DREAM BIG together
Join us for our 2025 dream big annual campaign
Each year, the Quincy Public Schools Foundation holds an Annual Campaign, with the mission of raising funds to support the Quincy Public Schools in the areas of curriculum, technology, fine arts, and athletics. Funds raised during the annual campaign also go toward the work done within the Quincy Public Schools Foundation, helping to expand the Foundation's capacity and grow its impact. Consider supporting our students by making a donation today! Any donation, no matter the size, makes an impact for our students!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR 2025 DREAM BIG ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CHAIRS
Heidi Holzgrafe & Eric Loos
Dear Quincy Public Schools Alumni and Supporters,
What an incredible evening we shared at the Quincy Public Schools Night to Dream Big!
This year’s event paid special tribute to the QPS Music Department, celebrating four outstanding educators whose vision and dedication created a music program like no other — Clyde Bassett, Tom Burnett, Les Fonza, and Dan Sherman.
The evening was made even more inspiring as we honored Michèle Crider, distinguished QHS alumna and internationally acclaimed opera singer, whose journey from those very halls to the world’s grandest stages reminds us of what’s possible when passion meets opportunity.
We also celebrated Nik Broekemeier, recipient of this year’s Dream Big Staff Choice Award, recognized by his peers and the community for his dedication, innovation, and commitment to student success.
The gala was more than a celebration — it was a reminder of the incredible experiences QPS offers its students, and of the vital role the Foundation plays in making them possible. From music and the arts to technology, athletics, and innovative classroom curriculum, these opportunities enrich lives, build confidence, and prepare students for success beyond graduation.
These exceptional experiences are made possible because of donors like you. Your generosity ensures that every student has access to programs that spark curiosity, creativity, and achievement. We invite you to continue the momentum of Night to Dream Big by making a gift to the Quincy Public Schools Foundation today.
Together, we can keep the rhythm going — for our students, our schools,
and our community.
With gratitude,
Fondly,
Eric Loos & Heidi Holzgrafe (‘01 & ‘00)
QPSF’s 2025 Dream Big Annual Campaign Chairs
Your Donations Make a Difference
Over the past five years, supporters have enabled the QPS Foundation to:
Distribute overto the schools
Fund overQPS teacher/staff grants
impact nearlystudents annually
Why support?
A Healthy School System is a Healthy Community
A thriving educational experience is the lifeblood of a healthy community. While tax funding provides for the essentials, the Quincy Public Schools Foundation is here to make sure that every student has access to the tools they need to grow into successful community members. This includes making sure teachers have the resources they need to be their best and schools have the facilities to provide engaging learning opportunities.
Investing in our schools is investing in our community's future.
Balancing Immediate Needs Vs. Long-Term Success
The money raised during the campaign helps to fund immediate projects in the district through the distribution of non-endowed gifts, while also safeguarding & enhancing the future of the Quincy Public Schools Foundation though the investment of endowed gifts.
Both types of support are so important to the ensuring the Quincy Public Schools experience is fulfilling and exceeding the needs of our students.
Giving Back to an Institution that Gave So Much
QHS Alumni know that when they were student, they were supported by previous generations of Blue Devils who cared about their success. As QHS alumni graduate, they can pay it forward to ensure current and future students have the same opportunities they did. These experiences are not guaranteed, but made possible by those who understand the importance of giving back.
Being a Blue Devil is something to be proud of, and it is up to all Blue Devils to continue that time honored tradition of quality. Through the QPS Foundation's Annual Campaign, the entire community can invest in student experiences that lead to the distinctive excellence for which QPS is known.
A NOTE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GIVE FROM THE HEART - Together we accomplish more!
Hi everyone,
We all know that Quincy is special, and one thing that makes our community exceptional is the shared experience provided by Quincy Public Schools. Whether you are an alumni, a spouse, a parent, an educator or a community member that benefits from the accomplishments of our students, QPS has touched all of our lives.
When it comes to supporting our schools, tax funding does not cover the needs of an exceptional education. If we want that for our students, it is up to all of us to create that. The experiences that happen in our schools directly impact our community and its future. It is in all of our best interests to make the Quincy Public Schools experience as extraordinary as possible.
When we work together, we can accomplish the exceptional.
Thank you for dreaming big with us!
Heidi Lanier, Executive Director
Quincy Public Schools Foundation
[email protected] | 217-228-7112, ext. 1641
Dream Big in Action
Every dollar raised through our annual campaign makes a direct impact in our schools. From surprising staff with grant funding to celebrating success stories across the district, these moments show how your support allows students and staff DREAM BIG by helping us meet needs wherever they arise—whether that’s providing classroom technology, funding enrichment programs, or addressing urgent student needs across the district.
Past Campaigns
The QPS Foundation has seen strengthening community support over the years, as it grows its impact and increases the support it sends to the district.
- 2025 Campaign.
- $526,583 Raised.
- Campaign Chairs: Eric Loos & Heidi Holzgrafe
- 2024 Campaign.
- $515,000 Raised.
- Campaign Chairs: Bo & Erin Knapheide
- 2023 Campaign: $250,000 Goal.
- $355,213 Raised.
- Campaign Chairs: Tim & Wendy Koontz
- 2022 Campaign: $200,000 Goal.
- $321,068 Raised.
- Campaign Chairs: Todd & Michelle Moore
- 2021 Campaign: $200,000 Goal.
- $310,551 Raised.
- 2020 Campaign: $200,000 Goal.
- $170,500 Raised.
- 2019 Campaign: $200,000 Goal.
- $300,000 Raised.
- Campaign Chairs: John & Dale Stevenson
- 2018 Campaign: $150,000 Goal.
- $212,750 Raised.
- Campaign Chairs: Ned & Reaugh Broemmel
