Flora Update
The Latest News and Information from AC Flora High School
Upcoming Events
Friday, September 20- 11:45 a.m. Early Dismissal for Students
Monday, September 23-27- Homecoming Week
Friday, September 27- (Juniors and Seniors) College and Career Fair
Saturday, September 28- Homecoming Dance
Student Art at the State Fair
Works of art by 45 AC Flora students will be on display at the SC State Fair from October 9-20. If you have a chance, stop by the Cantey Building at the fair to see the student art created by young artists from all over the state of South Carolina.
From the Counseling Office
Clemson Peer & Wise Sneak Preview Event
Ever want to know what it's like to be an Engineering or Computing and Applied Science major at Clemson? Well, here's your chance! High school Juniors and Seniors can register for the October 11th Peer & Wise event at Clemson University. See flyer for more information.
State Fall Games Results
The AC Flora Unified Falcons traveled to Myrtle Beach this past weekend to attend the Special Olympics State Fall Games. The team competed against over 1,000 participants from around the state and brought home many medals. Congratulations to the following athletes and partners on placing this weekend in the state bowling competition:
4th Place:
Kidist Crowley and Angel Harvey
Aspen Mickens and Helen Swain
3rd Place:
Sam Crowley and Margeret Blackstone
Camryn Guider and Kaitlin Spangler
Tyquail Goodman and Kennedy Bagley
2nd Place:
Reynard Shiver and Noah Cogburn
Jayden Watts and Amelia Owens
Kage Yager and Preston Hyrne
1st Place:
Elliott Robinson and Kolton Bagley
Cassius Bannister and Ellis Britt
Amair Gibbs and Lauren Maffei
Congratulations Unified Team!
Attendance Awareness Month Continues
September is Attendance Awareness Month. In order to promote attendance, advisory teachers are participating in a poster contest. Here's an example from Mr. Davis's class (rm 506):
In a spirited display of creativity and commitment, Kessiah Schofield from Homeroom 506 (see photo) has demonstrated unwavering dedication, pouring her heart and soul into her design.
Her poster not only captures the essence of the importance of consistent attendance but also showcases her creativity. Kessiah's thoughtful approach and attention to detail have truly set her work apart, inspiring her peers to engage in the cause.
Keep up the great work, Kessiah!
Seniors- Graduation Supplies
Please order graduation supplies by Tuesday, September 24. Click here to order.
Senior Portraits- Sittings Still Available
Seniors! If you haven't taken your senior portrait yet, Legacy Studios will be here Friday, October 4. Please click here to schedule.
Juniors Class Rings
Please order class rings by Friday, September 27. Click here to order. Ring delivery will be January 3, 2025.
Underclassmen Yearbook Picture Days
Picture Day(s) will be Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10. Details TBA.
Homecoming Carnival Dance
Student Council is hosting Flora's first Homecoming Dance in over 20 years on Saturday, September 28, from 6:30-8:30 pm! Tickets are now on sale.
Fall BBQ Fundraiser – October 3rd
Close your kitchen on Thursday, October 3, and let us provide dinner for your family!
The AC Flora Athletic Booster Club will host its annual Fall BBQ Fundraiser on Thursday, October 3rd. BBQ plates will be served via drive-thru at the AC Flora Main Office entrance from 5-7pm (rain or shine) with walk-up plates available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The Falcon Nation as well as the Forest Acres community are invited to support all athletes by purchasing a plate. BBQ plate tickets are $12 each and are being sold by all fall athletes (cheer, cross country, football, girls golf, swim, girls tennis & volleyball) through Thursday, September 19th or online at GetFalconTickets.com through Sunday, September 22nd.
From the PTSO
To join and support the PTSO’s ongoing efforts in the AC Flora community, please visit the following links:
Join us:
- As a Friends/Family Member
- As a 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.
2024-2025 PTSO Business Partners
Falcon Gold
Brabham Griffin Insurance
Falcon Silver
Brandon Davidson Interiors
https://www.brandondavidsoninteriors.com/
Catalyst Architects
www.catalystarch.com
Graybill Lansche & Vinzani, LLC
HLJ Creative
https://hljcreative.com
Hood Construction
Johnson & Lesley Construction Company
McKenzie & Lybrand
Milliken Properties
https://millikenproperties.com
Milling Law
Richardson Thomas LLC
Synovus
Falcon Bronze
Bradley Insurance Group
Camp, Moring & Brendle, LLC
Forest Acres Needlepoint
www.forestacresneedlepoint.com
Hendricks and Company
www.scacreage.com
Falcon Friend
Big Red Box
https://bigredboxdumpstercompany.com
Moe’s Southwest Grill (Beltline Boulevard)
Thank you to our 2024-2025 PTSO Donors
Falcon’s Pride ($500 or more)
Laura and Adam Jordan
Falcon’s Flight ($250 or more)
Missy and Tommy Boggs
Cam and Culver Choate
Blease and Sandi Graham
David Hawkins
Kenzie and Ryan Newton
Betsy and Brent Roof
Paula Sabbagha
Ashley Sitton
Heather Stallworth
Benefactors ($100 or more)
Marni Bird
Lisa Butler
Celeste Carnaggio
Natacha Cerisier-Whetstone
Gable Clark
Nici and Brian Comer
Lindsay and Stephen Creech
Wes and Mindy Culp
Townes and Stephen Denemark
Peter Duffy
Antione and Kalenia Frederick
Rachelle Gajadhar
Mundi and Michael George
Misha Lawyer Goodwin
Paige Haas
Sara Svedberg Homewood
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
Kristen Long
Andrea Maas
Muffet McCain
Jamie and Monica McCutcheon
Mary Dameron and James Milliken
Jonathan and Cydney Milling
Stephanie and Frank Mood
Elizabeth O’Bradovich
Jenny and Chris O’Neill
Stephanie Penaranda
Melissa Ray
Meredith and Rob Robertson
Kristie Rowe
Preston and Louisa Sabalis
Amy and Stephen Scott
Anna and Kevin Shalkham
Andy and Christy Slaughter
Ashley Thomas
Shawn Toole
Laura Voyles
Sheryl Wiskur
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