Flora Update
The Latest News and Information from AC Flora High School
Upcoming Events
Friday, January 16: Early Dismissal/Professional Development (11:45 a.m.)
Monday, January 19: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Wednesday, January 21: PTSO Oyster Roast (more info below)
Friday, January 30: Job Shadowing Day (more info below)
Save the Date! Saturday, April 25: Prom (Juniors and Seniors)
From Administration:
General Reminders
- Students are not permitted to wear headwear of any kind while on campus at AC Flora High School. Exceptions will be made outdoors in cold weather.
- Students should bring and wear their school-issued ID to school every day.
- See our Attendance Memo for information about attendance policies and seat time.
- To maximize instruction and student achievement, and in accordance with South Carolina’s Free to Focus legislation, electronic device usage is not permitted during school hours. Devices and accessories include, but are not limited to, the use of all personal electronic devices, smart watches, tablets, AirPods, headphones, and gaming devices. Acceptable storage locations during the school day are backpacks, purses, lockers, and cars.
25-26 Yearbooks now available to pre-order!
Please click here to purchase your 25-26 yearbook for $95.
Friday, January 30, is the last day to order a personalized yearbook!
Reminders for Seniors
Have you?
- Had your senior picture taken?
- Ordered your Jostens graduation supplies?
- Ordered your senior ad? Last day: Monday, January 19
See Mr. Hearn with questions. (Rm 822)
IB Information Night
A.C. Flora will hold an International Baccalaureate information night on Thursday, January 22, at 6pm in the Theater. The presentation will introduce students and families to IB and go over the requirements for enrolling in the diploma programme. If you're a 9th or 10th grade student and want to know more about this challenging, two-year college preparatory program aimed at helping students become critical thinkers and productive members of our global community, please plan to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Keller at Stephen.keller@richlandone.org.
From the Counseling Office:
Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Meetings
IGP's Begin Next Week!
The Counseling Department will begin IGP's for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students next week. Counselors are in the process of sending electronic invitations for TEAMS Meetings. If you have a question about your meeting, please contact your student's counselor directly.
Course request forms and Heyward applications can be found here. Please review the appropriate form prior to your students' IGP meeting. This year, we have combined the course request options for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Rising 9th grade and IB course request forms are separate. 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.
Thank you for your patience as we revise our process. We look forward to meeting with you.
Click here for the latest Scholarship Update.
The Heyward Career Opportunity Fair will be Friday, January 23, 2026, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Heyward Career and Technology Center. Questions? Please contact Yolanda Smith, Parent and Family Engagement Specialist- (803) 908-9985 or Eugenie Parker, School Counselor- (803) 735-3345.
Horatio Alger Scholarships (for Juniors and Seniors):
The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream.
The Association awards 2 South Carolina Juniors with a $25,000 National Scholarship
And 10+ South Carolina Juniors with $10,000 scholarships. Click here for more information.
Central Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships
The Central Carolina Community Foundation administers more than 45 scholarships. Since 1994, the Foundation has awarded more than $6.2 million in private donor scholarships to help students obtain a higher education. This past scholarship season, they awarded over $699,000 in scholarships to more than 200 students.
High School seniors, nontraditional students, and current college students can apply for all of 45+ scholarship opportunities through our one application found here: https://www.yourfoundation.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/.
See flyer below.
Job Shadowing Day is Friday, January 30
Job shadowing is an academically motivating educational activity for students to observe the world of work. These work-based learning experiences allow students an opportunity to explore a career of interest and connect the skills learned in school to the workplace. Make sure your student takes advantage of this opportunity. Permission Forms and Business Partner Information Forms are due Monday, January 26, 2026. 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.
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:
Attend our Oyster Roast!
Don't forget to buy your tickets for the PTSO Oyster Roast that will be held on January 21. Click the link to buy:
https://www.acfptso.org/oyster-roast
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, January 26, 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
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
brabhamgriffin.com
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
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