Alfred E Rush Academy

10/21/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to Florence Regional Airport for graciously opening your doors and providing our students with an exciting and educational tour of your facility!

This incredible experience gave our students a unique opportunity to explore the world of aviation, gain valuable insight into airport operations and discover the many career possibilities within the aviation industry!

We sincerely appreciate the hospitality, professionalism, generosity, and commitment to investing in the next generation demonstrated by the Florence Regional Airport team. ✈️ ✈️

10/15/2026

✨ REAL TALK. REAL EXPERIENCES. REAL INSPIRATION! 💫

A HUGE thank you to our amazing guest speaker, Mr. Thomas Pipkins, for taking the time to pour into our students at Alfred Rush Academy! Your powerful experiences, valuable advice, and encouragement left our students inspired to DREAM BIG, STAY FOCUSED, and NEVER GIVE UP!

Sometimes one conversation can spark a lifetime of possibilities - thanks for creating that “spark”!✨✨

10/03/2026

National Custodian Day! Recognizing our custodians - Mr. Fryer and Mr. Wilson!1

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Ms. Judon Streater, Alfred Rush Academy’s Teacher of the Year!

Ms. Streater is in her 7th year with Florence 1 Schools and has dedicated 20 years to education. Her passion for helping students shines through every day, inspired by her parents’ legacy of service, her father, the first African American State Trooper in the P*e Dee region, and her mother, one of the first African American teachers at West Florence High.

She lives by the words of Frederick Douglass: “If there is no struggle, there is no progress,” reminding us all that growth comes from overcoming challenges.

We are proud to celebrate her commitment, perseverance, and impact on our school community. Congratulations, Ms. Streater!

05/23/2026

All Florence 1 Schools locations are closed Monday, May 25th.

05/15/2026

✨ Double the celebration✨

So incredibly proud to celebrate Teacher of the Year 🍎 and Support Staff of the Year 🌟—two amazing individuals who lead with heart, dedication and a true passion for making a difference every day.

Help us congratulate these well-deserved honorees!
Mr. Joshwayne Sergent - Teacher of the Year and Mr. Jamie Wilson - Support Staff of the Year

05/09/2026

05/02/2026

✨ What an Incredible Day of Exploration and Opportunity!✨

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Mrs. Wiegel (School Counselor) for the incredible opportunity for Alfred Rush Academy students to tour Advantage Academy on Thursday, April 30th. We truly appreciate your warm hospitality and the opportunity to learn about the outstanding programs you offer.

Our students were excited to explore the campus, engage in hands-on experiences, ask questions, and get a firsthand look at opportunities that could help shape their future.

Thank you for investing in our students and exposing them to new possibilities. Alfred Rush Academy truly values this partnership and experience! ✨✨