Flora Update
The Latest News and Information from AC Flora High School
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 12- ACT Test Day (Details TBA)
Wednesday, March 13- SAT Test Day (Details TBA)
Thursday, March 14- End of 3rd Quarter
Friday, March 15-Teacher Work Day
Wednesday, March 20- International Day
Girls Basketball Headed to State Championship
Congratulations to Coach Jacob Thompson and the Girls Basketball team for their win Wednesday night in the Lower State Championship game! They will play Saturday at 6 pm at the Florence Center for the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP for the first time in program history! Click here to watch the SCHSL virtual press conference. Click here for more information.
Buy your tickets in advance ($15, cash or card accepted):
- Friday in the atrium from 8am-4pm
- Friday at Girls Lacrosse concessions from 5pm-8pm
- Saturday at Boys Lacrosse concessions from 9am-noon
If you can't make it to the state game this Saturday in Florence, you can still support.
We will be holding a send-off for the women's basketball team at 2:10 pm Saturday (tomorrow) before they get onto their bus ride to the state championship!
Make signs, wear your Flora gear in support of your Lady Falcons, and GET HERE EARLY AND HYPE!
Congratulations again and GO FALCONS!
From School Counseling:
Upcoming college visits (Flight Time- College Room in Guidance):
Tuesday, March 5- The Citadel
Save the date- Virtual visit with Ole Miss:
Jenna Ebel, the Ole Miss Admissions Counselor for the Carolinas, would love the opportunity to meet virtually with AC Flora students. We have scheduled a Zoom meeting for Tuesday, April 9, at 5 pm for interested students and their parents/guardians. Meeting ID: 780 931 7959
Palmetto Boys State Applications:
Any Junior interested in participating in the Palmetto Boys State Program this summer should complete the application. Click here for the application. The Palmetto Boys State program is designed to take young men who have demonstrated leadership in their own communities and train them in practical, democratic principles of government, to actively participate in the organization, election and function of all three branches of government.
Applications MUST be completed using a Richland One email/account and are due by Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 3 pm.
Class of 2024 Forms:
Senior Scholarship Tally: Click here to input scholarship information.
2024 Post High School Plans: Complete this form to let us know.
Seniors job celebration: Please complete this form if you would like to be a part of the celebration.
Please click here for the latest scholarship update.
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Annual Black History Month Young and Gifted Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to all our students who were recognized at the Columbia Urban League's Annual Black History Month Young and Gifted Awards ceremony. We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and excellence in academics, the arts, leadership, career and technology, and/or athletics. Please see photos below.
Falcon Jazz Ensemble Assessment
Tonight! Friday, March 1, at 6:25pm, YOUR AC Flora Falcon Jazz Ensemble will take the stage at the 2024 South Carolina Band Directors Association Jazz Performance Assessment this year hosted at our very own Crayton Middle School.
This event is open to the public. We would love to see and hear that auditorium FULL of our AC Flora Band supporters and students. High energy audience=more points!
The ensemble we will perform our 3 pieces for Assessment, and would love to have you with us!
Mock Trial
We're so proud of our Mock Trial team. They competed on February 24th at the Richland County Central Courthouse. Thanks to sponsor Dr. Heider! Please see photo.
Engineering Students Gain Insight to Michelin Tech Scholars Program
On Thursday February 15, 2024, students from AC Flora High School's engineering program had the unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of Michelin's US 5 facility, gaining valuable insights into the world of advanced manufacturing through the Michelin Tech Scholars Program.
The highlight of the visit was a comprehensive tour of the production of passenger vehicle tires, providing the students with a firsthand look at the environment they could potentially work in. The Michelin Tech Scholars Program offers a pathway for students to pursue job-related education in advanced manufacturing, blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience at the Michelin facility through paid internships.
This immersive experience left the AC Flora students inspired and well-informed about the exciting prospects awaiting them as they pursue their passion for engineering. The Michelin Tech Scholars Program has not only opened doors to advanced manufacturing education but has also set these aspiring engineers on a path towards a fulfilling and successful career in the industry.
Food Drive
Recently, students Luke Shalkham, Paul Choate, Sam Davies, and James Smyth represented the falcons in the Souper Bowl of Caring Canned food drive. They worked together to plan and orchestrate the collection of canned goods for Harvest Hope food bank in order to help fight hunger. These students collected 700 cans, doubling last year’s total! Thanks and congratulations on a successful drive!
Black History Month Door Decorating Contest
The AC Flora Student Council would like to thank our students, staff, and teachers for doing an outstanding job participating in this year’s Black History Month Door Decorating Contest – 19 doors were decorated! The doors were judged on how informative and visually impactful they are. Our two honorable mentions are the Counseling Department and Mrs. Kennedy who are always eager to participate!
3rd place is Ms. Jacob’s door highlighting Steve Harvey contribution to the entertainment industry.
2nd place is Mrs. Vause’s door highlighting Black women in science.
1st place is Mrs. E. Davis’ door highlighting John Lewis' contribution to Civil Rights.
THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to decorate their doors in honor of Black History Month!
From the PTSO
To join and support the PTSO’s ongoing efforts in the AC Flora community, please visit the following links:
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!
Senior Shout-Outs for the Class of 2024
Please fill out this form to show our seniors how much you love them! Share a memory, shout-out, or positive thought with senior students that are special to you! You may send messages to as many seniors as you'd like; again, we want every senior to be recognized. All of the messages will be printed and given to our seniors at Senior Night on May 17th!
Please note that everyone can participate!
Your messages are due by Friday, April 12, at 3:30 p.m.
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