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Flora Update

The Latest News and Information from AC Flora High School

Flora UpdateThe Latest News and Information from AC Flora HighSchool

Upcoming Events

Friday, November 6-Interims

Monday, November 23- Friday, November 27- Thanksgiving Holiday


26-27 Richland One Calendar

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AC Flora at the SC Legislative Youth Summit

Narjis Al-Shami Al-Saedi, Stephen Adams, Kamaya McDonald, and Kali Francis recently represented AC Flora at the SC Legislative Youth Summit. They learned about some South Carolina-specific scholarships. They also had the opportunity to walk through the process of making a bill into a law. This included creating the committee, nominating the chairperson, clerk, and discussing the proponents and opponents before voting.

A few of the topics that were discussed and voted on were:

  1. Cell phone use and bans for students

  2. Mandatory youth mental health days

Please see photos below.
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JROTC Blood Drive

Once again, AC Flora JROTC teamed up with the American Red Cross for a Blood Drive, on October 28th. Knowing blood cannot be manufactured and that it can only come from generous donors, our goal was to collect 25 units. We are so pleased that through our meticulous planning, aggressive information campaign, deliberate sign-up operations during lunch, there were 33 units of blood collected. One in seven patients entering a hospital will need a blood transfusion, and further, a single blood unit could potentially save 3 lives. We are proud to have conducted this very important community service that potentially will affect 100 lives. See photos below.

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Cross Country Region Champions

Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Cross Country Team for winning the 4-4A Region Championship last Thursday at Westwood! Photo below: L to R: Yukta Phogaat, Anna Goblirsh, Emily McCook, Grace Hewett, Sydney Cramer, Graicen Edwards, Zanna Edwards, Aisley McArthy, Sally Gambrell and Emily Parsons. Up next is the State Qualifier Meet tomorrow at Newberry Farm, 9 a.m.

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AC Flora at the Richland One Theatre Competition

On October 25, our Theatre students competed in the Richland One Theatre Festival. Please see the results below.

Superior Ratings:

Akira Whetstone - Monologue and Solo Musical Performance (2)

Ollie Shiley, Rae Daetwyler, Silas Daetwyler - Group Musical Performance

Rae Daetwyler - Musical Solo Performance

Ollie Shiley and Ellis Navarro - Duet Scene

Karyssa Burkett, Kyran Burkett, Zoey Land - Group Musical Performance

Audrey Caudle and Yaretzi Luna-Galvez -

Bella Contrell and Via Johnson - Duet Scene

Zoie Phillips - Solo Musical Performance

Kyran Burket - Solo Musical Performance


Superior with Distinction (the highest placement possible):

Katie Steinert - Superior with Distinction in Technical Theatre for her Costume Construction

Abby Toole - Superior with Distinction for Solo Musical Dance

Zoey Land - Superior with Distinction for Solo Musical Performance


Wish these students luck as they prepare for their state competition in February!

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Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to our very own Jillian Brown!

Jillian Brown (pictured left) has received a full-ride scholarship to South Carolina State University! She is one of only four students in Richland One to receive this prestigious honor!

Jillian plans to major in Agricultural Business as she begins this exciting next chapter.

Fall Dance Showcase

The AC Flora Dance Department presents REWIND: the 2026 acfDANCE Fall Showcase on Friday, November 13 at 6pm in the Flora Theater. Come with us on a dance journey from the 1980s to today! 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/acfDANCErewindtix

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From the Counseling Office: From the Counseling Office:

Upcoming college and career visits:

College room in guidance (Flight Time)

Wednesday, November 18: Fayetteville State University


Please see the latest Scholarship Update.

Please see this useful list of Scholarship Websites for the 26-27 school year.

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Clemson Career Workshop

The Clemson Career Workshop (CCW) is a two-year college preparation and Clemson recruitment program for high-achieving 10th-grade students nationwide. Each year, we select a cohort of approximately 50 students who are interested in learning more about Clemson while preparing for the college admissions process. Click here for more information.

Students begin with a week-long residential experience at Clemson during the summer before their junior year. The tentative Summer 2027 experience is scheduled for June 20–25.

  • Applications: Open now through January 1

    • Application Link: https://admissions.clemson.edu/apply/?sr=b525f812-4db1-4ad8-9759-2956be7d505b

  • Cost: There is no application fee. Accepted students are responsible for a registration fee and transportation to and from Clemson. Once on campus, CCW covers lodging, meals, programming, and program-related field trips.

You can also follow @clemsoncareerworkshop on Instagram for program updates and application support.

DreamKeeper Scholarships

The 2027 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards applications are due December 4, 2026.

Click here for the application.

Seniors! Seniors!

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Meeting Street Scholarship

On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, during Flight Time, we will hold an information meeting for the Meeting Street Scholarship. Only students that complete this form will receive a pass to attend.


If you’re in the Class of 2027, you could qualify for up to $10,000 toward college expenses. And there’s no competition: every student who meets the eligibility requirements receives a scholarship.Come to our presentation at A.C. Flora to find out if you qualify, how the application works, and what support comes with the scholarship. It’s quick, and it could make a real difference in how you pay for college.
Don’t assume you won’t qualify. Come hear the details and ask us anything.
We will see you on the 17th!

Meeting Street Scholarship Information meeting – Fill out form

South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program

The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program supports high-achieving high school seniors with up to $24,000 ($6,000 per year for four years) at one of 14 participating colleges and universities. Eligible South Carolina residents can apply October 1–December 1; start your application today at CERRA.org!

This is for any senior who may want to teach - you do not have to major in Education to be a Teaching Fellow.

Teaching Fellows Info Sheet

Zoom session:

November 17, 2026 - 7 p.m.

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93619670892

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Order your senior’s yearbook ad today!

Yearbook ads are a great way to show your recognition and pride for your senior! To create and purchase your ad, go to jostensadservice.com/student and place your order. Time and space are limited, so be sure to place your order today!

Season of Giving Opportunities: Season of Giving Opportunities:

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Thanksgiving Meal Boxes and Families Helping Families

To donate a Thanksgiving Meal Box, please see flyer and click here to sign up.

To adopt a family, please see flyer and click here to sign up.

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Yearbook Information: Yearbook Information:

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26-27 Yearbook Sales

Go to jostens.com/ybbuy to place your order for the 2026-2027 yearbook! Prices increase on November 20, so order yours today!

From Flora Athletics: From Flora Athletics:

Flora Athletics

To buy tickets to Flora events, click here.

To buy Falcon gear, see My Team Shop.

Boys Lacrosse Parent Information Session

Coach Purdy is holding a parent information session for the 2027 Boys Lacrosse Program (Varsity, JV and B Team) on Tuesday, November 10, at 6 pm, in the ACF theater. At the meeting, we will provide important information about the 2027 program, including registration, tryouts, equipment needs, volunteer opportunities, and the calendar for the season.

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Flora Golf Gathering

The AC Flora Golf Gathering, now in its 10th year, is the primary fundraiser conducted by the 18-time State Champion AC Flora Golf Program (both Boys and Girls teams). This event includes an 18-hole golf competition, lunch, silent auction, and featured speaker Chris Baker, Tournament Director of the Colonial Life Charity Classic.

Click here for Sponsorships and Tournament Registrations. If you have questions, please contact us @ acfgolf1@gmail.com.

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From the PTSO: From the PTSO:

Clean up Flora’s Campus and Earn Service Hours

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Don’t miss Spirit Night!

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Collecting Facial Tissues

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Join the AC Flora PTSO

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)

Josh and Martha McCain

Kenzie and Ryan Newton

Sarah and Harrison Penn


Falcon’s Flight ($250)

Stephan and Rachael Ardis

Aaron and Katie Barthel

Nicholas and Elizabeth Beasley

Shaun and Courtney Blake

Tommy and Missy Boggs

Nick and Heyward Bonyata

Tushar and Blakely Chikhliker

Susan Childs

Edward and Molley Clarkson

Stephen and Lindsay Creech

Shaun and Allison Cranford

Brian and Lauren Cunningham

Stephen and Townes Denemark

Alex and Sarah Dillard

Jay and Jackie Edwards

Ryan and Kelly Foster

Ryan and Melissa Gentry

Patrick and Leslie Gibbons

Shelton and Elizabeth Haile

Kyle and Meredeth Hewett

Sara Svedberg Homewood

Scott and Ashley Jaillette

Carter and Elizabeth Jeffords

Andrew and Jennifer MacLeod

Jonathan and Cydney Milling

Preston and Louisa Sabalis

Stephen and Liza Sansbury

Kevin and Anna Shalkham

Zac and Carmen Thomas

Bill and Rebecca Warren


Benefactors ($100)

Matt and Rebecca Agee

Tom and Kim Andrews

Blair and Erin Baldwin

Jonathan and Kelly Barbrey

Wendy Bauman

Ed and Elizabeth Black

Matt and Rhoda Jane Bowers

Rob and Danielle Boysen

Tim and Courtney Brooks

Blake and Ashlee Buchanan

Kristen Sullivan and Chad Burgess

Jason and Talyse Burkett

Travis and Elizabeth Burt

Gary and Celeste Carnaggio

Walt and Marianna Cartin

Erik and Nicole Crook

Eric and Laura Curbo

Dan and Mandy D’Alberto

Andrew and Christin Daniel

Brunson and Emily DePass

Angelo and Margaret DiBiase

LJ and Kat Dragner

Sara Fawcett

Antione and Kalenia Frederick

Scott and Raven Gambrell

Michael and Mundi George

Will and Lauren Gillespie

John and Megan Harrison

Ian and Emily Hancock

Mike and Suzy Hanes

Michael and Jessica Haught

Dave and Kristin Heydt

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

John and Kim Leighton

Jim and Angie Lichty

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

Keith and Kelly McCook

Jamie and Monica McCutcheon

Reaves and Colleen McLeod

Terry and Kristy Moore

Blake and Anna Montgomery

Dale and Kerri Ness

Chris and Jenny O’Neill

Drew and Adriane Radeker

Hal and Melissa Ray

Wes and Brandi Rikard

Ricky and Kristie Rowe

Austin and Caroline Scott

Stephen and Amy Scott

Mary Catherine Scouten

Andy and Christy Slaughter

Jamie and Oakley Smyth

Bart and Rachel Snyder

Will and Ashley Thomas

Patrick and Shawn Toole

Justin and Kate Vaughan

Laura and Chad Voyles
Aaron Jasnow and Kristy Welshhans

John Lavigne and Sheryl Wiskur

Michael and Mandy Wren

2026-27 Business Donors

Falcon Platinum


Forest Acres Needlepoint

forestacresneedlepoint.com


Falcon Gold


Ameris Bank

amerisbank.com


Brabham Griffin Insurance
brabhamgriffin.com

Sumter Utilities, Inc.

sumter-utilities.com


Falcon Silver


Andrews Law Office

thomasandrewslaw.com


Border States

borderstates.com


Bryan Eye Clinic

bryaneyes.com


HLJ Creative

hljcreative.com


JHV Travel

Bookyourjollyholiday.com


Johnson & Lesley

johnsonandlesley.com


McKenzie & Lybrand

mckenzielybrand.com


Milliken Properties

millikenproperties.com


Milling Law Firm
millinglaw.net


Peace of Mind

sodacitypeaceofmind.com


Purpose Equity Group

www.purposeequitygroup.com


Resource Financial


Tara A. Leaphart, Attorney at Law, LLC
taraleaphartlaw.com


Falcon Bronze


Ace Glass

aceglasssc.com


Big Red Box

Bigredboxdumpstercompany.com


Brabham Fence

brabhamfence.com


Brandon Davidson Interiors

brandondavidsoninteriors.com


Camp, Moring & Brendle, LLC

cmccpas.net


Lipscomb Auto Sales
lipscombautosales.com


Lipscomb Stump Grinding
lipscombstumpgrinding.com


Sandhills Pediatrics
www.sandhillsped.com

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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

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