A Gift of Books for Baldwin Kindergarten
A Facebook post, a generous donor, and new books helping Quincy’s youngest learners fall in love with reading.
Sometimes, big change begins with a simple ask.
Recently, Lindsay Struck, an Instructional Coach at Baldwin Elementary, shared a need online — hoping someone in the community might help provide new books and instructional resources for her students. What happened next is a powerful reminder of how quickly generosity can turn into real impact.
Within just one week, a donor reached out to the Quincy Public Schools Foundation with an incredible message: they wanted to fully fund the project.
Thanks to that support, Baldwin kindergarten classrooms are now enriched with fresh, engaging, leveled books that match students’ individual reading abilities. These new resources are already making a meaningful difference for young learners as they build foundational literacy skills and discover the joy of reading.
In her thank-you letter, Struck shared that “Because of you, our kindergarten students feel encouraged, inspired, and ready to take on new challenges with bright smiles and growing confidence. Your investment is directly shaping their educational journey at one of the most important stages of learning.”
The impact extends beyond students. Teachers now have a wider variety of high-quality materials to meet diverse learning needs and strengthen instruction each day.
Because of this donor’s generosity, Baldwin kindergarten students feel encouraged, inspired, and ready to take on new challenges with bright smiles and growing confidence.
Thank you for believing in Quincy students, teachers, and the future of Quincy Public Schools!
Support Dream Big Grants!
- A Gift of Books for Baldwin KindergartenA Facebook post, a generous donor, and new books helping Quincy’s youngest learners fall in love with reading. Sometimes, big change…
- “Mirrors on Wheels” Transform Rehearsals for QHS Performing Arts Students
Grant-Funded Mirrors Help Students Rehearse with Confidence Before this year, students in Quincy High School’s show choir, pom, theatre, and dance… - QPS Foundation Spring 2026 Grant Cycle Awards Made
QPS Foundation Awards Over $80,000 in Teacher Grant Awards in Support of Quincy Schools The Quincy Public Schools Foundation has announced… - Dream Big Grants in Action: QHS Baseball
How One Grant Helped Quincy Senior High Baseball Grow, Compete—and Believe in What’s Possible By: Katie Rodemich ’02 For the boys… - Dream Big Grants in Action: Stitching Skills for Life
QJHS Life skills-basic sewing Program Threads Confidence, Creativity, and Community By: Katie Rodemich ’02 At Quincy Junior High School, students are… - Dream Big Grants in Action: QHS, QJHS, & Youth Wresting
Grant-Funded Wrestling Surface Elevates Quincy Programs from Youth to Varsity By: Katie Rodemich ’02 Quincy’s wrestling program has long been rooted… - Dream Big Grants in Action: Pizza Time Read Night
It’s Pizza Time Read Night Serves Up a Slice of Literacy & Family Fun at Iles Elementary School By: Katie Rodemich… - QPS Foundation Awards Over $110,000 in Support of Quincy Schools
The Quincy Public Schools Foundation has announced its latest round of grant funding, approving more than $110,000 to empower educators, elevate… - Dream Big Grants in Action: Ceramics Education
High-Fire Clay & Glazes Heat Up Ceramics Education at QHS By: Katie Rodemich 2002 In the Art Department at Quincy High… - Dream Big Grants in Action: Move, Play, Think! – VERTI-GO!
The Verti-GO Quincy Initiative at The Academy By: Katie Rodemich ’02 In the fall of 2024, The Academy was awarded an…
