
His stunning virtuosity and genre-spanning musical style have made him one of the world's most popular and sought-after performers.
Joining him on stage is longtime collaborator Vinny Raniolo, a rhythm guitarist celebrated for his impeccable timing, vibrant accompaniment, and exceptional musicianship.
Together, Vignola and Raniolo create an electrifying musical experience, blending jazz standards, timeless classics, and dazzling improvisation into performances that leave audiences spellbound. Their chemistry, mastery, and sheer joy in making music are contagious, reminding audiences why the guitar holds such a powerful place in jazz.
Experience the astounding virtuosity, extraordinary versatility, sly humor, and incomparable musicianship of this dynamic and entertaining guitar duo.
Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo will open the 25th season of the Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series on Thursday, September 10, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 and will be available at the box office prior to the concert.
For more information about this event and the complete roster of artists appearing this season of the CSDA Performing Arts Series please call us at 803-222-8018 or visit us on the web at www.clover.k12.sc.us/csda.

The Clover School District Board of Trustees and Administration made the difficult decision to make Clover Memorial Stadium a facility to be shared between the district’s two high schools back in 2022. This decision was forced by the amount of the approved bond referendum package and escalating construction costs following the pandemic. Funds were simply not available at that time to construct a stadium on the campus of Lake Wylie High School.
As the district drew nearer to the start of the current football season, CSD had two options for how to approach joint use of this district facility. First, the district could strip the stadium of all branding, making it a neutral environment for both home teams. This approach can be seen in a neighboring district at Rock Hill District Three Stadium.The second option was to refresh Clover High School branding and to add Lake Wylie High School branding to the stadium. This second option was selected to bring more “life” to the stadium and not make it feel so generic in nature.
CSD was fortunate to find a partner in achieving this work. QTS provided CSD with a grant to cover the costs of paint and stencils to put each team’s name in one end zone and to replace the Block C at the 50-yard line with the CSD district logo. The grant also will cover updates to the scoreboard signage. CSD has demonstrated good stewardship in regard to this project, seeking an outside partner to cover these costs rather than using any district funds.
Contrary to information spread this weekend, new turf is not currently being installed. There is also no plan for changing the name of Clover Memorial Stadium. The name will remain the same, along with all the monuments currently installed there. This is another falsehood that was spread on social media.
Joint branding has always been construed as a temporary measure. Lake Wylie High School branding will be removed from Clover Memorial Stadium whenever a new stadium is constructed at Lake Wylie High School.
Fall sports have officially kicked off in the Clover School District, and history is being made as Lake Wylie High School begins its inaugural athletic seasons. Congratulations to the Chargers, who picked up their first-ever win against Ballantyne Ridge last night! The Blue Eagles will travel to Fort Mill this evening.
There’s plenty of Chargers and Blue Eagles action to cheer on this fall, so follow all the action with schedules, scores, and news online and on each school’s app:
Clover High School: cloverhsathletics.org
Lake Wylie High School: lwchargerathletics.com
Come out, support our student-athletes, and be part of these exciting seasons. Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our teams. Go Blue Eagles! Go Chargers!

Join us for a season filled with exceptional talent, memorable music, and heartwarming stories. See the poster below for a glimpse of what’s coming your way.
Season Tickets are on sale now! Season tickets are $85.00 per person. Individual tickets are also on sale for each event. Contact the auditorium at 803-222-8018 to request your 16 page color brochure or visit the CSDA webpage at www.clover.k12.sc.us/csda for detailed descriptions of each event.

The President Elect of the South Carolina Band Director’s Association notified directors of selected ensembles earlier in the week about this honor with preliminary details.
The Clover HIgh School Jazz Ensemble is under the direction of long time Associate Director of Bands, Courtney E. Wyatt. Ms. Wyatt has served as the Associate Director for the past 12 years helping navigate an unprecedented time of growth, changes, and success.
The annual conference will be February 4-6, 2027, and held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, SC. The Clover Ensemble was selected to perform in one of nine coveted spots from a pool of 44 ensembles who applied to perform at this year’s conference. The Clover Jazz Ensemble is an ensemble of students in the Clover Band Program grades 9-12 who rehearse primarily outside of the school day and perform at community events during second semester.
The CHS Jazz Ensemble will perform Friday February 5, 2027, at the Convention Center at 4:45pm. The concerts are open to the public in addition to conference attendees, performing groups, etc. We hope to see a huge turnout from our Clover Community in addition to the colleagues and friends across the music education community in South Carolina.
Clover High School Principal Donna Farris said, “I am overjoyed with excitement for our students to experience the joy of performing for such a renowned audience of music educators, but also for the rest of the state to witness the level of commitment, musical excellence, and grit that we are so accustomed to at Clover HS. Ms. Wyatt is the epitome of quiet excellence, and I can’t wait to hear what she and her jazz band cooks up for this performance.”
Rick Langdale Jr., Director of Bands, said, “I couldn't be happier for Ms. Wyatt and the CHS Jazz Ensemble students. These kids and their director have rehearsed at all hours, performed in many different venues for community events, and they never disappoint their audiences. Jazz Education is something that we have worked hard to elevate over the past several years across the district. ”
Courtney E. Wyatt, Associate Director of Bands, said, “This honor is the harvest of many years of work from our amazing students and the relentless drive for excellence. As an alumna of Clover High School myself, it is with indescribable pride that I will get to lead an ensemble from Clover High School to perform in front of every music educator in the Palmetto State.”

🤝GAME ON, COACHES!
The challenge has officially been issued and accepted. Burns dealerships just put a little extra on the line this football season by handing area coaches the keys to a new truck with one catch:
🔑Keep driving it... UNTIL YOUR TEAM LOSES A GAME!
Now THAT is one way to add a little extra friendly competition to Friday nights!
So, who's keeping those keys the longest?
🏈Coach Dean Boyd, York Comprehensive High School
🏈Coach Page Wofford, Northwestern High School
🏈Coach Bobby Collins, South Pointe High School
🏈Coach Leon Boulware, Rock Hill High School
🏈Coach Bennett Swygert, Clover High School
🏈Coach Nick Pelham, Lake Wylie High School
We love seeing local businesses like Burns Ford, Burns GMC, and Burns Chevrolet step up to support our schools, athletics and the coaches who pour so much into their student-athletes. Partnerships like these make our community stronger and make football season a whole lot more fun!


The intersection of Riddle Mill and Oakridge Road will become a four-way stop.
The CSD Transportation Department has been briefed on this change, and we encourage all those who drive in the area to exercise caution as they adjust to this new traffic pattern.

What they might not know is the high-level leadership U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Rodney Tatum delivers as the commander of the 79th Troop Command of the Georgia Army National Guard.
Brig. Gen. Tatum received his star and promotion in a special ceremony held Saturday, Aug. 8, at the South Cobb Readiness Center in Marietta, Georgia. Tatum is the 30th commander in the history of the 78th Troop Command.
Clover School District (CSD) is proud to support employees like Brig. Gen. Tatum in their defense of our nation and to have leaders of his caliber in our classrooms.
Congratulations, Sir! Well-deserved!







Clover School District (CSD) students posted gains on SC READY and EOCEP assessments last spring and continue to outpace other students in the Palmetto State in all subjects, according to data released today by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE).
Superintendent Dr. Sheila Quinn said, “CSD educators are to be commended for the outstanding work they did last year. The focus they showed on middle school math and US History and the Constitution at the high school level is evident in these results. Teachers also applied the learning they’ve received in LETRS training, which brought about increased English Language Arts performance at nearly every grade level.”
SC READY–English Language Arts
On the SC READY English Language Arts assessment, students improved their performance from a low of 2.7% at Fourth Grade to a high of 6.8% at Eighth Grade. Sixth Grade reading scores dipped by 6.8%. CSD students’ performance exceeds the State’s performance at all grade levels, ranging from a low of 8.3% at Sixth Grade to a high of 15.6% at Fourth Grade. Additionally, elementary grades 3-5 met or exceeded the state strategic goal of 75% or higher meeting/exceeding expectations.
Grade 3
2025–73.9%
2026–78.8%
Improvement +4.9%
SC–64.2%
CSD Compared to SC +14.6%
Grade 4
2025–78.4%
2026–81.1%
Improvement +2.7%
SC–65.5%
CSD Compared to SC +15.6%
Grade 5
2025–73.3%
2026–78.6%
Improvement +5.3%
SC–63.5%
CSD Compared to SC +15.1%
Grade 6
2025–71.4%
2026–64.6%
Improvement -6.8%
SC–56.3%
CSD Compared to SC +8.3%
Grade 7
2025–68.5%
2026–72.9%
Improvement +4.4%
SC–59.5%
CSD Compared to SC +13.4%
Grade 8
2025–66.4%
2026–73.2%
Improvement +6.8%
SC–58.9%
CSD Compared to SC +14.3%
SC READY–Mathematics
Elementary performance on the SC READY Mathematics assessment held steady, while middle schools posted substantial gains. Seventh Grade math scores improved by 12.7%, and Eigth Grade scores improved by 12.3%. Sixth Grade saw a 6.8% decrease.
Grade 3
2025–72.9%
2026–74.7%
Improvement +1.8%
SC–59.3%
CSD Compared to SC +15.4%
Grade 4
2025–70.5%
2026–70.2%
Improvement -.3%
SC–52.4%
CSD Compared to SC +17.8%
Grade 5
2025–68.7%
2026–69.6%
Improvement +.9%
SC–49.1%
CSD Compared to SC +20.5%
Grade 6
2025-68.2%
2026–61.4%
Improvement -6.8%
SC–40.8%
CSD Compared to SC +20.6%
Grade 7
2025–49.8
2026–62.5%
Improvement +12.7%
SC–41.8%
CSD Compared to SC +20.7%
Grade 8
2025–49.9%
2026–62.2%
Improvement +12.3%
SC–44.2%
CSD Compared to SC +18%
End of Course Examination Program (EOCEP)
At the high school level, passing rates dipped slightly in Biology and English 2 but soared 3.94% in US History and the Constitution.
Biology
2025–84.42%
2026–81.24%
Improvement -3.18%
SC–60.91%
CSD Compared to SC +20.33%
English 2
2025–93.38%
2026–93.17%
Improvement -.21%
SC–83.79%
CSD Compared to SC +9.38%
US History and the Constitution
2025–71.04%
2026–74.98%
Improvement +3.94%
SC–62.5%
CSD Compared to SC +12.48%
Career Readiness Assessment
South Carolina students complete three assessments in the areas of math, data and reading to be eligible to receive a Career-Ready Credential. CSD students saw a 1.3% increase in the percentage of students earning this credential, and they exceeded their counterparts across the state by 12.9%.
2025–83.8%
2026–85.1%
Improvement +1.3%
SC–72.2%
CSD Compared to SC +12.9%

We’re excited to officially welcome our newest team members to Clover School District for the 2026–2027 school year! Each staff member brings unique talents, fresh perspectives and a shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students.
Today, we welcome Beverly Boyd, a custodian at Lake Wylie High School.
Here in Clover, we’re proud to be known as the community with love in the middle—and that starts with the people who walk through our doors each day. From classrooms to cafeterias, buses to offices, and everywhere in between, you are now part of a team that leads with heart, purpose and pride.💙💚

Dr. Coke will now be driving around Clover in a beautiful 2026 Chevrolet Traverse. Fred Caldwell Chevrolet General Manager Martin McKinley presented Dr. Coke with the keys earlier this afternoon. Carolina Chuck walked her through the finer points of all the technology packed inside this amazing vehicle.
Congratulations, Dr. Coke, and thank you so very much to our friends at Fred Caldwell Chevrolet!
We’re excited to officially welcome our newest team members to Clover School District for the 2026–2027 school year! Each staff member brings unique talents, fresh perspectives and a shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students.
Today, we welcome Donya Sloop, a teacher at Clover Middle School.
Here in Clover, we’re proud to be known as the community with love in the middle—and that starts with the people who walk through our doors each day. From classrooms to cafeterias, buses to offices, and everywhere in between, you are now part of a team that leads with heart, purpose and pride.💙💚

Clover School District (CSD) is still reveling in the joy of a traditional Celtic music concert last spring that provided talented Clover students the opportunity to perform alongside professional musicians. Clover Middle School (CMS) choir members, under the direction of Director Brooke Rice, and Clover High School Band's Trombone Collective, directed by Aaron Milner, shared the stage with Irish singer and song writer Colm Keegan.
Check out this new video clip that shares more about CMS's experience with "From Larne to Clover: A Celtic Celebration":
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A special thank you to Mr. Gary McGinnis for coordinating this exciting concert opportunity and to Ms. Rice and Mr. Milner for undertaking the project. The concert was made possible through the generous sponsorship provided by Mr. Jay Smith and Raymond James and Associates. Proceeds benefitted the Clover School District performing arts programs and the Arts Council of York County.
We’re excited to officially welcome our newest team members to Clover School District for the 2026–2027 school year! Each staff member brings unique talents, fresh perspectives and a shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students.
Today, we welcome Allison Perkins, the receptionist at the District Office.
Here in Clover, we’re proud to be known as the community with love in the middle—and that starts with the people who walk through our doors each day. From classrooms to cafeterias, buses to offices, and everywhere in between, you are now part of a team that leads with heart, purpose and pride.💙💚

We’re excited to officially welcome our newest team members to Clover School District for the 2026–2027 school year! Each staff member brings unique talents, fresh perspectives and a shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students.
Today, we welcome Debra Amrein, a cafe operator at Lake Wylie High School.
Here in Clover, we’re proud to be known as the community with love in the middle—and that starts with the people who walk through our doors each day. From classrooms to cafeterias, buses to offices, and everywhere in between, you are now part of a team that leads with heart, purpose and pride.💙💚

Special signs on the lawn and class meetings were just some of the ways students and staff kicked off a new year of learning.
Roosevelt Middle brings back the name of "Roosevelt," which was previously used at Clover's African American high school prior to desegregation. It also reprises the royal blue and gold colors and Tiger mascot.
A special focal point of Roosevelt Middle is the tribute wall that preserves the history of Roosevelt High School and tells the story of our community's residents who attended the school. As the wall says, "Their legacy lives in every stripe."
The Lake Wylie High School Marching Band paraded from Liberty Hill Elementary to Lake Wylie High School to greet their students with music as well. The cheerleaders also joined them.
WCNC Reporter Destiny Richards, who was covering the opening of the new school, is a former high school drum major. She dusted off her conducting skills to lead the band in a number before the first bell rang.