Flora Update

Tuesday, August 18- Open House, 5-7 p.m.

Monday, September 7- Labor Day Holiday

26-27 Richland One Calendar

Please join us for Open House on Tuesday, August 18, from 5-7 p.m. Meet your students' teachers, see our school, join PTSO, and more!

Upcoming college visits:

College room in guidance (Flight Time)

Tuesday, August 18: Midlands Technical College

Wednesday, August 19: Savannah College of Art and Design

Monday, August 24: University of South Carolina

The 2026 Lowcountry Service Academy Day will be held on Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at The Citadel’s Bastin Hall.

This event is an excellent opportunity for students and their families to learn more about the U.S. service academies and ask questions prior to application deadlines. A service academy education provides students with a four-year college degree, extensive professional and leadership development, and a pathway to serve our country as a commissioned officer.

Students and parents are encouraged to RSVP using the link below:

https://oampluspublic.senate.gov/public/login/c582cbcf-8aa4-44b8-9948-3ecb371b475d

🎓 Freshmen: Run for Student Council!

Make Your Voice Heard and Lead Your Class!

Are you ready to make a difference at our school? Student Council is looking for enthusiastic freshmen leaders who want to represent their class, plan exciting events, and help shape our school community!

📋 How to Get Started

Pick up your application:

• Where: Room 335 (I. Davis)
• When: Starting next week on August 17

🗳️ Election Day

Voting will take place in your English classes:

• A Day students: September 1
• B Day students: September 2

Why Join Student Council?

• Build leadership skills that will serve you throughout high school and beyond
• Connect with students across all grade levels
• Plan memorable events like dances, spirit weeks, and fundraisers
• Make a real impact on school policies and student life
• Strengthen your college applications with meaningful leadership experience

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something bigger! Whether you're passionate about school spirit, community service, or just want to get involved, Student Council is the perfect place to start your high school journey.

Questions? Stop by Room 335 to learn more!

We expect students to take care with their district-issued device. If a student was given a laptop with a plastic/rubber case, they should keep the case on their device at all times. Students should take care not to lose their district-issued charger.

If my student is new to Flora, when can they receive a laptop?

Usually, within 48 hours of enrolling, we are able to issue laptops to new students.

When can my student visit the library about a laptop/charger/case issue?

We are open from 7:45 a.m.- 3: 45 p.m.

What if my student loses their charger?

Students can purchase replacement chargers for $35 (exact cash, check, or visit our online store).

What if my student removes the case from their laptop and loses it?

Students can purchase replacement cases for $20 (exact cash, check, or visit our online store).

What if my student's charger no longer works?

Your student can bring the charger to the library and we will swap it for another charger.

If my student runs into a technical issue while at home, what can he/she do?

Call the district HELP desk at 803-231-7436. Their hours go beyond the school day.

Thanks so much for encouraging your students to take care with their district-issued laptop!

For additional information, please see the Richland One Code of Conduct.

• Students should be inside the red line during lunch periods.

• Included areas are Lower Courtyard, Upper Courtyard, and Cafeteria

• Students who want to leave the red boundary during their lunch must have a pass to do so

• 1st lunch students should use 500 Hall and 100 Hall restrooms

• 2nd lunch students should use 400 Hall and 100 Hall restrooms

• Students should alert the nearest adult on Lunch Duty if they have questions or concerns.

The 65th Annual Football Sportsarama is this weekend. ACF will play on Saturday, August 15, at 9:10 p.m. v. Lower Richland at Memorial Stadium. We will be on the visitors side. The AC Flora Marching band will perform. Purchase tickets here.

The AC Flora PTSO Parking Space Raffle is live!

We are raffling three Reserved parking spots in the back lot. Any licensed senior, junior, or sophomore drivers still in need of a designated parking space for the 2026-27 school year can buy raffle tickets for $25 each. Our original ending sales date has been extended to Wednesday, August 19, at 11:55 p.m. Three lucky winners will be drawn Thursday, August 20. Please email Allison Cranford at allison.cranford@td.com with any questions.

Buy your raffle tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-c-flora-ptso-parking-space-raffle

Get in the Spirit and Support AC Flora’s PTSO!

On Tuesday, August 18, don’t cook dinner after AC Flora’s Open House. Instead visit Boca Grande at 4525 Forest Drive from 4-8 p.m. A portion of your purchase will go to AC Flora’s PTSO. See you there!

Join the AC Flora PTSO

It’s the start of the school year and it’s time to 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.

Please click here to read words of welcome from this year’s PTSO Co-Presidents, Ashley and Scott Jaillette.

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 (as of 8/11/26)

Falcon’s Pride ($500 or more)

Kenzie and Ryan Newton

Sarah and Harrison Penn

Falcon’s Flight ($250)

Brian and Lauren Cunningham

Ryan and Melissa Gentry

Sara Svedberg Homewood

Benefactors ($100)

Jason and Talyse Burkett

Walt and Marianna Cartin

Erik and Nicole Crook

Andrew and Christin Daniel

John and Megan Harrison

Shannon and Gretchen Hope

George and Elizabeth Hutton

Jon and Erica Ludovina

Laura and Chad Voyles

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