Clover School District
Each Child, Each Day... Excellence
Thirty-eight Choraliers sang for the National Association of the Teachers of Singing (NATS) auditions at the University of South Carolina in Columbia on Saturday, October 17.
Thirty -one of these students earned scores that qualified them to advance to the regional auditions at Shenandoah University in March. In addition, the following students placed in the top three in their categories:
Freshmen and Sophomore Girls:
First place - Maiyah Kee (LWHS)
Third place - Kailey Blackwell (LWHS)
Freshmen and Sophomore Boys:
Second place - Alex Gould (CHS)
Third place - Daniel Hogan (LWHS)
Junior and Senior Girls:
Second place - Antonia Kearney (CHS)
Third place - Addie Campbell (CHS)
Junior and Senior Boys:
Third place (tie) - Keaton Huskey and Julian Smith (CHS)
The Choraliers are directed by Jay Forrest, Alex Bromell and Brandi Icard.
Thirty -one of these students earned scores that qualified them to advance to the regional auditions at Shenandoah University in March. In addition, the following students placed in the top three in their categories:
Freshmen and Sophomore Girls:
First place - Maiyah Kee (LWHS)
Third place - Kailey Blackwell (LWHS)
Freshmen and Sophomore Boys:
Second place - Alex Gould (CHS)
Third place - Daniel Hogan (LWHS)
Junior and Senior Girls:
Second place - Antonia Kearney (CHS)
Third place - Addie Campbell (CHS)
Junior and Senior Boys:
Third place (tie) - Keaton Huskey and Julian Smith (CHS)
The Choraliers are directed by Jay Forrest, Alex Bromell and Brandi Icard.
🚌💚 School Bus Safety Week 💚🚌
This week, we’re recognizing the importance of school bus safety and celebrating the dedicated bus drivers who help get our students to and from school safely each day.
With thousands of students riding our buses every day, safety is a shared responsibility. We encourage everyone to slow down, stay alert and follow the rules when driving near a school bus.
To our incredible bus drivers: thank you for the care, patience and responsibility you show our students every day. You’re an important part of our school community, and we appreciate you! 🍀
Let’s work together to make sure every ride is a safe ride.
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #BusSafety #ThankYouBusDrivers
This week, we’re recognizing the importance of school bus safety and celebrating the dedicated bus drivers who help get our students to and from school safely each day.
With thousands of students riding our buses every day, safety is a shared responsibility. We encourage everyone to slow down, stay alert and follow the rules when driving near a school bus.
To our incredible bus drivers: thank you for the care, patience and responsibility you show our students every day. You’re an important part of our school community, and we appreciate you! 🍀
Let’s work together to make sure every ride is a safe ride.
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #BusSafety #ThankYouBusDrivers
🍀 The Heart of Our Schools
Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Carrie Bolin n on what she loves about the Center for Career Innovation. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
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Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Carrie Bolin n on what she loves about the Center for Career Innovation. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
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💻📱 Happy Digital Citizenship Week! 📱💻
In a world where so much of our learning, communication and connection happens online, being a good digital citizen matters!
During Digital Citizenship Week, we’re reminding our students that what we do online reflects who we are offline. Being a responsible digital citizen means thinking before you post, protecting your personal information, treating others with kindness and respect, and using technology in positive and productive ways.
Let’s help our students become confident, responsible and respectful citizens — both in the classroom and in the digital world. 💚🍀
In a world where so much of our learning, communication and connection happens online, being a good digital citizen matters!
During Digital Citizenship Week, we’re reminding our students that what we do online reflects who we are offline. Being a responsible digital citizen means thinking before you post, protecting your personal information, treating others with kindness and respect, and using technology in positive and productive ways.
Let’s help our students become confident, responsible and respectful citizens — both in the classroom and in the digital world. 💚🍀
🍀 The Heart of Our Schools
Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Calub Courtwright on what he loves about Lake Wylie High School. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Calub Courtwright on what he loves about Lake Wylie High School. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
💚 Happy Boss’s Day! 💚
Today, we’re celebrating the leaders across our school district who guide, support and inspire the people who make our schools great.
Great leadership is about more than making decisions — it’s about listening, encouraging, serving and creating opportunities for others to succeed. We’re grateful for the principals, assistant principals, district leaders and supervisors who show up every day for our students, staff and families.
Thank you for leading with heart, purpose and a commitment to our students! 🍀
Today, we’re celebrating the leaders across our school district who guide, support and inspire the people who make our schools great.
Great leadership is about more than making decisions — it’s about listening, encouraging, serving and creating opportunities for others to succeed. We’re grateful for the principals, assistant principals, district leaders and supervisors who show up every day for our students, staff and families.
Thank you for leading with heart, purpose and a commitment to our students! 🍀
🍀 The Heart of Our Schools
Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Donna Farris on what she loves about Clover High School. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
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Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Donna Farris on what she loves about Clover High School. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
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It's always a great time when our youngest learners and high school students have an opportunity to come together for an important lesson.
Today, students in Kayla Cook's preschool class joined students in Chief Scott Boyd's Fire Science II class at the Center for Career Innovation to learn about fire safety.
Teaching fire safety is part of the Fire Science II curriculum and is a skill tested during the certification exam. The preschoolers donned special fire helmets and set straight to learning.
The Fire Science students demonstrated tools on their fire truck and gave each student a chance to sit in the seat. They showed students how they put on their gear and taught them not to be afraid of fire fighters wearing masks to keep them safe. They explained to students why it is important to have a plan for exiting your home in the event of a fire and demonstrated how to stop, drop and roll.
A special thank you to the Bethel Fire Department for bringing out the smoke trailer to simulate a house on fire.
And, of course, the students wrapped up their visit by taking a turn spraying the fire hose.
Today, students in Kayla Cook's preschool class joined students in Chief Scott Boyd's Fire Science II class at the Center for Career Innovation to learn about fire safety.
Teaching fire safety is part of the Fire Science II curriculum and is a skill tested during the certification exam. The preschoolers donned special fire helmets and set straight to learning.
The Fire Science students demonstrated tools on their fire truck and gave each student a chance to sit in the seat. They showed students how they put on their gear and taught them not to be afraid of fire fighters wearing masks to keep them safe. They explained to students why it is important to have a plan for exiting your home in the event of a fire and demonstrated how to stop, drop and roll.
A special thank you to the Bethel Fire Department for bringing out the smoke trailer to simulate a house on fire.
And, of course, the students wrapped up their visit by taking a turn spraying the fire hose.
Clover High School’s Drama Club invites you to their fall production of Emily Brontë, Teenage Ghost Hunter by Dan Zolidis. Come find out what happens when a terrifying phantom descends upon Emily Brontë, her sisters, and classmates in this hilarious tale full of magic, ghosts, an undead goose, a lovesick spirit and even a talking meat pudding. Performances are on October 23 and October 24 at 7:00 pm in the CSD Auditorium. Admission is $5 at the door.
🍀 The Heart of Our Schools
Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Will Largen on what he loves about Oakridge Middle School. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Will Largen on what he loves about Oakridge Middle School. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
Erica Fielder has been named Clover School District’s (CSD) new Instructional Specialist for Technology.
Prior to joining the District Office staff, Fielder served as a District Innovation Coach. While in this role, she completed the prestigious CoSN CETL Certification in technology leadership.
Additionally, she has served as an online teacher for both Oakridge Middle School and Virtual SC. She has also been a Course Builder for York County Adult Ed, a sixth grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Fort Mill Middle School and an elementary teacher at Forest Heights Elementary in Gaston County.
Fielder holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Coastal Carolina University. She received a Master of Curriculum degree from Walden University. She earned an online teaching endorsement from the College of Charleston and her +30 certification in Technology Integration from the University of LaVerne. She completed a Leadership and Administration certificate from the American College of Education.
Prior to joining the District Office staff, Fielder served as a District Innovation Coach. While in this role, she completed the prestigious CoSN CETL Certification in technology leadership.
Additionally, she has served as an online teacher for both Oakridge Middle School and Virtual SC. She has also been a Course Builder for York County Adult Ed, a sixth grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Fort Mill Middle School and an elementary teacher at Forest Heights Elementary in Gaston County.
Fielder holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Coastal Carolina University. She received a Master of Curriculum degree from Walden University. She earned an online teaching endorsement from the College of Charleston and her +30 certification in Technology Integration from the University of LaVerne. She completed a Leadership and Administration certificate from the American College of Education.
🍀 The Heart of Our Schools
Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Dr. Maurice Thomas on what he loves about Roosevelt Middle School. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
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Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Dr. Maurice Thomas on what he loves about Roosevelt Middle School. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
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Don't miss Clover High School's annual Trunk or Treat!
This has quickly become Clover's best and largest Halloween celebration. Join your friends and neighbors for a spooky good time! The CHS Student Council brings together high school clubs and teams with community organizations for a fun night of candy just before the last home football game of the season.
This has quickly become Clover's best and largest Halloween celebration. Join your friends and neighbors for a spooky good time! The CHS Student Council brings together high school clubs and teams with community organizations for a fun night of candy just before the last home football game of the season.
The Clover School District has been ranked the third-best school district in South Carolina in Niche’s 2027 Best Schools and Districts rankings, earning an overall grade of A from the school review and research website.
Clover ranked third among 74 school districts statewide and 556th among 10,449 districts nationwide. The district also placed second among 10 districts in the Charlotte area and second among four districts in York County, behind the Fort Mill School District in both comparisons.
The statewide recognition extends throughout the district, with all 10 Clover schools receiving published rankings in their respective categories. Seven elementary schools earned grades of A or A-minus, while both middle schools and Clover High School earned grades of A or A-minus and ranked among the top 20% of their respective statewide lists.
“We are proud to see Clover School District and our schools recognized among the best in South Carolina,” said Dr. Sheila Quinn, superintendent of Clover School District. “These rankings reflect the dedication of our teachers and staff, the commitment of our students and families, and the strong partnerships we share with our community. We remain focused on providing an excellent education and creating opportunities for every student to succeed.”
Recognition for Academics, Educators and Athletics
In addition to its overall ranking, Clover School District earned distinction as one of the Best School Districts for Athletes in both the Charlotte area and York County. The district ranked fifth statewide and 221st nationally in the category.
The district also received high marks as a workplace for educators, ranking eighth in South Carolina for Best Places to Teach and 11th for Districts with the Best Teachers. Clover placed second in both categories among Charlotte-area districts and ranked 920th nationally for Best Places to Teach.
In Niche’s Most Diverse School Districts category, Clover ranked 52nd statewide and ninth in the Charlotte area. The district holds an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Niche, based on 69 reviews.
Clover Schools Earn High Statewide Rankings
Oakridge Elementary School led the district’s elementary schools, ranking 13th among 718 public elementary schools in South Carolina and earning an A grade. Bethel Elementary School ranked 41st, Crowders Creek Elementary School 46th and Griggs Road Elementary School 54th, with all three also earning A grades.
Larne Elementary School ranked 89th, Kinard Elementary School 147th and Bethany Elementary School 181st. Each earned an A-minus grade. Collectively, all seven Clover elementary schools ranked within the top 26% of public elementary schools statewide.
At the middle school level, Oakridge Middle School ranked 13th among 356 public middle schools in South Carolina, earning an A. Clover Middle School ranked 38th and received an A-minus grade.
Clover High School ranked 42nd among 264 public high schools statewide, earning an A-minus grade. With 2,713 students included in Niche’s listing, Clover High is the largest high school among York County’s four school districts. The school also holds a rating of 3.99 out of 5 based on 509 reviews.
Understanding the Rankings
Niche develops its annual school and district rankings using a combination of data from the U.S. Department of Education, state assessment results, graduation rates, college readiness measures and reviews submitted by students, parents and educators. Elementary and middle school rankings also consider the overall quality of the school district.
For its 2027 rankings, Niche removed SAT and ACT scores from its high school ranking formula, citing the reduced emphasis colleges place on standardized test scores in admissions decisions.
The full rankings and individual school profiles are available on the Clover School District page at Niche.com.
🍎🥪 Happy National School Lunch Week! 🥪🍎
This week, we’re celebrating the dedicated cafeteria teams who serve up nutritious meals, welcoming smiles and a little extra care to our students every school day! 💚
School meals do more than fill hungry tummies — they help students have the energy and focus they need to learn, grow and thrive.
To our amazing food service teams: thank you for all you do! From preparing delicious meals to creating a positive experience in the cafeteria, your work makes a difference in the lives of our students every day.
Let’s give our cafeteria heroes a big 🍀 THANK YOU! 🍀
This week, we’re celebrating the dedicated cafeteria teams who serve up nutritious meals, welcoming smiles and a little extra care to our students every school day! 💚
School meals do more than fill hungry tummies — they help students have the energy and focus they need to learn, grow and thrive.
To our amazing food service teams: thank you for all you do! From preparing delicious meals to creating a positive experience in the cafeteria, your work makes a difference in the lives of our students every day.
Let’s give our cafeteria heroes a big 🍀 THANK YOU! 🍀
🍀 The Heart of Our Schools
Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Maurice Johnson on what he loves about Clover Middle School. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Maurice Johnson on what he loves about Clover Middle School. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
Time is running out to apply for the CSD Holiday Assistance program. See the flyers for full details.
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) today released State Report Cards for schools.
The report cards, which compile school and district performance on a number of assessments previously released by SCDE, compare student performance against a series of benchmarks and provide ratings in various categories, including Academic Achievement, Preparing for Success, English Learners’ Progress, Graduation Rate and College and Career Readiness.
Clover School District is proud to announce strong results on the 2025-26 South Carolina School Report Cards, with nine of ten schools earning ratings of Good or Excellent and several schools posting significant gains over the previous year.
Some prominent highlights of overall scores include several schools with big gains. In the Excellent category, Crowders Creek led the district by increasing its score by nine points, followed by Larne, which increased its score by seven points. Bethany Elementary improved from Average to Good with an eight point gain. Oakridge Middle School advanced from Good to Excellent with a three point gain. Although Clover Middle School maintained its Good rating, it improved by two points, just outside the Excellent rating.
It is notable that nine of ten schools earned an Excellent rating in the Academic Achievement category. Two schools, Crowders Creek and Larne, also earned Excellent in Student Progress (growth), a difficult feat for schools scoring in the Excellent range overall.
Clover High School had a banner year, earning an Excellent rating in five of the seven categories, including Academic Achievement, Graduation Rate, High School Student Success, College and Career Readiness, and School Climate, the school earned the highest marks in each category.
The report cards, which compile school and district performance on a number of assessments previously released by SCDE, compare student performance against a series of benchmarks and provide ratings in various categories, including Academic Achievement, Preparing for Success, English Learners’ Progress, Graduation Rate and College and Career Readiness.
Clover School District is proud to announce strong results on the 2025-26 South Carolina School Report Cards, with nine of ten schools earning ratings of Good or Excellent and several schools posting significant gains over the previous year.
Some prominent highlights of overall scores include several schools with big gains. In the Excellent category, Crowders Creek led the district by increasing its score by nine points, followed by Larne, which increased its score by seven points. Bethany Elementary improved from Average to Good with an eight point gain. Oakridge Middle School advanced from Good to Excellent with a three point gain. Although Clover Middle School maintained its Good rating, it improved by two points, just outside the Excellent rating.
It is notable that nine of ten schools earned an Excellent rating in the Academic Achievement category. Two schools, Crowders Creek and Larne, also earned Excellent in Student Progress (growth), a difficult feat for schools scoring in the Excellent range overall.
Clover High School had a banner year, earning an Excellent rating in five of the seven categories, including Academic Achievement, Graduation Rate, High School Student Success, College and Career Readiness, and School Climate, the school earned the highest marks in each category.
🍀 The Heart of Our Schools
Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Lori Mack on what she loves about Oakridge Elementary. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
Every great school has a heartbeat — and so much of that heartbeat comes from the leader at the center of it all.
October is National Principals Month, and throughout the month, we’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, serve with heart and make a difference in the lives of students, staff and families every day.
Our principals do so much more than lead from an office. They greet students at the door, support teachers, celebrate accomplishments, solve problems, build relationships and create school communities where every child can thrive.
They are advocates. Encouragers. Problem-solvers. Culture-builders. Champions for kids.
Today, we hear from Principal Lori Mack on what she loves about Oakridge Elementary. ❤️🍀
Happy National Principals Month to our amazing school leaders!
REMINDER: Today is a Teacher Work Day!
We look forward to welcoming our students back to class tomorrow!
We look forward to welcoming our students back to class tomorrow!
