Today, we recognize the dedicated 3rd and 4th grade teachers who guide students through some of the most formative academic years. These grades mark an important transition as students strengthen critical thinking skills, move from learning to read to reading to learn, and take greater ownership of their work. With clear expectations, steady encouragement, and a commitment to academic excellence, these teachers will help Patriots grow in confidence, character, and capability.
Please join us in congratulating these new Patriots as they prepare to welcome students and build a strong and lasting tradition at Liberty Hill Elementary this fall.
Manha Shaik won first place in the Regional Spelling Bee at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday. Classmate Salonee Birabar finished second. The top two students represent the region at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Shaik and Birabar are no strangers to spelling bees. Shaik was the CSD Champion in 2023, 2025 and 2026. She was a top-five finisher in 2024. Birabar finished in the top five of the CSD Spelling Bee in both 2024 and 2026.
This is the first time two students from CSD have qualified for the National Bee. CSD had its first Regional winner in 2023 with Peyton Goldenstein of Clover Middle School. Peyton is now a senior at Clover High School. In 2024, Mallory Greene of Clover Middle School finished second in the Regional Bee and participated in the National Bee. Mallory is now a sophomore at Clover High School.
As seventh graders, both Shaik and Birabar still have one more year of spelling bee eligibility after this year.
This is the first year CHS has had a JV Competition Dance Team. The JV Team placed third in both Pom and Hip Hop. The varsity team placed seventh in Hip Hop.
To be eligible to compete at the State Championship, teams had to earn qualifying scores at two competitions throughout the season.
Janet Stewart is the Sapphire Dance Team Coach
From supporting students’ mental health and well-being to partnering with families and connecting them with valuable community resources, our school social workers are compassionate advocates who help remove barriers to learning. They play a vital role in creating safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive.
During National School Social Work Week, we celebrate their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to students and families. Please join us in thanking our amazing school social workers for the difference they make across our district—this week and all year long! 👏✨
Congratulations to the Oakridge Middle School (OMS) Science Olympiad team for bringing home second place in South Carolina at Saturday’s competition. The team also won the sportsmanship award for the second year in a row.
The students earned medals in individual events to propel the team to the top of the competition. Event winners were:
Reed Mason and Jacob Naves, First Place, Anatomy and Physiology
Darsh Agarwal and Lucas Gregorie, First Place, Boomilever
Darsh Agarwal and Lucas Gregorie, Second Place, Circuit Lab
Sahar Robinson, Breanne Slike and Eli Terry, Second Place, Codebusters
Mikey Womner and Jacob Naves, Third Place, Disease Detectives
Reed Mason and Ana Collin Torres, First Place, Entomology
Abigail Burns, Anderson, Fillmore and Mikey Womner, Third Place, Experimental Design
Sahar Robinson and Mikey Womner, Third Place, Helicopter
Abigail Burns and Anderson Fillmore, Third Place, Hovercraft
Darsh Agarwal and Lucas Gregorie, First Place, Machines
Jacob Naves and Dasha Verhosek, First Place, Potions
Darsh Agarwal, First Place, Remote Sensing
Savannah Piccolo and Breanne Slike, Fourth Place, Rocks and Minerals
Lucas Gregorie and Anderson Fillmore, Third Place, Scrambler
Ashwin Beeram and Darsh Agarwal, First Place, Solar System
Reed Mason and Ashwin Beeram, Third Place, Water Quality
Mikey Womner and Eli Terry, Third Place, Write It Do It
The team is coached by Madison Stafford.
Join us March 2–6, 2026, as we celebrate National School Breakfast Week and the important role a healthy breakfast plays in student success! 🍎🥣
This year's theme is the Quest for School Breakfast.
Our School Nutrition teams work hard every day to ensure students start their mornings fueled and ready to learn. A nutritious breakfast supports focus, energy, and academic achievement — and we are proud to offer healthy, delicious options across all of our schools.
During National School Breakfast Week, we’ll be shining a spotlight on our incredible cafeteria staff and encouraging families to take advantage of the breakfast options available each school day.
Thank you to our dedicated nutrition professionals for helping our students rise and shine! 🌞💙
#NSBW26 #FuelForSuccess
Today we celebrate the joy of reading and the power of stories to inspire, teach, and connect us. From our youngest learners discovering their very first picture books to our high school students diving into novels that challenge their thinking, reading opens doors to endless possibilities.
Across our schools, you’ll find guest readers, cozy reading corners, book-themed activities, and plenty of opportunities to turn the page on a new adventure. We encourage all of our families to take time today to read together — even 20 minutes can spark a lifelong love of learning.
Let’s celebrate literacy, imagination, and the incredible worlds waiting between the covers of a book. Happy Read Across America Day! ❤️📖
Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration is completed online through the Clover School District website. Rising kindergarten students who attended a Clover School District pre-kindergarten program can update their existing student registration application and upload required documents on or after March 2, 2026. All new pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students entering the district for the first time will log into the Clover School District website, select Enroll, and then select “New Account” to begin the application process.
Registration does require you submit all documentation listed below in the online form. If you are unable to submit digitally, you may reach out to your zoned elementary school for alternative options. For pre-kindergarten families only, a screening assessment appointment will be scheduled once all documents have been uploaded.
Documentation required for each student includes:
1. Two (2) proofs of residence that include the name and address of the parent/legal guardian (for more information visit the proof of residence website--https://www.clover.k12.sc.us/page/residency-information
2. Current and updated immunization record on the South Carolina Immunization Form (DHEC 4024). This must reflect your child’s current age. This form can be obtained by:
a. Asking your child’s Health Care Provider for the immunizations to be printed on a South Carolina Immunization Form.
b. Taking your child’s current immunization record to a South Carolina Health Department for transfer to a South Carolina Immunization Form (DHEC 4024).
3. Proof of birth (e.g. a legal birth certificate with the state seal)
For more information about our pre-kindergarten program, click here to visit the Early Childhood Education Section on the website to access the answers to Frequently Asked Questions--https://www.clover.k12.sc.us/page/early-childhood-education.
Attendance is mandatory and compulsory for five-year-olds. Parents may sign a waiver at their local school district office if they desire not to send their child(ren) to kindergarten.
Representatives from the Culture & Heritage Museum, SC250, and the Catawba Cultural Center joined several living-history reenactors to share their expertise and artifacts. Among the highlights was a saber carried at the Battle of Kings Mountain, offering students a tangible connection to one of the most significant Revolutionary War battles fought in the Carolinas.
Through authentic artifacts, engaging presentations, and thoughtful discussion, the exhibit underscored York County’s important role in the fight for independence and reminded students that the legacy of 1776 continues to shape our nation today.
The honor reflects her exceptional dedication, leadership and unwavering commitment to supporting and developing future educators in the field of special education.
The Clover School District recognized some of its best and brightest this week--this year's SC Junior Scholars. Developed by the South Carolina Department of Education to provide for the needs of students possessing exceptional academic talent, the purpose of the program is to identify and provide opportunities that will facilitate their intellectual growth, broaden their individual interests, and promote their scholastic achievement. Congratulations to the following students from Clover Middle School and Oakridge Middle School who were honored:
James Albrecht
Silas Althoff
Griffin Andrews
Ekjyoth Singh Bagga
Abigail Breedlove
Aria Brown
Corbin Brown
Liam Brown
Chloe Daly
Calla DeBerry
Kamari Dula
Kaiden Easley
Sofia Escalona
Anderson Fillmore
Brody Flemming
Hollie Florence
Vonn Ford
Richard Furr
Stefano Garcia
Rafael Gomez-Orejuela
Noah Kanbr
Wyatt Kennedy
Blake Klinefelter
Benjamin Lambert
Steve Laris Bautista
Kennedy Lincoln
Rachel Lingen
Benjamin Mai
Kenneth McFerrin
Garrett Morrison
Nevaeh O'Neill
Charlize Ocfemia
Preston Poff
Amelia Ramsey
Adriana Rebling-Jacques
Eralan Richmond Batiste
Sahar Robinson
Elijah Russell
Maxwell Schmieder
Trinity Scott
Jace Shell
Anthony Silvestri
Zury Smith
Evelyn Soprano
Evan Taylor
Elijah Terry
Julie Unser
Eleanor Vallaro
Carver Witt
Nevaeh Wommer
John Woodard
McKinley Woodham
Later this year, Clover School District (CSD) will open its third middle school, Roosevelt Middle School. Roosevelt Middle’s name pays homage to the former Roosevelt School that served Clover’s African American community from 1923-1970. Pictured here is the Roosevelt School, which closed in 1970 after graduating its last senior class.
CSD is currently collecting highlights in the history of the Roosevelt School for a display at the new Roosevelt Middle. If you have memories, photographs, or memorabilia from the Roosevelt School you would be willing to share, please contact the Office of Communications and Community Engagement at (803) 810-8083.
Today, we shine a spotlight on the dedicated 1st and 2nd grade teachers who play such an important role in strengthening the foundation built in the early years. At this stage, students grow by leaps and bounds—developing confident reading skills, deepening their understanding of math concepts, and learning the value of responsibility and perseverance. Through steady guidance, high expectations, and caring support, these teachers will help young Patriots build independence and a lasting love of learning.
Please join us in congratulating these new Patriots as they prepare to welcome students and establish a proud tradition of excellence at Liberty Hill Elementary this fall!
The month’s celebration concluded with a spirited door decorating contest. A panel of student judges evaluated each classroom display based on creativity, student participation, historical accuracy, and overall presentation. Throughout the school, classrooms showcased thoughtful and well-researched tributes honoring influential Black leaders whose legacies continue to inspire future generations.
Perennial Math is an international online math competition designed to inspire and challenge students from grades 3 to 8. The competition recognizes outstanding achievements through its Wall of Fame.
Students who achieve a Fab 5 Status have demonstrated near-perfect performance, while those who attain a Super 6 Status have achieved a perfect score. These recognitions highlight the students' dedication, hard work, and exceptional mathematical abilities. Their names are proudly displayed on the Wall of Fame, celebrating their accomplishments and encouraging them to continue excelling in mathematics.
Students in the GT pull-out programs at Clover School District's Bethany, Bethel, Kinard, and Larne elementary schools competed in this competition, showcasing their remarkable talents and earning these distinguished recognitions.
Grade 3 Fab 5 Honorees are:
Gianna Castro, Kinard Elementary
Grayson Fetty, Kinard Elementary
Lola Kellum, Kinard Elementary
Everett Ruel, Kinard Elementary
Thomas Witt, Kinard Elementary
Grade 3 Super 6 Honorees are:
Logan Dwight, Kinard Elementary
Ivy Mackey, Kinard Elementary
Grade 4 Fab 5 Honorees are:
Christopher Parker, Bethany Elementary
Sylvia Work, Bethel Elementary
Landon Dunn, Kinard Elementary
Andrew Moon, Kinard Elementary
Deklyn Morrison, Kinard Elementary
Lauren Ross, Kinard Elementary
Patrick Kozak, Larne Elementary
Grade 4 Super 6 Honorees are:
Cole Harper, Bethany Elementary
Colton Collins, Kinard Elementary
Wyatt Ruel, Kinard Elementary
Grade 5 Fab 5 Honorees are:
Abigail Jones, Bethany Elementary
Silas Neerings, Bethany Elementary
Rylan Rolader, Bethany Elementary
Michael Johns, Kinard Elementary
Grade 5 Super 6 Honorees are:
Margaret Glenn, Bethany Elementary
Remington Hayes, Bethany Elementary
Aaron Naile, Bethany Elementary
Scott Stevens, Bethany Elementary
Ivy Horner, Kinard Elementary
Today, we shine a special spotlight on the talented Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who understand that the earliest school experiences shape a child’s lifelong love of learning. Through patient guidance, nurturing classrooms, and a steadfast focus on building strong academic and social foundations, these educators will ensure our youngest students begin their journey with confidence, curiosity, and joy.
Please join us in congratulating these new Patriots as they prepare to welcome students and establish a proud tradition of excellence at Liberty Hill Elementary this fall!
That's how CSD Chief Operations Officer Dr. Mark Hopkins characterized construction progress at Lake Wylie High School and Liberty Hill Elementary School.
At Lake Wylie High School, elevators are being installed, and the focus is on interior finishes--including Columbia blue and gold paint in the locker rooms. The sound system is installed and being tested, and landscaping will be coming with the warmer weather. Project managers are also looking at the timeline to begin delivering furniture to the new school.
At Liberty Hill Elementary, mechanical systems, like the HVAC, have been installed and are being tested. Walls are being primed, and roofing is going on the building.
Board members signed the Ethical Principles Doctrine poster and were presented with gift baskets from the schools and district office.
Msgt. John Clemens-VFW Post 6732 and District Five Teacher of the Year
Pride of Clover Marching Band–Western Carolina University Tournament of Champions Grand Champion, SC Band Directors Association 6A State Championship Bronze Medalist and 137th Tournament of Roses Parade
School Spelling Bee Winners and District Top Five Finishers
Dr. Ingrid Coke-Fulbright Teacher Exchange
Kristal Stefanov–2026 South Carolina Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year
Anne Lewis Turner–South Carolina Music Educators Association Outstanding Young Music Educator
Sue Thoroughman–South Carolina Special Olympics Recognition
Martha Lowery–Josten’s Make a Difference Award State Runner Up
Center for Career Innovation Fire Combat Team–Second Place at Gatlinburg Winter Fest
Clover High School Wrestling Team–5A State Championship
As we celebrate impressive seasons by this year's Clover High School Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball Teams, we also pause to remember a historic achievement from our community’s past—the Roosevelt High School Boys Basketball Team’s 1970 South Carolina Class A State Championship. The Tigers defeated the Lower State Champion Matthew E. West High School to bring home the trophy and state title.
The Roosevelt "Mighty" Tigers earned their trip to the title game by defeating Mays High School in the District III Class A Championship, and then defeating Riverside High School from Pendleton, South Carolina, in the Upper State Tournament. According to details in the 1970 Roosevelt yearbook, the championship game was won with strong shooting led by Jackie Tate and William Dulin and outstanding defensive play by David McCollum, Clement Falls and Felix Watson. This remarkable victory marked a proud moment for Clover, and during Black History Month, we are honored to highlight one of the most accomplished teams our community has ever known.
