Flora Update

Friday, November 7- Professional Development/Early Dismissal 11:45 a.m.

Richland One 25-26 Calendar

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, three students were recognized for their achievements in Career and Technical Education (CTE). Richland One CTE consultants Mrs. Hallmon-Lucas and Dr. Yolanda Singleton visited the campus to present the CTE Student of the Month Awards to PLTW Engineering students (from left- see photos below): Carla McCray, Hollis Craven, and Avery Thompson.

The CTE Student of the Month Award honors students who exemplify excellence within their completer program of study and who demonstrate that they are both college and career ready. Avery, Hollis, and Carla have shown dedication, creativity, and leadership in the CTE PLTW Engineering program. This innovative completer pathway is designed to prepare students for success in engineering, technology, and related STEM careers.

Check out the theatre department's Fall production, Fools by Neil Simon! This hilarious comedy is not one to miss - tickets to performances are published on AC Flora's Hudl Fan page here - fan.hudl.com/acf and direct link to our four performance can be found below:

1. Thursday, October 30th @ 6:00pm

2. Saturday, November 1st @ 2:00PM

3. Saturday, November 1st @ 6:00PM

4. Sunday, November 2nd @ 2:00PM

We are thrilled to celebrate our incredible Falcon theatre students for their amazing work at this year’s District Festival! 🌟

Our performers and designers brought passion, creativity, and professionalism to every category, earning 12 Excellent ratings and 10 Superior ratings overall!

🏆 Superior Ratings:

Cabe - Acting Monologue

Ellis - Contrasting Monologues *w/ distinction

Hedgecock & Phillips - Two-Person Scene

Land - Musical Theatre Solo

Daetwyler - Musical Theatre Solo

Kyr Burkett - Musical Theatre Solo

Kar Burkett & Shiley - Musical Theatre Duet *w/ distinction

Kyr Burkett, Hill, & Toole - Ensemble Musical Theatre

Toole - Musical Theatre Dance *w/ distinction

Steinert - Prop Construction

⭐ Excellent Ratings

Steinert - Acting Monologue

Navarro - Contrasting Monologues

Davis - Contrasting Monologues

Daetwyler & Jacobs - Two-Person Scene

Tague & Cottrell - Two-Person Scene

Johnson & Benthall - Two-Person Scene

Shiley - Musical Theatre Solo

Kirkland - Musical Theatre Solo

Land and Slavich - Musical Theatre Duet

Clemons - Playwriting

Justice - Costume Design

Herrington-Gerrit - Prop Construction

👏 Congratulations to all of the talented Falcons who participated in the events today for representing our program with such excellence and artistry! We are so proud of each of you! ❤️💙🎬

Friday, October 31-Benedict College (HBCU)

Monday, November 3-Navy

Tuesday, November 4-Savannah College of Art & Design

Wednesday, November 5-Campbell University, Converse University

Click here for the latest Scholarship Update.

Pathways to College: Free College Readiness Workshop!

Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 3 p.m.

Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus

151 Powell Rd., Columbia, SC 29203

See flyer below for more information.

Click here to register.

See flyer below. Click here to sign up.

See flyer below. Click here to sign up.

AC Flora has services to help families that are experiencing an economic hardship. If your family needs help with basic needs, such as food, clothing, and hygiene items, please reach out to a school counselor or the school social worker Celita Hastie at celita.hastie@richlandone.org or by calling AC Flora. We will try our best to support your family or find a community resource that can!

Please click here to purchase your 25-26 yearbook for $85, the lowest price of the year.

Please use your personal email to send the following information to acfseniors26@gmail.com before Friday, November 21.

Please include the following information:

• Baby picture in format .jpg
• Two quotations: first and second choice. (The quotes will be first come first serve.) Your quotations must include the author’s name and be school appropriate.
• Your first and last name must be spelled how you want it to appear in the yearbook.

Any questions or requests regarding baby picture and quotes must be directed to acfseniors26@gmail.com. Any other platform of communication will not be accepted.

This winter, A.C. Flora Theatre invites all students to let it go and take the stage in our Spring production, Disney’s Frozen, the Musical! Musical workshops and auditions will be held December 1–5, and no prior experience is required. Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a behind-the-scenes enthusiast, or someone simply ready to try something new, there’s a place for you in Arendelle.

Come share your voice, your talent, and your sparkle... because some people are worth melting for.

A.C. Flora Theatre: Where Falcons Find Their Magic.

For questions, please contact Mr. Reagan at kevin.reagan@richlandone.org.

The AC Flora Dance Department presents EQUINOX: the 2025 acfDANCE Fall Showcase on Friday, November 14, at 6 pm in the Flora Theater. Come with us on a journey through the changing of the seasons! 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/acfDANCEequinoxtix

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, December 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the AC Flora Media Center.

Join the AC Flora PTSO.

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

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

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Email: jennifer.collins@richlandone.org
Website: https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/45
Location: 1 Falcon Drive, Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: 803-738-7300
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