Clover School District

Meet Kinard Elementary's Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year! Second Grade Teacher Kathryn Davis Instructional Assistant Tina Ginn

Meet Griggs Road Elementary's Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year! Reading Intervention Teacher Amanda Kaser Instructional Assistant Ashli Dellinger

Meet Crowders Creek Elementary's Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year! Special Education Teacher Kendall Cagle Instructional Assistant Lynne Pubentz

Meet Bethany Elementary's Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year! Special Education Teacher Tammy Crago Instructional Assistant Carrieanne Horseman

Let's kick off Teacher Appreciation Week by saluting the Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year from each of our schools!

During Teacher Appreciation Week, CSD sends a big THANK YOU to all our teachers and staff!

It's Star Wars Day! May the Fourth be with you!

During Mental Health Awareness Month, CSD reminds students, staff and families of Care Solace, a service that links you to mental health resources in our community.

On National College Decision Day, we want to know where our Blue Eagles are soaring off to next year. Students and parents can comment to celebrate their student's enrollment in a two-year or four-year college or their enlistment in the military. Congratulations, Blue Eagles!

Students in the GT Art and Dance Programs at Griggs Road Elementary staged a showcase of their growth as artists last night. Students in the dance program performed two numbers on the stage to open the event. Families then took part in a gallery walk in the cafeteria. Art students displayed works across varied styles and media. Whitney Hinson is the dance instructor at Griggs Road. Rose Grigg is the art instructor.

Fourth Quarter Interim Reports come home today! Don't forget to check those backpacks!

Don't forget today's an Early-Release Day! All schools dismiss two hours early.

On Administrative Professionals Day, CSD thanks the hard-working administrative professionals who keep our schools and offices running smoothly!

During National Volunteer Appreciation Week, CSD thanks the many community volunteers who work tirelessly to support our schools. Whether you help out with classroom celebrations, chaperone field trips or hold an office in a PTO or Booster Club, we say "Thank you." You help CSD achieve a level of excellence that makes us a leader in the state and nation.

Clover School District (CSD) students joined more than 1,300 students from York and Chester counties at Cherry Park in Rock Hill today for the Area 11 Special Olympics. Following an opening ceremony that included the singing of the National Anthem and the recitation of the Special Olympics athlete’s pledge, Rock Hill Mayor John Gettys officially declared the games open. Young athlete clinics were hosted for students as young as three years-old, while other events included competitors 22 years-old and older. Track and field events that were part of the games included the softball throw, 50 M and 100 M races and the standing long jump. While everyone who takes part in the Special Olympics is a champion, students earned ribbons for placing in their event.

The workplace isn’t just a cubicle in an office building. That’s why Griggs Road Elementary hosted Careers on Wheels Day. The campus was filled with all kinds of vehicles that may be used in a career. These included farm trailers (complete with a horse, cow, donkey, baby goats and piglets), construction equipment, police cars, an ambulance, a fire truck, a food truck and even a realtor’s luxury car. Students had the opportunity to to speak to representatives from various organizations to learn more about their mobile work. Special thanks to the York County Sheriff’s Office, Clover Police Department, Bethel Volunteer Fire Department, River Hills EMS, Rinehart Realty, Happy Hooves and Feathers Farm, Bolin Farms, Gypsy Gait, Olde English Land Management, Ruth Builders and Parkin’ Latte.

Bethany Elementary School celebrated the completion of a 16-month construction project that included a new car rider line, an expanded cafeteria and a new classroom with a collaboration space. Today’s celebration began in the renovated cafeteria and was opened by School Board Vice Chair Ginger Marr. Calling herself a “Bethany girl,” Marr welcomed guests to the event. Students enrolled in Bethany’s Artistic GT music program performed a traditional African greeting song that included both singing and percussion instruments. The music students were under the direction of Ms. Emily Eakes. Superintendent Dr. Sheila Quinn recognized elected officials and delivered remarks about projects that improve the learning environment for students. Bethany Principal Margaret Guerin concluded the program by thanking the contractors who performed the work at the school. Guests then went outside to the entrance of the new classroom wing for the ribbon cutting. Guerin and Quinn shared ribbon cutting duties with an oversized pair of scissors. Guests were then taken on a tour of the classroom wing. Tours were led by students on Bethany’s House Council. The event was attended by State Representative Dennis Moss and York County Council Member Tommy Adkins. School Board Chair Rob Wallace and School Board Members Mike Ballard, Matt Burris, Jessica Cody and Keron Meeks were also on hand to take part in the ribbon cutting.

CSD partnered with Care Solace to connect families to mental health resources. CSD students, staff and families can call Care Solace at 888-515-0595 for 24/7/365 personalized and confidential help finding a therapist or you can search on your own at www.caresolace.com/cloversd.

Clover School District (CSD) has received two awards from the South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SCNSPRA). It is the second year in a row that CSD has been honored with a Medallion Award. This year’s Medallion recognizes The Roaring Eagle: A Student-Produced Community Newspaper. The award application outlined the partnership between Clover High School students and the River HIlls-Lake Wylie Lions Club. The CSD Communications Office regularly collaborates with The Roaring Eagle as a way of sharing school district news with the larger community. Dr. Kelly Clark is The Roaring Eagle adviser. Last year’s medallion award was presented to the district’s school bond campaign. CSD’s weekly newsletter, “This Week ‘In Clover,’” was honored with a Publication and Electronic Media Award from SCNSPRA. “This Week ‘In Clover’” is a rebranding of the district’s earlier newsletter known as “Friday Facts.” The new version features news stories and photographs, along with a weekly column from Superintendent Dr. Sheila Quinn. “This Week ‘In Clover’” is produced by Public Information Officer Bryan Dillon and Director of Marketing Stephanie Knott. The SCNSPRA Awards will be presented Friday, April 26, at the Rewards for Excellence Luncheon in Columbia.

It's National School Librarian Day! Thanks for helping our students fall in love with reading!