Clover School District

Calub Courtwright has been appointed to become Lake Wylie High School’s first principal. Courtwright is currently serving as the principal of the Ninth Grade Campus (NGC) and served as the principal of Clover Middle School from 2013 to 2023. Courtwright first joined CSD in 1999 as a teacher at Crowders Creek Elementary. He left the classroom in 2007 to become an assistant principal at Crowders Creek. He served as the principal of Bethany Elementary from 2010-2013. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Geneva College in Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in educational leadership and supervision from Winthrop University. According to the Superintendent, Dr. Sheila Quinn, “Mr. Courtwright is a proven leader at every level he has served as principal. In 2024, he led the Ninth Grade Campus to a 94% on track to graduation rate and increased student participation in clubs, athletics, and other extracurricular activities. Teachers appreciate his work ethic and intense focus on student achievement.” “I am excited about the opportunity to build a team that includes all stakeholders…teachers, students, parents, and community members that will allow Lake Wylie High School to make history and set the standard for all high schools in the Southeast!” Courtwright said.

Dr. Maurice Thomas has been appointed to become the first principal of Roosevelt Middle School. Thomas has served as the principal of Crowders Creek Elementary since 2022. He spent three years as the assistant principal of Bethel Elementary before moving to Crowders Creek. Thomas began his educational career in 2013 as a school counselor at Southwest Middle School, a Title I school in Gastonia. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Art in mass communication from Winthrop University, a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Winthrop, and a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Gardner Webb University. “Dr. Thomas is energetic, data-driven, and collaborative in his leadership style,” according to Superintendent, Dr. Sheila Quinn. “He brings middle level experience as both a counselor and coach to Roosevelt and understands the need to make school engaging for middle school students.” “I am excited about the opportunity to return to my middle school roots and welcome the Roosevelt Tigers to the Clover School District. Working in this community has been a rewarding experience over the past six years, and I look forward to serving in this new role,” Thomas said.

Shavon O’Brien has been appointed to become the first principal of Liberty Hill Elementary School. O’Brien has been the principal of Bethel Elementary since 2018. Prior to joining CSD, she was an assistant principal at Mount Holly Middle School and Southwest Middle School, both in Gaston County Schools in North Carolina. She served as an Instructional Facilitator at North Belmont Elementary School, also in Gaston County, and as a first grade teacher at Pineville Elementary School in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District. O’Brien holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary and early childhood education and a Master’s of Education degree in elementary education with technology, both from Clarion University in Pennsylvania. She earned her administrative licence from Wingate University in North Carolina. Ms. O’Brien is a strong instructional leader who uses data to drive learner outcomes and encourages a student-centered learning environment,” reported Superintendent, Dr. Sheila Quinn. She has a positive relationship with many of the families and students who will most likely attend Liberty Hill Elementary School. “I am incredibly honored to be named the principal of Liberty Hill Elementary School, and I’m excited to become part of this vibrant and growing school community. As we begin this new chapter together, my commitment is to build strong relationships, foster a culture of trust and collaboration, and create a learning environment where every student can thrive. I look forward to working hand in hand with families, educators, and the wider community to lay a strong foundation for success,” O’Brien said.

The beautiful spring weather means that the construction of CSD's three new facilities has been moving along at a quick clip! Roosevelt Middle School's Arts Wing should be substantially complete in May and is on target to receive a certificate of occupancy in June. Slabs are being poured and stormwater and plumbing are being roughed in at Liberty Hill Elementary. The third floor is going up on one wing of Lake Wylie High School, and it's now possible to walk from one end to the other of the first floor of the building. All three schools are slated for opening in August 2026.

Last night's School Board Recognitions highlighted some amazing student achievements, including Battle of the Books teams and FFA Chapters from CMS, OMS and the ATC. Congratulations, everyone!

“Crazy stories about insane things happening.” That’s how Chester Shepherd of the Shepherd Shakespeare Company framed the work of British poet William Shakespeare to freshmen at the Ninth Grade Campus today. Shepherd kicked off the Ninth Grade Campus Shakespeare Festival, thanks to a grant from Clover LEAF. Throughout the week, students will engage in trivia contests, create their own Shakespearean insults, learn to write with a quill, make jewelry, create bookmarks and write calligraphy. The Shepherd Shakespeare Company presentation introduced students to the language of The Bard and all the magic, grief, violence and love contained within his plays. Students were enlisted to play the roles of characters from Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Clover School District (CSD) is proud to welcome Lt. Col. Adam Christopher as the new Air Force Junior ROTC Senior Aerospace Science Instructor at Clover High School beginning this summer. Maj. Brian Batson, who has served in this role for the last 14 years will be retiring at the end of the school year. Lt. Col. Christopher joins CSD after two years in the same role at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill. Christopher’s military career extends back to 2002 when he started working as a critical care nurse in the 328th Combat Support Hospital in Sacramento, California. He continued working as a critical care nurse on various military bases around the world, including Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, Royal Air Force Lakenheath in the United Kingdom and the 88th Inpatient Squadron in Ohio. His career also includes four deployments as a critical care nurse. Christopher then transitioned into leadership roles, including serving as the Deputy Director of Congressional and Public Affairs to the Air Force Surgeon General. His last placement prior to becoming an AFJROTC Instructor was as the Medical Management Director for the 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Christopher holds an associate’s degree in nursing from Western Nevada Community College, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Nevada-Reno, a master’s degree in ancient and classical history from American Public University and a master’s certificate in legislative studies from Georgetown University.

Clover High School's Unified Sports Team will wrap up their year with "Hoops, Highlights and Honors" on Tuesday, April 29, at 5 p.m. in the old gymnasium. Cheer on the team during an exciting scrimmage and get a sneak peek at the gymnastics team.

📚✨ Happy School Secretaries Day! ✨📚 Our school secretaries are the heart of our schools—keeping everything running smoothly, supporting students and staff, and always greeting everyone with a smile! Thank you for all you do to make our schools a better place. 💙👏 #SchoolSecretariesDay #ThankYou #HeartOfTheSchool

🚌💛 Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to the dedicated bus drivers who safely transport students every day. Your hard work, patience, and care make a difference in so many lives! 🚍👏 #ThankABusDriver #BusDriverAppreciation #SafeRidesEveryDay

Have a great Spring Break, CSD!

Fourth quarter interim reports are being sent home today! Check those backpacks for the latest update on your student's progress.

REMINDER: Today is an Early Release Day for CSD!

Miss CHS and Miss SC Teen Contestant Paris Dellinger and her Palmetto State Star Hazel Fielder visited with the CHS Preschool today to talk about getting up to dance and even tried out some cool moves! Paris will be competing for the title of Miss Teen SC at the end of June; Hazel will be joining her as part of the Miss America's Little Sisters program. These ladies are looking for opportunities to volunteer, and for sponsorship opportunities. Please reach out to them if you are interested in hearing more about their journey!

CSD teams up with All on Board to remind families of the dangers of over-the-counter (OTC) cough syrup and other medications.

Clover School District hosted our annual Multilingual Learners Family Literacy Night on Tuesday, April 15. Twenty-one families joined our multilingual teachers in an evening of food, fun, early learning, and literacy. Families played sight word bingo, visited a free book fair, and enjoyed a delicious meal. Special thanks to our multilingual teachers, Bright Beginnings Program Staff, district staff, Ninth Grade Campus staff, York County Public Library and Chartwells staff. We also thank all the families who joined us for this evening focused on family togetherness and learning.

Clover School District (CSD) partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff, and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs regardless of circumstance. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider: *Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365 in any language. *Visit www.caresolace.com/cloversd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

Clover Middle School 7th and 8th grade band students went to Disney in Orlando Florida this past weekend to perform in the Disney Imagination Campus Instrumental Track Sight-Reading Session. The students learned some Classic Disney themes such as “Whistle while you work” and “It’s a small world after all.” They also were selected to play music from the Disney movie Tangled. The students learned the main theme to the music in 15 minutes. They were treated like real studio musicians. They recorded several tracks and made a final recording with the real animation from the movie in the background. Students also got to go to Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.

Clover School District (CSD) is proud to announce the 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year for each of the district’s schools. The winners were selected by a vote of the staff at each school. School-based Teachers of the Year may now compete to become CSD’s District Teacher of the Year. The District Teacher of the Year will be named on Monday, July 28, at the annual Back-to-School Convocation for staff. This year’s recipients are: Bethany Elementary Lea Barrett, Teacher of the Year Kimberly Hughes, Support Staff of the Year Bethel Elementary Kristina Sleeper, Teacher of the Year Tabitha Douglass, Support Staff of the Year Crowders Creek Elementary Ashley Canestro, Teacher of the Year Shelly Janech, Support Staff of the Year Griggs Road Elementary Amy Ballard, Teacher of the Year Rita Beamguard, Support Staff of the Year Kinard Elementary Kathryn Rogers, Teacher of the Year Lorrie Domin, Support Staff of the Year Larne Elementary Evonne Jenkins, Teacher of the Year Lauren Bowers, Support Staff of the Year Oakridge Elementary Kasey Wood, Teacher of the Year Suzanne Heffner, Support Staff of the Year Clover Middle School Nicole Duer, Teacher of the Year Chandler Cargill, Support Staff of the Year Oakridge Middle School Peg Merriman, Teacher of the Year Magaly Thacker, Support Staff of the Year Academies of Clover Andrew Cather, Teacher of the Year Rhonda Ford, Support Staff of the Year Applied Technology Center Jeffrey Sigmon, Teacher of the Year Lorie Holben, Support Staff of the Year Clover High School Michelle Vitaris, Teacher of the Year Brandy Christopher, Support Staff of the Year Ninth Grade Campus Hillary Evans, Teacher of the Year Susie Leatherwood, Support Staff of the Year

Clover School District is offering transition Countdown to 4K and Countdown to Kindergarten. Countdown is a school readiness program that pairs rising 4K and 5K students with a teacher from their new school to complete hands-on lessons that help prepare the child to be successful when they attend school. This program helps parents build a relationship with the school their child will be attending. The one-week camp is free to Clover families.