Clover School District

Clover School District (CSD) construction projects continue to make great progress! The new Field House at Clover High School (CHS) has a roof now and is on schedule for completion in December. At the Ninth Grade Campus, the pad is ready for construction to begin on the arts wing for the future Roosevelt Middle School. The arts wing is expected to be completed this spring. After the approval of a construction contract for Liberty Hill Elementary last month, clearing has started on the property off Cannonball Run. Footings, curbs and gutters are being poured at Lake Wylie High School. We can’t wait to see this building start to go vertical!

Mental health care is health care. CloverSchool District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students and their family members. If you or a family member are looking for help and would like to use Care Solace to find a provider: Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365. Visit caresolace.com/cloversd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

Amanda Gallagher, Director of Engineering for @YorkCountyNaturalGasAuthority, spoke to Pre-Engineering students at the Applied Technology Center (ATC) today. Ms. Gallagher shared details about her educational journey from Chester High School through the Civil Engineering program at the University of South Carolina. She highlighted the process for becoming a Professional Engineer and the importance of having this certification. Through videos, photos and maps, Ms.Gallagher outlined how the natural gas system functions and explained some of the local projects on which she worked. Pre-Engineering courses at the ATC are taught by Marti Brown and Wayne Williams.

In Mr. Jack McGivern's U.S. History class, students participated in an engaging and dynamic Presidential Mock Trial centered around the USHC Standard: USHC.2.E: Utilize primary and secondary sources to judge the impact of economic and continental expansion on the evolving disagreements over natural rights and federalism. The trial was designed to challenge students to analyze and interpret a variety of primary sources, including speeches, letters, political cartoons, and historical documents from Lincoln’s era. Students were divided into two groups: one representing the prosecution, tasked with questioning Lincoln's decisions and legacy, while the other group acted as the defense, arguing in support of his actions and achievements. Each team had to build their case by thoroughly researching Lincoln’s policies on issues such as the Civil War and the preservation of the Union. Armed with evidence from the primary sources, students delivered opening statements, cross-examined each other and presented arguments to support their side. The classroom transformed into a courtroom as students played their roles as lawyers, witnesses, and historians. The trial pushed them to not only think critically about Lincoln’s presidency but also to develop skills in argumentation, public speaking, and historical analysis. By the end of the activity, the students had gained a deeper understanding of what it means to utilize the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.

Bethany Elementary has received a $2,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The grant proposal was named “Building Boys into Readers through Biographies and Informational Books.” The focus of the grant is to increase circulation of library books to male students and make them lifelong readers. The grant funds will be used to purchase high-interest books for male readers. Lea Barrett is the media specialist at Bethany Elementary.

On #ITProfessionalsDay, Clover School District recognizes the hardworking staff in our Technology Department whose efforts enhance our instructional programming and operations. Thanks for all you do!

In honor of Constitution Day, all CSD schools will take part in lessons designed to teach students more about our country's highest law and the critical role they play in assuring the future of democracy in our nation.

According to hispanicheritagemonth.gov, the US observes " National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America." The observance runs from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 because this window includes the independence days of many Central and Latin American countries.

On #InternationalDotDay, CSD encourages our students to exercise their creativity, courage and collaboration.

CSD honors the important work of the Tri-District Adult Education program during Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Low-skilled adults are 2x more likely to be unemployed; 3x more likely to be in poverty; 4x more likely to be in poor health; and 8x more likely to be incarcerated. Educating adults helps families break out of intergenerational poverty and creates stronger communities.

Bright Beginnings: Play to Grow had a very special parent and child event this week. They began the session with a story time conducted by representatives of the York County Public Library. Then, they transitioned into Music and Movement. There was lots of clapping, jumping and dancing! They wrapped up their day with various outdoor play stations and snow cones from the Kona Ice truck.

Clover School District (CSD) partners with @All onBoardCoalition to prevent youth substance abuse in York County. All on Board reminds families to discuss substance abuse with their students and provides these tips from SAMHSA to get the conversation started: https://bit.ly/3AMJm27

Clover High School’s (CHS) Special Education Transition Program, known as the BEST Room, delivered a presentation at the 2024 South Carolina Fall Interagency Transition Conference held in Greenville September 9-10. The conference was sponsored by the Transition Alliance of South Carolina (TASC). Students joined their teachers–Patti Myers and Lisa Jackson–to discuss their school-based business and the range of jobs the students have held at CHS and in the community. The program was honored with a special plaque for their presentation. Lisa Jackson received the Superstar Teacher Award at the conference. Jackson was highlighted for her journey in supporting student transitions. She served as a teacher assistant and job coach in the program before becoming a certified special education teacher.

Members of Kinard Elementary's Lighthouse Team learned important leadership lessons today by honoring first responders in their community on Patriot Day. The students took a walking field trip from campus to the Clover Police Department and Clover Fire Department. They delivered posters signed by the team members and donuts for the staffs at both locations. The students received an escort from the School Resource Officer, and a police cruiser blocked traffic to allow students to cross busy downtown streets. Kinard Elementary is a Leader in Me Lighthouse School . As such, the school focuses of helping students acquire the skills necessary to lead their world.

CSD employees celebrated Terrific Tuesday yesterday with a walk through downtown Clover. This year's Terrific Tuesday employee engagement series has a focus on health and wellness. The walk was a perfect way for staff to support one another on their fitness journey and learn more about our community.

First Responders in the Clover community were honored this morning with a breakfast at the Applied Technology Center (ATC). For the fifth time, the ATC saluted First Responders--both law enforcement officers and fire fighters-- on 9/11 with a breakfast prepared by students in the Culinary Arts program. Chef Scott Michaw is the Culinary Arts teacher. Work-Based Learning Coordinator Martha Jean Starnes organized the event.

Clover School District pauses to remember and honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001.

Thirty-four Clover School District (CSD) students earned the highest maximum score on SC Ready tests administered last spring. The students will be recognized for their accomplishment at the School Board meeting on Monday, September 23. The students are: Bethany Elementary Melody Cunningham, 3rd Grade Math Bethel Elementary Wyatt Fields, 4th Grade Math Raegan Kilfoil, 4th Grade Math Crowders Creek Elementary Piper Beylin, 3rd Grade Math Cole Johnson, 4th Grade Math Donovan Kennedy, 4th Grade Math Everett Murray, 5th Grade Math Thomas Parker, 3rd Grade Math Scarlett Sides, 4th Grade Math Jonah Vance, 5th Grade Math Griggs Road Elementary Emorie Harris, 3rd Grade Math Rustin Miller, 5th Grade Math Kinard Elementary Aiden Hibovic, 3rd Grade Math Michael Johns, 3rd Grade Math Larne Elementary Cash Anderson, 4th Grade Language Arts Milaah Vongsaly, 5th Grade Math Oakridge Elementary Preston Bennett, 5th Grade Math John Jones, 3rd Grade Math Clayton Matthews, 5th Grade Math Zoey Pres, 5th Grade Language Arts Manha Shaik, 5th Grade Language Arts Alfred Smith, 4th Grade Math Lauren Vinson, 5th Grade Math Clover Middle School Trinity Scott, 6th Grade Math Oakridge Middle School Darsh Agrawal, 7th Grade Math Griffin Andrews, 6th Grade Math Ekyoth Singh Bagga, 6th Grade Math Kameren Boatwright, 6th Grade Math Jack Hansen, 8th Grade Math Ariana Quintana, 8th Grade Math Michael Schettler, 6th Grade Math Evan Taylor, 6th Grade Math Elijah Terry, 6th Grade Math Nevaeh Wommer, 6th Grade Math

"Nana!!!" Students at Larne Elementary showed their enthusiasm this morning as their grandparents arrived at the school for "Biscuits with Grands." The event is held annually in conjunction with Grandparents Day, which was observed yesterday. Response to "Biscuits with Grands" is so great that the school conducts the breakfast over two days to accommodate all the grandparents who wish to attend. A second breakfast for another group of students and their grandparents will be held tomorrow.

Grandparents connect us to our past and help us envision our future. We hope you have a very special Grandparent's Day!