about the women’s suffrage movement. In another, they introduced a bit of 21st century technology to produce their own black and white silent films on their iPads. In the hallway, they studied jazz musicians and writers of the Harlem Renaissance period. One station was devoted to comparing and contrasting the fashions worn in the Victorian era and the 1920s. One classroom was transformed into a factory that implemented some of the first assembly line production. In another classroom, students calculated the math of losses and gains in the stock market, ahead of its 1929 crash. Perhaps the most intriguing room was the speakeasy. After offering a password, students entered a darkened room, where they enjoyed “prohibited” soda and snacks. When the snacks were finished, they learned how to dance the Charleston. Fifth grade teachers at Griggs Road are Amy Snyder, Lauren Spencer, Anna Stallings and Samantha McCarter.

CSD has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff and their families. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs regardless of circumstance. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider: Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365 in any language. Visit www.caresolace.com/cloversd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

During National Agriculture Week, we celebrate the outstanding Agriculture education programs at the Applied Technology Center and middle schools. Thanks for teaching our students about the importance of farming and its role in our nation's food supply.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Clover School District!!!

📢 Happy Pi Day! 🎉🥧 Today, we celebrate the most deliciously infinite number—π (3.14)! 🧮✨ From math challenges to tasty pies, our students are having a blast exploring the wonders of Pi.

The Clover School District Alumni Association will host its inaugural Eagle Fest on Saturday, March 29, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. The event will feature carnival-style booths from Clover High School athletic teams and organizations. Join us for a day of family fun! The Alumni Association holds various events to provide college scholarships for graduates of Clover School District.

The CHS Sapphire Dance Team recently wrapped up its competitive season by taking part in the Contest of Champions Championship in Orlando. The dance team placed 10th in the country in the small team division. The team also had a strong showing in state-level competition, finishing 7th in Hip Hop and 8th in Jazz at the South Carolina Dance Association competition at the USC Aiken Convention Center. Team members are: Nathan Bowen Samantha Boyd Ella Clinton Lindsay Cool Madalyn Decker Morgan Decker Samantha Johnson Hannah Lawrence Sydney Mason Grace Nichols Tenley Perkins Taylor Ragmon Gabriela Salinas They are coached by Janet Stewart.

On National Maintenance Worker Day, we salute the CSD Maintenance Department for their outstanding work in keeping our facilities clean and safe. Thanks for all you do!

Y'all ready to build? Fourth graders from Griggs Road Elementary visited the Applied Technology Center's (ATC) Engineering class today to take part in a joint project. While all CSD schools are handicapped accessible, the students noticed that a classmate in a wheelchair was experiencing difficulty getting to the playground. The students proposed a ramp for the area, and the Engineering students created a design for it. Today, the Griggs Road students worked alongside the Engineering students to construct the ramp. Abigail Cameron is the teacher at Griggs Road. Wayne Williams is the teacher at the ATC.