Flora Update
The Latest News and Information from AC Flora High School
Upcoming Events
TONIGHT! Thursday, February 26: Superintendent's State of the District Address, 6 p.m., AC Flora Theatre
Tuesday, March 10: ACT/SAT School Test Day
Thursday, March 12: Early Dismissal (11:45 a.m.)/Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, March 13: Teacher Workday/No School for Students
The AC Flora Dance Department presents the 2026 IB/Honors Dance Showcase TOMORROW, February 27 at 6pm in the Flora Theater. This performance will feature IB and Honors student choreography. New members of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts will also be inducted. General Admission is $8, 12 and under are FREE. Ticket link: https://bit.ly/acfDANCEibhonorstix
Quiz Bowl Team Update
Theatre Students Shine at the SC Thespian Festival!
Congratulations to the following students for earning Superior or Excellent Ratings at the 2026 Thespian Festival! See photo below.
Superior:
Karyssa Burkett: Musical Theatre Solo
Kyran Burkett & Mary Margaret Hedgecock: 2-Person Scene
Kyran Burkett: Musical Theatre Solo
Dylan Cabe & Via Johnson: 2-Person Scene
Sam Clemons & Chris Kirkland: 2-Person Scene
*Rae Daetwyler: Musical Theatre Solo
Zoey Land: Monologue
Zoey Land: Musical Theatre Solo
Mary Margaret Hedgecock, India Herrington, & Cole Quattlebaum: Ensemble Acting
*Kaitlyn Steinert: Prop Construction
Abby Toole: Musical Theatre Dance Solo
*Perfect scores from all judges!
Excellent:
Dylan Cabe: Monologue
Violet Hill & Abby Toole: Musical Theatre Duet
Via Johnson: Monologue
Alyssa Navarro: Contrasting Monologues
Ollie Shiley: Musical Theatre Solo
Emerson Slavich: Musical Theatre Solo
Emerson Slavich: Monologue
Kaitlyn Steinert: Musical Theatre Solo
Seniors! Graduation FAQs:
Cap and Gown Delivery: Monday, March 23, from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Students must have balances paid in full to receive their items this day. Please visit https://www.rhodesgraduation.com/ if you still need to purchase items.
Mandatory Practice: Wednesday, May 27, from 8:30 am - noon pm in the Flora theater
Ceremony: Thursday, May 28 at 2 pm*
*Seniors should arrive at 1 pm
Location: Colonial Life Arena
Tickets: Not needed - open seating
Save the Date: EOC Schedule
Students enrolled in English 2, Biology, and US History should make note of the dates for End of Course exams listed below.
From the Counseling Office:
Class of 2026:
Each year, the Counseling Office asks the Senior class to complete two forms prior to the end of the year:
1. The Class of 2026 AC Flora Senior Scholarship Form tells the counseling department and the school district how much scholarship money you were offered from colleges and universities. You need to report ALL money received, even to schools you do not plan to attend. You should fill out this form each time you receive a new scholarship offer. This form can be completed multiple times so that you can add additional scholarships when they are received.
2. The Class of 2026 Senior Post-High School Information Sheet tells us what your plans are for next year.
Thank you!
Upcoming college and career visits:
All visits take place during Flight Time in the college room in guidance unless otherwise indicated.
Thursday, March 5: Arclabs Welding School
Click here for the latest Scholarship Update.
Juniors! QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program
Apply now for scholarships and awards for high-achieving juniors with low-income backgrounds. Awards may include full scholarships to summer programs, personalized support, and more. Deadline to apply: March 24, 2026. Click here for more information.
Midlands Technical College Upcoming Events for Seniors:
High school seniors are invited to tour different Midlands Tech programs, apply for free, get FAFSA help, and have a free lunch! See registration links below:
Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades at Airport
Education, Public Service, Art, and Social Behavioral Day
Beltline Day: Business, IT, Automotive Technology, and Machine Tool Technology
To purchase tickets for Frozen performances, please click on the links below:
Senior Shoutouts
Faculty, students, and family: Please fill out this form to show our seniors how much you love them! Share a memory, shout-out, or positive thought with senior students that are special to you! You may send messages to as many seniors as you'd like; again, we want every senior to be recognized. All of the messages will be printed and given to our seniors at Senior Night on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Please submit your messages by Wednesday, April 1, by midnight.
Questions? Contact eleni.davis@richlandone.org or kathryn.dallas@richlandone.org.
From Flora Athletics:
For team updates, see www.FloraAthletics.com.
To buy Falcon gear, see www.GetFalconGear.com.
For team schedules, see Team Schedules.
Congratulations to our Winter Signees!
Congratulations to our student athletes! They have committed to attend the following schools next year:
L to R: Roper Wentzky (College of Charleston, baseball)
Skylar McCray (Richard Bland College, basketball)
Tamira Delaney (Francis Marion University, basketball)
Not pictured: Isaiah Watson (Anderson College, football)
Enchantment and Glitz: Prom 2026 will take place Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Columbia Museum of Art from 7-10pm! 11th and 12th grade students will receive guidelines and information about purchasing tickets in an email from Ms. Michel and Ms. Jacobs tomorrow, Friday, February 27.
From the PTSO:
AC Flora Spirit Night. Come out to Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream this coming Thursday, March 5, from 4 to 7 p.m., to buy a sweet treat and support the PTSO in the process. You must mention the AC Flora PTSO.
Check out what we do!
PTSO members are welcome to attend the PTSO board meeting if they want to know more about what the board does and how the PTSO contributes to the school environment and experience. The next meeting will be Monday, March 31, at 5:30 p.m. in the AC Flora Media Center.
Join the AC Flora PTSO
Friends and Family
https://flora.richlandone.org/parent-resources/ptso/family-friends-membership-online-form
Business Partner
As a Business Partner, you can promote your business to the large AC Flora community throughout the whole school year. All donations are tax deductible.
https://flora.richlandone.org/parent-resources/ptso/business-partner-online-form
Stay in the know about your student’s grade level.
For each grade level at AC Flora, the PTSO hosts a GroupMe in which the PTSO’s grade representatives will post and circulate information about events and activities for that grade. To get added to your student’s grade level GroupMe, please send an email to the following addresses:
FRESHMEN: florafreshmen@gmail.com
SOPHOMORES: florasophomores@gmail.com
JUNIORS: florajuniors@gmail.com
SENIORS: floraseniors@gmail.com
2025-2026 PTSO DONORS:
Falcon’s Pride ($500 or more)
Martha and Josh McCain
Kenzie and Ryan Newton
Sarah and Harrison Penn
Falcon’s Flight ($250 or more)
Tiffany and Christopher Anderson
Elizabeth and Nick Beasley
Missy and Tommy Boggs
Cam and Culver Choate
Molley and Edward Clarkson
Allison and Shaun Cranford
Lindsay and Stephen Creech
Townes and Stephen Denemark
Summer and Shawn Elliott
Kelly and Ryan Foster
Melissa and Ryan Gentry
David Hawkins
Jill and Jay Holloway
Sara Svedberg Homewood
Catherine and Jason Lockhart
Jennifer MacLeod
Cydney and Jonathan Milling
Rebecca and Bryan Norris
Courtney Parent
Sally and Marvin Robinson
Louisa and Preston Sabalis
Carmen Thomas
Benefactors ($100 or more)
Kelly and Jonathan Barbrey
Marni Bird
Talyse and Jason Burkett
Latosha and James Croffie
Nicole and Erik Crook
Laura Curbo
Sarah and Alex Dillard
Jackie and Jay Edwards
Mundi and Michael George
Lauren and Will Gillespie
Susan Guy
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Melissa Ray
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Amy Scott
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Caroline Milliken
Evelyn and Darren Knight
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Mandy and Dan D’Alberto
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Sarah and Morris Lyles
Laura and Greg Moise
Rachel and Gregory Phillips
Maria and Mark Price
Heather and Tommy Stallworth
Susan Childs
Caroline and Austin Scott
Kristie and Ricky Rowe
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Contact Us
Email: jennifer.collins@richlandone.org
Website: https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/45
Location: 1 Falcon Drive, Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: 803-738-7300
Instagram: @acflorahigh