Clover School District

Don't forget! Today's the first Early Release Day of the new school year!

CSD's Teacher Forum gathered yesterday for their first meeting of the new year. The Teacher Forum is comprised of school -level teachers of the year from across the district for the past two years. The group meets regularly to provide administration with teacher feedback on important district initiatives and to carry out special projects. Most recently, the CSD Teacher Forum joined forces with Clover LEAF to hold the inaugural Classroom Central to provide new teachers with much-needed classroom supplies. The Teacher Forum is moderated by the previous year's District Teacher of the Year. Dr. Kelly Clark, the 2023 District Teacher of the Year, is this year's moderator.

As the Clover School District (CSD) continues #GrowingTogether, we provide our community with another monthly update on construction projects taking shape across the district. The building pad for Lake Wylie High School was delivered on time by the site prep contractor. Footings for the building are currently being poured. The traffic loops at Clover High School and the Ninth Grade Campus are now substantially complete. The new Field House at Clover High School has 2/3 of its roof in place. The district anticipates a December delivery of this facility for CHS student athletes.

Oakridge Middle School's soccer team is demonstrating how "the little town with LOVE in the middle" is leaving a legacy around the world. Last spring, the men's and women's teams conducted the "Battle of the Bird's Nest"--a Savannah Bananas-style take on a soccer match. The match featured rule changes, guest players and a halftime show. The event raised more than $2,000. Those funds were used to purchase home and away soccer uniforms for children at an orphanage in Guaimaca, Honduras. The uniforms were delivered to the children just before the start of the new CSD school year.

Eighth graders at Oakridge Middle School (OMS) learned about high-demand careers in trade industries today, thanks to a mobile classroom. The "Be Pro Be Proud" truck was on the OMS campus today so that students could engage with various simulators to try out their skills in these career fields. Sample careers included welder, truck driver, fork lift operator, excavator operator, plumber and utility line worker. The "Be Pro Be Proud" truck is a public-private partnership that brings together several professional organizations to teach students about their industries. Partners include the SC Trucking Association, SC Chamber of Commerce, Carolinas Association of General Contractors (AGC), Forestry Association of SC, Homebuilders Association of SC and the SC Department of Employment and Workforce. The "Be Pro Be Proud" truck continues its tour of the Palmetto State by making a stop at Clover High School on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

Clover High School junior Boys Volleyball player, Kaden Odoms, has been featured in an article in the Rock Hill Herald this week. Good luck to Kaden, Coach Plyler and the entire Boys Volleyball team this season! https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article291161240.html?taid=66c71ee429a9de000143478b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

We thank Mr. Tommy Adkins for inviting Coach Kelsey Black, her coaching staff, and a couple of returning players to be recognized by the York County Council after winning the 2024 Girls AAAAA Soccer State Championship

Adjusting to a new school year can be a challenge for students, staff and families. That's why CSD has partnered with Care Solace to support their well-being. 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.

Thirteen Clover High School students earned special designations in the College Board’s National Recognition Program. All thirteen seniors earned the National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA) for their performance on College Board exams. NRSTA winners include: Carolyn Ard Gwendalyn Bessman Celia Burton Kara Cronan Alexa Galeota Ashley Gorby Matthew Jackson Jackson Lewis Kayla Peters Caleb Place Gabrielle Popejoy Caroline Pringle William Walker Two seniors earned the First Generation Award. They are Carolyn Ard and Kayla Peters. Matthew Jackson earned National Hispanic Scholar recognition, while Gabrielle Popejoy earned National African American Scholar recognition. To be eligible for national recognitions, students must: Post Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) scores in the top 10 percent of assessment takers or earn a score of three or higher on two or more Advanced Placement (AP) tests taken in grades 9 and 10; Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher; and identify themselves in one or more of the National Recognition Program categories.

CSD Students Hold Steady on State Assessments Clover School District (CSD) students held steady and continue to outpace other students in the Palmetto State in their performance on state assessments in all subject areas, according to data released today by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). CSD maintained its excellence, posting scores that ranked consistently in the top five in South Carolina on most tests at most grade levels. “Our mission in the Clover School District is to empower each student for a successful, productive, and responsible future. The test scores demonstrate the commitment our School Board, faculty, staff, families, and students have made to this mission. We strive for excellence with each child, each day, as our students realize the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. As we focus on Rigorous, Empowering, and Authentic Learning through personalized and project-based lessons, we are on target and excited to see the continued gains our students will make," said Superintendent Dr. Sheila Quinn. SC READY–English Language Arts On the SC READY English Language Arts assessment, the percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards was eight to 16 percentage points higher for Clover students than the rest of the state: Grade 3 CSD-68.3% SC-53.8% Difference-14.5% Grade 4 CSD-71.8% SC-57.2% Difference-14.6% Grade 5 CSD-72.3% SC-55.6% Difference-16.7% Grade 6 CSD-62.0% SC-53.7% Difference-8.3% Grade 7 CSD-64.0% SC-50.3% Difference-13.7% Grade 8 CSD-61.6% SC-50.3% Difference-11.3% SC READY-Mathematics On the SC READY Mathematics assessment, the percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards was14 to 25 percentage points higher for Clover students than the rest of the state: Grade 3 CSD-68.9% SC-54.6% Difference-14.3% Grade 4 CSD-69.9% SC-51.0% Difference-18.9% Grade 5 CSD-65.2% SC-45.7% Difference-19.5% Grade 6 CSD-64.3% SC-38.4% Difference-25.9% Grade 7 CSD-53.2% SC-33.7% Difference-19.5% Grade 8 CSD-48.6% SC-30.3% Difference-18.3% End of Course Examination Program (EOCEP) On the EOCEP assessment, the percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards was seven to 16 percentage points higher for Clover students than the rest of the state: Algebra CSD-89.4% SC-72.5% Difference-16.9% Biology CSD-75.79% SC-62.89% Difference-12.9% English 2 CSD-93.68% SC-85.83% Difference-7.85% US History and the Constitution CSD-68.82% SC-58.77% Difference-10.05% Career Readiness Assessment In addition to EOC scores, SCDE also released results of The South Carolina Career Readiness Assessment. Students completed three assessments in the areas of math, data and reading to be eligible to receive a Career-Ready Credential. Again, CSD exceeded the performance of the state: CSD-84.2% SC-72.2% Difference-12%

Although the new school year is underway, Clover School District (CSD) continues to extend a warm "Welcome to Clover" to all the wonderful new employees who are joining CSD for the upcoming school year. Brittany Wright, Crowders Creek Elementary Linda Bennett, Oakridge Middle School Tammy Dunlap, Transportation Department Talesha Neely, Bright Beginnings Jill Hall, Crowders Creek Elementary

CSD welcomed staff members back to school yesterday with the first "Terrific Tuesday" event of the new school year. Terrific Tuesdays are employee engagement activities scheduled throughout the year by the Human Resources Department. The goal of Terrific Tuesday is to build relationships among staff members across the district, enhancing employee job satisfaction and retention. Staff gathered at Clover Harvest yesterday to eat, play games and catch up about their summer vacations. The August Terrific Tuesday was sponsored by Grand Canyon University.

CSD celebrates National Book Lovers Day and encourages all readers to discover the magic that lies between the covers of a great book!

Although the new school year is underway, Clover School District (CSD) continues to extend a warm "Welcome to Clover" to all the wonderful new employees who are joining CSD for the upcoming school year. Today, we highlight: Naomi Rios, Crowders Creek Elementary Christopher Powers, Clover Academy Katherine Hughes, Crowders Creek Elementary Richard Lowry, Clover High School Eddie Brown, Clover Middle School Judith Fruth, Crowders Creek Elementary Sarah Norus, Oakridge Middle School

The Clover School District (CSD) Accounting and Finance Department has been honored with two awards from prestigious professional organizations for excellence in fiscal management. It is the 12th consecutive year the department has been recognized with these awards. CSD received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The school district’s financial report for fiscal year 2023 was judged by an impartial panel and was said to be “demonstrating a constructive spirit of full disclosure” in communicating the district’s financial story. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. CSD also received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for financial reporting for fiscal year 2023. ASBO International Executive Director Jim Rowan says, “Communicating the financial and economic state of a district is so important when engaging with the school community and building their trust. Districts that receive the Certificate of Excellence Award have demonstrated their ability to do that at the highest level.” Ken Love is the Chief Financial Officer. The Accounting and Finance Department includes: Amy Cooper, Director of Finance; George Pendleton, Director of Procurement; Heidi Lineberger, Accounts Payable; Allison Perkins, Administrative Assistant; and Jane Robinson, Payroll. The district’s audit reports dating back to 2004 are available on the district’s website at https://tinyurl.com/mu9mrnwf.

The start of the new school year is the perfect time to start building new habits, particularly where school attendance is concerned. Today, CSD reminds parents to try to schedule regular medical and dental appointments at times when school is not in session to maximize instructional time for their students. #WeL🍀veYouHere

CSD extends a BIG thank you to our partners at A & K Painting for their donation of school supplies. Company representatives delivered 50, five-gallon paint buckets filled with school supplies this morning. Their generous donation will be distributed to students in need through the district's school social workers. Thank you for ensuring that our students have the materials they need to be successful in the classroom.

Although the new school year is underway, Clover School District (CSD) continues to extend a warm "Welcome to Clover" to all the wonderful new employees who are joining CSD for the upcoming school year. Today, we highlight: Kelsey Prescott, Crowders Creek Elementary Margaret Simpson, Larne Elementary Tonya McDowell, Oakridge Middle School Amy Kirby, Oakridge Middle School James Blair, Transportation Alexander Lusk, Oakridge Middle School Michelle Meadow, Kinard Elementary Melissa Wilson, Larne Elementary Janet Maslankowski, Oakridge Middle School

Although the new school year is underway, Clover School District (CSD) continues to extend a warm "Welcome to Clover" to all the wonderful new employees who are joining CSD for the upcoming school year. Today, we highlight: Kenny Alexander, Transportation Jasmine Rompilla, Bethany Elementary Kristin Bruce, Oakridge Middle School Jenny Shanahan, Bethel Elementary Brandy Maurer, Clover Middle School Stephen Forbes, Clover High School Francine Marz, Applied Technology Center Kailey Galloway, Clover High School Stacy Sams, Oakridge Middle School

Clover School District (CSD) extends a warm "Welcome to Clover" to all the wonderful new employees who will be joining CSD for the upcoming school year. Today, we highlight Leah Burton of Crowders Creek Elementary.