Clover School District

The York County All on Board Coalition reminds parents that conversations with your students about alcohol use can help them make good decisions.

With the arrival of the winter months, Clover School District (CSD) wants to take this opportunity to remind families and staff of how inclement weather decisions are made and how those decisions impact our operations. To learn more, visit https://www.clover.k12.sc.us/page/inclement-weather

Happy Thanksgiving from CSD! All schools and offices are closed Nov. 27-29.

Here's your monthly Clover School District (CSD) Construction Update as we continue to #GrowTogether! The CHS Fitness Center is under roof and slated for completion in early January. Steps and sidewalks are being installed, along with HVAC units. The Roosevelt Middle School arts wing (on the current Ninth Grade Campus) will soon be under roof and is slated for completion in April. Walls are getting taller and taller at Lake Wylie High School, and a full grading permit for Liberty Hill Elementary is expected this week.

“I love dancing. It’s my favorite thing to do.” Oakridge Elementary 5th Grader Presley Bigham has been taking dance classes since the age of two. This year, she’s taking her training to a larger stage. Presley is one of 18 dancers between the ages of 9-12 who make up the “Lil Stingers” Dance Team. The auditioned group performs at halftime of Charlotte Hornets basketball games. Presley is a Hornets fan and enjoys the experience of entertaining the crowds. She likes that dance pushes her to get better and better at her craft and that she can reflect on how her performance is improving. Presley has studied a variety of dance styles, including ballet. She says her favorite forms are lyrical and tumbling.

We had another jam-packed night of student and staff recognitions at last night's School Board meeting! We honored the Clover Middle School Cheer Team; the Applied Technology Center Fire Combat Team; the Clover High School Clay Target Team; and students who earned perfect scores on the English Language Arts Subtest on the SCREADY from Bethany Elementary, the Ninth Grade Campus, Griggs Road Elementary, Kinard Elementary and Clover Middle School. We also paid tribute to the November Staff Members of the Month.

CSD salutes all the Substitute Teachers who serve the students in our district. We appreciate you!

Seniors at Clover High School (CHS) learned important adulting lessons in financial management during an economics simulation this morning. Staff members from Founders Federal Credit Union were on hand to conduct "Mad City Money." In the exercise, students worked in pairs to create a household profile and then make financial decisions. The students considered typical monthly expenses in the areas of housing, transportation, clothing and personal care, food and entertainment. Of course, the simulation--like life--couldn't run too smoothly. Some students also faced financial surprises, like unexpected home or car repairs. The aim of the simulation is to heighten student awareness about financial literacy and to encourage saving and financial planning.

The Tri-District Adult Education program earned eight awards from the South Carolina Department of Education's Office of Adult Education at the "Celebrating Success" Luncheon on Friday, November 1. Tri-District Adult Education is a partnership of the Clover School District, York School District One and Fort Mill School District to offer life-changing educational opportunities to adult learners. The program received the Young Adult Program Award, which was presented to the top 15 programs in the state for the highest percentage of measurable skill gains in learners between the ages of 17 and 21. They earned the High School Equivalency Diploma Award, which recognized the highest percentage of Level 4, 5, and 6 students to receive an Equivalency Diploma. Tri-District Adult Education also was honored with the College and Career Readiness Award. This award is presented to the program in South Carolina with the most completers of career readiness credentials. The Adult Basic Education Performance Award is presented to the top five programs in the state with the highest aggregate average on meeting and exceeding state standards for measurable skill gains. They also were honored with the English as a Second Language Performance Award, which was presented to the state's top five programs with the highest aggregate average for this population of learners. Tri-District Adult Education also brought home a combined Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language Overall Performance Award. This award was presented to the top five programs in the state with the overall highest aggregate average. They also received the Workplace Literacy Award, which recognizes programs that partner with an employer to provide instruction that improves the skills of their employees. Finally, Tri-District Adult Education Data Specialist Kelly Norman was named Paraprofessional/Administrative Assistant of the Year.

On Education Support Professionals Day, CSD thanks all the Teacher Assistants who support student learning in our classrooms. Thanks for all you do!

Public Information Officer Stephanie Knott visited WRHI's Palmetto Mornings today to discuss opening new schools. Listen to her interview at https://www.wrhi.com/2024/11/11-19-2024-stephanie-knott-clover-school-district-public-information-officer-194610

Good attendance helps students build solid relationships with their teachers and peers. Be sure your child is present every day.

American Education Week has been celebrated since 1921 and was created "for the purpose of informing the public of the accomplishments and needs of the public schools and to secure the cooperation and support of the public in meeting those needs." CSD thanks all our community supporters for their ongoing commitment to educational excellence.

Second quarter interim reports are being sent home today. Be sure to check those backpacks!

Just a reminder that today is an Early Release Day for CSD students!

Students in Allison Gainey’s Computer Programming class at the Applied Technology Center (ATC) learned about soft skills today from two local business leaders. As part of the York County Natural Gas Authority’s (YCNGA) Community Investment Initiative, Barry Duncan, Director of Business Development and Sales, and Hannah Smith, Marketing Manager, delivered a presentation entitled “Soft Skills and Career Readiness: Essentials for Success in the Workplace.” Smith highlighted ten crucial soft skills, including communication, teamwork, accountability, creativity, time management, adaptability, problem solving, initiative, conflict management, and leadership. Duncan reviewed leadership goals, including building trust, having a shared vision, leading by example and empowering others. Duncan and Smith wrapped up their presentation with a list of career readiness tips and conducted mock interviews to demonstrate both good and bad interviewing behaviors. Today’s presentation is part of an ongoing partnership between York County Natural Gas Authority and the Applied Technology Center. Soft skills are a key component of South Carolina’s Profile of a Graduate.

First graders at Bethany Elementary shared animal research projects with parents yesterday. The "Writing Zoo" project has been going on for the last couple of weeks and affords students the opportunity to showcase their growing research and writing skills. Alexa Dollard is the literacy coach at Bethany.

As the holiday season approaches, York County All on Board wants to reinforce the facts around underage drinking.

It's World Kindness Day! Remember to show kindness to one another.

Newly-elected and returning members of the Clover School District Board of Trustees were sworn into office at last night's School Board meeting. Jessica Cody (Seat 3) and Tracy Stiff (At-Large) were sworn in to serve another term. Kenda Cook (Seat 4) was sworn in to serve her first term on the Board.