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.
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.
“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.
🎉📚 Happy National Assistant Principal Week! Shoutout to the incredible APs who keep our schools running smoothly, support students and teachers, and make a lasting impact every day. Your leadership and dedication don’t go unnoticed! 👏💙 #ThankAnAP #AssistantPrincipalWeek #EducationLeaders
Students at Oakridge Elementary took part in Career Day and Careers on Wheels Day today.
Students in pre-K through second grade visited careers on wheels in the school's bus loop. Careers with vehicles included the York County Sheriff's Office, the Bethel Fire Department, a mobile physical therapist, a mobile ultrasound technician , a bucket truck operator for Duke Energy, a building contractor and even farmers with animal trailers.
Students in grades 3-5 enjoyed classroom presentations about careers ranging from genetic counselor to executive coach.
📚🎉 Happy National School Librarian Day! A huge shoutout to the amazing school librarians who inspire curiosity, foster a love of reading, and help students navigate the world of knowledge. Thank you for all you do! 📖💡 #SchoolLibrarianDay #ThankALibrarian #LibrariesMatter
