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Welcome to Florence High School!
Dear Florence High School Parents and Students,
On behalf of our faculty and staff, I would like to welcome you to the 2025 – 2026 school year. At Florence High School, we strive to prepare students for life after high school. We provide students with an excellent education including the opportunity to earn 42 hours of dual credit, take Advanced Placement classes and take classes that prepare them for the real world, like financial math. Students also have the opportunity to complete 9 different programs of study with industry-based certifications preparing students for the workforce and postsecondary training.
As a graduate of Florence High School, I am excited to have the opportunity to partner with parents and the community to support and serve the students at FHS. Together we can help our students be successful!
I invite you to read our weekly campus newsletter, visit our campus, and see all of the great things that are happening at FHS. I look forward to another great year. If I can be of any assistance to you, please let me know.
Dr. Russell Porterfield
Principal, Florence High School
Small Town Feel, Big Opportunities
Insights from our community on what sets Florence apart from the rest.
“What I love about Florence is that small town feeling where you get to be in classes with all of your friends and it’s the same group of people that you move throughout high school with, so you can really develop those close relationships. FHS has offered everything I would need to get to where I am now. AP classes, dual credit class options, FFA activities – they offer the necessary steps for anyone who wants to take advantage of these opportunities.”
- Luke Nichols, 2025 Valedictorian & National Merit Scholar Finalist
“We’re a school that is really giving our kids a chance to get out and be in the community and be something after high school. We’re giving students certifications in so many areas in CTE that our students can go to work and know what they’re doing.”
- Misty Overfelt, Health Science/EMT Teacher
“One of the things I love about Florence is the small community. I know every kid in the school – I know what’s going on in their lives, and they know each other. There is a family atmosphere – a genuine concern for each other – that is just special about this place.”
- Dr. Russell Porterfield, FHS Principal
Latest News
The Buffalo News e-newsletter is sent out each week by FHS Principal, Dr. Porterfield.
Upcoming Events
What Makes Us Great
Florence High School offers an academically challenging environment, with programs of study that will help our students prepare for their chosen career after high school. We provide an environment in which every student has the opportunity to gain a strong foundation of knowledge, along with engaging extracurricular programs to enhance their high school experience - whether it's athletics, band, FFA, HOSA, Spanish Club or Robotics!
This is The Day!
We challenge our students to seize the present moment and take the actions needed to achieve their goals without procrastination. "This Is The Day" is a call to action to live a life of purpose and to stop putting off things for "one day."
Programs That Produce Success
Our extacurricular programs continue to produce winners while teaching our students about leadership, perserverance, and working hard to achieve a goal.
Small Class Sizes
We provide a low student-to-teacher ratio to ensure personalized attention and a supportive learning environment in every classroom.
Character Education
We integrate values such as honor, integrity and service into our everyday teaching and reinforce this through engaging guest speakers spread out over the school year to develop well-rounded, ethical individuals.
Hands-On Learning
Our teachers encourage hands-on, experiential learning through activities that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills.
It’s Fun to Be a Buffalo!
Whether it’s dressing up for spirit days, taking part in school traditions, playing games at pep rallies or cheering on our teams, our staff and students have a great time at FHS!