Flora Update
The Latest News and Information from AC Flora High School
Upcoming Events
Friday, January 30: Job Shadowing Day
Friday, February 13: Professional Development/No School for Students
Monday, February 16: President's Day Holiday
Preparing for the Possibility of eLearning
Due to the possibility of inclement weather this weekend, we have prepared the following schedule in case the district moves to eLearning. Please note that no decisions have been made at this time about Monday, Feb. 2nd. We want to be prepared. Please watch for all district announcements/updates regarding weather this weekend, and feel free to contact your student's administrator or teachers with questions. Links to synchronous class meetings can be found in your student's school email or the teacher's Schoology page. Keep in mind that Monday is a B-DAY.
Save the Dates: Performing Arts
A.C. Flora High School Performing Arts Presents Frozen: The Broadway Musical. Performances will be Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22. Other details TBA.
The AC Flora Dance Department presents the 2026 IB/Honors Dance Showcase on Friday, February 27 at 6pm in the Flora Theater. This performance will feature IB and Honors dance 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
Custodian Appreciation
Student Council hosted Custodian Appreciation Hour on Wednesday, January 28th. Fifty students came together for a one-hour after-school service clean-up to support and celebrate our amazing custodial staff by helping remove trash bags from classrooms. A special thank you to our custodians for all they do each day, and to the students who made this event a success! See photos below.
From the Counseling Office:
Upcoming college and career visits:
Tuesday, February 10: Arclabs Welding School*, Flight Time/College Room in Guidance
*Please complete this form in order to attend.
Tuesday, February 19: Georgia Gwinnett College, Flight Time/College Room in Guidance
Click here for the latest Scholarship Update.
Palmetto Girls State Applications are now available!
Any Junior interested in participating for the Palmetto Girls State Program this summer should stop by the School Counseling office, or download the form with the QR code from the “Materials” section of the Class of 2027 Schoology page, check the school website, or click here. The Palmetto Girls State program is designed to immerse students in a real, functioning government, while meeting other students from across the state. Applications are due by Friday, February 20th.
Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Meetings
IGP's Have Begun!
Course request forms and Heyward applications can be found here. Please review your students current schedule so that you are able to make decisions for classes for next year.
If your student is interested in any of Heyward's programs, the application must be completed and returned to their counselor no later than Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
To review course descriptions, click here.
We look forward to meeting with you.
ICYMI: Class of 2030: Rising 9th Grade Parent Night Information
Please click here for the AC Flora IGP page, which includes links to the 9th grade course request form & 9th grade parent night presentation.
Juniors and Seniors! HBCU College and Career Fair
We are excited to announce the first CACDST HBCU College and Career Fair taking place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Jackson Leadership Academy in Camden, SC. This FREE event will serve as a premier gateway for high school students to engage with representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), career professionals, and individuals who help preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the African American community.
This fair offers a powerful opportunity for students to explore college pathways, career possibilities, and cultural legacy. Students will be able to gather information, ask questions, and build meaningful connections that support their academic and professional futures. Register here.
If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact dstyouthprograms@gmail.com or (803)237-4149.
25-26 Yearbooks now available to pre-order!
Please click here to purchase your 25-26 yearbook for $95.
Today, Friday, January 30, is the last day to order a personalized yearbook!
Job Shadowing Day Forms Due
Job shadowing day is today! Be sure your student returns the completed Observation Form on/or before February 6, 2026, in order for the absence to be excused.
From Flora Athletics:
For team updates, see www.FloraAthletics.com.
To buy Falcon gear, see www.GetFalconGear.com.
Next Week: Beat Dreher Spirit Week
From Our Parent and Family Engagement Specialist:
Please be reminded about the importance of utilizing PowerSchool (Parent Portal). This is a great tool to stay updated on your child's academic progress as well as attendance. Parent engagement matters and we know that you care. Continue being involved and updated on your child's progress by signing into the parent portal today. Click here for more information.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Love. (katrina.love@richlandone.org)
From the 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, February 2, 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
Ashley and Scott Jaillette
Catherine and Shaun Kirchin
Angie and Jim Lichty
Kristen and Deonne Long
Andrea Maas
Marwan Marzagao
Kristy Moore
Kerri and Dale Ness
Adriane and Drew Radeker
Melissa Ray
Sara and Andrew Reed
Liza and Stephen Sansbury
Jamie and Oakley Smyth
Sheryl Wiskur
Kalen and Richard Kloskey
Rebecca and Bill Warren
Kristy Welshhans
Amy Scott
Sazy and Steven Johnson
Christy Slaughter
Ainsley Rhame
Emily and Strat Stavrou
Erica and Jon Ludovina
Kalenia and Antione Frederick
Paige Haas
Colleen and Reaves McLeod
Caroline Milliken
Evelyn and Darren Knight
Elizabeth and Shelton Haile
Amy Hill
Ashley and Joe Sitton
Marianna and Walt Cartin
Mandy and Dan D’Alberto
Misha and Mitch Goodwin
Carla Harkness
Laurel Frank-Dojaquez
Elizabeth and Derek O’Bradovich
Courtney and Shaun Blake
Michelle and Mark Thomas
Ashley Thomas
Meredith and Rob Robertson
Raven and Scott Gambrell
Laura and Chad Voyles
Elizabeth and Spann Laffitte
Kendall Adams
Mandy and Michael Wren
Lindsay and Jimmy McQueen
Michael Parent
Shawn and Patrick Toole
Stacey and Gary Meyer
Henry and Kyle Brazell
Angie and Robert Gahagan
Lauren and Greg Hudgens
Eveleigh and Rocky Hughey
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
Falcon Gold
Brabham Griffin Insurance
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Lamplighter Insurance
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Sumter Utilities, Inc.
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Forest Acres Needlepoint
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Bryan Eye Clinic
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Falcon Silver
Border States
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H+J Cattle Co
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HLJ Creative
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Johnson & Lesley
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JHV Travel
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L&N Produce
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McKenzie & Lybrand
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Milliken Properties
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Milling Law Firm
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Palmetto Insurance Group
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Peace of Mind
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Process Hair Salon
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Synovys
www.synovus.com
Brabham Fence
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Callison Tighe & Robinson
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Ellison Kibler
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Falcon Bronze
Brandon Davidson Interiors
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Camp, Moring & Brendle, LLC
cmccpas.net
Ned Lipscomb Auto Sales
Ned Lipscomb Stump Grinding
Richardson Thomas
richardsonthomas.com
South State Bank
southstatebank.com
Speedy Tanner & Atkinson
staclaw.com
Tazikis
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Thomas Law Firm
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Catalyst Architects
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Reed Interior Design
Sandhills Pediatrics
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Falcon Friend
Cottage and Vine
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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