Flora Update
The Latest News and Information from AC Flora High School
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 1- Club Fair (Lunch)* see more information below
Friday, September 4- Interims
Monday, September 7- Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 15 & Wednesday, September 16- College Application Day (Seniors)...more info TBA
Saturday, September 26- Homecoming Dance
Monday, September 28- Friday, October 2- Homecoming Week
From Administration
Parent/teacher communication is a critical factor in student success. Talking Points is our primary method of communication. Whether using email or Talking Points, please allow 48 hours for a response. Teachers have a variety of responsibilities during the school day. Thanks so much for your patience and understanding.
From the Counseling Office
Upcoming college and career visits:
College room in guidance (Flight Time)
Monday, August 31: Winthrop University
Tuesday, September 1: Queens University
Wednesday, September 2: Arclabs Welding School
Wednesday, September 2: US Marine Corps
Please see this week's Scholarship Update.
Senior IGPs:
Senior IGP letters have been mailed home and meetings have begun. The purposes of these meetings are to review the Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) to make sure they are on track for graduation and to share information about plans after high school. Additional information such as GPA, class rank, and exam grades will be discussed. Meetings will be held via TEAMS unless otherwise requested. Electronic invitations will be sent. Please contact your student's counselor if you have any questions.
Scholarship Opportunity:
Passionate about the environment and ready to make a difference? Apply for Palmetto Pride Youth Ambassadors today. Click here for more information. Deadline is Monday, September 14.
Seniors! Photo Makeups
Senior Portrait makeups will be Friday, September 18, 2026. Please click here to book.
Club Fair: Tuesday, September 1
Our Club Fair will be held in the Lower Courtyard during both lunches on Tuesday, September 1. Please see flyer below for a list of participating clubs. Students interested in starting their own club should contact Mr. Hearn: william.hearn@richlandone.org or reply to the email he sent to all students. You can also stop by his office- Rm 822.
Attention Freshmen!
🎓 Freshmen: Run for Student Council!
Student Council is looking for enthusiastic freshmen leaders who want to represent their class, plan exciting events, and help shape our school community!
đź“‹ How to Get Started
Pick up your application:
- Where: Room 335 (I. Davis)
🗳️ Election Day
Voting will take place in your English classes:
- A Day students: September 1
- B Day students: September 2
Why Join Student Council?
- Build leadership skills that will serve you throughout high school and beyond
- Connect with students across all grade levels
- Plan memorable events like dances, spirit weeks, and fundraisers
- Make a real impact on school policies and student life
- Strengthen your college applications with meaningful leadership experience
Questions? Stop by Room 335 to learn more!
26-27 Policies
For additional information, please see the Richland One Code of Conduct.
Department Photos: Round Two
English
Visual and Performing Arts
From Flora Athletics:
For general updates, see floraathletic.com.
To buy Falcon gear, see My Team Shop.
For team schedules, see Schedule.
After School Tutoring and Study Hall
After school tutoring has begun! Please see flyer below for details.
From the PTSO:
Save the Dates for Upcoming Spirit Nights!
Mark your calendars for upcoming Spirit Nights. On September 9, come out for dessert at 16 Handles on Forest Drive and a portion of your purchase will go to support the work of the AC Flora PTSO. On October 14, you can skip the cooking and come get dinner at Chipotle on Forest Drive to further support the PTSO. More to come as we get closer!
Join the AC Flora PTSO
Come join or renew your membership in the AC Flora Parent Teacher Student Organization! As members, AC Flora parents, friends and businesses contribute to the PTSO’s continued support of classroom grants to teachers, awards and recognition programs for students, speakers, facility improvements, teacher appreciation events, and special student festivities throughout the school year. AC Flora is stronger with the support of our families, friends, and business sponsors.
To join and support the PTSO’s ongoing efforts in the AC Flora community, please click on the following links:
Friends and Family Memberships
https://www.acfptso.org/membership
Business Partners
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://www.acfptso.org/business-partners
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 click here.
2026-2027 PTSO Donors:
Falcon’s Pride ($500 or more)
Kenzie and Ryan Newton
Sarah and Harrison Penn
Falcon’s Flight ($250)
Stephan and Rachael Ardis
Nicholas and Elizabeth Beasley
Shaun and Courtney Blake
Tommy and Missy Boggs
Nick and Heyward Bonyata
Susan Childs
Shaun and Allison Cranford
Brian and Lauren Cunningham
Alex and Sarah Dillard
Ryan and Kelly Foster
Ryan and Melissa Gentry
Patrick and Leslie Gibbons
Shelton and Elizabeth Haile
Kyle and Meredeth Hewett
Sara Svedberg Homewood
Carter and Elizabeth Jeffords
Andrew and Jennifer MacLeod
Stephen and Liza Sansbury
Zac and Carmen Thomas
Benefactors ($100)
Tom and Kim Andrews
Blair and Erin Baldwin
Jonathan and Kelly Barbrey
Wendy Bauman
Ed and Elizabeth Black
Rob and Danielle Boysen
Tim and Courtney Brooks
Blake and Ashlee Buchanan
Jason and Talyse Burkett
Travis and Elizabeth Burt
Gary and Celeste Carnaggio
Walt and Marianna Cartin
Erik and Nicole Crook
Eric and Laura Curbo
Andrew and Christin Daniel
Brunson and Emily DePass
LJ and Kat Dragner
Antione and Kalenia Frederick
Scott and Raven Gambrell
Michael and Mundi George
John and Megan Harrison
Ian and Emily Hancock
Mike and Suzy Hanes
Todd and Amanda Hicks
Shannon and Gretchen Hope
Harry and Kelly Hoppman
Rocky and Eveleigh Hughey
George and Elizabeth Hutton
Oz and Elise Ince
Kenn and Ginny Jameson
Tom and Victoria Juran
Richard and Kalen Kloskey
Kent and Nan Krieg
Spann and Elizabeth Laffitte
JP and Clark Lee
Deonne and Kristen Long
Jon and Erica Ludovina
Glenn and Elisa Lumpkin
Denny and Elizabeth Major
Marwan Marzagao
Phil Muhlenkamp and Laura Nolting
Michael Mareska and Tara Powell
Mark and Lori Mauldin
Jamie and Monica McCutcheon
Chris and Jenny O’Neill
Drew and Adriane Radeker
Hal and Melissa Ray
Stephen and Amy Scott
Jamie and Oakley Smyth
Patrick and Shawn Toole
Justin and Kate Vaughan
Laura and Chad Voyles
Aaron Jasnow and Kristy Welshhans
Josh Lavigne and Sheryl Wiskur
Michael and Mandy Wren
2026-27 Business Donors
Falcon Platinum
Forest Acres Needlepoint
Falcon Gold
Brabham Griffin Insurance
brabhamgriffin.com
Sumter Utilities, Inc.
Falcon Silver
Border States
HLJ Creative
JHV Travel
Johnson & Lesley
Purpose Equity Group
Falcon Bronze
Camp, Moring & Brendle, LLC
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