Clover School District joined Contract Construction, Leitner Management Group and McMillan Pazdan Smith this morning for a "Topping Out" ceremony to celebrate the midpoint of construction of the new Lake Wylie High School. Footers were poured just one year ago, and construction is expected to be completed by next summer.
Jon Hattaway of Leitner Management Group served as emcee for the event. He noted that enough cement blocks had been placed to stretch to Columbia and back and that the steel in the frame would cover Allison Creek.
Superintendent Sheila Quinn said, "The only day that will be happier than today is the day when we cut the ribbon to dedicate this school to the children of the Clover School District and their education."
LWHS Principal Calub Courtwright called today "a proud and exciting occasion for our community." He said he was looking forward to LWHS being the place where students' potential was cultivated and realized.
Ryan Drafts, Construction Superintendent for Contract Construction, provided a project overview and noted that they would be making "a full-court press" on finishing the interior of the building.
Ben Thompson, Architect with McMillan Pazdan Smith, noted that his team worked on the designs five years ago now and strived to create a building that aligned with the district's instructional program. He called LWHS "a vision of what schools will look like in the future."
At the conclusion of remarks, guests were invited to sign the final beam that would complete the building's frame, leaving their mark on building. After a barbecue lunch--the first in the new school's cafeteria--guests moved outside to watch contractors lift the beam into position on the front of the school.
Senior Arianna Weeks was named the overall winner of the statewide contest. Senior Lindsay Riemer was the 9-12 Grade Level Winner.
The contest is hosted by JASON Learning, the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) and the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA). It was the pilot year for this program, and 57 students from across the state participated in the contest.
Arianna and Lindsay will be recognized at a ceremony and luncheon on September 30 at the SCASA Building in Columbia. Each student will receive a cash prize and a certificate. Their teacher, Preethi Ramasamy, will also receive a cash prize. Clover High School will receive a banner to display as well. Each winner’s poster will be on display at the SCASA office and on the SCASA website for the next year.
CSD Students Show Substantial Gains on State Testing Program
Clover School District (CSD) students showed marked improvement on SC READY and EOCEP assessments administered last spring and continue to outpace other students in the Palmetto State in all subject areas, according to data released today by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE).
CSD Superintendent Dr. Sheila Quinn said, “Our mission in the Clover School District is to empower each student for a successful, productive, and responsible future. The test scores demonstrate the commitment our School Board, faculty, staff, families, and students have made to this mission. We strive for excellence with each child, each day, as our students realize the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. As we focus on Rigorous, Empowering, and Authentic Learning through personalized and project-based lessons, we are on target and excited to see the continued gains our students will make.”
SC READY–English Language Arts
On the SC READY English Language Arts assessment, CSD students improved their performance by one percentage point to nearly 10 percentage points, depending on the grade level.
Grade 3
2024-68.3%
2025-73.9%
Improvement–+5.6%
SC–61.7%
CSD compared to SC–+12.2%
Grade 4
2024–71.8%
2025-78.4%
Improvement-+6.6%
SC-63.5%
CSD compared to SC–+14.9%
Grade 5
2024-72.3%
2025-73.3%
Improvement-+1%
SC-62.5%
CSD compared to SC–+10.8%
Grade 6
2024-62.0%
2025-71.4%
Improvement-+9.4%
SC-56%
CSD compared to SC–+15.4%
Grade 7
2024-64%
2025-68.5%
Improvement-+4.5%
SC–58.2%
CSD compared to SC–+10.3%
Grade 8
2024-61.6%
2025-66.4%
Improvement-+4.8%
SC-55.7%
CSD compared to SC–+10.7%
SC READY-Mathematics
CSD students also saw gains on the SC READY Mathematics assessment at all but one grade level. The improvements on this assessment ranged from .6% to 4%.
Grade 3
2024-68.9%
2025-72.9%
Improvement-+4%
SC-56.3%
CSD compared to SC–+16.6%
Grade 4
2024-69.9%
2025-70.5%
Improvement-+.6%
SC-53.7%
CSD compared to SC–+16.8%
Grade 5
2024-65.2%
2025-68.7%
Improvement-+3.5%
SC–48.1%
CSD compared to SC–+20.6%
Grade 6
2024-64.3%
2025-68.2%
Improvement-+3.9%
SC-39.4%
CSD compared to SC–+28.8%
Grade 7
2024-53.2%
2025-49.8%
Difference— -3.4%
SC-34%
CSD compared to SC-+15.8%
Grade 8
2024-48.6%
2025-49.9%
Improvement-+1.3%
SC-32.4%
CSD compared to SC–+17.5%
End of Course Examination Program (EOCEP)
CSD students saw improvement in the percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards increased dramatically in Biology and by a few points in US History. There were slight decreases in performance on the Algebra and English 2 assessments. CSD continued to outperform the state on all high school assessments.
Algebra
2024-89.4%
2025-86.97%
Difference– -2.43%
SC-73.95%
CSD compared to SC–+13.02%
Biology
2024-75.79%
2025-84.42%
Improvement–+8.63%
SC--61.66%
CSD compared to SC–+22.76%
English 2
2024-93.68%
2025-93.38%
Difference–.3%
SC-86.41%
CSD compared to SC–+6.97%
US History and the Constitution
2024-68.82%
2025-71.04%
Improvement-+2.22%
SC-61.47%
CSD compared to SC-+9.57%
Career Readiness Assessment
South Carolina students complete three assessments in the areas of math, data and reading to be eligible to receive a Career-Ready Credential. CSD students saw a slight dip in the percentage of students earning the credential but still outperformed the state.
2024-84.2%
2025-83.8%
Difference- -.4%
SC-69%
CSD compared to SC–+14.8%
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
CSD high school students had a 91.48% pass rate on Advanced Placement (AP) exams offered in the 15 AP courses offered at Clover High School.
Did you know that every day counts? Regular attendance helps students stay on track, build strong habits, and succeed in school and beyond. Let’s work together to make every day a great day to learn!
Parents and students — your presence makes a difference! Let’s show up and shine this month. 🌟
Learn more about South Carolina's "Be Present SC" campaign at
https://expectmoresc.com/be-present-s-c/#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #EveryDayCounts #ReadyToLearn #SchoolSuccess
All CSD schools and offices are closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Today, we celebrate the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of the Palmetto State—our home sweet home. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic coast, South Carolina is full of pride, resilience, and tradition.
In our schools, we’re proud to honor the people, places, and stories that make our state so special. Here's to the students, educators, and communities shaping South Carolina’s future every day! 💙💛 #SouthCarolinaDay #PalmettoPride #SCStrong #ProudToBeInSC
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District 3 County Council Member Tommy Adkins served as guest speaker for the event. Adkins reflected on his experience as a dairy farmer and encouraged students to keep learning. "Never stop learning," Adkins said. "One day, you might need what you learned today."
Students received awards in a number of categories, including agriculture and animals; healthy lifestyles; natural resources; STEM; leadership and civic engagement ; and general 4-H awards.
As the Clover High School Blue Eagles prepare to take the field tonight for their first home game of the season, CHS administrators want to remind you that they are adjusting entry gates to facilitate the new student ID requirement for high school students and the adult chaperone requirement for students without an ID.
There will be a gate on the home side of the field that is specifically for high school students. To enter through this gate, high school students must have proof that they are a high school student. While that gate is primarily for CHS students who have student IDs, students who are homeschooled or who attend another school and wish to attend WITHOUT their parents MUST provide proof that they are a high school student.
Young adults, such as recent graduates, should use the other gate and should be prepared to provide something to prove they are 18 or older.
Chef Scott Michaw and the Culinary Arts students in his program are now offering periodic lunch specials for CHS staff. Today was the first day of the program. Chicken bog, cornbread and sweet tea were on the menu for staff members to purchase.
The highest beam on Lake Wylie High School will be installed next week, and masons are installing the brick facade. Curbs, gutters and asphalt are going down, along with sod on the band and athletic fields. Sheetrock, casework and cabinetry will be the focus of work in the September to November timeframe.
Next door at Liberty Hill Elementary, all the slabs on grade have been poured, and metal roofing is being applied. The second floor is going up on what will be the district's first two-story elementary classroom wing.
Construction is now complete at the arts wing for Roosevelt Middle School.
Rooms in the arts wing are now sometimes used by the Clover High School Band program when they need an overflow space. Additional branding and fencing projects will be scheduled for later in the year.
Junior Mio Cruz and sophomore Lily Gaskins were featured models on WBTV’s Tuesday segment on fall fashion colors. Wearing designs from Alta High Fashion in Rock Hill, the young ladies accompanied boutique owner and CSD School Board Member Tracy Stiff to the studios and modeled the latest fall trends for the viewing audience.
All high school students, both those from CSD schools and those from visiting schools, must have a school-issued student ID, as well as a ticket, to gain entry to the game. CHS expects to distribute student IDs late next week, just in time for the first game.
Students who do not have a valid high school ID, such as younger students in elementary or middle school, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian above the age of 21. Parents and guardians who bring multiple students without a high school ID will accept full responsibility for any actions taken by the students who entered with them.
Fans planning to travel to away games this season should be aware that similar ID policies have already been implemented in many surrounding school districts.
Students of all ages are not allowed to congregate under the home side bleachers or the picnic area near the scoreboard.
Parents should have received a text, email and phone call about this process. Additionally, full details about the process and opportunities for public engagement are available on our Student Reassignment website at www.clover.k12.sc.us/o/district/page/student-reassignment-2025.
They started their day at Crowders Creek Elementary this morning, opening car doors and greeting students as they started their second week of school.
With that chant, students and staff new to Bethel Elementary stepped up to the spinning wheel to join one of four houses--Altruismo, Amistad, Isibindi or Reveur.
While the exercise feels a bit like the sorting hat at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series, the selection to a house is an important part of the culture at schools using the Ron Clark Academy model. The houses break down the school into smaller groups , creating a close-knit culture .
Each house has a color and theme. Altruismo is the house of givers, and its members wear the color black. Amistad is the house of friendship, and its members wear the color red. Isibindi is the house of courage, and its members wear the color green. Reveur is the house of dreamers, and its members wear the color blue.
Bethel Elementary has a new principal this year, so Mrs. Jennifer Camp excited the crowd when she revealed her blue T-shirt to join Reveur. Superintendent Dr. Sheila Quinn was also invited to take part in the ceremony. She revealed her green T-shirt to join Isibindi.
Today we celebrate the magic of getting lost in a good book—the stories that spark imagination, expand our minds, and connect us across time and place. Whether you're into fantasy, nonfiction, graphic novels, or classics, there's a book for everyone.
So curl up with your favorite read and share your recommendations below!
#NationalBookLoversDay #ReadMoreBooks #BookLoversUnite #LiteracyMatters
