Clover School District

CSD salutes military families and the sacrifices they make in serving our country during the Month of the Military Child.

CSD observes World Autism Awareness Day and seeks to create an environment in which autistic individuals are fully supported, championed and celebrated.

Happy Spring Break, CSD! All schools and offices are closed April 1-5.

More than 80 Clover School District (CSD) fourth and fifth graders gathered at Blue Eagle Academy today for the annual Battle of the Books competition. Students worked in teams of four to read 10 books in preparation for the event. Teams are coached by librarians and teachers at each elementary school. The teams participated in relays and “Family Feud” contests to see which team can recall the most information about the books they read. For the second year in a row, Bethany Elementary’s “Nacho Average Readers” brought home the trophy. Team members include Sloan Davis, Annabelle Naile, Anniston Ruth and Zoey Tanner. Other teams earning top honors include: Second place–Crystal Readers from Crowders Creek Elementary Third place–Harry Potter Pros from Crowders Creek Elementary Fourth place–Hot Tacos from Griggs Road Elementary

Shout out to Brenda Sherer from the District Office for her recent recognition from the United Way of York County! Sherer was presented with the organization’s Difference Maker Award for 2023-2024. Sherer has served as the chair of the district’s annual United Way campaign for the last two years and volunteers to support other special projects conducted by the United Way, like their upcoming Tea.

Dr. Sheila Quinn announced the appointment of Rinice Sauls as the Chief Human Resources and Strategic Planning Officer for the Clover School District (CSD). The Board of Trustees approved the appointment at Monday night's business meeting. Sauls will fill the position currently held by Dr. Tony Hemingway. Hemingway is in the transition process after being named the Superintendent of Fairfield County Schools earlier this year. Sauls, who most recently held the position of Director of Recruitment, Retention, and Evaluations in the Fort Mill School District (FMSD), will start on April 8. Prior to her current position, Sauls held the role of Coordinator of Educator Effectiveness in Fort Mill. Before joining FMSD in 2018, she worked for the South Carolina Department of Education. Her roles for the state department included Regional Support Transformation Coach and Education Associate. Superintendent Dr. Sheila Quinn said, "I have had the privilege of working with Rinice during her tenure at the Department of Education where she did school transformation and educator effectiveness work. She is a professional, compassionate, and results driven leader. We look forward to her bringing her talents to the Clover School District. " Sauls holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders from Winthrop University, a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and an Educational Specialist Degree from South Carolina State University. Additionally, she is currently on track to receive her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policies from the University of South Carolina in 2024.

Students from Clover High School’s Unified Sports class have been learning about inclusion, leadership, and advocacy. To help them turn their learning into action, students from both the Unified Sports class and the Unified Fan Club traveled to Columbia for the SC Special Olympics Unified Rally at the State House on March 26. The theme for this year’s rally was “Celebrate Unity." Four CHS students spoke about their experiences attending a Unified Champion School. The group enjoyed watching performances, taking part in a banner competition and joining with schools from across the state to celebrate unity. After the rally, students got to enjoy a picnic on the State House grounds. Before leaving, they got to see our state legislature in action from the House Gallery. Elizabeth Burwell Jones is their instructor.

Congratulations to Clover Middle School eighth grader Mallory Greene who placed second at the Regional Spelling Bee at Bank of America Stadium earlier this month! Mallory is the Clover School District (CSD) Spelling Bee Champion. Her second place finish at the Regional Bee earned her the chance to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC, in May. Way to go, Mallory!

Brittany Terry, a fourth grade math and science teacher at Griggs Road Elementary School, has been named a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching (PAEMST). Ms. Terry was nominated for the award by Clover School District Director of Secondary Learning and Intervention Christie Reid. Ms. Terry earned "Excellent" ratings in four dimensions of her application, which included a video of her teaching. Her application has been forwarded to the National Science Foundation for national level review.

Third quarter report cards come home today! Make time to celebrate your student's learning!

It's National Ag Day! #ThankAFarmer

Reminder: Today is a Teacher Work Day! Schools are closed for all students.

The theme for this year's observance of World Down Syndrome Day is #EndTheStereotypes.

It's National Ag Week, so we are celebrating by promoting the upcoming Farm Fair sponsored by the FFA at Clover Middle School. Check out the graphics to register for fun contests at the event!

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the school district that celebrates EVERY day with a four-leaf clover! #lucky2BNCSD

Happy Pi Day from CSD!

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.

Members of the Clover High School Golf Team visited Griggs Road Elementary this morning to assist with the car rider line and to read to students. Giggles filled the air as one golfer punctuated his reading of Craig Smith's "The Wonky Donkey" with animated "hee-haw" sounds. Spencer Jackson is the Golf Coach at Clover High School and PE Teacher at Griggs Road.

York County First Steps has expanded its Countdown to Kindergarten program for 2024. Clover School District and York School District One have partnered to offer three delivery models of this school transition program for children entering 4K or 5K classes in the fall. Enroll your rising Prekindergarten or Kindergarten student at www.ycfirststeps.com.

As a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, the students in Clover High School’s Unified Sports class participated in a whole school engagement activity by learning about and promoting the Spread the Word Campaign. The students learned about advocacy and inclusion for students with intellectual disabilities and had an opportunity to reflect on how they themselves and CHS as a whole are inclusive. They developed their leadership skills and took ownership of this project by hanging flyers throughout the school and running a pledge table on National Activation Day, March 6. At the table, Unified Sports students told their peers about inclusion. They encouraged students and staff to take a “pledge to include” and to stand against the use of derogatory language targeted at individuals with intellectual disabilities.