Posts by Quincy Public Schools Foundation
55-Year: Class of 1965 – CANCELLED
Dear 1965 QHS Alums, Tonight at our meeting, after much deliberation, we have decided to cancel the 2022 Reunion in August of this year. I will post this on the QHS Class of 65 page and QHS Alumni page on Facebook, along with instructions for classmates to update their contact information. Committee members, please cancel…
Read MoreQPS Foundation Completes 2020 Annual Dream Big Campaign
he Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended its 2020 Dream Big Annual Campaign slightly short of its $200,000 goal, with a final total of $170,500.
Read MoreCancelation: 2020 Dream Big in Color Fun Run
We have determined that due to scheduling difficulties, it will be best to cancel our run this year. Existing registrations will be refunded.
Read MoreApril 13 Deadline for Teacher Grants
Update: Application Deadline Pushed Back to April 13. In wake of the QPS school closings, we want to allow a bit more time for educators to apply, so we’ve pushed our application deadline back to Monday, April 13. Attention QPS staff! Don’t miss the spring window for QPSF Teacher Grant applications. Grants are available in many…
Read MoreKathleen Dooley Aspiring Musician Scholarship 2020
The Kathleen Dooley Aspiring Musician Scholarship was established through the leadership of QHS Alum, Ryan Jude Tanner (Class of ’97), who founded The Kathleen Dooley Endowment for Advancement of Students of Music and the Arts in 2019. Nearly three generations of Kathi’s students contributed to the fund. It is a $500 scholarship awarded annually to a current QHS Sophomore…
Read MoreLetter of Support for QPS and the March Referendum
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Quincy Public Schools Foundation, we are submitting this letter to the school district in support of the referendum proposed for the March ballot. Dear Mr. Webb and members of the Quincy Public School District Board of Education: In fulfillment of our mission and purpose to acquire…
Read MoreDream Big 2019 Annual Campaign Launch
The QPS Foundation will launch its 2019 Dream Big Annual Campaign on Monday, September 16 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm in the Commons and east courtyard area at QHS. All supporters and stakeholders are invited to join this year’s Campaign Chairs, John and Dale Stevenson, as we announce our campaign goal and Dream Big honoree. Light…
Read MoreRain and Severe Weather Plan for Dream Big in Color Run
Rain If there is rain, we will still hold the run! Lightning or Severe Weather If there is lightning or severe weather predicted, we will announce a one to two hour delay at 8:00am. If there is still threat of severe weather by 10:00am we will cancel the event. Refunds Unfortunately, due to the expenses…
Read More2018 Dream Big Annual Campaign Exceeds Goal
Quincy, Illinois – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended its 2018 Dream Big Annual Campaign on a high note, exceeding the $150,000 goal by over $60,000, with a final total of $212,750. Executive Director, Kent Embree stated, “We are incredibly grateful to the Quincy community members and businesses who gave to this year’s campaign. Without…
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