Flora Update

Friday, January 10- Early Dismissal for students (winter weather)- 11:15 a.m.

Friday, January 17- Early Dismissal for students (Professional Development)- 11:45 a.m.

Monday, January 20- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Friday, January 31- Job Shadowing Day (see information below)

Students are prohibited from using their cell phones or other personal electronic devices, such as smart watches, tablets, AirPods and gaming devices, during the school day – from the start of the school day until dismissal. Students must store their devices in their lockers, backpacks/bookbags or otherwise as directed by their schools. Students can click here to request a locker.

More information about the policy, including FAQs and a video can be found here. Click here for more information from the State Department of Education. Thanks for your help with this new state law!

Happy New Year, Falcon Family! The AC Flora Student Council missed the opportunity to thank you for your generosity to our community as we closed out 2024. After we reached our goal of providing 40 Flora families with Thanksgiving Meal Boxes, we were able to provide 39 Flora zoned families with gifts for the holidays! THANK YOU for your generosity and always supporting us!! Wishing you and your families a great 2025!

We are excited to bring back a PTSO social event!

The PTSO will host an Oyster Roast for parents, guardians, teachers/staff and other AC Flora supporters on Thursday, January 23. Proceeds will go towards new furniture in the Knowledge Nest (known as the Atrium).

Cash door prizes will be up for grabs! See flyer and to buy tickets, click on https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/5LUURYJUEZWY8

The PTSO Wants You – to Join in the Fun

Parents and guardians! Want to get more involved in the AC Flora PTSO? We are seeking several new board members for the 2025-2026 school year and would love for you to join us in supporting our fabulous AC Flora staff and students. Email the PTSO nominating committee at cmmilling@gmail.com before January 1 to be considered for next year's board.

Join the AC Flora PTSO

To join and support the PTSO’s ongoing efforts in the AC Flora community, please visit the following links:

Click here to become a Business Partner.

Click here to become a Friends and Family Member.

Latest Scholarship Update.

Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Meetings:

IGP letters have been mailed home. The purpose of these meetings is to review the Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) to make sure students are on track for promotion and graduation, and to choose their course selections for the next school year. While helping your student continue their future efforts, additional information such as GPA, class rank, exam grades, and course applications for next year's program will be discussed.

Please contact your student's counselor if you have any questions.

Financial Aid Night for the Class of 2025:

AC Flora High School will be hosting a FAFSA Night for all Class of 2025 students and parents on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 6 pm in the AC Flora Théâtre. This event will feature a representative from the South Carolina Student Loan Association who will provide information on financial aid (FAFSA), scholarships, and loan opportunities.

Please click here to let us know you will be attending. Please complete this form by Wednesday, January 22nd at 3 pm.

Students —

Are you making the most of your involvement & interests in high school?

Is your 2025 resolution to get more involved and build your leadership skills? Students, take a look at the opportunities available on this link:

A C Flora Club List 24-25.xlsx

See what you're looking for? Great! Reach out to the club sponsor or student leader via email for more information.

Interested in starting a new club? Stop by Mr. Hearn's office (Room 310) or email him at william.hearn@richlandone.org.

Be on the lookout for more AC Flora Club information in the new calendar year!

Pictured: last year's International Thespian Club

The Esports team and club interest meeting will be held after school on Tuesday, January 14, in Mr. Gunshefski's room (321). If you are unable to attend, see or email Mr. Gunshefski at Robert.gunshefski2@richlandone.org.

Students can compete in the following games:

• League of Legends
• Overwatch 2
• Rocket League
• Mario Kart
• Super Smash Bros.

Practices and matches will take place after school in the Esports room. The spring season runs from February to April. The first Match is February 10.

For all students interested, the Falcon Barbell Club meets in the mornings to train prior to school. This club is primarily structured to help students prepare for the State Strength meet either this semester (boys) or next fall (girls). It is also open to students who might be interested in weightlifting but are not able to lift during the school day. If interested, you must reach out to Coach Rumsey PRIOR to showing up to train. Please reach out to Coach Rumsey at ian.rumsey@richlandone.org for more information/requirements to participate.

As soon as you know it, please click here to indicate your plan for Job Shadowing Day (attend school, job shadow, or attend the Heyward Opportunity Fair). Click here for the Permission Form and Business Partner Information sheet.

Click here to purchase.

Parents of seniors: Show your student how proud you are of their hard work and accomplishments with a tribute in the yearbook.

Click here for more information and here to order.

Seniors: The Yearbook Staff cordially invites you to send in baby pictures to be published in the 2024/25 yearbook. In order for your baby picture and senior quote to be published, please use your personal email to send us the following information to acfseniors24@gmail.com:

• Baby picture in format .jpg
• Two quotations: first and second choice. Your quotations must include the author’s name and be school appropriate.
• Your first and last name must be spelled how you want it to appear in the yearbook.

Falcon Gold

Brabham Griffin Insurance

www.brabhamgriffin.com

Falcon Silver

Brabham Fence

https://brabhamfence.com/

Brandon Davidson Interiors

https://www.brandondavidsoninteriors.com/

Catalyst Architects
www.catalystarch.com

Ellison Kibler & Associates

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

Graybill Lansche & Vinzani, LLC

https://glvlawfirm.com

HLJ Creative
https://hljcreative.com

Hood Construction

www.hoodconstruction.com

Johnson & Lesley Construction Company

https://johnsonandlesley.com

L&N Produce

https://landnproduce.com

McKenzie & Lybrand

https://mckenzielybrand.com

Milliken Properties

https://millikenproperties.com

RedBird Windows & Doors

www.redbirdwindows.com

Richardson Thomas LLC

www.richardsonthomas.com

Synovus

www.synovus.com

Falcon Bronze

Bonitz, Inc.

www.bonitz.com

Bradley Insurance Group

www.bradleyinsgroup.com

Camp, Moring & Brendle, LLC

www.cmccpas.net

Cohn Development

www.cohndevelopment.com

Dog Daze

dogdazellc@gmail.com

Forest Acres Needlepoint
www.forestacresneedlepoint.com

Freeway Music
https://freewaymusic.net/

Hendricks and Company
www.scacreage.com

JHV Travel

www.bookyourjollyholiday.com

Milling Law

https://millinglaw.net

SouthState Bank
www.southstatebank.com

Vicious Biscuit
www.viciousbiscuit.com/columbia-sc

Falcon Friend

Big Red Box

https://bigredboxdumpstercompany.com

Moe’s Southwest Grill (Beltline Boulevard)

https://locations.moes.com/sc/columbia/2130-n-beltline-blvd

Falcon’s Pride ($500 or more)

Laura and Adam Jordan

Falcon’s Flight ($250 or more)

Missy and Tommy Boggs

Cam and Culver Choate

Shawn and Summer Elliott

Blease and Sandi Graham

David Hawkins

Jill and Jay Holloway

Kenzie and Ryan Newton

Betsy and Brent Roof

Paula Sabbagha

Ashley Sitton

Heather Stallworth

Benefactors ($100 or more)

Katie and Zack Atkinson

Elizabeth and Nicholas Beasley

Marni Bird

Lisa Butler

Celeste Carnaggio

Natacha Cerisier-Whetstone

Gable Clark

Molley and Edward Clarkson

Nici and Brian Comer

Lindsay and Stephen Creech

Wes and Mindy Culp

Townes and Stephen Denemark

Peter Duffy

Kelly and Ryan Foster

Antione and Kalenia Frederick

Angie and Robert Gahagan

Rachelle Gajadhar

Mundi and Michael George

Misha Lawyer Goodwin

Paige Haas

Sara Svedberg Homewood

Lauren and Greg Hudgens

Ashley Jaillette

Leah Jeter

Steven and Sazy Johnson

Jennifer and Franklin Jones

Kalen Kloskey

Evelyn and Darren Knight

Elizabeth and Spann Laffitte

Montague and Lauren Laffitte

Angie Lichty

Catherine and Jason Lockhart

Kristen Long

Andrea Maas

Jordan and Michael Mancini

Josh and Marthan McCain
Jamie and Monica McCutcheon

Mary Dameron and James Milliken

Jonathan and Cydney Milling

Stephanie and Frank Mood

Bryan and Rebecca Norris

Elizabeth O’Bradovich

Jenny and Chris O’Neill

Stephanie Penaranda

Maria Price

Melissa Ray

Meredith and Rob Robertson

Kristie Rowe

Preston and Louisa Sabalis

Amy and Stephen Scott

Caroline and Austin Scott

Anna and Kevin Shalkham

Andy and Christy Slaughter

Bart and Rachel Snyder

Ashley Thomas

Shawn Toole

Laura Voyles

Sheryl Wiskur

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