Alumni
QHS Class of 1981
45 Year: Class of 1981 Reunion Come celebrate with the Class of ’81! Can you believe it’s been 45 years since we graduated and walked into the world? It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass to everything we’ve done, and everything still to come! Friday, June 26, 2026 | Blues in the District…
Read MoreQPS Educator & Staff Spotlight: Dr. George Meyer
QPS Educator & Staff Spotlight: Dr. George Meyer Founding committee member of the Quincy Public Schools FoundationQPS Foundation Trustee Emeritus First Co-Chair of the QPS Foundation Annual CampaignQPS Foundation Dream Big Award Winner, 2016QPS Math and PE Teacher, Coach, Personnel Director, and SuperintendentQuincy University Professor and Dean of the School of Education In this extended…
Read MoreGiving Students the Tools to Experience the Wonders of Astronomy
Grant-Funded Equipment Helps Students Explore the Universe Firsthand By: Maureen Klues, Freelancer Bringing Back Astronomy Jared Holman, current science teacher at Quincy Senior High School, played a pivotal role in reintroducing astronomy to QHS students. Astronomy had previously not been offered since the 2009-2010 school year. At that time, it was taught by Gail Hermann.…
Read MoreQHS Class of 2010
Class of 2010 – The Challenge is ON! Are you ready to leave your legacy as proud Blue Devil alumni? It’s time for the Class of 2010 to make a lasting impact on Quincy Public Schools! Join the Class Circle Challenge and help secure a brighter future for generations of Blue Devils to come. What’s…
Read MoreQHS Class of 1996
30 Year: Class of 1996 Reunion Mall bangs, mixed tapes, Boyz II Men, MTV, rolled jeans and Friends. It’s 30 years since we graduated, let’s get together to celebrate it. Save the Date! July 24–25, 2026, Quincy, Illinois We survived dial-up… We can survive 30 years. Complete the Google Form to let us know you…
Read MoreQHS Class of 1986
40 Year: Class of 1986 Reunion Come celebrate with the Class of ’86! Can you believe it’s been 40 years since we graduated and walked into the world? It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass to everything we’ve done, and everything still to come! Friday, June 12, 2026 | The Jynx Reunion The…
Read MoreQPS Educator & Staff Spotlight: A Q&A with Richard Pugh, Baldwin Elementary Principal
QPS Educator & Staff Spotlight: A Q&A with Richard Pugh, Baldwin Elementary Principal What inspired you to pursue a career in education, and what has kept you passionate about this work? I graduated from Culver-Stockton College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Criminal Justice. After graduation, I was processing if I should…
Read MoreFrom Blue Devils to Judges: A Story from the QHS Class of ’71
From Blue Devils to Judges: A Story from the QHS Class of ’71 Judge William “Bill” Mays, Judge Thomas “Tom” Ortbal, and Judge Scott Walden Class of 1971 By: Katie Rodemich ’02, Freelance Writer In a quiet historic neighborhood of Quincy where porches still invite conversation and neighbors keep a watchful eye on one another’s…
Read MoreQHS Class of 1971
Class of 1971 – The Challenge is ON! Are you ready to leave your legacy as proud Blue Devil alumni? It’s time for the Class of 1971 to make a lasting impact on Quincy Public Schools! Join the Class Circle Challenge and help secure a brighter future for generations of Blue Devils to come. What’s…
Read MoreQHS Class of 1988
40 Year: Class of 1988 Reunion Come celebrate with the Class of ’88! Can you believe it’s been 40 years since we graduated and walked into the world? It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass to everything we’ve done, and everything still to come! Save the Date: July 21 & 22, 2028 $88…
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