Clover School District
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It's time for the playoffs!
Here's everything you need to know to support the Blue Eagles on Friday night in Lancaster.
Here's everything you need to know to support the Blue Eagles on Friday night in Lancaster.
Clover Middle School's Lady Eagles are playing for the championship tonight at 5:30. Turn out and show them some love as they go for all the bragging rights!
🗳️ Election Day Reminder
Clover School District schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, November 3, for Election Day.
Election Day is an important opportunity to participate in our democracy. We encourage eligible voters in our community to make their voices heard by casting their ballots.
🇺🇸 Remember to vote on Tuesday, November 3!
We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back when schools reopen.
Clover School District schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, November 3, for Election Day.
Election Day is an important opportunity to participate in our democracy. We encourage eligible voters in our community to make their voices heard by casting their ballots.
🇺🇸 Remember to vote on Tuesday, November 3!
We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back when schools reopen.
10,408 steps
4.35 miles of walking
7 flights of stairs
50 teachers at 14 schools
Clover LEAF's "Prize Patrol" was on the move on Friday and again today delivering BIG checks to fund 43 teacher grants for innovative classroom projects across the district. Total funding for these grant projects exceeds $34,500.
Clover LEAF provided direct funding for 31 of grants, which were presented to:
Elyse Hoffman, Kinard Elementary
Laura Falls, Bethany Elementary
Mackenzie Grooms and Kim Nordin, Larne Elementary
Mark Bryson and Erica Shannon, Larne Elementary
Taylor Bradley, Larne Elementary
Mary Adams, Melisa Wilson and Ghoreshie Roman; Larne Elementary
Joy Dillon, Griggs Road Elementary
Kristal Stefanov, Griggs Road Elementary
Lauren Cole, Griggs Road Elementary
Nicole Lowe, Griggs Road Elementary
Beth Laster, Oakridge Elementary
Tracy Cook, Oakridge Elementary
Audra Robertson, Oakridge Middle School
Lee Sykes, Jessica Bennett, Mae McKinney and Baylee Keller, Oakridge Middle School
Renee Inman, Oakridge Middle School
Jenny Olsen, Crowders Creek Elementary
Michelle West, Crowders Creek Elementary
Natalie Randolph, Crowders Creek Elementary
Betsy Heintz, Liberty Hill Elementary
Beth Williams, Lake Wylie High School
Ivana Kelly, Lake Wylie High School
Kristin Weeks, Lake Wylie High School
Angela Carpenter, Roosevelt Middle School
Kaycee Sites, Roosevelt Middle School
Madison Davis, Roosevelt Middle School
Madison Frank, Roosevelt Middle School
Stacy Sams, Roosevelt Middle School
Cameron Ramsey, Center for Career Innovation
Basil Qaqish, Clover High School
Mica Brakefield, Clover High School
Clover School District identified funding for 11 additional projects. These included proposals from the following educators:
LaShana Burris-Wade, Kinard Elementary
Jessica Loggins, Kinard Elementary
Lauren Demarest, Kinard Elementary
Carla Smith, Bethany Elementary
Rachel Rea, Clover Middle School
Virginia Mayberry, Clover Middle School
Angela Desch, Larne Elementary
Evonne Jenkins, Larne Elementary
Jennifer Jackson and Meagan Shealy, Larne Elementary
Kelsey Prescott, Crowders Creek Elementary
Michael Jenkins, Bethel Elementary
The May Day Project also provided funding for one grant. Steven Gantt, who serves Roosevelt Middle, Lake Wylie High School and Clover High School was the recipient of this special grant.
In the days ahead, Clover LEAF will share more photos and more specific details about each of this year's winning grants. Clover School District thanks Clover LEAF and the May Day Project for their support of these important classroom projects.
Congratulations to the latest Employees of the Month. Thank you to United Bank for continuing to recognize the hard work of Clover School District staff.
Clover School District (CSD) is currently experiencing a phone outage. The outage is impacting all schools and the District Office. Schools and the District Office do have internet access, so emails will reach their intended recipient during this outage.
All the students in Fire II class at the Center for Career Innovation (CCI) passed their auto extraction exam on Friday.
The Bethel Fire Department hosted the class, and Lieutenant Josh Coggins served as the evaluator.
Fire Science courses are instructed by Chief Scott Boyd.
The Bethel Fire Department hosted the class, and Lieutenant Josh Coggins served as the evaluator.
Fire Science courses are instructed by Chief Scott Boyd.
🧠💚 Celebrating National School Psychology Week!
Beginning November 2, Clover School District is proud to recognize National School Psychology Week and celebrate the dedicated school psychologists who support our students each and every day.
Our school psychologists play an important role in helping students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. They collaborate with families, teachers and school teams to identify student needs, provide support and help create safe, welcoming learning environments where every child has the opportunity to succeed.
This week, we say THANK YOU to our school psychologists for their compassion, expertise and commitment to our students and schools. We appreciate all you do! 💚
Beginning November 2, Clover School District is proud to recognize National School Psychology Week and celebrate the dedicated school psychologists who support our students each and every day.
Our school psychologists play an important role in helping students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. They collaborate with families, teachers and school teams to identify student needs, provide support and help create safe, welcoming learning environments where every child has the opportunity to succeed.
This week, we say THANK YOU to our school psychologists for their compassion, expertise and commitment to our students and schools. We appreciate all you do! 💚
🎃👻 Happy Halloween! 👻🎃
Halloween is on the weekend this year, so there’s no school — just plenty of time for our students and families to enjoy the festivities! 🍬🍭
Whether you’re trick-or-treating, dressing up, handing out candy or enjoying a spooky movie at home, we hope you have a fun, safe and spooktacular Halloween!
From our Clover family to yours, have a hauntingly happy Halloween! 🧡💚🍀
#HappyHalloween #Spooktacular
Halloween is on the weekend this year, so there’s no school — just plenty of time for our students and families to enjoy the festivities! 🍬🍭
Whether you’re trick-or-treating, dressing up, handing out candy or enjoying a spooky movie at home, we hope you have a fun, safe and spooktacular Halloween!
From our Clover family to yours, have a hauntingly happy Halloween! 🧡💚🍀
#HappyHalloween #Spooktacular
Thanks to everyone who turned out for last night's Clover High School (CHS) Student Council Trunk or Treat!
The Student Council welcomed CHS clubs and teams, as well as community organizations and local businesses, to host trunks. Families were lined up throughout the evening to visit the elaborately decorated trunks. The Clover School District Alumni Association with its skeleton in a cap and gown won the Most Creative Trunk Award.
Visitors were treated to an appearance by the Pride of Clover Marching Band as they marched to the stadium for the final home football game of the season.
New Superintendent Rod Ruth also took part in the fun, handing out candy and visiting with families.
Happy Halloween, CSD!
The Center for Career Innovation (CCI) strengthened relationships with its partners in the manufacturing sector during a special lunch meeting and tour today.
Over a lunch prepared by students in the Culinary Arts program, human resources managers, operations directors and company owners learned more about CCI's 22 career pathways, achieving "career ready" status and earning industry credentials.
The goal of the event was to recruit more local companies to serve on advisory committees in support of career and technical education programs, to offer more work-based learning opportunities for students and to create an employee pipeline for local manufacturing businesses.
After the lunch meeting, representatives toured the CCI to see the classroom labs and learn more about each career pathway.
Over a lunch prepared by students in the Culinary Arts program, human resources managers, operations directors and company owners learned more about CCI's 22 career pathways, achieving "career ready" status and earning industry credentials.
The goal of the event was to recruit more local companies to serve on advisory committees in support of career and technical education programs, to offer more work-based learning opportunities for students and to create an employee pipeline for local manufacturing businesses.
After the lunch meeting, representatives toured the CCI to see the classroom labs and learn more about each career pathway.
💚 Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! 💚
Today, we’re celebrating the occupational therapists who help our students build the skills, confidence and independence they need to succeed in school and beyond.
From supporting classroom participation and fine-motor skills to helping students navigate everyday activities, our OTs make a meaningful difference in the lives of the students they serve.
Thank you to our amazing occupational therapists for your expertise, compassion and commitment to helping every student reach their full potential! 🍀
Today, we’re celebrating the occupational therapists who help our students build the skills, confidence and independence they need to succeed in school and beyond.
From supporting classroom participation and fine-motor skills to helping students navigate everyday activities, our OTs make a meaningful difference in the lives of the students they serve.
Thank you to our amazing occupational therapists for your expertise, compassion and commitment to helping every student reach their full potential! 🍀
Congratulations to two members of the CSD Board of Trustees for earning Certificates of Achievement from the South Carolina School Boards Association.
The certificates are presented to school board members through the Boardsmanship Institute for completing year-round training in leadership, school law, finance and education policy.
Board Member Tracy Stiff received a Level Three Certificate, while Board Member Kenda Cook received a Level Two Certificate.
Congratulations to Ms. Still and Ms. Cook!
The certificates are presented to school board members through the Boardsmanship Institute for completing year-round training in leadership, school law, finance and education policy.
Board Member Tracy Stiff received a Level Three Certificate, while Board Member Kenda Cook received a Level Two Certificate.
Congratulations to Ms. Still and Ms. Cook!
It was a packed house for Recognitions at last night's School Board Meeting!
We were excited to have the Alpine 208 AFM Masonic Lodge present Liberty Hill Elementary and Lake Wylie High School with portraits of George Washington to hang in their new buildings.
We saluted Benjamin Deberry of Clover High School for being a National Merit Commended Student.
We honored 76 students from our elementary and middle schools who earned a perfect score on an SC READY test.
Congratulations to all!
We were excited to have the Alpine 208 AFM Masonic Lodge present Liberty Hill Elementary and Lake Wylie High School with portraits of George Washington to hang in their new buildings.
We saluted Benjamin Deberry of Clover High School for being a National Merit Commended Student.
We honored 76 students from our elementary and middle schools who earned a perfect score on an SC READY test.
Congratulations to all!
On October 26, 2026, the Clover School District (CSD) Board of Trustees appointed Rod Ruth as the district’s next Superintendent.
The Board announced the appointment at tonight’s School Board Business Meeting after finalizing his contract in Executive Session. Ruth will replace Dr. Sheila Quinn, who announced her retirement back in August.
“As a board, we were impressed with the caliber of the senior leadership team and knew that we had the opportunity to consider all options here in Clover School District before looking elsewhere. The most gratifying part of hiring Rod Ruth as our next superintendent is that we didn’t have to base it on a single interview. We have been able to watch him work over the past decade and know the type of proven leader he is each and every day,” said Board Chair Rob Wallace.
Ruth currently serves as the district’s Chief Student Services and Secondary Education Officer. He has been in that role since 2023. Ruth previously served as the Principal at Clover High from 2015 to 2023. He led his staff and school in becoming a finalist for the Palmetto's Finest award and earned multiple professional accolades, including South Carolina Secondary Principal of the Year in 2022.
“From the moment I stepped onto a Clover School District campus nearly 15 years ago, I knew I was somewhere special. One of my favorite things about our district is the manner in which we pursue excellence in all we do and for all we serve. Clover School District is a beautiful blend of storied history and future ready innovation. Our students represent the very best, and that is why I pledge my very best as their Superintendent. As the parent of both a current student and proud Clover School District graduate, I know the amazing work being done in the schools and programs across our district. It is truly an honor to serve our community and I look forward to continuing to work alongside this amazing team as we pursue excellence for each child and on each day,” said Ruth.
Ruth held a number of administrative positions prior to leading Clover High. He was the Principal of York Middle School from 2014-2015, an Assistant Principal of Oakridge Middle School from 2012-2014, the Principal of Moore Intermediate School in Florence from 2011-2012 and an Assistant Principal of Southside Middle School in Florence from 2008-2011. He began his career as a teacher and coach at Lake City High School in Florence from 2001-2008. He was named the school’s Teacher of the Year in 2007-2008.
Ruth holds a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Francis Marion University, a Master's degree in educational administration from the University of South Carolina, and an Education Specialist degree in educational leadership from Winthrop University. He is currently working on a Doctorate in education systems improvement science from Clemson University.
The Board announced the appointment at tonight’s School Board Business Meeting after finalizing his contract in Executive Session. Ruth will replace Dr. Sheila Quinn, who announced her retirement back in August.
“As a board, we were impressed with the caliber of the senior leadership team and knew that we had the opportunity to consider all options here in Clover School District before looking elsewhere. The most gratifying part of hiring Rod Ruth as our next superintendent is that we didn’t have to base it on a single interview. We have been able to watch him work over the past decade and know the type of proven leader he is each and every day,” said Board Chair Rob Wallace.
Ruth currently serves as the district’s Chief Student Services and Secondary Education Officer. He has been in that role since 2023. Ruth previously served as the Principal at Clover High from 2015 to 2023. He led his staff and school in becoming a finalist for the Palmetto's Finest award and earned multiple professional accolades, including South Carolina Secondary Principal of the Year in 2022.
“From the moment I stepped onto a Clover School District campus nearly 15 years ago, I knew I was somewhere special. One of my favorite things about our district is the manner in which we pursue excellence in all we do and for all we serve. Clover School District is a beautiful blend of storied history and future ready innovation. Our students represent the very best, and that is why I pledge my very best as their Superintendent. As the parent of both a current student and proud Clover School District graduate, I know the amazing work being done in the schools and programs across our district. It is truly an honor to serve our community and I look forward to continuing to work alongside this amazing team as we pursue excellence for each child and on each day,” said Ruth.
Ruth held a number of administrative positions prior to leading Clover High. He was the Principal of York Middle School from 2014-2015, an Assistant Principal of Oakridge Middle School from 2012-2014, the Principal of Moore Intermediate School in Florence from 2011-2012 and an Assistant Principal of Southside Middle School in Florence from 2008-2011. He began his career as a teacher and coach at Lake City High School in Florence from 2001-2008. He was named the school’s Teacher of the Year in 2007-2008.
Ruth holds a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Francis Marion University, a Master's degree in educational administration from the University of South Carolina, and an Education Specialist degree in educational leadership from Winthrop University. He is currently working on a Doctorate in education systems improvement science from Clemson University.
Boys Rugby is getting underway at CSD middle schools! See details for your school.
The Clover Middle Robotics team traveled to Sevier Middle School on Saturday, October 24, to compete in their first competition of the season.
All four teams qualified to advance into the elimination round. Teams 1660B (Annabelle Naile, Jacob Blair and Virginia Mayberry) and 1660C (Noah Edwards, Corbin Westmoreland and Sam Houck) advanced into the quarter finals before facing elimination from the bracket.
Team 1660D rallied throughout the day to finish qualifying rounds in 7th place. This team arrived at the competition with an unfinished robot. The team stayed focused and was able to finish their robot, make inspections, and meet with their blind alliance match ups. This team is made up of all 6th grade students Brantley Hullett, Aaron Naile and Elliot Houck.
Team 1660A faced adversity throughout the day with different systems in their robot malfunctioning. This team is made up of all 6th grade students, Caroline Edwards, Madelynn Chang and Bryson Bynum. Congratulations to all teams for a job well done.
The team will travel to Bob Jones Middle School on Saturday, November 7, for their second competition.
❤️🎀 Red Ribbon Week 🎀❤️
This week, our schools are joining communities across the country to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and promote healthy, safe and drug-free choices.
Red Ribbon Week is an opportunity to empower our students to make positive decisions, take care of themselves and one another, and understand that their choices today can help shape their future tomorrow.
Let’s encourage our students to stand strong, make healthy choices and be the best versions of themselves. Together, we can build a school community where every student has the support and confidence to choose a healthy, drug-free future. 💚🍀
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFree #HealthyChoices
This week, our schools are joining communities across the country to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and promote healthy, safe and drug-free choices.
Red Ribbon Week is an opportunity to empower our students to make positive decisions, take care of themselves and one another, and understand that their choices today can help shape their future tomorrow.
Let’s encourage our students to stand strong, make healthy choices and be the best versions of themselves. Together, we can build a school community where every student has the support and confidence to choose a healthy, drug-free future. 💚🍀
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFree #HealthyChoices
Clover School District (CSD) is sending our four-leaf clover good luck wishes to the Lake Wylie High School Marching Band as they compete in their first-ever 3A state championship tomorrow.
We know their "Lightning in a Bottle" show will bring the energy and light up the field!
Good luck, Chargers! 🍀⚡
We know their "Lightning in a Bottle" show will bring the energy and light up the field!
Good luck, Chargers! 🍀⚡
COMMUNITY ALERT:
Eighth grade students at Clover Middle School are taking part in a Revolutionary War Reenactment today.
Community members may hear the sound of musket fire at the end of class periods today as the demonstration concludes.
Eighth grade students at Clover Middle School are taking part in a Revolutionary War Reenactment today.
Community members may hear the sound of musket fire at the end of class periods today as the demonstration concludes.
