Clover School District

According to hispanicheritagemonth.gov, the US observes " National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America." The observance runs from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 because this window includes the independence days of many Central and Latin American countries.

On #InternationalDotDay, CSD encourages our students to exercise their creativity, courage and collaboration.

CSD honors the important work of the Tri-District Adult Education program during Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Low-skilled adults are 2x more likely to be unemployed; 3x more likely to be in poverty; 4x more likely to be in poor health; and 8x more likely to be incarcerated. Educating adults helps families break out of intergenerational poverty and creates stronger communities.

Bright Beginnings: Play to Grow had a very special parent and child event this week. They began the session with a story time conducted by representatives of the York County Public Library. Then, they transitioned into Music and Movement. There was lots of clapping, jumping and dancing! They wrapped up their day with various outdoor play stations and snow cones from the Kona Ice truck.

Clover School District (CSD) partners with @All onBoardCoalition to prevent youth substance abuse in York County. All on Board reminds families to discuss substance abuse with their students and provides these tips from SAMHSA to get the conversation started: https://bit.ly/3AMJm27

Clover High School’s (CHS) Special Education Transition Program, known as the BEST Room, delivered a presentation at the 2024 South Carolina Fall Interagency Transition Conference held in Greenville September 9-10. The conference was sponsored by the Transition Alliance of South Carolina (TASC). Students joined their teachers–Patti Myers and Lisa Jackson–to discuss their school-based business and the range of jobs the students have held at CHS and in the community. The program was honored with a special plaque for their presentation. Lisa Jackson received the Superstar Teacher Award at the conference. Jackson was highlighted for her journey in supporting student transitions. She served as a teacher assistant and job coach in the program before becoming a certified special education teacher.

Members of Kinard Elementary's Lighthouse Team learned important leadership lessons today by honoring first responders in their community on Patriot Day. The students took a walking field trip from campus to the Clover Police Department and Clover Fire Department. They delivered posters signed by the team members and donuts for the staffs at both locations. The students received an escort from the School Resource Officer, and a police cruiser blocked traffic to allow students to cross busy downtown streets. Kinard Elementary is a Leader in Me Lighthouse School . As such, the school focuses of helping students acquire the skills necessary to lead their world.

CSD employees celebrated Terrific Tuesday yesterday with a walk through downtown Clover. This year's Terrific Tuesday employee engagement series has a focus on health and wellness. The walk was a perfect way for staff to support one another on their fitness journey and learn more about our community.

First Responders in the Clover community were honored this morning with a breakfast at the Applied Technology Center (ATC). For the fifth time, the ATC saluted First Responders--both law enforcement officers and fire fighters-- on 9/11 with a breakfast prepared by students in the Culinary Arts program. Chef Scott Michaw is the Culinary Arts teacher. Work-Based Learning Coordinator Martha Jean Starnes organized the event.

Clover School District pauses to remember and honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001.

Thirty-four Clover School District (CSD) students earned the highest maximum score on SC Ready tests administered last spring. The students will be recognized for their accomplishment at the School Board meeting on Monday, September 23. The students are: Bethany Elementary Melody Cunningham, 3rd Grade Math Bethel Elementary Wyatt Fields, 4th Grade Math Raegan Kilfoil, 4th Grade Math Crowders Creek Elementary Piper Beylin, 3rd Grade Math Cole Johnson, 4th Grade Math Donovan Kennedy, 4th Grade Math Everett Murray, 5th Grade Math Thomas Parker, 3rd Grade Math Scarlett Sides, 4th Grade Math Jonah Vance, 5th Grade Math Griggs Road Elementary Emorie Harris, 3rd Grade Math Rustin Miller, 5th Grade Math Kinard Elementary Aiden Hibovic, 3rd Grade Math Michael Johns, 3rd Grade Math Larne Elementary Cash Anderson, 4th Grade Language Arts Milaah Vongsaly, 5th Grade Math Oakridge Elementary Preston Bennett, 5th Grade Math John Jones, 3rd Grade Math Clayton Matthews, 5th Grade Math Zoey Pres, 5th Grade Language Arts Manha Shaik, 5th Grade Language Arts Alfred Smith, 4th Grade Math Lauren Vinson, 5th Grade Math Clover Middle School Trinity Scott, 6th Grade Math Oakridge Middle School Darsh Agrawal, 7th Grade Math Griffin Andrews, 6th Grade Math Ekyoth Singh Bagga, 6th Grade Math Kameren Boatwright, 6th Grade Math Jack Hansen, 8th Grade Math Ariana Quintana, 8th Grade Math Michael Schettler, 6th Grade Math Evan Taylor, 6th Grade Math Elijah Terry, 6th Grade Math Nevaeh Wommer, 6th Grade Math

"Nana!!!" Students at Larne Elementary showed their enthusiasm this morning as their grandparents arrived at the school for "Biscuits with Grands." The event is held annually in conjunction with Grandparents Day, which was observed yesterday. Response to "Biscuits with Grands" is so great that the school conducts the breakfast over two days to accommodate all the grandparents who wish to attend. A second breakfast for another group of students and their grandparents will be held tomorrow.

Grandparents connect us to our past and help us envision our future. We hope you have a very special Grandparent's Day!

Did you know that it is National Read a Book Day? These students at Oakridge Elementary have settled in with a good book to take part in the celebration!

It's National Read a Book Day! We hope you'll grab your favorite book and get lost in its magic.

Clover Middle School's chapter of the FFA has been awarded $5,000 in the Grants for Growing program. Grants for Growing is a nationwide project sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and provides grants to local FFA chapters to support the development or improvement of agricultural education projects that enhance the classroom experiences for students through chapter engagement activities. Clover Middle FFA plans to use this money for creating a community show box, including a livestock trailer. CMS students will have the opportunity to explore the world of livestock showing without having to make huge financial purchases, especially during their first year. Grant money will be used toward purchasing a livestock trailer and other items, like livestock equipment and common medicines typically needed when raising livestock. The grant program provided over $900,000 to FFA chapters in 47 states. Funding is provided through consumer donations made during checkout at a Tractor Supply Company store by purchasing a $1 FFA paper emblem. The fundraising period aligns with National FFA Week in February.

CSD Science teachers will have access to new technology tools as the result of a successful grant application. The grant aims to provide access to Gizmos and Science4Us, two science interactive simulations created by Explore Learning. These simulations support teaching and learning by incorporating the 5E Model of instruction (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate), enhancing literacy in science and developing skills in analyzing and creating graphs and charts. Gizmos and Science4Us provide interactive simulations and engaging content that aligns with the new science performance expectations. This allows students to explore complex concepts in a meaningful way. With these interactive simulations, CSD aims to strengthen students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering a deeper understanding of scientific concepts. The grant was written by CSD Science Instructional Specialist Dr. Jocelyn Gordon.

Save the Date!!! The CHS Student Council has announced the date for their third annual Trunk or Treat! Get a costume and join us for the fun on Friday, October 18!

Addressing chronic absence is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement and giving young people the best chance at success in their adult life. Join CSD in celebrating Attendance Awareness Month because #WeL🍀veYouHere.

Just a reminder: Today is an E-Learning Day for all Clover School District schools. E-Learning is being used to make up for lost instructional time during Hurricane Debby on Thursday, August 8. In-person classes resume tomorrow.