Flora Update
The Latest News and Information from AC Flora High School
Upcoming Events
Friday, February 16-Professional Development Day (No school for students)
Monday, February 19- President's Day Holiday
From School Counseling:
Upcoming college visits:
Wednesday, February 14: University of South Carolina -Flight Time, College room located in guidance
Palmetto Girls State Applications
Any Junior interested in participating for the Palmetto Girls State Program this summer should stop by the School Counseling office for a copy of the application, download the application from the “Materials” section of the Class of 2025 Schoology page, or check the school website. The Palmetto Girls State program is designed to immerse students in a real, functioning government, while meeting other students from across the state. Applications are due by Wednesday, February 21st.
Class of 2024 Forms:
Senior Scholarship Tally and Post High School Information Forms
Each year, AC Flora High School requests that Seniors share your college scholarship information with us for data collection and reporting purposes--and to celebrate YOU!
Please list all scholarship money awarded to you, regardless of whether you will eventually use it.
You will have the opportunity to select four categories of scholarships:
1) Academic Scholarships
2) Athletic Scholarships
3) Fine Arts Scholarships
4) State-funded/Other scholarships not already listed on the form
You may not have heard back from all of your schools yet, but you can fill this form out as many times as you need to. There is no limit.
Click here to input scholarship information.
We also ask that you let us know what your Post High School Plans are in 2024. Complete this form to let us know.
Click here for the latest scholarship list.
Class of 2024: FAFSA Night
You must have already registered for this event.
Tonight, February 8, 2024, at 6 pm, in the AC Flora Theater.
Please see the following resources sent by the Commission of Higher Education to offer you information about the new FAFSA form, including a PowerPoint with an overview of the FAFSA process, a FAFSA Checklist, and a guide on how to create your FSA ID. We encourage parents and students to create their FSA ID/accounts if they have not done so already. This has a 3-4 day processing time and you will not be able to complete the FAFSA without it. Please make sure your student brings their Richland School District One device (laptop) with them to the event.
IB Activism
As part of their unit on The Kite Runner (Khaled Hosseini), junior IB English Literature students wrote formal letters to political leaders to express their concerns about issues that matter to them.
Souper Bowl of Caring: Help Tackle Hunger in Our Community
Tomorrow, February 9 is the last day to bring canned goods to:
- Bins in the Atrium
- Bins in Mr. Keller's room (151)
- Drop off in the car loop before school.
From the PTSO
On Valentine’s Day, the PTSO will give out cookies to all AC Flora students, faculty, and staff at lunch. See you there!
To join and support the PTSO’s ongoing efforts in the AC Flora community, please visit the following links:
JROTC Blood Drive
On Tuesday, February 13th, AC Flora JROTC is teaming up again with the American Red Cross for a blood drive in the old gym. With 26 units collected that last iteration, 78 lives were potentially saved. So, if you are interested in donating, please click here to register. Students 16 and under must have a signed parental consent form. These forms are available in guidance or the JROTC Department. All donors are asked to bring proper identification.
Parents of Future Falcons! Freshman Information Night
Date: February 12, 2024
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: AC Flora Theater
Save the Date! 5Kaden Annual Run/Walk
Join us for the 3rd annual 5Kaden Run/Walk on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Click here for more information.
The Falcon Cup Golf Tournament
The AC Flora softball team is hosting its first golf tournament on March 6, 2024, to help raise funding to build a roof over their batting cage and for field maintenance equipment. The tournament will be held at The Spur at Northwoods Golf Course. Online registration is available to 4-person teams and to buy Hole Sponsorships. Click here for more information. Your participation would be greatly appreciated.
Questions? Contact Coach Marlow at james.marlow@richlandone.org.
Go Falcons!
Welcome Major Joy Crowder
AC Flora welcomes Major Joy Crowder, an Army Career Skills Program (CSP) intern to the JROTC Program! The CSP Internship Program is an opportunity for service-members seeking careers outside of and post-military service. Participants serve alongside current employees as they use current skills and obtain additional skills that may contribute to employment after separation from the military.
MAJ Crowder comes to us from the University of North Georgia, where she served as a Professor of Military Science. AC Flora and Richland One are proud to extend this opportunity to a transitioning service-member and supporting the Army’s commitment to its “Soldiers for Life” initiative.
Still need to purchase your 23-24 yearbook?
There's nothing else like your school yearbook. Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Yearbooks are currently $95. Click here to order.
After School Tutoring and Study Hall
Take advantage of this opportunity! Monday- Thursdays, Coach Moore hosts after-school study hall and tutoring.
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: library
Monday: Study Hall only
Tuesday: English, Math, Science, Spanish, Social Studies, Web Page Design, Computer Science, Personal Finance
Wednesday: Social Studies, Spanish, Math
Thursday: Social Studies, Spanish, Science, Math
Athletics Schedule
2023-2024 Falcon Business Partners:
Falcon Gold
Water Worx Pros
Falcon Silver
Freeway Music
Shives Funeral Home
Two Men and a Truck
Catalyst Architects
Brandon Davidson Interiors
Falcon Bronze
South State Bank
HLJ Creative
Brabham Griffin Insurance
Scooters Coffee
Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC
Falcon Friend
Bokesch & Tipton, LLC
Big Red Box
Bradley Insurance Group
Results Fitness
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
Twitter: @acflorahigh