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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, March 13: Teacher Workday/No School for Students

Friday, March 27: International Day

Friday, April 3 - Friday, April 10: Spring Break


Richland One 25-26 Calendar

Richland One 26-27 Calendar

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To purchase tickets for Frozen performances, please click on the links below:

Thursday, March 19 @ 6:00PM

Friday, March 20 @ 6:00PM

Saturday, March 21 @ 6:00PM

Sunday, March 22 @ 2:00PM

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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.

Richland One Art Show Winners

Congratulations to our student artists!

Please see winners below from the recent Richland One Art Show at the Koger Center.

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HM: Griffin Reaves

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3rd: Memphis Daniels

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2nd: Alasha Mitchell

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Permanent Art Collection: Ani Karapetyan

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1st: Julia Vylegzhanina

From Administration:

Parents must sign students out for any type of early dismissal. Student should bring a signed note from a parent to Mrs. Hughes in the front office. Mrs. Hughes will issue the student a pass to leave class at the appropriate time. Please do not call the school to dismiss your student, unless it is an emergency.

Students will not be permitted to leave any classrooms early with only their own verbal communication to the teacher that they are supposed to leave/be dismissed. This is especially relevant to early dismissals during fourth block. Thank you!

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Quiz Bowl Team Update

On Monday, March 9, the AC Flora Quiz Bowl Team participated in the R1 District meet where Flora went up against Keenan and Dreher High schools. Flora defeated Keenan High and tied with Dreher entering a tie breaker round where Dreher finished ahead of Flora by two points.

Coaches Broadnax and Cross are proud of the quiz bowl team this year and excited to continue to build a strong team next year!

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Seniors! Cap and Gown Delivery Information

Cap and Gown Delivery: Monday, March 23. 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. Pick up will be by last name (see schedule below):


Last names beginning with:

ABCDEF: 10-10:20am

GHIJKL: 10:20-10:40am

MNOPQR: 10:40-11am

STUVW: 11-11:20am

XYZ and missed times: 11:20-11:40am

11:40am-12:30pm: Any students that have missed previous times (Heyward, etc.)

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AC Flora Students Tour Michelin

Engineering students from our CTE program were among a group of students from Richland County School District One who recently toured the Michelin tire manufacturing facility. The visit was part of an annual event organized by MEBA and hosted in partnership with Midlands Technical College.

During the tour, students observed the tire production process and learned about the advanced technology and engineering expertise required in modern manufacturing. They were also introduced to the Michelin Technical Scholars Program and the Michelin School to Work Program, which offer scholarships, hands-on training, and part-time employment while students pursue degrees in fields such as Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), and Electronics Engineering Technology (EET).

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Juniors and Seniors! Prom Update

Prom permission forms for A.C. Flora students, as well as outside guests, are now available in the Main Office and the Media Center! Please return your signature page to Ms. Michel in room 349 or Ms. Jacobs in room 355 (or Mr. Hearn in room 822 for outside guests!) by Thursday, April 23, at the latest. After returning your completed form, you will receive an access code and a ticket link in your student email inbox to complete your ticket purchase. You will not be able to purchase a prom ticket without this access code! An email was sent from Ms. Michel to all 11th and 12th grade students today with more information.

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Congratulations to our Rising Stars!

These students were nominated by their teachers for improved attendance, behavior, academic growth, overall character, community involvement, and/or overcoming odds. They will represent Flora at a Richland One banquet. L to R: Tyrell Witherspoon, Emmanuel Washington, Kayden Johnson. Front row: Zoe Jones. Not pictured: Kaleb Greene.

From the Counseling Office: 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!

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Upcoming college and career visits:

All visits take place during Flight Time in the college room in guidance unless otherwise indicated.

Tuesday, March 17: University of Alabama

Tuesday, March 31: Francis Marion University


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

Health Care Day

Education, Public Service, Art, and Social Behavioral Day

Beltline Day: Business, IT, Automotive Technology, and Machine Tool Technology

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From Flora Athletics: From Flora Athletics:

To buy tickets to Flora events, click here.

For team updates, see www.FloraAthletics.com.
To buy Falcon gear, see www.GetFalconGear.com.

For team schedules, see Team Schedules.

Super Saturday - Spring Fundraiser

Super Saturday is Flora's Booster Club annual spring fundraiser. This year, it will be Saturday, March 28.

See flyer and schedule below for details. Please click here to purchase BBQ plates plus event tickets by Wednesday, March 18.

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From the PTSO: From the PTSO:

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AC Flora Spirit Night. Come out, have a meal and support the AC Flora PTSO next Wednesday, March 18, at Boca Grande!


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 23*, at 5:30 p.m. in the AC Flora Media Center. *Date change.


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

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25-26 Yearbooks! Pre-order now!

Please click here to purchase your 25-26 yearbook.

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
lamplighterinsurance.com


Sumter Utilities, Inc.

sumter-utilities.com


Forest Acres Needlepoint

forestacresneedlepoint.com


Bryan Eye Clinic

bryaneyes.com


Falcon Silver

Border States

borderstates.com


H+J Cattle Co

handjcattle.com


HLJ Creative

hljcreative.com


Johnson & Lesley

johnsonandlesley.com


JHV Travel

Bookyourjollyholiday.com


L&N Produce
landnproduce.com

McKenzie & Lybrand
mckenzielybrand.com


Milliken Properties

millikenproperties.com


Milling Law Firm

millinglaw.net


Palmetto Insurance Group

palmettoinsurancegroup.com


Peace of Mind

sodacitypeaceofmind.com


Process Hair Salon

processhairsalon.com

Synovys
www.synovus.com

Brabham Fence
brabhamfence.com

Callison Tighe & Robinson
callisontighe.com


Ellison Kibler
https://advisor.ml.com/sites/sc/columbia-sc/ek


Falcon Bronze

Brandon Davidson Interiors
brandondavidsoninteriors.com

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

tazikis.com/location/columbia


Thomas Law Firm

markthomaslawfirm.com


Catalyst Architects
catalystarch.com

Reed Interior Design


Sandhills Pediatrics
sandhillsped.com


Falcon Friend

Cottage and Vine

shopcottageandvine.com

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Contact Us

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

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